Big news! We bought a house in Oakland! Well, Eric says it's Piedmont but that's just so everyone knows we are in a nice/safe part of town. Which it true. Anyway, I cannot express how exciting this move is for us - although so very bittersweet. Next week the Hicks' will leave our beloved Polk Street. We are definitely ready for the change but it's still sad to say good-bye to all the friends we have made over the past ten years. The thing I have always loved about our little neighborhood is how tight everyone is. Especially in a big city, it's very refreshing to walk out your front door to familiar faces. All the local merchants know us by first name and over the years have become like family. I always loved living here, especially while I was pregnant. Everyone anxiously awaited the arrival of the "Princess of Polk Street."
Last Sunday, we had a little celebration at the Bucaneer. It was great fun and we have many pals to thank for it. Anyone who knows Eric and I very well must know about our long history with the Buc. Since this is Lila's blog, I won't get into here. I will say, however, that we will miss these guys more than they know. Teague, Starla, Marty, Tony, Jill and all our friends we became so accustomed to seeing each week made the past ten years on Polk very special.
