The attic is quiet. I'll miss the flying squirrels but not the red ones.
With new coverings of hardware clothe and screening there's only the the sheet rock to replace and a couple of holes to patch. We've considered adding to the cedar trim but I haven't had any problems with moths in the woolens so I'm just going to fill a few old pillowcases with cedar shavings and place them around the room.
I've spent much of the past few months hauling stuff out of the attic. The last boxes of books, crockery & glassware, linens, Christmas decorations, etc. went this week.
The once cluttered and crowded attic is now almost empty and I can't for the life of me decide how I feel about that.
