We agree. We're looking at homes not only with the idea of what we could change, but can we afford to make those changes. Location seems to be the big problem. Even our house is going to undergo some changes. Our buyers are coming here with their contractor on Thurs to discuss possible changes and I'm excited to hear what they want to do.Hola ..
The uprooting from the old Homestead, combined with the apparent inability to find an acceptable next abode must be quite painful ..
I can't offer any advice .. keep the stress meds handy ..
If it were me, I would not shy away from a place that met most of the main criteria .. if it needs some work, well, if that's what it takes ..
Yep, we've got the same problem. I've lost 34 lbs and Mike has lost 40+. We've got piles of pants in different sizes. We called Vietnam Vets for a pick-up so that's where the bigger sizes are going. We also have Liberty Thrift (run for the benefit of inmates in our local prison) and there's also a Good Will nearby. We just had a pick-up by the Vets yesterday and I've got another pick-up scheduled in 2 weeks. I like doing this because I know what we get rid of is going to be used by someone so we're not just throwing the stuff in the trash. They take small electronics and household items and tools so it's pretty convenient. Just bag it up, put it at the end of the driveway and Poof! Gone!
Hola ..
You've no idea ... I mowed he lawn, all of it in one shot. I kept looking at the one trees and saying geez I planted that and it was only 3 ft tall. Now they're like 40-50 ft tall (groves of them). I got pretty melancholy looking at every bit of property knowing I'll be leaving it next month. It's a chore to take care of ... but oh so nice to look at from the back deck. I was actually kind of depressed by the time I was done, not thankful that the job was completed. Yep, I've got a stash of different mind pills and I don't hesitate to take 'em when things get the better of me.Hola ..
The uprooting from the old Homestead, combined with the apparent inability to find an acceptable next abode must be quite painful ..
I can't offer any advice .. keep the stress meds handy ..
If it were me, I would not shy away from a place that met most of the main criteria .. if it needs some work, well, if that's what it takes ..
Yeah but ... they drop off the pod but you have to load it. I don't have the muscle or stamina to move the heavy furniture, yet alone all the boxes. And I'm not sure you can get them stored in a climate controlled storage facility. And then there's the unloading when you get it delivered to the 'next place'. We considered it and decided not for us.
I boxed the stuff up and paid a moving company to load it in the pod. They will also come in and pack it if you want. They have storage facilities but I don't know about climate control since I didn't use that.
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I had an absolutely wonderful time. I did not know what to expect but it was just a cookout. Hamburgers and hotdogs and all the sides. They had the biggest, most gorgeous fire pit I have ever seen. I am guessing there were 25-30 people there. There was live entertainment. I enjoyed watching the man sing and play the guitar. It was more fun watching the karaoke after he left. There was a guest who had his guitar and his wife had a beautiful voice. There was another lady that did a fantastic job too. (there were no shower stalls, so I did not participate)
Thank you, Fran. I am more excited now about dating now than I was when I was a teenager. Probably because I am not thinking about marriage this time. I won't say never but I can't see myself doing it again. Even if Aquaman got down on one knee, I'd get a prenup. I'll never go through what I did again. I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks. bahahahahaha
