We spent way too much time cleaning and grooming the place we were leaving, but the owners of that property were thrilled, so there is satisfaction in that. They are planning to do all kinds of things to fix it up now that we have moved out. Isn't that nice...
One of the features of our new home is a sparkling pool in the yard - really, it is a lovely backyard and while
I am sitting in the dining room which is full of boxes and our art which we have not hung up. Tom has set up my computer here until he has time to move all my stuff to his old laptop since I don't have a dedicated desk space anymore. The main rooms are in pretty good order and I will make my way through the additional boxes when time allows. This weekend I hope we can get out on the bikes, enjoy the college kids and get a little relaxation in. Don't think it has all been drudgery - we went out and found a couple of great Happy Hour spots last Friday evening!
I really did spend months getting ready for this move. I went through closets and cabinets and got rid of so much stuff. They were sick of seeing me at the Discovery Shop and every time there was one of those pick up postcards, I left a pile on the curb! In the end it is still a whole lot of work and I still wonder how it is we have so much stuff! We kept referring to the brilliant, classic George Carlin bit about Stuff - if you have never seen it, take the time to click the link!
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I'm glad your move is done and I'm a little envious of that pool right now. I'm not much of a swimmer but that water looks delightful.
Stuff. Oh my, the stuff. Still dealing with my father's stuff in a town near you. Or rather, the lack of progress on dealing with his stuff by the person who took on the dealing with it. If it had been left to me, it would have been dealt with months ago.
So I might be in the area next week...I would love to meet you. I'll send you a FB message.
Congratulations on your successful move! And I too am envious of your pool. I would love one of my own.
As long as my husband does the maintenance of course!
When we moved five years ago, I spent six months emptying closets and drawers. I went through my children's rooms once, then again as I was packing, and then again as I was unpacking. There was still too much crapola.
I'm glad you got through your move and can now take some time to enjoy your new neighborhood.
The mere THOUGHT of moving exhausts me. Good to you for using the opportunity to purge. Beautiful pool! It's on my list to put one in. I never wanted one with kids, but with grandkids? YES! (Hopefully soon to both pool and grandkids).
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