Requesting a big round of applause... [View all]

For DUer, OAITW r.2.0!!!

Why you might ask?

Because he was amazingly generous in offering to put me up in his home while I searched for housing on my own in the great state of Maine.

I had been toying with the idea of leaving Montana and coming to Maine, where I spent 98% of my childhood, but was concerned about how I would be able to do it. Last year, while I was here for the eclipse, OAITW r.2.0 offered me a place to be while I searched. Also helped unload the truck and then move in here along with his wonderful son.

I finally found and moved into my apartment and am in the middle of my first week here.

A four month stay, a big garden and a bunch of doggie treats made for a reasonably good summer knowing I wasn't in a deep red state any longer. Amazing the level of stress I hadn't noticed building up until I got here. At OAITW r.2.0's I had company and help in looking at places and getting a feel for the area. He also got a room for me when I had a problem in Illinois on the way. There were odd moments, neither of us had lived with another human in a rather long time so getting used to that was different at our ages. All in all, it was a mutual benefit exercise and we both have a better living situation because of it.

So I would like DU to join me in offering big kudos to Skippa's dad for helping in such a bigly way, helping a fellow DUer seeking a better living situation for retirement on a shoestring budget. Relocating is hard and expensive, this was eased by Skippa's dad!




And, as I have come to realize and am thankful for, I'll say it again... DU ALWAYS COMES THROUGH!!*

I hope that there are other DUers out there who have had a DUer connect and lend a hand or whatever.



*As many saw last June while I was in transit and left my wallet in a restroom, Duer Sinkingfeeling and her son came out to help me get my car off and back on the trailer so I could drive back and get it! Questioneverything also showed up with spouse and helped with the unloading. They got there so fast I hadn't left the room to go meet them outside before they arrived! Bless all of you for your help as well!

TIA!