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In reply to the discussion: Moving ain't for sissies. (Aging neither.) But we got re-situated at last. We are in a good place. [View all]samnsara
(18,579 posts)28. hubby and i are in our 70s and we are inna house that is a hip breaker
..we always said we need to get out before we hit 80..and im 4 years older than he is. I love our home..its in the mountains with our own private forest ( lots of wild life!!) but its on a steep hill that needs to be plowed every winter..hubby is showing lot of signs of mental decline and Im not about to crawl on the tractor and plow. We are 10 miles from town and the closest neighbors are either un approachable or old like us...and our family is spread all around the US.
So I read your story and think that I need to get out of this two story house before long. I would LOVE a setting like you just moved into..I dont want neighbors and i want lots of land.
Thank you for getting this fire under me lit again!
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Moving ain't for sissies. (Aging neither.) But we got re-situated at last. We are in a good place. [View all]
George McGovern
Jun 15
OP
And we crossed the Columbia alright, but watch for "slow down bumps" each new bridge section.
George McGovern
Jun 15
#3
Hey leftieNanner -- Yes, it worked. Snoopy appeared soon's I clicked on the link.
George McGovern
Jun 16
#59
Your perception, Polly, again is on the money. That is what is happening. Thank You!
George McGovern
Jun 16
#21
I like your new home! And old guys with white beards are the best (he said modestly).
rsdsharp
Jun 16
#9
Thank you rsdsharp. The move had its downs and ups. In the end we got here.
George McGovern
Jun 16
#22
Thanks brer cat. Yes, we accepted, tolerated and survived the move. It's turning out well.
George McGovern
Jun 16
#24
You said it, usonian -- maintainable, beautiful, comfortable and happy. Thank You!
George McGovern
Jun 16
#31
Thank You dchill! We are very fortunate to be here. We'll post up more pics this week.
George McGovern
Jun 16
#32
I gotta tell you BigmanPigman, it WAS exhausting. Draining emotionally and physically.
George McGovern
Jun 16
#34
Thanks slightly! You know what it was like. I'm glad your move did not do you both in!
George McGovern
Jun 16
#35
Everyone did make it, democrank, in pretty darn good shape. Thanks so much!
George McGovern
Jun 16
#36
Holy Cow 2naSalit! You've been through a serious relocation! We're 73 -- naps do help a lot!
George McGovern
Jun 16
#38
Thank You Walleye! We borrowed the cat carrier from our daughter. It's much
George McGovern
Jun 16
#39
Congrats on your new farm AND a successful move! The new place is very nice - LOVE that porch -
highplainsdem
Jun 16
#25
I'm with you too Scrivener7! How'd you know!?! Takeout was Papa Murphy's Pizza!
George McGovern
Jun 16
#43
You got it hpd. Many advantages to being here. Cooling breezes do drift in, nice.
George McGovern
Jun 16
#40
Thank You Katinfl for your very good advice. You have clearly learned from your experience.
George McGovern
Jun 16
#47
Hi samnsara, I replied to your post earlier today, but it must've gone somewhere else.
George McGovern
Jun 16
#46
They are that viva la! I've begun a weekly series of pet postings in this forum.
George McGovern
Jun 16
#56
Thanks so much DD! We all four were able to handle it -- well enough to get here.
George McGovern
Jun 16
#49
Now how in the world did you know Staph!?!? Porch swing is on my wife's list! Thanks!
George McGovern
Jun 16
#51
Thanks so much Biophilic. Most all went well, despite the 200 mile journey to here.
George McGovern
Jun 16
#55