I am heading to town shortly--- taking Himself-- and Lopez-- doing a few errands--AND -going to "Retirement Living" to put our name on a list , for a house to rent--- you see, Elliot Lake is a Retirement Community----- They have many houses to rent--- maybe not so many every month--and it depends on availability------ but, maybe it's the way to go, at least for now----so far I have not been able to find a suitable place to buy--and if this house does sell, we need a place to go--I used to work for "Retirement Living"--I was a Tour Guide--selling our city to people moving North from the big cities down south-
This house goes on the market to-morrow--listed --- We even have a "BillBoard" sized sign at the gate--(Well it seems like a Billboard size!)---- another sign along the highway I hear--
I do feel better to-day, now that a decision has been made-- It was a lot of, "Do we go?"--or--"Do we stay?"----Now we have a plan (sort of)---
I must think hard on this---I used to feel , that I felt my best, lying on our dock every summer, with all the Grand children around me--
-This phase of life is certainly not as exciting as it was "cracked up" to be when I used to dance around the kitchen on my Grandfather's toes as he wore his kilt and sang, "A heel and a toe and away we go"----- Was he having trouble accepting an "older age"????--Lord love a Duck!----
--so many memories in a home you have lived in for 36 yrs--- good memories----I guess we now hug the kids--the Grandkids--- and we move on---and we can do this and we WILL do this because we are STRONG---
Be strong Lynda. I've had that drastic change and am now happy with it. From big house that I spent 30 years in, where there always seemed to be someone stopping in for a coffee, a visit, to a small apartment. Less work, my friend, smaller is better as we get older.
ReplyDeleteYour grandchildren have pretty well grown so it wouldn't be the same at the docks in the summer, no point in hanging onto a big home for two people. I firmly believe you're doing the right thing. Hang in there, it's going to be wonderful!!
Hugs, Gloria xoxo
Thank yu Gloria--- I am so frightened that I will regret this move--Yu always give me hope! Lynda
DeleteGood morning, Lynda! It’s a good day to have a good day! Nice weather, lots of birds singing and a baby bunny on my patio here in Ohio. I think that is a fantastic plan about the rental! So happy you are looking into that. Hope you have a nice outing. Enjoy your day. Hugs!:)
ReplyDeleteOur daughter said it was warm in Medina --- and yu do not have black flies-- so nice!-Lynda
DeleteYou have a plan! I hope you're feeling some relief after making the decision to rent for the time being, as that takes off the pressure of finding -- and financing -- a home that would be a good fit for you, Himself, and the menagerie. I hope the Retirement Living choices include homes or options without stairs! And after your house sells and you clear it out, you can always rent a storage unit for items you're reluctant to release or don't have room for in a rental.
ReplyDeleteIt is a horrible busy thing--moving--but--- it does force one to get rid of "stuff"-Lynda
DeleteHi Lynda: Glad you have a plan now. You must feel a lot better. I am happy for you. I remember the last couple of years in the summer they were advertising retirement homes up there. And if you rent there's a lot less to worry about and probably no snow to shovel! Have a great day. Hugs
ReplyDeleteWell, it is an option--but it might mean moving twice--- dunno yedt--Lynda
DeleteA couple weeks ago I had a visitor to my door (kinda rare these days) that I couldn't let in because it was late, the young man had tricked us before by visiting at Christmas and bringing unwanted guests. I wanted to be nice and to be fair but I just told him I wasn't up for visitors, which he accepted and went away. I think he was drunk or stoned by his behaviour before I answered the door (I have a security camera) and I just felt unsafe. When he left, I felt relieved and a little sad for him. He was a visitor here often with his folks when his Gran lived here, as well as my husband and myself. The door was almost always open then - or not - depending on Mum's mood. But times change. I live alone and my cats don't make good guard dogs, so I have to have solid rules that keep me safe. I do think about moving to a smaller place and would like that one day. But there's a lot of stuff to go through to get to that stage and I'm not there just yet. HUGS, Lynda.
ReplyDeleteOh no---- good thing yu didn't let that guy in your house!--- Snd --it is hard to move to a smaller house-Stay where yu, are for as long as you can-Lynda-
DeleteHpping you are feeling better since you have made a decision. Having your name on s rental list is a good idea....it buys you time. Hope a rental is available if your house sells.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your outing to town.
Stay strong.
Hugs
They gave us a 3 month time ---I do not know how that works tho--Lynda
DeleteLynda, you were inspired to look at Retirement Living! If you can rent a suitable home with the option to renew the lease as long as you need to...sounds perfect (or purrfect if you prefer) to me!
ReplyDeleteWe are strong. We choose our thoughts and focus on the positive ones!
You texting with your son(shine) again?
Very warm and sunny here...going to be all week with no rain predicted! Lilacs are gone. I have next spring to look forward to.
Going to share your poster about hugging someone! Hope you don't mind that I do that.
Have fun on your trip. I trust it will go smoothly and that Himself and wee Lopez with cooperate.
{{{HUGS}}}
Happy that yu can share the poster--warm here too--Lynda
DeleteIt always feels good once we have a plan and I like the idea of the Retirement Village. My husband and I were talking about that for ourselves - not just yet but maybe in a few years. I'm not crazy about how the years changes things but it seems we just have to be brave and make the changes that feel best! I wish you all the best as you and himself transition to a new chapter! Kathy
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy---Thanks for the good wishes--We will need them-Lynda
DeleteBest Wishes!! Where do you ever find all these fabulous illus
ReplyDeletetrations? Donna _Cps2
P. S. Glad the sign is up. Thank God you are healthy while you are going through all of this!
DeleteHi Donna----- hard to move--- LOL--Lynda
DeleteThat plan sounds great! Smaller and renting, too. Enjoy your life, no point spending your later years cleaning and cleaning and cleaning, good grief!! That’s not right, no one is even giving you tips for that. Enjoy it…..😊😊
ReplyDeletehard tho to move from 2000 ft house to a much smaller house-
DeleteI sometimes think those "phases" of life creep up on us! Suddenly we're in a new one! Hope things work out in exploring this next step. Knowing you've decided and have a plan is a good thing!
ReplyDeleteLife changes as one ages I guess Barb-- Too bad we didn't do this a few yrs ago---Lynda
DeleteMoving is really difficult, both emotionally and physically… it’s so hard to leave behind the place where so many happy memories took place! Yes, I speak from experience as we just moved Friday from our home on the water to a much more manageable place. Good luck finding a rental…that’s smart…because your house may sell quickly and you’ll be prepared! ❤️ Eissa7
ReplyDeleteYu are going thru the house moving also-=-And yu moved from your home on the water also--- Well-- I hope that we don't have to move twice--are yu happy that yu moved?--Im afraid I will not be happy-- Hope it goes OK--scary--Lynda
DeleteTo-day was a busy day---=Too much to do with this moving thing-Lynda
ReplyDeleteGood luck and God bless Lynda...
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