Well, Good Day from Lakefield, Ontario--I am sending a quick note here to let you know that we have arrived--Our home in Elliot Lake is sold-- and we are now living in a lovely apartment full of boxes--waiting to be unpacked--=AND--- WHERE DO WE PUT IT ALL??--
I know that it will get sorted--in time--To-day we have freezing rain falling--ice outside, everywhere--and that limits us going shopping for now--I must tell you that we should've "downsized" many many years ago--the longer one puts it off, the more stuff one accumulates--and we sure brought Way too much with us-- anyway, I can fill you all in with more details of the move--- just not now--as I really need a wee nap-- But----How are you all???-- I have missed chatting with you---
You know, it is almost Christmas-- ever nice!---the jolly old man will be coming--wondering if we all are doing OK--Lord love a Duck! We are doing just fine--!------Merry Christmas----
So glad you are THERE! You are so right, start to downsize sooner than later. Been doing it here, too. Hope you can try out shopping soon! Get used to not blowing snow! Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the move! You did it! Glad you are getting settled in and knowing you, I bet you will have a lot of those boxes unpacked before Christmas! I am going to try to get rid of more things this winter. We do accumulate it, and always have that little voice in our head saying “you might need that one day”, but usually that day never comes!
ReplyDeleteGlad you made it safe n sound...get your Christmas tree up 1st so Santa can find you(lights) lol Take it one box at a time, and don't rush...we moved 33 times before I was 10..I tried one time to list our moves and finally gave up....after the divorce from 1st husband we moved many times while in hiding....learned to travel light. Take it easy.
ReplyDeleteDid you find Himself a visiting place as he had before?
So glad to hear that you are there and ready for the next chapter in your lives. I know it has been a rough week or so for you but hang in there. As you look at the freezing rain just remember, it is not your problem to clear off. How are Himself and the animals adjusting? I think we are all guilty of needing to clear out "stuff" that has accumulated over the years - so many things I was saving "for my old age". I guess that time has arrived as I am 88 so better get busy using it!! Relax and enjoy the newness of it all - Dot
ReplyDeleteOhh!! So nice to hear from you Lynda! You DID it!! So proud of you! You are there with your stuff! Out of the big house! The hard part is complete! YAY!! You made my day writing. Now, relax. Take your SWEET time working on things. Hugs to you all and kiss them fur babies. Miss you in Ohio!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that you are there. Can't wait to hear how the trip went and how everyone is doing living there, in the land of boxes. LOL You will get it all sorted out in no time. Just get some rest, because you need it. Hugs, Chris
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear from you.Glad you made it and are taking time to nap when you need it💙
ReplyDeleteLynda, I am very happy that you are moved and all is well. Take all the time you need to unpack and if you brought too much stuff then ask your kids if they want it then donate the rest, don’t rush anything, take it easy. Love and hugs xoxo. 🥂
ReplyDeleteLynda I wrote that one above that came out as anonymous
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see a post from you today. Glad the move was successful. We kept to much when we downsized also. . . it's just so hard to know what to keep. Thanks for the quick note . . we have all missed you.
ReplyDeleteSO HAPPY to see your smiling face and know that you are all there in your new wee nest. I've been checking daily to see when you would have internet connected again and a moment to pop in here. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteElaine in Alabama (following you since Spark People days, but almost never comment)
Lynda, congratulations on a successful move. It will take time to unpack and settle in, but the hard part is done. It's wonderful to hear from you. I hope the journey was not to difficult. Take your nap, the rest will get done all in good time.
ReplyDeleteHi Lynda: Glad you made it safely. The weather for the last week was not good for that long drive from way up north to your new home. hope himself has survived the change and you will be able to find a new daycare centre close by. The weather has been miserable here as well. We don't normally get this warm at this time of year for freezing rain. Now you can relax and take your time sorting things out! Take care. Hugs Brenda
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you all! I trust ALL of you made it...even the stressed out pets.
ReplyDeleteTried calling you yesterday, but I must have your old house number. Just wanted to make sure you arrived.
We have below freezing weather, too. Very (brrr) windy. Snow is due soon. No mention of how much accumulation.
I trust the boxes were marked with which room they belong in, and that the furniture is set up.
How are Himself and the pets doing with the chaos?
Try to relax, dear, and get a good night sleep. {{{HUGS}}} Love, Maggie
so wonderful to see your post! i am so happy to hear that you and your boxes are in place! take your time and do what you can. sending you strength and big hugs!
ReplyDeleteThat's great news!! Keep us posted. I'm sorry I missed the past couple of weeks. I did this in 2015, and I know how much of an adjustment it is. Buena Suerte!! Good luck.
ReplyDeleteForgot to put my name above, Donna_cps2
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear from you, Lynda! The boxes won’t go anywhere; take your time and don’t rush. Slow and steady wins the race.
ReplyDeleteMarti here. Was going thru withdrawal, not hearing from you, LOL. So, SO glad to hear from you, and you look very happy! Can't wait to hear all about it! But first, REST! :)
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DeleteCongratulations!! Freezing rain and you don't have to scrape it or drive anywhere. What a blessing for you. Enjoy! ☺️
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear you made it!! And just in time before all the freezing rain! I hope the drive down was a smooth one. How did the fur babies do? - Donna T from Vaughan (from spark days).
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ReplyDeleteGlad y'all made it to your new location safely. Looking forward to following your adventures that unfold as you settle in and discover more about your surroundings.
80 degrees Fahrenheit & sunny here in Central Texas today!
Susan
I am so happy that you have arrived and gone through all of the change up to this point. You are a role model for all of us that are struggling with the downsizing issue. Rest up my friend you have made it.
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Hi Lynda!!! So happy to see you. You look fabulous...none the worse for the ordeal. Gosh i missed you. HOPE Fred and the fur kids are transitioning well. I'm so glad that part is done and over. I knew you'd take too much lol. You can always purge more as you unpack and figure out where stuff goes. Take your time. Sorry about ice uugghh. Get that nap, you deserve it.
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Marge in St.Louis
It's Kathy. I am soooo happy that you have arrived safely! Sorry about the freezing rain, but at least you won't have to go outside to shovel it when it's done! I have thought of you every day since you last posted hoping that all would go well! I'm glad I decided to check once more before I closed up for the day! Things have been pretty quiet here. I saw my physical therapist and she said I'm doing really well - YEAH! I'm back to Pilates twice a week and now have scheduled a couple private classes on the Reformer. I'm even cooking, and almost enjoying it! Take care, yes those boxes will be unpacked eventually. And I agree - I've been downsizing all along but it's really hard to get my husband to do the same! Once the holidays are over (that gives me another month of healing) we're going to start! Take care and get some rest! My mom would say 'Rome wasn't built in a day'.
ReplyDeleteI love the smiling face! Yes, you made it. Thanks for taking the time to check in. We made several cross-country moves and found it easier to let go of stuff when we were unpacking than amidst the stress of packing (like wedding gifts we hadn't used in 25 years or really nice clothes that would never fit me no matter how much weight I lost). My husband dragged me from room to room and box to box and we unpacked! I wanted to take my time but nope, he wanted it done NOW. I can't tell you the kind of thoughts that were going through my head but "the honeymoon is over" was definitely one of them! You have all the time in the world to decide what to keep and what will bless others by way of donations. You can do this!
ReplyDeleteIt’s Alice, the nurse practitioner in SF! Have been anxiously been awaiting your post! So happy to hear you have arrived safe and sound! We also moved a block away to a smaller apartment in August and agree with you! We should have downsized way ahead of our move, for sure! But so happy to hear you have landed and will be looking forward to hear of your adventures in your new space!
ReplyDeleteYou look radiant! So happy you arrive safely💫 Carol in FL
ReplyDeleteIt is RD here so glad that you made it safe and sound I agree that we all need to downsize every few years I can't wait to hear about the trip and see pictures of the new place and to hear how your dear himself is doing big huggs
ReplyDeleteSo happy you made it! That downsizing move from the family home is so difficult in many ways. No need to rush unpacking! How is Himself doing?
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear that you are in your new home. You sound very happy and that means you made the right decision. Thanks for letting us know.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear that the move went well. You will purge down the stuff throughout the year. We had the same thing happen when we moved from Ottawa to Simcoe but now we are very happy with the amount of things and we still purge from time to time to keep it simple. Enjoy the freedom from yard work and shoveling that apartment life brings.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!! So glad you’re in your new home. Get lots of rest before unpacking!
ReplyDeleteVicki from Mass
Soooooooooo glad that you made it to Lakefield, Ontario. Now, for settling in. I’m sure DS and DIL will help you. Meantime, glad you made it safe and sound.
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Barb
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Liz from Chicago here, so happy to know that you survived the move and are safely in your new home. I did a downsizing move 18 months ago and the unpacking can be spread out until it is all done. I am hoping all goes well with the settling in process!
ReplyDeleteSo good to see your smiling face and that all went well with the BIG move!!! Whatever you over-brought, you can donate at your leisure. Happy that stress is over for you!! Hugs, Karen (Eissa7)
ReplyDeleteHooRay on your arrival at your new home!!!!! Thank you for checking in and letting us all know! Hopefully you will also update us on how Sushi and Lopez did on the trip and how they are doing in the new place - and of course how Fred is coping with all this! Good luck unpacking!
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear all went well. Hope Fred is coping well with the big change and hope Lopez and Sushi are adjusting. Look foward to your next update!! Glynis
ReplyDeleteSaw the next entry before this one, but figured I'd leave a "congrats" comment here, too! Glad you made it!
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