I LOVED READING ALL YOUR COMMENTS LAST NIGHT--WAS SO SO HAPPY TO HEAR FROM YOU------ For a couple of weeks, I am afraid the blog will be hit and miss--just till we get settled---and I hope that "settled" word, means that the boxes in our place now, might disappear--Right now, the living room is a huge mess--of boxes--- I have the kitchen sorta organized, the one bedroom, and the bath--but----the main room is looking bad----- But I did get a few groceries this AM., and I did get to "M and M"---plus Food land, and Home Hardware-----
The city (town?) of Lakefield is very pretty--the buildings are very quaint--- old--but, so nice--so pretty-- it's like living in an old movie--beautiful buildings--stores, well stocked--- along a river with locks in it---lotza lakes in the area---
Am I happy that we moved?--Yes yes yes---Of course I shall miss the 3 boys left in Elliot Lake, but it sure is nice to have $$$ in the bank--and no snow shovelling , nor as much work--- I do like the apartment very much---It is new----everything top notch--lovely appliances--everything we need--Lopez is doing well--ever poor Sushi has her cat tree and is out at night wandering around--
If I had it to do again would I move??--- YES YES YES! --probably 20 yrs earlier--- The movers cost us about $12,000-- well worth it--They packed , and trucked everything AND unpacked-- So, dinner time and on the menu is left overs--LOL--
Are you ALL doing OK? Are you stronger than you ever believed that you could be?-=-- so so important!--Remember that Santa is resting up. ready for his big trip----TO VISIT ALL OF US!
Big huge hugs -----
Lynda HI!!! So happy to see a note...whenever you can.
ReplyDeleteTHRILLED that you love your new home. It sounds lovely and first class wahoo!!!!
Glad Lopez is adjusting as well as Sushi. Hoping Fred is adjusting too.
Moving is incredibly expensive but....can't do it yourself or even with sons helping. Onward.
Your town sounds very lovely and safe.
Boxes will go away eventually and it's another chance to donate items you don't really want nor have room for.
I'm just "tickled pink" for you. You are a strong, brave, smart, beautiful woman.
I missed you terribly. So happy your safe and settling in.
Hugs and love
Marge in cold St.Louis
awwwww Marge ----- so so happy to hear from yu-- just was at our new bank-- They flagged my transfer to Matt (#2 son) as fraudulent as I have never sent an e transfer before so Matt and I had to get too the new bank and show them that all is good--It was for a large am't too-the cost of the move--had to call our bank in Elliot o vouch for us---- Its very foggy out--=and icey--left overs for dinner--So happy to talk to my friends--my blogger friends-----Happy to be here even tho we are 'BOXED IN"-----LOL--Lynda
DeleteLynda, you sound so happy and relieved like a huge weight has been lifted from your shoulders. I love quaint towns, though I don't live in one. Glad Matt was available to sort out the issue at the bank. No bug suit, no black flies, no weed whacking, no shoveling snow. It's a wonderful life you'll have. Yes, your apartment does look topnotch. Glad to hear your fur babies are adjusting. Don't tire yourself out, Lynda.
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Maureen--(in California??--Holy Smoley!)--Yu are so right--no black flies--lovely town--No snow to shovel--- Can yu believe that>???--Yes even wee Lopez is doing OK--- THanks for writing--Lynda
DeleteIt's Kathy. I am so happy to hear that you are settling in and really liking it. It sounds so wonderful. No shoveling, no raking, no lawn mowing - who could not love that! And everything new and clean and wonderful. I know you will have your place set up in no time! I am doing well. I love being able to be back to the gym and in only a couple of weeks I can feel my strength returning. I had Pilates today and did the entire 45 minutes with only a couple of very short breaks! I'm tired now but I don't hurt as much as I have before! A win for sure! Take care, don't feel like you have to do it all at once! We're also having leftovers for dinner!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling good about the move!
ReplyDeleteIt is like in a movie--such a pretty town--Lynda
DeleteLakefield sounds lovely! I’m glad you like it. You sound so happy! Take your time with the boxes it’ll eventually all get done. I’m glad the fur babies are also adjusting well.
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Donna--It is a beautiful little town-everything here--- lotza water around-- Lynda
DeleteLynda, so happy that you are HAPPY with your move. Sooooo much work getting there but . . . YOU'RE THERE! HOPE that Himself is adjusting, too.
ReplyDeleteHUGS and blessings to you in your new abode!
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Barb--We made it--and we like the area AND the town--very quaint-- but--so so many boxes came with us--LOL-- Lynda
DeleteIt sounds as if things are going very well! If kitchen, bedroom and bathroom are fairly organized you've made good progress. The living area will get there; and I'm guessing the boxes in there are not a big jumble, but fairly neatly placed.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you like the town and the feel of it and that you all are settling in a little bit even though you've only been there a short moment.
lovely town--- if I can find my wAy around-- Matt has helped us so much---- just a zillion boxes--all over--LOL--Lynda
DeleteYou, lovely lady with the great hair, all your boxes and your 'brood' all made it! Marvelous!
ReplyDeleteLakeville sounds wonderful! You will love it there, I am sure.
Seems to me that when we are older, it is harder to adapt to new situations, but YOU did it!
It's cold here, and we're supposed to have lots of snow and way below freezing wind chills here within about a day. I guess we will have a white Christmas. Wonder if you will...
Is Himself able to get around okay with the boxes? Maybe he can balance on them sometimes instead of his cane.
I noticed no comments on our posts yesterday. Glad I looked further and saw there was a new blog! Lots of us were going through that withdrawal. You and yours are part of our family now. We think of you, pray for you, encourage you, laugh and cry with you.
So happy you're back! {{{HUGS}}} Love, your sis, Maggie
Maggie--I was just so happy to see yu all last nite on here---but too "pooped" to chat--Today I am not as tired--= excited --boxes everywhere--Matt has helped us a lot---Everything will be "short and sweet" for a few days till I manage to get boxes opened etc--but I sure missed yu all--Thank yu for writing-- Hugs, Lynda
DeleteMarti here. Glad to hear from you today! I did look up your charming little town, and was very impressed! I bet come spring it will be just lovely!
ReplyDeleteHi Lynda! So happy you are thrilled with your choice and everything is coming together nicely. Rainy in Ohio. It is my birthday and my husband went out doing errands and brought home a nice dinner. Your birthday is next. Hope you can find a special meal there. Thank you for blogging when you can. Impressed that you can blog sometimes right now. I would be upside down! LOL Big hugs to you! How is Himself doing??
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear from you in your "new digs", Lynda! Everything sounds convenient and easier than it was at the old homestead! May any kinks that develop be worked out soonest, and hope the new grocery has plenty of bananas whenever you need them!
ReplyDeleteHug, hug, hug! So proud of you!
ReplyDeleteMay you create many pleasant memories in your new place. I’ve been think of your virtual birthday coming up. We’ll have to take you out to eat and let you have time to deal with the boxes. Yes, you are worth it! ❤️
RD here I am so glad to hear thet the move was so smooth you needed this how is Fred doing awesome news that you do not need to do the snow I am sure that you miss the other boys but you needed this more than anything Bigs hugs looking forwward to more updates
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ReplyDeleteSo glad you made it to your new home. I am so happy for you and I can't wait until you tell us about your new town. It is so exciting. Hope
himself likes the new home. Have a great day.
Your friend Bev.
It was really good to read your blogs and know that you and everyone/everything arrived safe and sound. I wish you the best with everything.
ReplyDeleteDitto what everyone else has said - so happy you are happy that you moved! Makes me second guess my staying here in my home....but I an happy here so I should just be grateful and content! Right???
ReplyDeleteI don't envy you having to unpack all those boxes! But you have lots of time to do a little each day - don't wear yourself out! Your apartment sounds wonderful with all those new top notch appliances! And I am so glad your fur babies both are adjusting to their new home! Congratulations on doing an awesome job of moving!
Happy for you Lynda....it should be a lot easier for you to manage...
ReplyDeletedoes Himself have a visiting place?
So glad it was worth the time & effort. Sending congratulatory hugs.
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