We know how fortunate we are. Truly.
We found an experienced agent, listed at a good price, did the up-front work of getting the house ready, buried St Joseph with the prayer, staged it for all the viewings. But 36 days from listing to closing escrow and moving out is incredible! And we don't take it for granted. We are very grateful.
I looked back at my October 30th post and realize I didn't even have time to "just chill". However, I still think it's a good plan following the move this weekend. With very few boxes to unpack, nothing to hang on the walls, and minimal furniture/electronics to set up, I suspect we will be completely moved in by Monday morning. Once the "cable guy" shows up on Tuesday, and I do a little (small tree, a couple Santas) Christmas decorating, there will definitely be time for that delayed chilling!
There is still the rig to buy - a very important piece of the puzzle. There is still getting comfortable with driving it and learning all it's systems. Bill has 15 more Mondays, and then he has to learn how to be retired. Brian and Shalise have a wedding in March. Richie has to finish his senior year. We have to move out of the apartment and into the motorhome.
Throw in a high school reunion, a family reunion, an RV-Dreams Spring Rally, several birthdays and two more weddings, and I think the next six months are going to go by VERY quickly!
Last night Bill said "I'm so excited!" Not unusual, we've been excited about the dream for a long time. What struck me was not the excitement, but the lack of anxiety, sadness, fear, second-guessing or hesitation for both of us. We just sold our house and got rid of 90% of everything we own! We have no idea where we'll be at this time next year - we don't know where we'll be in August! And we're excited!!!
Some will think we're crazy, and that's okay. If crazy means being grateful and excited then it definitely works for us!
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It is wonderful, isn't it. We felt exactly the same way. We never had any second thoughts about what we were going to do. We still don't know where we are going from month to month. We have really been flying by the seat of our pants for the last few months and we are really enjoying it. We haven't been big planning ahead people because we never know what might spark our interest. With your attitude, you are really going to enjoy life on the road:)
ReplyDeleteI always love reading that you have extended your stay or decided to move on early - or made a left instead of the expected right! It is definitely how we hope to live "out there" :-)
DeleteYippee, Yippee, Yay! What can I say ? Time will move fast. You'll be planning all your adventures over and over. With lots on your calendar over the next 6 months, you won't have much time to watch that clock. I'll guess I'll say, See ya on the road!
ReplyDeleteIt's true that this is the first time that looking forward feels almost as fast moving as looking back - our calendar is nuts!!
DeleteCongrats! That was an amazing quick sale and I look forward to seeing the rig you choose. How exciting,with your next 6 months of goings on I think your chill time won't come til after you get on the road. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Maura. I can't wait to show it to you too! You're likely right about the chill time :-)
DeleteCongrats, before you know it you'll be moving into the rig. With everything you still have planned time will fly doubt you'll have much time to chill. If you're crazy then there are a lot of us crazy people out there.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. That's what we're counting on for sure - a community of crazy!
DeleteThe biggest hurdle is now behind you...SO COOL! Congratulations on this major milestone!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa! That's how I feel too :-) I'm so glad we decided to try it early - even if values go up next month I won't regret just having it done!
DeleteIf you're crazy, than I can't wait to be crazy too!
ReplyDeleteWe hope your move goes smoothly tomorrow. We'll be thinking of you :-)
Thanks Rene! You and Ron are right behind us on the crazy boat :-) Next year at this time..... Try not to plan your moving day for the biggest storm of the decade though!
DeleteCongrats! I'm so excited for you. :) Good times ahead! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Janet!!
DeleteWhew your next 6 months makes my head spin. Pretty exciting though it doesn't seem to leave much room for chilling let alone rig shopping. We did have our rig first but we didn't buy new. Can't wait to see what you choose.
ReplyDeleteThe more I look at the calendar the more I think I'm going to have to schedule chill time just to make it happen :-) We've been doing most of our shopping on line so hopefully our "live" shopping will be quicker! Can't wait to show it to you!!
DeleteSo exciting! As you said, you've been fortunate, but you've also done all of the hard work to put yourself in the position to say "YES" to this amazing new life adventure. It's really happening! Yay!!
ReplyDeleteIt IS really happening :-))) Driving away from the house for the last time on Friday was very exciting!
ReplyDeleteJodee, this is great news, I am so happy for you. That is a fast listing to sale - when I was married, we bought our house just about that fast too, back in 2004, and I remember how crazy busy I was, running back and forth to the bank all the time. I'm glad for you that you are not feeling fear, it must mean you are on the right path.
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