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Down to the wire now...

By this time next week I may not be settled but I will, at least, be residing in my new home.  I was in a panic this morning about getting rid of some large and unwanted items.  Well, things fall into place.  My son knew a woman at work who wanted a new bureau and the ReStore in Burlington called this morning to say they could come on Wednesday and pick up the rest of it.

An auction house is coming tomorrow to take away some of the large and more valuable items that I do not have room for.

I will take some items that Amy wanted to her on Tuesday.

On Thursday, the movers are coming to empty out the house.  Kevin and I will go out for dinner and sleep in sleeping bags that night.

Friday I will start UNpacking.

I expect my normal life will be quite on hold for the week.

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  1. AnonymousOctober 25, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    Good luck to you. I am glad there are people who want some of your items.

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  2. BarbOctober 25, 2015 at 6:35 PM

    I'll be thinking of you! I remember getting rid of items last year when we sold the Denver house. It's not easy!

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  3. Linda MyersOctober 25, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    And soon it will all be done and you will be settled in your new home.

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  4. SnoskredOctober 25, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    I hope the move goes well! ;) We have to go through the moving moments to get to the Happy Moments when it is all completed. :)

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  5. TaborOctober 26, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    Almost there....just keep one foot in front of the other.

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  6. SextantOctober 26, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    In a few days this will be all behind you. Hang in there Olga!

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  7. UnknownOctober 26, 2015 at 7:46 PM

    Good luck on your new journey and in your new home. I can't wait to see pictures after you get all settled in!

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  8. Linda ReederOctober 26, 2015 at 11:20 PM

    Oh, this is lots of work, but so exciting too! Good luck as you make your move!

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  9. Jenn JilksOctober 28, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    All the best on your move! My client is age 92, has been living on her farm for 72 years. She refused to move. He 70-yr-old daughter is living with her and isn't great at caregiving! sigh.

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  10. KayOctober 30, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    I am not looking forward to the day when we will once again have to go through this when we downsize.

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