My move is getting more real every day

Marie5656

Marie5656

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Batavia, NY
Decided to start a diary thread about my pending move, to keep it all in one place. Forgive me if I drone on a lot about this, feel free to not think you have to read EVERYTHING I post...but check in once in a while.
This is a whole new thing for me. I mean, I have moved before, several times in my life, so the move itself is not a new thing for me. Just that this one is part of a significant life change for me. .moving to "senior living", in the company of my peers.
I am starting the downsizing. Getting rid of a lot of possessions and furniture I will no longer need or want. In a couple weeks I am having a dumpster delivered to the house. Then a couple friends, and my cousin will come to help me load it up. My goal is to have most of what I am getting rid of moved that day, while I have the help.
It seems that baring something unforseen, I will be in the new place November 1st. They are sending me some more paperwork I need to fill out, but she said I am NEXT on waiting list.
I am anxious and happy all at the same time.
More to come.
 

Marie5656 said:
Decided to start a diary thread about my pending move, to keep it all in one place. Forgive me if I drone on a lot about this, feel free to not think you have to read EVERYTHING I post...but check in once in a while.
This is a whole new thing for me. I mean, I have moved before, several times in my life, so the move itself is not a new thing for me. Just that this one is part of a significant life change for me. .moving to "senior living", in the company of my peers.
I am starting the downsizing. Getting rid of a lot of possessions and furniture I will no longer need or want. In a couple weeks I am having a dumpster delivered to the house. Then a couple friends, and my cousin will come to help me load it up. My goal is to have most of what I am getting rid of moved that day, while I have the help.
It seems that baring something unforseen, I will be in the new place November 1st. They are sending me some more paperwork I need to fill out, but she said I am NEXT on waiting list.
I am anxious and happy all at the same time.
More to come.
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I am so excited for you. I know you will love it, cause I would love it. Just be careful, don’t hurt yourself downsizing-😂-be the director not the worker bee. Keep us updated, I want all the details, I am so, hmm, interested (maybe a little nosy). 🤓
 
I am so happy for you Marie. You have such strength and courage to do the things you do. Seems like you have everything so organized and you are ready to make the move.. I'm sure you will be very happy in your new home. I do have a question, did you find it hard to decide what to take and what to discard?
This is a big concern of mine when the time comes for me to make a move. I look through the rooms and it seems everything has a memory or story attached to it. How did you manage that?
 
@Ruth n Jersey as for decisions, for the most part no issues. I have 3 dressers in bed room. going to keep 1, My recliner is not in good shape, will buy a new one to be delivered when I move. Place has a microwave, so mine can go. Some of the furniture I was wanting to get rid of before this. Most of Rick's tools will be divided between my niece, and a friend of Ricks. Julie will save out a small number of tools I will want at the place...couple screwdrivers, a wrench and the like.
Again, some of my things I needed to replace anyway. Getting a new bed. Only thing I am sad about is kitchen table. A friend of Rick's built it long before we knew each other. It will be too big for the apartment. So that is really the only thing it will be sad to part with.
Rick accumulated a lot of stuff before he moved in. Which I do not need. Nothing sentimental, just stuff.
I have a table I want to keep, in living room. Top of it needs to be refinished. That will get done.
Julie will be taking my chest freezer (it is 5 cu ft and just 2 years old) and my mom's cedar chest. And Ricks big tool box.
 
Well, a friend came today to clear some stuff out of the shed. He had asked if he could have it. I said take the stuff. He is one of the guys coming to help me on dumpster day and he said he may want more of the stuff I am getting rid of.
There were a couple plastic totes in the shed, so he brought them inside for me. Just need to clean the dust off the outside, and start packing up things like winter clothes, and nick nacks. Once more stuff is out of house on dumpster day, I will have more room to stack the totes.
 
Marie, are you moving into an apartment or a house? Will be it be easy to maintain social distancing? That worried me immediately when I read of your move.
 
Marie5656 said:
Well, a friend came today to clear some stuff out of the shed. He had asked if he could have it. I said take the stuff. He is one of the guys coming to help me on dumpster day and he said he may want more of the stuff I am getting rid of.
There were a couple plastic totes in the shed, so he brought them inside for me. Just need to clean the dust off the outside, and start packing up things like winter clothes, and nick nacks. Once more stuff is out of house on dumpster day, I will have more room to stack the totes.
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Hmm, you got anything I want? 🤣
 
Marie, I'm very happy and exited for you too! I really admire you for the way you've been coping with Rick's passing and handling everything so well on your own. I think this is an important move for you, and I'd definitely be nervous if I was going through this change. I wish you the best and much happiness in your new place....hugs.
 
peramangkelder said:
@Marie5656 please keep posting what is happening with your pending move
I am learning I could start a 'new to me life' somewhere else if huz passes before me
Please do let us know how your move progresses
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I certainly plan to start a new life if hub passes before me-first thing on the list-sell this stupid house .
 
Aneeda72 said:
I certainly plan to start a new life if hub passes before me-first thing on the list-sell this stupid house .
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Yes. This house was mine before I met Rick. When I broached the subject of downsizing to an apartment later in life he was against it. So, while I miss him, I am glad I am moving on.

@peramangkelder I am more than happy to keep you posted. Just watch this thread. I am going to use it as my progress marker
 
I'm downsizing, too. A large portable kitchen island and a jelly cupboard left this week to daughter in law's apartment and her sister's new house.
I'm re~homing all of the big heavy furniture {while we can still manage it} and replacing it with sturdy, folding furniture.
You might want to look into what is available in folding and duel purpose furnishings, since your space is limited.
We're only remodeling, but it doesn't hurt to look ahead to future needs.
 
Marie5656 said:
Decided to start a diary thread about my pending move, to keep it all in one place. Forgive me if I drone on a lot about this, feel free to not think you have to read EVERYTHING I post...but check in once in a while.
This is a whole new thing for me. I mean, I have moved before, several times in my life, so the move itself is not a new thing for me. Just that this one is part of a significant life change for me. .moving to "senior living", in the company of my peers.
I am starting the downsizing. Getting rid of a lot of possessions and furniture I will no longer need or want. In a couple weeks I am having a dumpster delivered to the house. Then a couple friends, and my cousin will come to help me load it up. My goal is to have most of what I am getting rid of moved that day, while I have the help.
It seems that baring something unforseen, I will be in the new place November 1st. They are sending me some more paperwork I need to fill out, but she said I am NEXT on waiting list.
I am anxious and happy all at the same time.
More to come.
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Your courage and determination to start a new life for yourself is admirable Marie. You are obviously a very strong woman who has overcome other life challenges with strength and pride. I wish you all good things as you move forward!!
 
Just heard from apartment mgr. Yesterday. They have a place ready for me. I have to go next week to give them more paperwork and I will get my move in date. Probably Nov. 1st.

I appreciate all of your kind words. As for strength? I do not know. Right now I am scared 💩less. What I am not doing is second guessing myself. I know it is the right direction for me. But I have been here almost 30 years. Wow.

@Dolly thanks
 
Yeah, these places have a lot of paperwork, but it is worth it. Of course, I was leaving an unhappy life, but from my first day here (senior living apartment complex) I have loved it. Downsizing is the key and sounds like you are doing good.

I love that you are sharing your life change with us!
 
Marie,

Have you decided what to do with your current home?

In this area, some of the park owners/managers buy units to use as rentals or have a waiting list of prospective buyers.

It might be worth approaching them to see if they would be able to assist you in disposing of yours.
 
Aunt Bea said:
Marie,

Have you decided what to do with your current home?

In this area, some of the park owners/managers buy units to use as rentals or have a waiting list of prospective buyers.

It might be worth approaching them to see if they would be able to assist you in disposing of yours.
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I am going to offer it over to the park. I am not of a mind to want to deal with it myself. That is what my neighbor did with his
 

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