My move is getting more real every day

This afternoon, I am meeting Julie at a furniture store in Batavia to start picking out furniture. She suggested I make a list of all the furniture and things I need, even if this place does not sell it. Then we can check off what we have gotten.
Then she says, Oh, by the way, bring your check book. I asked why? She said that while we are in Batavia, I can set up a new checking account as my current bank does not have branches there. She likes her bank, so we are going there. It is a local bank. Called the Bank of Castile.
A month to go now!!!
 

Marie5656 said:
This afternoon, I am meeting Julie at a furniture store in Batavia to start picking out furniture. She suggested I make a list of all the furniture and things I need, even if this place does not sell it. Then we can check off what we have gotten.
Then she says, Oh, by the way, bring your check book. I asked why? She said that while we are in Batavia, I can set up a new checking account as my current bank does not have branches there. She likes her bank, so we are going there. It is a local bank. Called the Bank of Castile.
A month to go now!!!
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I just noticed this thread and read your OP. I will be following this, as I recently turned 70 and live in a fairly high-maintenance home in the woods in Bristol, south of Rochester. I heat with wood and coal and it's getting old.

I'm fine for a few years yet (hopefully) but I have a lifetime full of "junk" (not to mention a barn full of machinery) that I will have to get rid of one way or the other when the time comes to move. And I may move out-of-state, not sure on that yet.

I'm assuming you are tackling this process alone (meaning no S.O.) as I will be.
 
Well..here is what I got. Only things I did not get pics of were the bed, headboard and matching night stand. I am getting two of the day chairs...and two chairs that go with the dinette table.
The other chair is one of those motorized lift chairs....I need to submit a form to Medicare and they will reimburse me for part of the cost of the chair as it is considered "medical equipment"

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Marie5656 said:
Well..here is what I got. Only things I did not get pics of were the bed, headboard and matching night stand. I am getting two of the day chairs...and two chairs that go with the dinette table.
The other chair is one of those motorized lift chairs....I need to submit a form to Medicare and they will reimburse me for part of the cost of the chair as it is considered "medical equipment"

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I thought they only gave you the cost of the motor, not the cost of the entire chair.
 
GeorgiaXplant said:
Your new things are going to be delivered to your new place, right?
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Yes. The headboard and nightstand will be on back order...supply chain slowdown and all. But I will have everything else ready to go at move in. I am going to the place to sign my lease and get my keys on the 14th of October..in the morning. I am going to have them deliver that afternoon. I will not move in to stay for a few more days, have to get the rest of my stuff packed and out of here..my house
 
RadishRose said:
I follow your drift.... pretty funny! How can you do it inoffensively?
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If I were moving to a building with a lot of younger people, I would be more apt to do it. But it was just a silly thought. Only thing on my door will be decorations for Christmas. I guess the building holds a door decorating contest every year at the Holidays.
 
Marie5656 said:
So, I am feeling kind of silly. My apartment number will be 404. I want to put this on my front door Only have one made that says "Apartment not found" or something like that:

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Maybe a new wardrobe.

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https://www.amazon.com/Shirt-Error-Page-Found-Funny/dp/B07KFXWMGD
 
Well, I spoke with the management of the park yesterday. She said that I can sign the house over to them. I will not get $$ for it, but I do not mind. It is not worth a lot, and I am glad to not have the hassle of trying to sell it. Needs a lot of work. I had learned than they have often been very accomodating to seniors needing to move on. Though I do not like doing it, I did play the "old lady" card.
Just cannot for see being able to maintain the house in the future. Cannot mow the lawn, or shovel. I am amazed at how bing a weight off my shoulders it is to not have to find someone to clear the snow for me this year. The guy who used to up to last winter, moved away this past spring.
I go to sign my lease on the 14th of October. I will have the furniture I bought delivered that afternoon. Then just have to plan getting the stuff I am moving from here to the apartment.
We are getting a dumpster again to remove the last of the things I am not taking, as I need to have the house completly empty. I had to get permission from park manager for the dumpster..which I pay for (of course). She then asked if we could leave the dumpster an extra day so the guys can pull out the rugs and pads from the place. I said fine, but said I had planned to have the dumpster removed within a couple days of getting it. The hauler charges by weight, and extra if you go over. And the hauler said the last time that we have to be careful that other park residents do not try to put their own stuff into it.
 
Update: My move in date will be October 15th. I sign my lease on the 14th and the movers will come the next day. Good thing is, I am getting a dumpster for the last of the stuff I am getting rid of, and these guys will put stuff in the dumpster for me as well.
I will post lots of pictures after I move.
I cannot wait for this busy time to end, so I can get back to regular posting here
 
Aunt Bea said:
Marie,

Try not to wear yourself out make lots of lists and assign lots of chores to the people around you.

If a few odds and ends don't get done it won't be the end of the world!

I hope you have clear skies and sunshine on moving day!!!
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I agree. Getting really good at delagating. I want most everything packed by this weekend, so I can relax
 
Marie5656 said:
Update: My move in date will be October 15th. I sign my lease on the 14th and the movers will come the next day. Good thing is, I am getting a dumpster for the last of the stuff I am getting rid of, and these guys will put stuff in the dumpster for me as well.
I will post lots of pictures after I move.
I cannot wait for this busy time to end, so I can get back to regular posting here
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Good luck Marie, hope your move goes smooth and as stress free as possible. 💚
 
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