Moving along

Well, in three days we close on our Pawleys Plantation house and we will be living in ONE PLACE – all.the.time.   We will be down to one house, one set of everything, one address, one yard to care for, one place to worry about during storms, and one place to clean.  No more split time, no more HOA fees, and no more hurricane worries (unless a really big one comes our way.)

There is something really comforting about finally living this way.   At one point just a few years back we had FOUR places… the PP house, the riva cabin, the Willbrook house (because it had not sold), and part ownership of the Lakeside cottage.    Now we are down to one.   Ahhhhhhhh.

Saying that, the last two moves have been local moves – and they are tough.  I can’t tell you how many times I have loaded my car and have taken trips to Salvation Army, and to the library to donate books, and to the riva cabin with items to keep.   Every time I go somewhere I load my car for a drop off somewhere.   I have had Habitat for Humanity pick up furniture, and I had people pick up some things using the “Next Door Neighbor” app.   Two Men and a Truck have twice moved furniture for us.  For sure –  It’s been a process.

Thankfully this time we sold our house quickly and we have buyers wanting a fast close.    They have not been picky about items on the inspection report.  They seem to be anxious and ready to take ownership.  Yes!    I’m happy about that… because, really,  each house I have ever lived in has special memories.  The houses became ‘homes’ and they were important parts of life.   The PP house was that way.   I loved the improvements we made to it, and it feels good to know that someone will like them too.

The dogs have moved easily.  Sunday we moved our outside kitty Moonlight, and she seems to be finding her way (and her food) around her new environment.  I’m not sure if she has seen the other two kitties that live here yet.  But, that’s okay.  One thing at a time!

We have boxes in the garage to go through.   We are still in the construction mode at the riva, and some furniture and items are stored in the garage until the work is completed.   But, it will get it done and the deadline of Friday’s closing isn’t scary anymore.

We are moving along…   and, we are moving on.    I REALLY REALLY hope this is the last move for a long while.   We should be set.   We are in a place that should meet our needs for a very long time, as long as our health allows.

We are away from urban craziness – okay, we are also away from good shopping.  But, that really hasn’t mattered to me all my life, and in this day of online ordering it’s not a big deal.  In general I will have a bit more driving to get places.  It’s a bit of a compromise.     But we have privacy – and we have good river neighbors.  We have amazing views and lots of room to garden.    We have room for family and friends to visit.   Come on out to the riva!