tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post4991805122787492421..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Ch - Ch - Changes JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51835092334936279902019-09-12T12:52:03.942-04:002019-09-12T12:52:03.942-04:00JoAnn -- So excited for you, and so pleased that w...JoAnn -- So excited for you, and so pleased that we can be living proof of something so very pleasant. Hope all's going well... (and even in the moments when it isn't, that'll change. You'll get it done!)Unruly Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11497236563247359759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-49696761167723630412019-09-09T08:33:24.358-04:002019-09-09T08:33:24.358-04:00Late to this news, as only catching up with blogs ...Late to this news, as only catching up with blogs after a little summer break, but such big news & changes - it sounds like you are so ready for it though. I wish you the best of luck, especially with the rightsizing! Reading with Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00776146295033934487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-5788331647905453792019-08-30T23:51:57.786-04:002019-08-30T23:51:57.786-04:00I haven't been reading very many of my favorit...I haven't been reading very many of my favorite blogs for over a month and decided tonight it was time to catch-up. Yours is one of the first I look at and I'm glad I did! You seem to be living my life of two years ago! If it helps at all, we don't have any regrets selling our house (we lived in NE for almost 25 years) and selling 75% of our belongings. We love living on the Oregon coast with my mom and enjoy our time away in our rv. I know how stressful it can be to pack and move and get rid of junk, but you are going to feel so much freedom. I'm so happy for you guys! Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-58426409078880486972019-08-28T08:37:54.092-04:002019-08-28T08:37:54.092-04:00Tina - The blog name has been on my mind... right ...Tina - The blog name has been on my mind... right now I'm leaning toward incorporating gulfside somehow. Could just rename it Gulfside Musing... formerly lakeside. Not sure how I'll handle it yet.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-55039293675961608302019-08-28T08:31:54.577-04:002019-08-28T08:31:54.577-04:00Thanks, Nise' :)Thanks, Nise' :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-59111214588663635872019-08-28T08:28:19.472-04:002019-08-28T08:28:19.472-04:00Diane - Thank you... it's actually very libera...Diane - Thank you... it's actually very liberating getting rid of so much stuff!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-21945895870639142992019-08-28T08:26:42.680-04:002019-08-28T08:26:42.680-04:00Thanks, Ti. I don't think we'll be in a ne...Thanks, Ti. I don't think we'll be in a new place by the holidays, but there's always hope. When we find a new house in FL, there may be kitchen/bath renovation to be done... but it would be perfect to find a move-in ready place! JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-68784571258026086232019-08-28T08:19:23.532-04:002019-08-28T08:19:23.532-04:00Unruly Reader - Thank you!! You are living proof (...Unruly Reader - Thank you!! You are living proof (and now my inspiration!) that we can survive selling two places and find a new, happy normal!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-9495352696719240502019-08-28T08:14:46.115-04:002019-08-28T08:14:46.115-04:00Nan - We really did take our time with this decisi...Nan - We really did take our time with this decision... guess neither one of us is the type to rush into things! For the past 3 years we've been accessing the situation both here and in FL. Neither place is the right size and we're spending more and more time (and have more guests) in FL. Selling the big house here is definitely the right first step!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-45515235157423666502019-08-28T08:09:00.265-04:002019-08-28T08:09:00.265-04:00JaneGS - Thank you. It's a little stressful no...JaneGS - Thank you. It's a little stressful now, but I'm sure it will be worth it in a few months.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-23667252914734236832019-08-26T20:26:35.986-04:002019-08-26T20:26:35.986-04:00Best of luck with your big move. I'm sure you ...Best of luck with your big move. I'm sure you will find the perfect size home in FL in Fall. The older I get the less stuff I want to keep.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-89315068900727571532019-08-26T13:59:40.552-04:002019-08-26T13:59:40.552-04:00I am all for downsizing when able. I think this is...I am all for downsizing when able. I think this is a very good move for you and just makes sense. I hope it all goes smoothly so you can get settled before the holidays. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-33119411298873493812019-08-26T12:49:56.298-04:002019-08-26T12:49:56.298-04:00Sending you my best wishes! We went through a big ...Sending you my best wishes! We went through a big move last year (selling our 2 houses and buying one together and merging households), and it often felt overwhelming -- but we got through it and it's been such a wonderful change. <br /><br />You have my strong good wishes for strength and patience and a healthy sense of humor. You'll get through this and then marvel at how well you managed it all. Unruly Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11497236563247359759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-35708423533761502892019-08-25T14:10:53.840-04:002019-08-25T14:10:53.840-04:00I think it's good that you took a long time to...I think it's good that you took a long time to decide. This way you will not have the regret you may have had if you had done it right after retirement. I'm really happy for you, but I also understand how your kids feel. I lived in one house for 31 years (coming home from college on vacations), and have been here for 38. And the first house is only about 8 miles from this one.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-13191623298557706812019-08-23T21:45:45.873-04:002019-08-23T21:45:45.873-04:00What a big change in your life—I can barely imagin...What a big change in your life—I can barely imagine right sizing, moving permanently, buying a new place. Best wishes!!!!JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-83555744535835075212019-08-23T13:24:05.965-04:002019-08-23T13:24:05.965-04:00We can compare notes for sure. Yes, I want a smal...We can compare notes for sure. Yes, I want a smaller house too. Less maintenance, less to heat and cool and best of all - less to clean! Our home was good for raising a family but I'm ready for less. <br /><br />I was curious if you would start a new blog or rename yours?<br />I've considered renaming mine and in parenthesis state it's Squirrel Head manor. just for a year. Then again, it will be a big change for us to move so I considered start fresh. Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11261086731187286052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-1969255672697943882019-08-22T20:20:14.395-04:002019-08-22T20:20:14.395-04:00Tina - Our situations sound very similar!! It will...Tina - Our situations sound very similar!! It will be such a relief to be out of this big house... so much cleaning, yard work, and general maintenance!! We plan to hang on to a portion of our winter wear. Early fall and and the holidays can mean just about anything around here! Can't wait to start looking for a new place in earnest after the closing here. I'll also be interested to hear about your journey with this process :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-791149298630408782019-08-22T07:19:12.087-04:002019-08-22T07:19:12.087-04:00Oh. Wow. First off, I’m very happy for you, I know...Oh. Wow. First off, I’m very happy for you, I know it will be a change but I think it’s great you are moving to an area you love in Florida. <br /><br />Your post somewhat mirrors our situation. Doug and I have been our home for 29 years, the longest we’ve lived in any house. It’s where Tristan grew up and I know every nook and cranny. Lately we have talked about moving to something smaller and I have been cleaning out closets, etc.<br /><br />I look forward to hearing about your home search! Don’t get rid of all your winter gear though as if you travel, you’ll be glad you kept it. We are hoping to get away during the hot summers so I’m saving all my favorite sweaters and coats.<br />Congrats on your home sale!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553212447308502910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25057894729928847882019-08-20T22:01:59.012-04:002019-08-20T22:01:59.012-04:00Beth F - Moving is not a pleasant task, especially...Beth F - Moving is not a pleasant task, especially if you've been in one place for decades. I'm surprised at how liberating getting rid of 'stuff' feels... and we're getting rid of lots of it!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-70832547122342493102019-08-20T21:57:53.646-04:002019-08-20T21:57:53.646-04:00Thanks, Audrey. Things are pretty crazy here right...Thanks, Audrey. Things are pretty crazy here right now, but I'm sure we'll get though it.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-78953785889995204502019-08-20T13:12:33.446-04:002019-08-20T13:12:33.446-04:00How exciting. I DREAD moving from this house, whic...How exciting. I DREAD moving from this house, which we've been in since 1990. On the other hand, I bet it feels freeing to go through things and lighten up.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71554797690288701532019-08-20T07:38:57.595-04:002019-08-20T07:38:57.595-04:00I'm very happy for you (but a little sorry tha...I'm very happy for you (but a little sorry that you'll be farther away!) Congrats and all best wishes...Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912114716426828436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-16557175204435991772019-08-19T22:59:32.678-04:002019-08-19T22:59:32.678-04:00Kay - Thank you. It's been a couple of years s...Kay - Thank you. It's been a couple of years since my husband retired, so the change for us has been gradual... a good thing! Sounds like you two are beginning to make plans and will fine tune them as time gets closer. We'll see whether we end up buying a second home up here, looking into a long-term seasonal rental, or stay with my parents. One thin I'm certain of... it's liberating getting rid of all the "stuff"! I'm a minimalist at heart, too, and this process makes me happy. I'll check in here from time to time over the next couple of months and look forward to getting back to a regular routine when things are settled.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-36527797674325198322019-08-19T22:44:51.191-04:002019-08-19T22:44:51.191-04:00Erin - I just announced it with this post, so you ...Erin - I just announced it with this post, so you didn't miss anything, Wanted to make sure everything was on track before saying anything. It's going to be crazy for a few months, but we're pretty excited about is all!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-24755233218284942742019-08-19T22:42:45.699-04:002019-08-19T22:42:45.699-04:00Thanks, Katherine... reading will definitely be on...Thanks, Katherine... reading will definitely be on the back burner for a few months.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com