
Replacing the much lamented 'On My Mind' profile option, this thread is for musings, jottings, whimsies, preoccupations and the rest of the thesaurus for anyone to jot down anything they please.
I can't remember what the maximum character count was before, can anyone else? But anyway it wasn't very many so let's keep to that.
He has seen the vans available where we rented a week ago and knows they have the size we need and also knows there is a drop off place not far from the condo. He has help this end loading and help that end unloading. He is very thrifty and just can't see spending the money for something he can arrange.
Believe me this is NOT my idea!!! I would hire someone to do it all!
and to add - daughter couldn't possibly drive and doesn't like driving big cars never mind a van. She still struggles with post chemo fatigue and grands don't drive yet. R wants to and I believe he is the best judge of his own abilities.
Give R a break especially with two surgeries coming up. Hope all goes well for him.
glad - good you are OK .Accidents can happen so fast and even faster when there is snow and ice.
Welp - R has surgery on Thursday so we would appreciate prayers that all goes well. He sounds well organized with getting the help he needs for this and that. He will be have to be quiet for a while but plans on coming up to finish repairs as soon as he can. No heavy lifting in that and we have sil and dgs here to do anything heavy needed. Dgs is now close to 6' and a big strong young man.
Just talked with dd, and she told me her friend would be glad to help with the packing as well as doing the cleaning after I move out. That's a great relief for me. She is reliable and experienced and I am happy to pay her. I am just recovering from a nasty flare up after R's visit and I don't want to go there again if I can avoid it. Lots of anti-inflammatories seem to be at least part of the answer. Less activity/stimulation works too, though sometimes that can't be avoided.
The move will be sandwiched between his upcoming prostate surgery and his knee replacement surgery. I think we have a couple of months between them. If all goes as planned (which it certainly hasn't the past year or so but hopefully it will this time) things should work out. However always have a plan B!!!! I am still working on that.
Those elevated areas really freeze fast! If any vehicle is travelling too fast it is very likely a truck. The drivers forget that they may have to stop. Four wheel drive does not help with stopping.
My husband and I are not used to driving in a blizzard so we were unnerved by it. 😆
After surviving the blizzard and going to other locations in Colorado, I made the mistake of telling my husband during that trip to take the ‘scenic’ route which was basically just a mountain where he couldn’t take his eyes off of the road!
I think that he got a little upset with me when I announced how absolutely beautiful the view was. He said, “Well, I wouldn’t know because I can’t take my eyes off of the road.”
Colorado is a beautiful place, for sure.
I am way too much of a wuss to drive in the mountains when it is snowing.
Talking about getting scammed twice for love!
Many years ago. when we were in our 20’s, we were caught in a blizzard driving from Denver to Vail.
I couldn’t handle driving in the mountains or the heavy snow on a regular basis.
I suppose if a person grows up with the snow and mountains they are accustomed to it.
It’s truly sad.
An acquaintance of mine dealt with BC a number of years ago, did radiation and chemo and had reconstruction. Her cancer has returned and metastasized into her brain. She has had numerous surgeries, ER visits, and has not been able to work for six months. I feel so sad for her, and makes me very relieved that I went the route I did.
I was just hoping that my choice would lessen the risk of future cancer DX. Dealing with it once was plenty.
Thank goodness the Cashiers in stores that sell gift cards will quiz the customer as to why they are purchasing so many gift cards [usually iTune cards]. If it sounds suspicious, the Cashier will notify the police.
As for spam emails, I get up to 100 per day in my spam box because my email address is from the birth of the emails decades ago. I usually have to speed read down the list to make sure no legit email got tangled in the mess. I find it interesting I get spam emails from myself :)
I know what you mean about the scammers getting way more sophisticated.
If only all these scammers who spend their lives constantly improving their scam skills actually put their efforts into legitimate business they would be rich and would probably change the world.
I hate scammers and the penalties and punishment for things like credit card fraud, phone and internet scams, etc... are a joke.
It seems safest for everyone to never, ever conduct any business over the phone, the tech and scammers have gotten way too sophisticated and it's no longer just confused old folks who are being fooled... the ability to recreate voice and images that sound authentic but are not is scary!
Sounds like our weather. It’s chilly, then warm, rainy and then sunny!
Rocky sounds like an awesome kitty.
Thanks, Golden
Moving is such a pain in the butt! Hope that you get settled into your new place soon.
How does Rocky do with all of the commotion around?
Anche, those dogs sounds so sweet!
((((anche)))) that's awesome. So glad you are getting your life back!
eva - the area you live in must be lovely. We look out on fields and some trees which is the best we could find in the area. The sunrises are great. At this point we don't have to worry about walkers. I don't envy you. So sorry about your dh's illness. R's oldest son lives in C and says the prices are going up. That hasn't moved to E'ton or here to Ft Mc. I am relieved to be this far long in the process. It felt like we we stuck for a while. Either way it is hard work and downsizing is a b*tch. Hope you find what you need and get a good price for your place. It helps.
I hope all goes well with move/ sell. You are on your way.
I am struggling as we have to move, finding condo is not difficult but considering my husband’s needs to get around with walker is not that easy.
Usually I am good with making decisions, somewhat hesitant this time. It is space and safety which although no guarantees but minimizing risk of falls when turning with walker.
There is one bigger condo 1400sq ft and good location as we live now on the edge of the city by beautiful Fish Creek Park in AB, but it is going to be construction for a while as lots of houses are being built, other one is in the same neighborhood smaller 1100 sq ft. Needed to measure and make sure all kitchen- island distance is right, bathroom easy access, hallway with enough room. No perfect place exists it seems.
I know most furniture has to go, I know selling has to be done and move arranged month in advance for deliveries etc.
I did six years ago three moves, sold here, moved out of the country, my husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s we moved back and then bought this place but as it was not quite finished we had to rent apartment for 4- months.
I know we have to decide fast as there is lots of activity in this city and it is seller’s market, people often pay well above asking price.