A few weeks ago, I mentioned that I am a web designer at my regular job. (A job I love!) After working for many, many, many months on a new website -- it was launched on Wednesday, August 3.
Not 10 minutes after I 'hit the switch' to launch the new site, I had to run home and sign papers -- because our acreage sold!
Yay!!!
Since that day, it has been non-stop work. Moving out of a huge house we have lived in for 19 years is one thing -- but add to it a barn, an extremely large metal building, and a 19-year-old daughter heading back to college -- it became very time-consuming. Especially trying to move out in less than 30 days. Then add the new website and all the changes/additions/corrections that go along with it...
I was literally working from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for nearly a month with almost no breaks. Running back and forth between the acreage house, the lake house (our new permanent home), my office -- and the Goodwill donation store which is 25 miles away.
The only day I did not spend working was last week when I helped our daughter move back into her dorm at college to begin her sophomore year. The 6 hour round-trip was a welcome break from everything. I spent about 4 hours at the college. Helping her move things into her dorm room, a quick trip to Walmart for some necessary items and we had lunch together. As sad as I am to see her leave again, I know she is excited to get back into the swing of things at college. That makes me happy.
And now... we are done... all we need to do is wait for the closing day.
Here is a photo of the giant dumpster we had to rent to clean out the barn and metal building:
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| This thing was huge! It held a LOT of stuff. |
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| By the time it was picked up, it was completely filled to the top. |
Yep -- our lives were in the trash. Literally! LOL!
Thanks for visiting!
7 comments:
Wow! You have been busy! But it's all very exciting. I'm looking forward to living in our lakehouse permanently but we have quite a few years until my husband retires. I wish you all the best on your move...congratulations!
XO,
Jane
Wow! You have a lot going on!! Congratulations on the website, the sale of the house and getting your daughter to school! I hope you're able to take a little break sometime soon.
Have a great week!
Pam
Carol! Do you still have that old wagon? The one in the picture at the end of the dumpster? I have a little boy who comes to visit that would LOVE it. I'll buy it from you!
Welcome back, I hope life is slowing down and you are getting excited about your new place.
Lisa
WOW, that is quite a feat you accomplished! We have been here for 28 years and my hubby is scared to death to tackle moving but I am DYING to move!!!! Good luck and much happiness to you in your new home. XO, Pinky
Glad to see you back. What a LOT of work you now have behind you! It must feel GREAT. Congratulations on the house sale and all that accomplishment.
I had wondered if you stayed at the lake all year. The barn will be tough to not have, I like the solace found in them.My bookeeeper gives me $50 per box donated so I would consider before using the dumpster. It is hard to let some things go, I downsized 8 years ago from 4bdrm to 2.I gave a bunch to a family getting their 1st home.I'm a good packer if you need a hand.
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