I'm glad you're home, Slinkey. What a time you've had, and a ton of work. I'm so sorry about the loss you took on the furniture, that really stinks!
I hope it gets rented soon, and you can finally relax a bit.

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I'm so glad you are safely home!!! Florida, bah-humbug! I went to school there, but I didn't leave anything, so I don't have to go back for a LONNNNNNNNNNnnng time!

Glad you are home safe, Jane. That is awful about having to seel your things for next to nothing. It must break your heart!
I hope you saved the dishes!
And I hope it works out for you, too.
Now rest up..Easter is around the corner. Bet you missed your gkids!

Thanks all for the welcome back..
Karen... I'm hoping too for a quick rental..at least it will help off set the mortgage payment that's going down the 'john' each month.

jaybird...I hear ya...Kind of a 'Culture Shock'...it's nice to get away from the cold of winter..but I'm really a 'home body' and don't feel comfortable when I'm there..

kathleen..it's funny you mentioned the dishes. When I was getting rid of things...I found 4 dinner plates that I had tucked away, in the back of my cabinet. I forgot I had bought them the last time I was there (2 yrs ago) ..They are just plain white ones with a scalloped edge, from Homer Lauglin. I was so surprised and glad I found them!!
I can't wait to see my Gkids. They will be here for Easter. I sent my Gdaughter an Easter Dress that I saw, and couldn't resist getting for her. When it arrived, my DD told me Taylor wanted to wear it right then..and had to be convinced to wait until Easter. I'm excited to see her in it!

Thanks again all for the welcome back.
jane

I'm late joining in here Jane, but we really are glad to have you back home all safe and sound. Know you've been through allot, both physical and emotional trying to get this all done. Hopefully, you will be able to just take it slow for a few days and enjoy being back home. So glad you were able to save some of your items, and so sorry you had to sell the furniture so quickly and take a loss on it. Had you known it would have to go earlier, you might have been able to get more for it, but I'm sure at this point you are just glad to have it behind you. Will keep my fingers crossed for a quick rental for you. Have fun catching up on all that's been going on here too. ;o) Luvs

Jane,
Welcome Home, Sister! I got tired just reading all you had to do in such a short time! I know you both are glad that's over. What a bummer about your furniture though. That had to hurt. Take a deep breath, hold it, and EXHALE.

Now, go give DH a big hug from all of us and tell him we LOVE a man that just smiles when we buy dishes!!!!!
Betty

Thank you Luvs.. That's the first thing I said, after the agent called to say her company was not taking on any more new rentals....'If only we had more time'. She called us on Friday, March 20th. We were going to leave on the 23rd, because we thought all was set. So, Friday afternoon we lined up another agent who came that Sat. On Monday the 23rd, we called a company for the furniture..and they moved everything out on Thurs... That left a few days to prepare the condo to rent unfurnished...then, pack to ship UPS, the things I wanted to keep. Then, Sat & Sunday we 'Scientifically' packed the car. (Thank Goodness for that Overhead carrier and 'bungies') After everything was finished..we left Monday the 30th, one week later than we planned.
We did manage to sell two bikes (brand new) for $20 ea, and two TVs $20 ea..to some of our neighbors...Big Sale!! lol...But as you said, I'm just relieved it's done and I can't look back now.

Betty..thank you so much for the warm welcome..I'm so happy to be back to 'Home Sweet Home'! I'm 'coasting' right now and putting things away little by little. Next week with Easter being here, I want to take advantage of just being in 'slow motion'. lol
I will definitely give DH that hug...and give him an extra from you, and all the other ladies, who can appreciate an understanding guy...just like your Alfred. They truly are 'one of a kind keepers... and hard to come by!

jane

Well, Slinkey, after having read your story, I'm convinced to keep my home a little longer! So many things to do, so much hard work! So many disappointments you had! Fortunately those are behind you. Just wish you'll get a quick rental or, why not, a quick sale (for a great price!)