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chriswagner · Contributor IV Joined: 02 Apr 2007 Posts: 111

It's almost 1am here in Denverland..

I am sitting in what is almost packed up of my life. Doing it alone, the worst part was wrapping my couch in mover's plastic wrap.. imagine, holding a 6' long couch on end, and trying to get a 20" wide roll of plastic wrap to go around the thing so it will stick to itself and I can secure the blanket I've put on it.

Ugh.. I'm not whining too much, I'm just tired and needed to vent.

Tuesday is my departure, at least I won't be packing or unpacking when I'm driving.. hey, maybe I just keep driving and I'll never have to unload!

Hope all is going well for the rest of you!

richgates · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 3:24 am Post subject:

I feel your pain Chris. You're moving into San Diego and I'm moving out. Such is the circle of life... or something. Good luck with the move and drive safely.
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billelder · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 3:54 am Post subject:

I don't now how I would move as I've been in this house for 23 years. This thread is making me consider what that would be like. First of all, they didn't have "home inspectors" when I bought this house. That sure took the fun out of house buying, didn't it? lol

I used to visit friends in Denver. Been there about 5 times. From what I've heard, San Diego is beautiful. Hope you have a good and safe move and that everything makes it there in tact!

Deirdre · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 6:31 am Post subject:

Dieter says he's never moving again!
we've been in this house going on 12 years.
Even if I were to establish a west-coast base of operations, we wouldn't pull up stakes—I'd have to be bi-coastal and completely outfit-from-scratch any new joint.
(this is not a complaint! I'll get to have a tiny place this way. )

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tackerman · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 6:37 am Post subject:

Just read an article saying Sandy Eggo is the most over-priced real estate market in the US.

Good luck on your move. I do it every few years and I hate it more every time.

ConnieTerwilliger · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 11:11 am Post subject:

It is pretty pricey here in SD. I am extremely grateful that I was able to buy my house 20 years ago. (I had a regular job at the time with a regular paycheck.)

I actually still owe about the same - used the house to buy two cars, new windows, doors, deck, jacuzzi and remodel the kitchen and garage. But I was able to drop the interest rate each time and get to a shorter mortgage. Those days are gone for a while, so any major purchases will need to be done the old-fashioned way - save up for it!
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chriswagner · Contributor IV Joined: 02 Apr 2007 Posts: 111

I'm moving back in with my Mother for a couple of months to get settled in again, and she's been in the same house for 42 years+.

They bought their house for.. $29k at the time.

I'll be looking for the same kind of deal Wink

bobsouer · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 11:30 am Post subject:

Chris,

I think that's going to be a LONG look.
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davidmonteath · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 1:12 pm Post subject:

Unless you fancy an igloo in Alaska, or a wee mud hut somwhere up the Zambezi.

You have my comiserations, I will be doing the same thing in about 2 months.

Anybody want to buy a booth 40 miles North of London?, it's got a 4 bedroomed house attached!!!!
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Philip Banks · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 2:26 pm Post subject:

Go on, tell 'em how much!!!! I dare you. Do it in dollars. I double dare you!!!
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Chrissy · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 4:34 pm Post subject:

My sympathies Chris. I've moved countries three times. It does cut down on the clutter. The last move seven years ago was within four miles. You'd think by now it would be easier but it wasn't. Soon you'll be settled, enjoying Dan Diego, setting up your studio, and getting lots of work.

cheers,

Chrissy

louzucaro · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 4:48 pm Post subject:

Good luck...I'll keep my fingers crossed that you don't misplace anything or that anything gets busted on the way Smile

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glittlefield · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 9:48 pm Post subject: Re: I hate moving

bobbinbeamo · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 10:59 pm Post subject:

Hey Chris,
San Diego does have expensive properties. Around here it's called "sunshine tax". We pay a little more to live in one of the most perfect weather areas anywhere to be found. I wish you best of everything through the move. Moving is definitely one of my least favorite things to do. But I'm excited we'll be neighbors soon. Looking forward to getting the welcome wagon out to greet you!
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CarynClark · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 11:02 pm Post subject:

I totally relate. It's no fun.

Good luck with your move and your fresh, new start!!!
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