to such things than I normally would.

Continuing Care Retirement Community is the best as there wouldn't need to be a further move beyond within that community.

He drove a 20 foot straight back truck so he got asked to help move people… a lot

Seriously congrats, I’m glad things are going well!

unwind this evening .

Second, make sure tv and internet are working. Third get some takeout, eat it and go to bed.

Unpacking can happen any time!

I know you were worried that you might have trouble checking in with DU.

So glad that you're getting settled in!

Hope this new venture will be a great adventure for you! Please keep us posted.

Here’s to continued success with your move and adjustment.

Good to see you

May this next chapter in your life be peaceful and happy.

And I'm so glad you're satisfied and happy with the move. It makes it so much easier to deal with the hassles of moving. If it weren't for my critters, I'd be checking out an assisted living space for myself and hubby. But, I'm not about to give away most of my critters when I've had them all their lives. Not only are they my responsibility, but I couldn't stand the tearing of my heart. I've already made arrangements for whomever is left once *I* cross the Rainbow Bridge... and I'm hoping to be reunited with all my lost loves who crossed that bridge before me. Forget the Pearly Gates! I want that Rainbow Bridge!

I selfishly didn't want to let her go. But it was best for her and the vet had to talk me into it. My then husband dug a grave for her and we buried her there. It was an awful time.

That's keeping 2 cats with me and letting the others go? Nah... can't do it. I'll muddle along and if when I can get enough saved up maybe I can hire someone to help me clean house. I AM beginning to look at those meal plans, tho... I need to do a cost analysis as to what they'd cost a week vs TV dinners and a from scratch meal once or twice a week. IOW, I really need to sit down, think quietly, and come up with how I can make "retirement" life easier on my body and mind.

We had to put down our Border Collie a few years ago. He was SO old, and in such pain from his rear legs and hips and spine... but when I saw him fall backwards off the couch as he was trying to jump up onto it, I knew then it couldn't wait any longer. Still, I think hubby and I zombie walked through the whole vet visit. Intellectually I knew it was the right thing to do, but damn... letting that dog go was one of the hardest things I ever did in my life.

i too know this grief well.

i have felt this sorrow so uncontrollable.

and the Pearly Gates are not mutually exclusive. I for one am hoping for both.

My husband and I are starting to budget and pre-shop. We're not there yet, but it won't be long. I think the "downsizing" will be the biggest challenge. I can live-small... but it will be emotional to part with all my junk (which I know I don't need and will never use anyway... but it's MINE.)

Be happy! Enjoy your new home!

You might want to work out your password concerns sooner rather than later. It'd suck to lose a long-time account.

In the words of Julian of Norwich...

“All shall be well, and all shall be well and all manner of thing shall be well.”

Rest up... Settle in... then spill the beans on your new digs...

Hope everything works as planned!

Appreciate the update! Rest up and enjoy your new digs!

I am right there with you. I've been moving for the last six months and it looks like I have one more coming next month. I have already come to the top of the waiting list in the senior housing I wanted to go into! I am only 25% unpacked in this place I just move into. I did vacate the storage unit I had today and I am exhausted. I also did a lot of laundry and processed my coriander seeds that I grew this summer.

At least, eventually, there is an end to it all. I hope to be settled by the holidays, then I think I'll hibernate for a few weeks.

One of the hardest emotionally for me is losing New Haven as my home town (my new place is in Wallingford). It is the Masonic Home there and it is an apartment, but very spacious.

New Haven was such a great place to live and we had a great home, a 1941 Colonial which is in great demand now because the inventory is basically zero (now it is 1, our house which is going on the market tomorrow). I thought it might not be so much in demand because it is on the other side of town from Yale, but it didn't seem to matter.

Let's hope for a quick sale and a great profit!

Enjoy your new digs!

I know what a pain it is to move but it sounds like you've got it all under control.

I wish you good health and much happiness in your new home!

Thanks for sharing your story. And congratulations!

It can be very stressful.

I've had enough moving, myself, thanks to circumstances.

Take your time settling in. I always start with unpacking the kitchen. It makes all the difference to be able to make your coffee or tea in the morning.