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We're Finally Moved In

15 years ago

DH and I are finally moved into our new home. It is absolutely beautiful here except for all the rain.

Moving day wasquite an experience. Our attorney called as we were loading the truck and said there was a problem. The buyer decided to change mortgage companies at the last minute and almost didn't get approved. Luckily his previous bank agreed to "take him back" and processed the mortgage. Then while we were driving to our new home my BIL missed the exit on the interstate and we had to wait 30 minutes before he was able to turn around. Then when we actually got to the house it stated raining. But we made it!

We got our appliances and tomorrow we get our washer hooked up. New carpet comes next week. I still have about 50 boxes in the basement to unpack.

Best part is DH and I bought a patio set and we have been sitting out every night under the stars.

I love my new Home!!!

SamKaren

your resident DJ

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Comments (7)

patti43
15 years ago
I'm glad it worked out so well for you. You'll have to post some before and after pictures (unless you are camera-to-computer challenged, like I am).
carol_in_california
15 years ago
I am so happy for you!
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phyllis__mn
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Pictures, pictures, we need pictures!
hayjud_mn
15 years ago
I'm so happy for you.
Only 50 more boxes, you must be making great progress!
It must be nice to take time to relax and enjoy already.
samkaren
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks everyone.

We have had a few problems since I last posted. When DH was cleaning the bathroom floor we discovered that the floor boards near the toilet were rotted. We are getting estimates on this because our attorney feels that the previous home owner knew about it but did not disclose the information. Luckily the boards under the tub are okay.

We are also having the kitchen and bedroom rewired because if we want the fans on we have to have the lights on as well.

We did get our washer & dryer hooked up and just finished our first load of clothes. It is nice not having to go to the laundry mat anymore.

I dropped some film off today to be developed. I asked the lady if she would check to see if my Kodak 110 film can be put on a CD. If it can I can post photos for everyone.

Waiting to hear if I got the part time job I applied for too. If I get it I will only be 3 blocks from work.

So far things are going smoothly. Just a couple of minor gliches to get past and we can finally feel "at home".

SamKaren
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patti43
15 years ago
Thanks for the update--thought you were just busy unpacking. That's not good news about the floor in the bathroom. Hope it isn't too costly.

Having a w/d is the epitome of luxury to me. I'll never forget those dreaded trips to the laudromat in this heat even though it was years ago.

Hope you get the job--sounds ideal being so close to home. What would you be doing?
samkaren
Original Author
15 years ago
I got the job! It's a part time secretarial position at a local church. Full time jobs are hard to find around here unless you want to travel 40 minutes. With the price of gas I will save a lot by walking to work.

The lady who hired me said the committee voted 100% to hire me. That made me feel good. Pay is pretty good for part time and at least it will bring in some extra cash. I start Monday and its from 9:00-1:00.

Yeah!!!!

Samkaren
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