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House inspection is set for Friday. Pray, light candles, count the rosary, do whatever you do to get my house into the final lap towards a sale. I cannot take the next step -- rent or buy -- until this deal is done. I won't even discuss the many interesting options that await us, or the MASSIVE, STAGGERING, and AEROBIC job of downsizing that will ensue over the next 30 days, during which time I hope to work off 5 pounds at the very least!
Just send good energy, OK?
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3 words....public storage space. Put everything in there, decide where you are going to move and then downsize in a more leisurely manner. And definitely rent. Do not rush into buying. As you know, it is a buyer's market and there are many condos on the market....you can get exactly what you want at a good price.
Posted by: chailifeatlanta | April 09, 2008 at 04:40 PM
I will knit a dishtowel on your behalf as a meditative act towards your sale. :)
Posted by: HeatherErin | April 09, 2008 at 04:41 PM
Oh, and if by any chance your downsizing includes a cheap sofa bed, say the word and I will send Husband to collect with cash in hand!
Not that I'm opportunistic or anything, oh no... ;)
Posted by: HeatherErin | April 09, 2008 at 04:43 PM
Just come back to say we're thinking good house thoughts at you!
Posted by: HeatherErin | April 11, 2008 at 12:14 AM