It's finally up...

Finally our sign had gone up but the word has spread that we are selling out. It's a good thing. it is time and I am thrilled. Our sweet agent came out and put up a small sign for now as he has a larger sign being made. Needless to say I have already talked to one woman who I think was seriously interested in buying this place. I hope she does. She is a sweet lady and if she bought it then it would remain a feed store. The people in town and around the area would still have the same things they needed to care for their animals. I am thrilled. I just hope she decides to actually go through with it

Now we play the waiting game. With all of the interest we are having I can't do anything but believe it will be gone soon and so will we. I know, you all are so tired of hearing about the move. i promise to stop soon.

I will forewarn you that I may be a bit dull for awhile. I have started on my latest story. The first night I was able to get the first ten pages out after moving from spot to spot. I am afraid that my nights will be completely consumed for awhile. So, we shall see what happens. Don was excited for me because he knows how much I love to drift off in another world and write about what I see happening in my mind. My mind is falling into the adventure that is brewing deep inside. I can't wait to get it all going fully. I will be completely obsessed by the time that I get to page 100.

Oh the fun we will have!!! Or not!!!

Today is a rather fun day here. First and foremost we have finished the inventory of the store that our agent requested so that way if someone requests the price with inventory included we have a number ready for him. All I have to say is that for two days OUCH!!!! Counting and adding together everything in the store caused my carpal tunnel to act up so bad it hurt for a good four hours after work was over with. The actual counting and adding wasn't so bad, but then we had to figure out the cost of everything as they are not going to want the retail price!!! Fabulous!! Now, if you see me cross-eyed you will know why.

I was actually happy to be finished with all of that so I could relax a bit and get back to helping our non-existent customers. Everyone has stopped or really slowed down on their shopping. It is killing us slowly, but that is exactly why we are selling. I am not sad or down at all. I am thrilled we found a great way to move our things that won't overload us. It is simply putting it in the trailer and then unloading the trailer. I am grateful for everything that we do have and hope that things pick up here a bit. I actually enjoy running to the store to pick up a few more boxes as we pack what we have. We are going to be so prepared it will not be funny. Our fabulous friends will be thrilled to see it all done and ready to load instead of having a ton of things left to be done and having it drag out forever.

Anyway, we apparently had a low wire from our phone that we were going to call and have re-tethered. A gentleman in an RV ran right through it and tore it completely down. FABULOUS!!!! Actually, it was still connected and it tore part of his RV off the top. Did he stop? NO!!! He took right off and left part of his RV hanging on the line. No worries, the phone company is on his way to make sure all is well. We would hate for anything to happen to the store now. That would be fabulous wouldn't it?

So, for the rest of the day I will just taking a bit of an easier time here. It's going to be a nice and quiet. I think I may pack later tonight. Sounds fascinating doesn't it?! I know! You are all so jealous of me!!!! HAHAHA!!!
Have a great day all!!!

Wow!!! I am amazed!!!

I was talking to a friend who moved from California to Idaho and she had used a service i had never heard of. Normally I am used to the "U-haul" way of moving. Pack it up, drive it to where you want and then unload. This is WAY better. They drop off a 28ft trailer in front of the house. I have three days to fill it. They have given me an estimate for 12 feet in the truck. If I need more or less then the price will be adjusted accordingly. There is no need to worry about having too much room or not enough. They pay for the driver, the gas and all of the trucking fees to get our things to our destination. From there they leave the trailer again for another three days for us to unload. Then they pick up the trailer and I don't have to return anything. I LOVE it!!! I don't have to drive a moving vehicle along with our own car all the way to San Antonio. Sounds like a deal for me!!!! Especially since I have the hubby that knows how to pack a truck. Perfect! I am sure we will get it down a couple feet as he really knows how to pack it all in. Does anyone have any other advice about moving I have never heard of?!?! I love these tips. Oh...and in case you were wondering there was a difference between U-Haul and ABF of $400. I am quite sure that is made up for with the gas alone and the ease of the move!

It's been a busy week....so far.

Yesterday was one of the busiest. We started tackling Bryan's room in the de-cluttering process, I finished cleaning out and packing my closet. I still have a bit of de-cluttering to do in the clothes department, but I will take care of that later. I am in no mood now.

We met with the agents yesterday and agreed on the price to list for. The goal is to get it sold as soon as possible. To be honest Don and I have absolutely no patience for this so that is why we are trying to get it all done and over with. If our clients weren't dropping like flies then we would have more time. As it is I am thrilled that we are getting it done and going. So, for now we are going to be keeping on with the de-cluttering and I am looking forward to the packing and moving bit of it all. I am NOT looking forward to the 26 hour drive from here to San Antonio. Nope! Not thrilled at all, but what can we do?! If only someone else would move us free of charge....ahhh calgon take me away!!! Ok!! Ok!! I know, quit dreaming. It will be good though when we get all settled in. I am looking forward to a new town and meeting new people. I am looking forward to decorating a bit and really taking what is old and turning it into something new. I have several pieces that need some change. We shall see what happens. Oh...and don't worry...I will blog it all for you to see what a strange decorator I really am.

A few very random thoughts...

There is a mouse in our house...yes, a mouse. I am not thrilled.

they are on our least favorite things list, but with all the packing and de-cluttering we are finding these little "friends" have been with us for some time. Again...not thrilled. So, as we continue to clean out the corners and rid ourselves of the clutter they love so much I will look forward to their termination...of residence in our home...yes, that is it. termination of residence in our home. Sure kids...don't worry, they'll find a happy palce to live with all their mousey friends...six feet under I hope!!!

Yesterday my son had a complete and utter melt down after school and felt his whole world crashing around him. Needless to say, I tried to cheer him up and that involved doing something with him. He chose to make his own salsa....so after dinner we jumped in the car and ran over to the store where we he, having list in hand, directed us around the market to find all of his ingredients. We bought tomatoes,cilantro,limes, onions, garlic, jalapeno peppers...habanero peppers and whatever else he thought he would need. We threw it all into a blender and let it mix. Apparently he decided he needed more jalapeno peppers, but I can guarantee you the habanero pepper was HOT. No, I did not taste it as I do not have a stomach for the acids of tomatoes or even the hotness of the peppers. i would have stayed awake...all night. So, I helped him throw it all together and he was happy in the end. The salsa was sweeter than he had anticipated, but he still liked it so to each his own I guess. Oh and by the way I know the habanero was hot because several days ago i ahd a little accident and seperated my fingernail from the bed of the nail jsut a bit. it happens, I am fine. Anyway, apparently the "owie" did not seal before the juice from the habanero pepper found it. THAT was burning all night long. WOW!!! I would hate to see what would happen if you actually ate it. Ugh!!!

Many of you are posting about sending the kids back to school and during my de-cluttering I found a treasure I had stolen from my mother...

Yep!

That's me!!! It was my 8th grade graduation and I just had my head shaved and styled that day. I ahd longer hair and with it being the 80's decided to see what would happen. I lvoed that hair cut and the fact that everyone's jaw dropped when they saw my hair. It was a great night!!! It's fun toa ctually see me thin and tan as well. Two things that do not remotely happen now. Well, the thin thing maybe...HAHAHA!!!! ANyway, I thought you all wouldlove to laugh with me...not at me.

Other than that we are just trying to get everything ready so that when it is time to move we are ready to go. I told Don that all we really need to do when the sale is going to be made is to head down to San Antonio for the weekend to look at houses. We will make it...I hope. I love to find them in my bro & sis-in-laws neighborhood. It would be so cool for the kids to take off on their bikes to their cousins house for an hour or two...and the same go for us. One thing I am really looking forward to though us the decorating. I can hardly wait as we will be buying a lot of new furniture when we move and so everything will be so different. Don't worry, I will definitely post pictures for you to see the new "madhouse."