January 11, 2013
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Sold
We’ll take the washer and dryer,
the coffee table
and the breakfast bar and bar stools.We threw in the bunkhouse refrigerator, as well. It goes with the breakfast bar, of course.
Seriously, the more they keep, the less work for me. And it makes me feel good to know they like the style of the ranch’s decor. Or maybe they are just going to make a killing on Craigslist.
Looks as though we have made a deal and Watering Hole Ranch has found new caretakers.
Funny thing, I’ve yet to respond emotionally that we have actually sold the ranch. Maybe it will hit me later. You know it will. There is just too much to do right now, in a short amount of time.
Six weeks.
*faints to the floor*
Six weeks to find homes for my critters. More than likely, the horses, too. I cannot even conceive my life without Hubba and Handsome.
Six weeks to give away/sell things we will not be taking with us.
Six weeks to pack.
Six weeks to figure out what we are going to do with the guest house and how to get it off the ranch. There is now pipe fencing where it once came in, there is no way it is going out the same way it came.
Six weeks to find a place to live.
Nothing like flying by the seat of your pants. It’s just how woodland fairies roll, I guess. (thank you, Macy)
We are headed to west Texas today to check out the Terlingua Ranch/Big Bend area. Waiting to hear back from a real estate agent to see if he can show us a few properties. Short notice, so not for sure if that will be happening. But, at the very least, we can check out the area.
We are thinking we will probably just rent something in the area and get a feel for this new desert land, until we find the right place.
Confession. This morning I opened my computer and started to scour over the Oklahoma properties I had marked. I was ready to bail on Texas. My knees are a little shaky. I think I would feel way more super hero, if I were in remission. It’s messing up my wild woman mojo.
But, then I look at this, and know everything will be okay.
No.
Everything will be glorious.
Comments (38)
Closing a chapter in your life is never easy, but sometimes we have no choice. My heart breaks to know how you feel about your pets, because I know they are like family to you. I’ll be praying that your transition is as smooth as possible and that where ever your four legged children are placed that you will have peace of mind that they are loved and cared for.
Wow, that’s major!
Why Texas?
Can’t imagine you giving up your critters.
gorgeous photo, flying by the seat of your pants can be fun right?
Big changes can make a body feel awfully small. If anyone can move mountains in 6 weeks it’s you
I’ll be praying that you find wonderful adopted homes for your furry family members!
Is there anything I can do in the next few days to help you get a head start?
The emotions will come.
I held Pecos and cried last night. Rocked him in the recliner and he finally relaxed and snuggled back
.I watched the sunrise this morning, and teared up a little bit then too, knowing its one of the last.
But I am happy to see you get to follow the dream to live in the desert….much sooner than anticipated.
You can’t take the horses either?????
Know I will be thinking of you as you go through this transition. Sure wish I could be closer to help you pack and stuff. If nothing else, then to give you Southern ((((((HUGS))))))
wow. it will be glorious.
the stars at night are big and bright —- deep in the heart of Texas…what if you find a place where the animal family would fit in too, is that an option? anyway – it will be glorious, I love that part of the lone star state! Now get busy, six weeks isn’t very long! ilym
You can do it
I wish I lived closer. I’m a packing machine. I’ve packed, moved, and unpacked entire houses in just two days. /hugs
Wow…….finger crossed for a smooth transition in moving and finding homes for your furry family. When we moved back to Florida ~ I actually had a box labeled ”a box of crap” and it was. But no worries because they have trash collectors in Florida just like they do in Atlanta! So think of the stories you will be able to tell once this is all said and done!
everything IS glorious! congratulations, Tamy, you wild woman, you. Thinking you a whole heap o’ mojo . . . XXXOOO
Wow — when it happens, it goes quckly! I hope you’ll be able to find a dream home as wonderful when you get to TX — that sounds like a good idea to rent first for a while! Best wishes in your new venture!
I hope you find a place for you and your furry kids, cheers to this new adventure you are embarking on.
I wish I was able to help! I know that the process of moving and rehoming and all of that is going to be so, so hard, but I am glad that you were able to find buyers for the ranch. You’ve been talking about it being time to move on and chase another dream for well over a year now. You may not realize it but your heart spoke louder than your words, even in it’s gratefulness. Now, you will be free to take off soaring in the next wind current towards the home where your spirit is waiting for you.
This makes me very sad.
I hope you find just the right place to fit your needs!!!
north central texas is green and nice here. There is a reason no one lives in west texas.
Congrats on the buyer and good luck over these next crazy 6 weeks!!! I will be thinking of ya’ll!
May God go before you and help you in every detail of this new adventure. Hugs.
Hope you find exactly the right home for you! (and all your critters)
You can do this and that photo is what is waiting for you. The steps are hard to take and the destination may be a bit rocky, but when you reach that sweet spot at the end of your path you will be home.
It will all be worth the walk.
Oh my! This news surprises me-
I believe many wonderful blessings will find you!
PLEASE tell me the dogs are all going to Texas too?!?
I hope you can find a way to keep the horses too-
Believing for the best-
Melinda
well. I’m glad you’ve found a buyer. but …. please let it be Oklahoma. I’ll be keeping you all – including your critters – in my thoughts. what of Jack and the others?? : (
Wow, big move, big changes. I feel bad for you and your daughter who just moved to be near you.
I’m curious to know what brought all this about… and so sorry about your frail health which only makes everything harder… boy do I know how that can take the spirit out of anything… and everything. That’s a lot to contend with when you are already contending with your health. My prayers are with you. <3 and (((hugs)))
Endings are always beginnings. Best of luck on your new EVERYTHING!!
Well, it’ll be interesting, to say the least, to see where you end up living. Wherever it is, I hope you’re not too far from a major freeway so that you can easily get to civilization!
Hang on to your hat. The picture of a bronco rider came to mind when I read this. Hugs & Prayers!!
When my family and I moved from Chicago to Tucson, we went through something similar. My dad was already in Tucson by this time last year. It was up to my mom and I to go through a basement (and quite frankly, 26 years worth of life in boxes)and two floors worth of family stuff. The house was put up on the market on a Friday. We had three showings total on Saturday and Sunday and my mom had an offer on Monday, which she took. There was one big estate sale in February, where almost everything that we weren’t taking or stayed for the new owners. (I suggest an estate sale if you can to get rid of anything and everything you don’t want.) And we moved March 17, my birthday, of last year.
Seriously think about having an estate sale. I know that the company my mom got took a cut of the total money the sale brought in. Other companies work differently. But it was actually kind of nice to know that we were having one because my parents already had a house/furniture where we were moving to. So, we didn’t have to worry about that aspect of moving, even though we still had to move boxes of what we were keeping. I even posted on my Facebook account and I know of at least one friend who went to the sale and picked up a few items. We also helped another friend by giving her a very good snow blower.
Did they come up any on the price?
Prayers and positive thoughts. I just turned over the keys to the place where my kids grew up, so I kinda know how you feel. It will be hard. But you can handle it. And if not, there’s always us here to lend you a shoulder or ear. Good luck.
Wow looking forward to all your new pictures
That’s a winners attitude.
It is a big step but I’m putting my money on wonderful and you. The TX area looks awesome…
I feel your ache Tamy. I hope the separation from your critters will be easy. The place you have shown in the picture is certainly glorious. Peace to you love.
I’m just going to send an ALL encompassing (((HUG))) (actually several) and keep prayers going that all falls into place without to much stress for you and hubby. Can’t imagine you without all them lovely critters, but I wish I had a place for a couple of them. Take several deep breaths and keep thoughts positive, Tamy. YOU CAN DO THIS, especially with hubby holding your hand, while you hold his.
A little laugh for you. Two years ago I moved from 1475 sq ft to 500 sq ft and it was a quick turn around, although I actually moved 3 times in that same year. The last move had me starting from scratch on everything except clothes, my parents artwork, and a special Royal Blue tea set given to me by my daughter years ago. It was SCARY, but I survived and am now starting to live life again.
Praying for an easy move and for your body to be cooperative! It seems like you just moved there! I hope you all find an awesome home and you have plenty of help with the move. Love that pic! Can I move next door to you!?! Have missed you, hon! (((((warm hugs)))))
Sometimes short spans of time for big changes can being shortness in times of thinking of what your doing and just move ahead with it. Will be keeping you in my thoughts… ^..^