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Downsizing, To Move or Not to Move? That is the Question
Aging Well | Last Active: Mar 23 9:13pm | Replies (473)Comment receiving replies
For now my plan is downsizing in place. Determined not to leave a huge job for the kids! Our home is small and well-located, so would like to stay as long as we can. I have been to the transitional housing donation site with 3 carsful, called in the kids, given away all kinds of stuff on freecycle site, and made a nice dent. As soon as Covid is under control, I have a trunkful of family treasures to offer to siblings, nieces and nephews and cousins at a family gathering.
Also replacing appliances, light fixtures, carpet and other flooring as we go...only major ones left to do are refrigerator and dishwasher.
Next up, going through 49 years worth of accumulated fabric & sewing supplies to winnow down to what I will actually use - especially the "girlie" stuff since there are only 2 litlle girls in the whole extended family, and each already has 2 grandmas who sew. And getting serious about the garage come spring - now that I finished all 3 sheds.
It is nice to see space on shelves and in closets, though. Maybe tomorrow I'll hit the bookshelves and put some books into the local "little libraries."
Sue
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Wow, you are certainly doing an upgrade as well as a clean out. I really like the idea of donating to the little libraries. Thanks
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@sueinmn- I'm with you. I am downsizing in place. I donate everything. I wish that my son were close by to look at stuff but he's across the country and it isn't feasible to even ship some of the stuff. I don't think that we could live in a better place. We are minutes from a river that we can swim in and a bit more to the beach that it empties into. We are 10 minutes from the University of RI where I graduated and so did my husband. we have a little piece of heaven as our back yard is all woods with climbing and trails. It can't be built on.
Our house is small but cozy.
I'm trying to downsize my mind too, but I imagine that will come after vaccines are available?