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| Mon, 07-09-2007 - 6:20pm |
Hi Everyone!
We're here in Colorado! Actually, we arrived a week ago today, didn't close on the purchase of our house until July 5, and didn't take possession until July 6. We only just got on-line again yesterday.
I could write volumes about our adventures just getting here, but for the sake and comfort of my tush and back (no desks yet; I'm sitting on the floor, keyboard in my lap) and also to spare you too much time, I'll try to be quick!
It took 3 days of driving to get here. I wasn't nearly as organized as I thought I was back in CA and there was a huge last minute push to try and get everything packed at the last minute. As it was, I ended up throwing out and leaving a lot of stuff behind for neighbors and AmVets. Oh well.
The new house is really great. It is in a location that is far more rural than anyplace I have ever lived, and W and I were both a bit speechless when we first saw it. We are already used to it, however. The house is more than twice the house we left behind and with lots of great features -- as well as some strange ones. This would be, primarily, the teeny tiny water closet in the master bedroom. It is so small that in order to actually use the thing with the door shut, we have to sidle in sideways next to the toilet, then reach over to close the door. Too weird considering there are so many nice features elsewhere in the house.
There are beautiful pastoral views off the back of the house (great room and kitchen) and the front faces west for awesome views of the Front Range. I never thought I would even think this, but I am actually looking forward to seeing these views covered in snow in the winter. (I think I may end up eating those words.)
Shortly after we arrived on Friday and started unloading, a group of nearly a dozen kids in all sizes, shapes and ages appeared near the front of the house. They watched and waited for quite some time, waving and shouting out the occasional "hey neighbor!" It was cute, actually. Eventually, C and W took a break from unloading and went to introduce themselves. Two of the kids are the same age as C, however a year behind in school, but will attend the same hs as she will. Several of the kids will attend the same ms as W and one boy will be entering the same grade.
These kids welcomed mine into the neighborhood with arms wide open. Before long, all were riding bikes, roller blading, riding skate boards ... hanging out like they've know each other forever. C and W were invited lated that same day to hang out at boy C's house and swim. This was all on the first day! How cool is that?
C was very enthusiastic, of course, loved every minute. After that first day, I asked W what he thought, if he had a good time, etc. He said "It's so weird, mom. They're all so 'nice'. Friendly too." I guess he's just never encountered nice and friendly people anywhere in California! Yesterday, the kids took C and W exploring the creek and railroad tracks behind the neighborhood (told you we were country now) and W said "I even talked this time". Woo hoo!
So, so far, this has been a really great and positive move for all of us. I love the house and all the space. Down Ft. Collins is a very charming and quaint place to spend and afternoon and I think I will become very familiar with it before long. (As an aside, the Colorado State U. campus is gorgeous!) We are in a rural location, but 10 minutes to a major grocery store and a little further to other shopping. DH is setting up his work-at-home office and has to go 'back to work' next Monday. THAT should be interesting! Tomorrow, I will register the kids for their respective schools.
And today, we emptied the last of the containers of all the stuff and now, I have to empty all the boxes!
I don't have much time to read other posts or respond today -- all those boxes await and I'm tired of living in chaos!
Julie

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"I wasn't nearly as organized as I thought I was back in CA and there was a huge last minute push to try and get everything packed at the last minute."
Those words succinctly describe my day-to-day life,lol!
How nice that everyone is happy in your new home. With a start like that, you know things will only get better.
Just saw our townhome for the first time on Sunday, and we have no tiny WC, but we do have a furnace in the attic which was a shock. (Apparently it's not uncommon in the area. I wonder how often the filter got changed.) Otherwise, it's quite nice. But I'd have to rank it only 50% compared to our custom-blt, ranch home here in MI, still unsold in a super-depressed state. I just keep telling myself what a great workout I'll get when climbing all those stairs in the townhome. And I'm truly looking forward to living in a more progressive and diverse location, and of course, living with my DH again.
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http://www.pnhp.org/news/2009/october/meet_the_new_health_.php
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQTBYQlQ7yM
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