A FREEZING 27 degrees Saturday morning. We didn't want to miss the STATE High School Cross Country event as one of our grandchildren was running. So we bundled up and went. It was difficult for us to walk as we have been working at moving, house projects going on and moving things into storage units. These old bodies feel the work that's been going on. It was wonderful to be able to be there for the big MEET. By running time it was only about 47 degrees. Chilly weather with some sunshine. Bundled up and still cold.
In Lil Miss's group there were 112 runners and she placed 5th. Very proud of our champion. She ran well and beat her time from last week by 2 seconds. She had some tough competition. The 2023 season has come to an end. It seemed to pass so quickly. Now to take a break and MOVE ON.
WITH THE COLD FRONT HAVING MOVED IN, the porch plants were carried to the cellar late last night as we arrived at our COTTAGE. I was going to move them indoors on Saturday, but changed my mind and did it a day earlier and boy am I glad I did as the front came in earlier than I was expecting. For now they are in the cellar allowing me some extra time to get the Utility room prepared for them. A metal rack will be adorned with the Geraniums and Coleus.
Keeping the out of doors inside is part of making a HAPPY HOMEMAKER. I will smile when I see these plants alive and well in the dead of WINTER.
We spent the rest of Saturday working at the main house that we are selling and we were beyond tired.
The Kitchen walls needed a second coat of paint after I saw how spotty they appeared the next day after it dried. More painting? Nooooo. My hands and fingers feel the effects of being over used and here I need to do more painting. Not my idea of excitement as I was hoping the painting was done.
This morning when I woke up my fingers did not want to move. Arthritis I guess. Wiggle wiggle and bend them helps the normalcy return and then I can move them easier.
Hubby painted the basement stairs and this sure beautified the old rugged appearance they had. He finished painting the Basement floor. He showed me a picture and the basement looks a million times better than it did a month ago. The painting cleaned this part of the house up.
Now the basement is move-in ready. The space could be used as extra living space such as a family room, bedroom, storage, office, craft room. We used the basement as a storage space and a safe place to get away from storms. It was crowded with racks for decorations, dishes and food storage once upon a time. If I had to do this over again, I would have had it less crowded.
As I rethink how to store things, I know I must downsize and be more orderly especially since we are relocating to tiny ville. The COTTAGE will present a new challenge as we will not have the space we did. It can be done as I have moved from small spaces into larger and back again through the years.
We have to wrap up our projects today as the word on the house will be out to the Realtors. May the buyers come forth. I am disappointed that it is so cold outside and will be till the middle of next week before it is in the 60s again. OPEN HOUSE will be November 5th and the temps are suppose to be in the middle 60s. That will be just about right.
As we finish up our house projects, I HOPE to begin the TASK of slowly unpacking the COTTAGE. Things are stuffed and crammed full in each room. We look like a couple of hoarders that need therapy. Where to begin? One PIECE at a time so I can have PEACE. A little here and a little there and over time it will take shape. I am feeling the adrenaline starting to flow through my body as I want to get settled sooner than later.
Speaking of shape, I will be working at this for my old bod in the days to come with a specific walking program. First I have to make some sense out of the mess that comes with moving. We are officially out of the main house and sleeping at the COTTAGE. Meals will have to be modified as the KITCHEN is a complete mess. I bought some bagged salads for easy meals. About a week's worth.
Since I have been so physically active with this move, I want to continue staying physically ACTIVE as best I can. Slow the pace some, but continue on with moving on.
We saw the photographs the Realtor received from her photographer and are extremely pleased how they turned out. I will share later, but for now the selling of the house is moving straight ahead.
Last minute details are taking place. Hubby managed to finish painting the second half of the basement floor. The closet got a touchup. I managed to get another coat of paint on the Kitchen walls. There's a small repair that needs repaired on the Kitchen floor and the toe kick needs a fresh coat of paint. The freezer needs cleaned. What else? Reflector tape placed on the basement stairs and the other set of stairs in the Living room needs the fronts freshened up with paint. Then we call the realtor and tell her that we are ready for the house to be listed. Go for it.
She'll place a FOR SALE sign in the front yard today and we can take a deep breath of relief.
WE HAVE MOVED ON,
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