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English Mike Super Member
Joined: Jan 08, 2007 Posts: 1709 Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria, UK
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 4:27 pm Post subject: Moving home |
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Well I haven't done this in 22 years & nor did I have quite as much accumulated "stuff" the last time.
Having always rented in the past, I took advantage of the current housing market here & bought a place using a loan that's costing only a third of what I was paying in rent & for a nicer place too.
I guess finally putting down some real roots at 56 years old feels pretty good, though the work involved is somewhat exhausting - I reckon I'll be pushed to finish emptying the rented place by the time my notice period's up on Easter Monday.
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gelandangan Super Member
Joined: May 07, 2006 Posts: 6398 Location: Sydney Australia
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 5:26 pm Post subject: Re: Moving home |
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Good oh.. I am a believer in owning.
Much rather have a mortgage than a landlord.
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2007 Posts: 5002 Location: NC foothills
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 6:30 pm Post subject: Re: Moving home |
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Congrats! I'll never move again, my poor kids are going to be stuck wondering what to do with all this stuff!
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Elvis Super Member
Joined: Jul 27, 2008 Posts: 9256 Location: south island New Zealand
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 6:44 pm Post subject: Re: Moving home |
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good on you Mike..we would love to do the same..one day if finances allow we will.
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1895ss Super Member
Joined: Jul 21, 2005 Posts: 2612 Location: Not Here...!!
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:08 pm Post subject: Re: Moving home |
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Pumpkinslinger wrote: |
Congrats! I'll never move again, my poor kids are going to be stuck wondering what to do with all this stuff! |
LOL My kids are in the same boat ... what will they do with it all I wonder?????? LOL
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Vince Site Admin
Joined: May 25, 2005 Posts: 15718 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA
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Aloysius Super Member
Joined: Nov 03, 2009 Posts: 2440 Location: B., Belgium
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 1:19 am Post subject: Re: Moving home |
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1895ss wrote: |
Pumpkinslinger wrote: |
Congrats! I'll never move again, my poor kids are going to be stuck wondering what to do with all this stuff! |
LOL My kids are in the same boat ... what will they do with it all I wonder?????? LOL |
not only the kids, also the misses...
but everyone comes over when they need something...
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Gil Martin Super Member
Joined: Jan 28, 2005 Posts: 1837 Location: Schnecksville, PA
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 2:11 am Post subject: Re: Moving home |
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Wonderful news! All the best...
Gil
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BigBlue Super Member
Joined: Jan 16, 2006 Posts: 1108 Location: Lehigh Township, Pennsylvania
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 4:22 am Post subject: Re: Moving home |
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lesterg3 Super Member
Joined: Nov 30, 2008 Posts: 1328 Location: Dixie
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 4:48 am Post subject: Re: Moving home |
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Yep, congratulations.
But, here's a thought Dee and I have owned 6 houses over our years and at age 50 when we bought the one in Chester I swore that it was the house I would die in. So last October at age 64 we moved again. So, Pslinger be careful.
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Suzanne Super Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2009 Posts: 3323 Location: Eugene, Oregon
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 6:54 am Post subject: Re: Moving home |
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Thanks for the pictures BBlue, it's a pretty area alright. The ocean I can live with, the fog can stay home tho. I'm about 70 miles give or take from the ocean to the west of me and get plenty of ocean generated fog and rain. The thing is if you live near it, the weather is moderated by it. That can be good or bad depending on the inland weather, but I think generally it keeps the highs and lows at a more tolerable level. Seen my share of sun and heat too.
How close to the ocean are you EMike?
Suz
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Ominivision1 Super Member
Joined: Sep 20, 2010 Posts: 2984 Location: Iowa
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 1:44 pm Post subject: Re: Moving home |
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Congrats Mike.
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English Mike Super Member
Joined: Jan 08, 2007 Posts: 1709 Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria, UK
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 2:18 pm Post subject: Re: Moving home |
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Thanks for all the good wishes everyone.
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How close to the ocean are you EMike?
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That's actually the Irish Sea coast. Head 70 miles west & you hit Ireland.
My fishing tackle shop's just about dead centre in the right side of the aerial photo.
The harbour is the one John Paul Jones attacked during the War of Independence.
George Washington's maternal grandmother is buried in the churchyard in the town centre.
My new home is about three miles directly east, in a place called Cleator Moor.
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dhc4ever Super Member
Joined: May 26, 2011 Posts: 2944 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Australia
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 4:52 pm Post subject: Re: Moving home |
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How did they get the photos without rain?
I just moved after 21 years in the same place.
It is amazing how much stuff you accumulate eh.
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Suzanne Super Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2009 Posts: 3323 Location: Eugene, Oregon
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 5:40 pm Post subject: Re: Moving home |
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I love history that is awsome. You own a fishing tackle shop? I'll have questions for you.
Suz
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