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The moving adventures of DaveNV (super long, with pictures)

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Wow! What a journey! Congratulations on you and Jeff pulling it off and beginning to settle in. How great that your adored fur-babies made the trip without incident!

Having moved into 21 houses over the years, our experience has been that it wasn’t as hard to part with things if we got into the boxes right away while the moving memory was fresh. If they got put aside, into the attic or basement, which hubby was wont to do, we were less likely to ever get back to them. During this stay at home time, I‘ve been cleaning out room by room. The day we dropped a lot of stuff off at Goodwill, I felt so much lighter to no longer be owned BY them! There wasn’t a thing among them that we needed. How did I ever end up with three bundt pans and two bundt mini-cake/cup-cake pans????

Speaking of feeling so much lighter, you must feel that also by finally being able to acknowledge that your spouse is your husband. It’s easy to understand your valid reasons for that lack of clarification until now. Just know that you are dear to us here and I look forward to reading many more of the adventures of Jeff and Dave!

Glynda

Thanks, Glynda! I grew up in a world where moving was common - my dad was military, and my mother was always wanting us to move to a better property, so moving was very common. I went to 13 schools in 12 years. The running joke at our house was that if the new phone book came out, and our name and address were correct, it was time to start packing, because we'd be moving soon. :)

I appreciate your kind words of support about Jeff and me. I'm a very open and honest person by nature, and it always felt weird not being able to refer to him properly. I'm glad that part of our lives is behind us. Moving into the next phase of our lives, it's all going to be better. :D

Dave
 

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DaveNV, it can not be blistering hot in Nevada. It is dry heat. That is what everyone tell us, when we visit Vegas ....Right.

When we visit Vegas, we normally stay in place during he day and we will only venture out after 9PM. When it is 95 degrees or below 95. Because of the dry heat. We are from Virginia . Where it is Hot and Humid.

Please try to chill and relax. You earned it from your drive from Seattle to Mesquite.
It was 100 degrees when we visited Phoenix and Sedona. My first trip in that area since I was a kid. I too am from the hot and humid South. ”Dry” makes no difference to me. Both can be miserable! One nice thing here is that we live just 2 1/2 blocks from the harbor and much of the time we have a breeze. If I choose my path correctly and stay on the shady side of the street, I can manage.
 

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A number of years back I always stayed at the CasaBlanca, a combination TS/Hotel in Mesquite while attending NASCAR races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. One of the many pluses Mesquite offered was a truck stop type casino right off the Interstate on the East side of town where I could play Black Jack for $1 a hand vs $25 and up minimum per hand on the strip in Vegas...

George

I'm looking forward to exploring having gambling options available. I've never cared for the local casinos in other states, since it seemed they weren't as "fair" as Nevada casinos seem to be. (Not that any are truly fair...) Part of the life change, moving here. I think the CasaBlanca is still here.

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Thanks, Glynda! I grew up in a world where moving was common - my dad was military, and my mother was always wanting us to move to a better property, so moving was very common. I went to 13 schools in 12 years. The running joke at our house was that if the new phone book came out, and our name and address were correct, it was time to start packing, because we'd be moving soon. :)

I appreciate your kind words of support about Jeff and me. I'm a very open and honest person by nature, and it always felt weird not being able to refer to him properly. I'm glad that part of our lives is behind us. Moving into the next phase of our lives, it's all going to be better. :D

Dave

Our daughter has said several times, “You ruined my life by moving me all the time.” Funny, I was born and raised in the same town, same house, and many times wished we could move. Left Ft Myers for college never to move back and it would be one of the last places I’d move back to. Hopefully, our daughter now recognizes that moving often also gave her skills and preparation she might not have had.

I do recall you using the word “spouse” but I didn’t catch that you always used it. One more lesson in recognizing my unconscious assumptions.
 

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"Why didn't we move to Hawaii instead?"

We would'a missed out on your truck story.
I can't let this pass without saying:
Also, it would'a been difficult to cross over in a truck. <ducking>
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I do recall you using the word “spouse” but I didn’t catch that you always used it. One more lesson in recognizing my unconscious assumptions.

I think it's normal to make assumptions, based on your own life experience. If nobody corrects them, then they become your expected normal. It's only when things change, that we question what we had assumed. No harm, no foul. It's just more honest now. :)

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We would'a missed out on your truck story.
I can't let this pass without saying:
Also, it would'a been difficult to cross over in a truck. <ducking>
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Good point! But I also think a whole lot of what was "important" wouldn't be. :D

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....My husband Jeff and I have been together for 22 years, and were married in California in 2008. I apologize to anyone who may feel they were misled all these years.

Misled? Nope. I am happy for anyone happily married, and thrilled that it was possible 22 years ago!! I won't again refer to your wife; sorry about that, Jeff! I don't ever have a problem with private things remaining private for whatever reasons or no reasons.

Welcome to a new chapter in a new place. I hope you both get settled into happy life quickly.

Nothing worth doing comes easily, but, now the hard part is over! The old place will sell quickly and no long drawn out drama on it. I'm sure of it.

go. rest and enjoy!
I sometimes say the wrong thing. Geekette wrote exactly how I feel. :hug
 

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It was 100 degrees when we visited Phoenix and Sedona. My first trip in that area since I was a kid. I too am from the hot and humid South. ”Dry” makes no difference to me. Both can be miserable! One nice thing here is that we live just 2 1/2 blocks from the harbor and much of the time we have a breeze. If I choose my path correctly and stay on the shady side of the street, I can manage.

Glynda, your post reminded me of the last time I visited Phoenix. I’ve lived in Alabama all my life so I know hot and humid well. I don’t like it but I know it. I had been to Phoenix before but apparently the other trips had not been in the middle of summer. The last time I went, it was August and the temp was 115. It felt like an oven. Apparently, I don’t like dry heat any better than wet heat.
 

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I appreciate your kind words of support about Jeff and me. I'm a very open and honest person by nature, and it always felt weird not being able to refer to him properly. I'm glad that part of our lives is behind us. Moving into the next phase of our lives, it's all going to be better. :D
Dave, you’ve had quite an exciting past few months with your retirement, the somewhat unexpected (if I recall correctly) ability of your spouse to retire, the move to Nevada, and a new TUG name! That’s enough excitement for anyone for a while. Yet, from reading your initial post, the reactions from your fellow TUGgers, and your reaction to those reactions, I think the thing you’re the most proud of is being able to tell us that your spouse’s name is Jeff. I’m so glad everything worked out for you (well, except for the Uhaul thing and the long, slow ride).

Congratulations again on every one of those life accomplishments!
 

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Dave, you could always get a new job as a writer for the local paper (do they still have those?). You have a talent for bringing the audience into your story.

I may be referring back to your story for helpful hints as I may have a move myself in the next few months.

Good luck in Mesquite!
 

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Dave, you’ve had quite an exciting past few months with your retirement, the somewhat unexpected (if I recall correctly) ability of your spouse to retire, the move to Nevada, and a new TUG name! That’s enough excitement for anyone for a while. Yet, from reading your initial post, the reactions from your fellow TUGgers, and your reaction to those reactions, I think the thing you’re the most proud of is being able to tell us that your spouse’s name is Jeff. I’m so glad everything worked out for you (well, except for the Uhaul thing and the long, slow ride).

Congratulations again on every one of those life accomplishments!

Thank you. I suspect you're right. I do have to say, I feel lighter, being able to be "out" here. A small thing, certainly, but extremely important to me as a person. :D

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Dave, you could always get a new job as a writer for the local paper (do they still have those?). You have a talent for bringing the audience into your story.

I may be referring back to your story for helpful hints as I may have a move myself in the next few months.

Good luck in Mesquite!

Thanks! That's high praise. I like to paint "word pictures," to give the reader a sense of what it's like to be immersed in the situation. If the reader couldn't be there, maybe my words can help them to get a feel of what it was like. In my copious (yeah, right!) spare time, I'd like to pursue writing as a hobby. I've had a novel I've been chipping away on for about twenty years. Maybe now I'll finally have time to finish it, if only for my own satisfaction. LOL! :D

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Congratulations to you and Jeff. Wishing you both the best as you start your new chapter. Both houses are beautiful. Enjoy making some new wonderful memories. :giggle:
 

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Wow, what an adventure. Congratulations to both of you on your move. Wish you both lots of happiness.
 

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Dave and Jeff, congratulations on your move. Thank you for sharing your moving adventures.

I’m in the process of getting my home on the market and everything got pushed back due to COVID-19.

I hope our paths can cross one day as I would love to meet you both. I’ve so enjoyed your posts thru the years.
 

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Congratulations to you and Jeff. Wishing you both the best as you start your new chapter. Both houses are beautiful. Enjoy making some new wonderful memories. :giggle:

Thanks, Anna! I agree - both houses are really nice. Whoever buys my Wahington home will make some great memories. :D

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Wow, what an adventure. Congratulations to both of you on your move. Wish you both lots of happiness.

Thanks! It's definitely been an adventure! Although at the time I didn't use that word. LOL! :D

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Dave and Jeff, congratulations on your move. Thank you for sharing your moving adventures.

I’m in the process of getting my home on the market and everything got pushed back due to COVID-19.

I hope our paths can cross one day as I would love to meet you both. I’ve so enjoyed your posts thru the years.

Thank you very much! It'd be nice to meet you as well. Tuggers are an amazing group of people, and I've learned plenty from them. :D

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Welcome to Nevada! I am glad you, Jeff and your furry babies all made it here safely! Looking forward to meeting up with you some time in the future...
 

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Welcome to Nevada! I am glad you, Jeff and your furry babies all made it here safely! Looking forward to meeting up with you some time in the future...

Thank you! It's starting to feel real. It all happened so fast, and seemed to take so long - now that we're settling in, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm pretty sure it's not an oncoming train. :)

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Loved the pictures. It must feel great to get that endurance move done. Adrenaline and determination are wonderful things LOL.
So fortunate your nephew is a commercial truck driver.

Your move reminded me of daughter's and her ex"s move to/from
Seattle & Denver about 10 years back. It was a family affair too driving 2 cars and a U Haul truck, with 2 cats. They adopted a 3rd cat in Denver. The original 2 cats meowed all the way to Denver, but on return trip to Seattle 2 years later were strangely silent, and it was the Denver cat who meowed most of the way.

Your home in Mt Vernon should sell fine, with interest rates as low as they are.
 
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