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

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Our house is so full of stuff (junk) that sometimes, I think what we need to do is rent a truck and move out. We'd give whatever didn't fit in the truck to Goodwill. Then, instead of selling the house, we'd just drive around the block and move back in... putting things where they ought to go.
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Our house is so full of stuff (junk) that sometimes, I think what we need to do is rent a truck and move out. We'd give whatever didn't fit in the truck to Goodwill. Then, instead of selling the house, we'd just drive around the block and move back in... putting things where they ought to go.
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yes, I read these threads about cleaning out unneeded household stuff .... I'm slowly getting rid of things but it's not easy
 

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Our house is so full of stuff (junk) that sometimes, I think what we need to do is rent a truck and move out. We'd give whatever didn't fit in the truck to Goodwill. Then, instead of selling the house, we'd just drive around the block and move back in... putting things where they ought to go.
Start by calling one of those 'Estate Sale' outfits. They come in, throw a big sale. You get 75% of whatever they sell your stuff for, THEN give the rest to Goodwill. Especially the clothes. They'll launder and clean the clothes, then you can go back to Goodwill and buy back the stuff that fits and is moderately in style- all clean. Then you can start over with new furniture. And NO MOVING. It works great if you still like the neighborhood.

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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.

Thanks! My nephew is a machine. I could not do the job he does. He loves it, though, and embraces every opportunity to drive a big rig. :)

My cat Kai was a trooper. He didn't seem to mind being in a large kennel cage during the trip, and he's settled into the rental in Mesquite like he's always been here. The two dogs traveled just fine, but getting them settled in Mesquite has taken a bit longer. They lost their outdoor bathroom break routine, and it's taken a bit to get them to adopt new ones. Luckily, there is a dog park just around the corner from this rental home, and they're getting it sorted out. Managing two dogs trying to go at once is more of a challenge for me, but we're learning together. :)

My MV house is being listed today. We'll see how quickly it sells. The last three homes to sell on my street sold within just a few days. My house is a better property than a couple of those, so we have high hopes for a fast sale.

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Our house is so full of stuff (junk) that sometimes, I think what we need to do is rent a truck and move out. We'd give whatever didn't fit in the truck to Goodwill. Then, instead of selling the house, we'd just drive around the block and move back in... putting things where they ought to go.
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A (former) neighbor did just that. She got one of the POD-type storage containers delivered to her driveway, and moved everything into it she wanted to keep. Then she emptied the rest of her house via donations and trips to the dump. She cleaned carpets, repainted, and did whatever improvements she wanted in the house, then moved all the stuff in the POD back into the house. She said it was cathartic, getting rid of the clutter. :)

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Our house is so full of stuff (junk) that sometimes, I think what we need to do is rent a truck and move out. We'd give whatever didn't fit in the truck to Goodwill. Then, instead of selling the house, we'd just drive around the block and move back in... putting things where they ought to go.
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A (former) neighbor did just that. She got one of the POD-type storage containers delivered to her driveway, and moved everything into it she wanted to keep. Then she emptied the rest of her house via donations and trips to the dump. She cleaned carpets, repainted, and did whatever improvements she wanted in the house, then moved all the stuff in the POD back into the house. She said it was cathartic, getting rid of the clutter. :)

Dave
This sounds very appealing to me. We have a travel trailer that we could stay in, but I don't know how long we'd want to do that. The thought of a total purge followed by all the painting/floors/kitchen cabinets all done and then move back in with only what we actually use..... seems like less of a hassle and probably a lot less expensive than moving. I wonder how long something like that would take. I think it would take us a long time like possibly 6 months, but I imagine that we could at least move back into the bedroom sooner than that.
 

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Congrats on the successful move and finally feeling free to express yourself.

My Ex-H and I moved his sister from PA back to WI. She insisted on not using Uhaul because of all the reasons that have been mentioned. Unreliable, break downs etc. We did have a somewhat similar problem with a car rental agency though. We rented a car, one way from Madison, WI to Harrisburg, PA. The night before we were to leave, rental company calls and says I can't do a one way rental. I asked what was I supposed to do??? Ended up having to "return" the rental to BWI in Washington DC. Not at all convenient, but ended up working out. What a PITA!!

You and @slip amaze me. I don't think I could do what you both did, especially in the time frame you both accomplished it.
 

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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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We've driven countless times between Sedona and Reno, and like to mix up our route when we have the time. I remember the CasaBlanca - it's my favorite hotel! :LOL: We stopped there after a long day circling the Grand Canyon. DH was tired and famished, but the only food available was through room service. He went straight to the room to order, but after sitting in the car for hours, I wanted to stretch my legs. I walked through the casino and plunked a few quarters into random slot machines. Within five minutes, I'd won a thousand dollars and went up to our room to show DH. I've been wanting to go back to Mesquite and CasaBlanca ever since, because I'm sure that happens all the time, right?
 

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We've driven countless times between Sedona and Reno, and like to mix up our route when we have the time. I remember the CasaBlanca - it's my favorite hotel! :LOL: We stopped there after a long day circling the Grand Canyon. DH was tired and famished, but the only food available was through room service. He went straight to the room to order, but after sitting in the car for hours, I wanted to stretch my legs. I walked through the casino and plunked a few quarters into random slot machines. Within five minutes, I'd won a thousand dollars and went up to our room to show DH. I've been wanting to go back to Mesquite and CasaBlanca ever since, because I'm sure that happens all the time, right?

That's amazing luck! I'm not much of a gambler, but I do enjoy playing from time to time. Will be interesting having options. :)

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This sounds very appealing to me. We have a travel trailer that we could stay in, but I don't know how long we'd want to do that. The thought of a total purge followed by all the painting/floors/kitchen cabinets all done and then move back in with only what we actually use..... seems like less of a hassle and probably a lot less expensive than moving. I wonder how long something like that would take. I think it would take us a long time like possibly 6 months, but I imagine that we could at least move back into the bedroom sooner than that.

They were getting ready to sell and move out of state, so they had the POD in their driveway for several months. They moved back into the house, and maybe within six months, they had moved away and sold their house. It seems like a lot of moving things around, but she said it was nice being able to see what they wanted to move when they left.

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Congrats on the successful move and finally feeling free to express yourself.

My Ex-H and I moved his sister from PA back to WI. She insisted on not using Uhaul because of all the reasons that have been mentioned. Unreliable, break downs etc. We did have a somewhat similar problem with a car rental agency though. We rented a car, one way from Madison, WI to Harrisburg, PA. The night before we were to leave, rental company calls and says I can't do a one way rental. I asked what was I supposed to do??? Ended up having to "return" the rental to BWI in Washington DC. Not at all convenient, but ended up working out. What a PITA!!

You and @slip amaze me. I don't think I could do what you both did, especially in the time frame you both accomplished it.

Thanks, Gina. This move may sound sudden, but we've been exploring this option for about three years now. The timing was the only thing that seemed rushed, but that was because of the unexpected availability of a rental home in Mesquite, in the exact neighborhood we wanted to live in, that would accept our pets, and was on a short-term rental. All the stars aligned, and it was go-time for us. Now that we're on the other side of it all, and the wounds are healing, it's a very good feeling. Each day here feels more like it was meant-to-be. :)

The U-Haul experience was annoying, certainly, but from what folks are saying, it's fairly typical of them. I had no idea they would or could do that to me. Why have a reservation in advance, if they aren't going to honor it? It's over with now, but at the time, it was pretty upsetting. I'm just glad I was able to locate another truck in time.

Dave
 

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Good Morning, Tuggers! It seems forever since I've had any time to share my life-changing adventures with everyone, but it seems right to take a few minutes now and update things. ...

Thanks so much for taking us along for the ride AND for trusting us with your personal life. I'm looking forward to hearing more of this grand adventure you and Jeff have taken. :)

(Because of you I'm going to start calling Don one of my pets. He may want a word with you.)
 

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Thanks so much for taking us along for the ride AND for trusting us with your personal life. I'm looking forward to hearing more of this grand adventure you and Jeff have taken. :)

(Because of you I'm going to start calling Don one of my pets. He may want a word with you.)

Sue, you're a hoot! I'm not sure Don would appreciate being your pet. Then again, maybe he would? LOL! :)

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....My sister and husband both had very different perspectives on how to pack, how to load, and deciding what was important. Rather challenging, at times.

I quit asking for moving help a long long time ago because of this. I'd really rather do it myself, though it takes longer. It's preferable to having people around that insist they are the authority on everything to do with my possessions... I get annoyed when people promote themselves over me on my project. I am good with paying people to help me get the truck loaded, but, I call the shots. I will own the shifting load or damaged products, and I would prefer it be ME ruining something vs having something in my head about "Bill insisted it should go this way and he was wrong!" I have always been that way. I want to be the one to break my stuff.

I have seen time and again that many people have no respect for possessions of others. I would not trust the packing or moving of stained glass lamps my mother made to anyone but Me. there is no one else that would care if they were destroyed. They will be packed securely and ride in my car, no moving van for those.

It has been a long while since I have moved. On the one hand, it's exciting, a new adventure awaits! But, I definitely haven't forgotten the exhaustion, the frustration, everything being more time and money than planned.... at least pandemic has given me a start on shedding stuff...

For me, the intermediate stay in a rental would be tough. It's only "home" for a while, of unknown length. I would be annoying in my "should I unpack this or leave it packed?" Luckily, no cohab to care, I can make my own self crazy, no damage to others.

For my next move, I'll pack my stuff into a rental truck and move it to a storage container on-site. I have not worked out logistics on everything, but, I will also assume goofed up ressie and maybe go Penske from the start. I didn't know UHaul had such a rep, sorry you had to confirm it.
 

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Congratulations Dave!

Funny, when you announced you were gay, I thought to myself:

1. You have a wonderful relationship with a person you love, respect and enjoy living life together. You and your partner have exceeded many straight relationships.
2. I’ll let you in on a little secret. I have three kids. One is transgender who has a wonderful relationship and cool partner. My middle son is gay and his partner too is the kindest, gentlest person I know. Yes, my youngest is heterosexual and has a nice girlfriend too.
3. I have many friends who just happen to be gay. You know, everyone of them are awesome people.

Enjoy your new place in Mesquite. I am sure you will love it there. Mind you, the heat might be a bit much at first but you will get used to it and enjoy it.

You are a good person and that’s all that matters!


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I think you made a great choice on Mesquite. I drive by that cool little place along the Arizona border fairly often on my way to Vegas or California. That’s because I use the I15 that starts at the Alberta/Montana border (as a matter of fact, my retreat home is in Coutts AB which is 300 feet from the US border along side the beginning of the I15). You have great access there and an easy drive to Vegas to do major shopping if you want. If I was to retire in the US, Nevada would be my choice too. That’s because the cost of living there is better than most states and the services in Nevada are super. The McCarren Airport in Vegas is top notch. I use Vegas as a stop over many times on my way to other destinations. Not to mention, you are surrounded by excellent state and federal parks. I love hiking in Zion Park and Valley of Fire Park.

Just for fun, in the winter drive to Cedar City, Utah. On one side of the mountain it’s winter cold, then in St. George’s Utah it’s warm. It’s like someone turned on the sunshine tap. That’s the line between cold and warm temperatures.

Only draw back for me would be the summer heat. Saying that, that’s because I’m Canadian and built for the cold.


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You are a good person and that’s all that matters!


Thank you very much. I am the good person my parents raised me to be. The rest is life experience. :D

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Aaaanndd, just like that: My house in Washington has been sold.

We are officially Under Contract, as of this afternoon. The real estate agents finished their work Monday afternoon, and listed it for sale Monday evening. Tuesday there were NINE showings, and overnight FIVE offers to buy came in. All were either at list price, or above asking. This morning we reviewed all five offers, and selected the strongest one. A great buyer, who will have no trouble completing the escrow. We're very excited, and very surprised things went as quickly as they did. We expected fast, but not this fast. Five offers, from the first day on the market? As I said before, the market there is ON FIRE!

Now, house hunting in Mesquite can happen in earnest. It is definitely getting real! :D

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@DaveNV That was fast! Now the fun begins. :D
 

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Aaaanndd, just like that: My house in Washington has been sold.

We are officially Under Contract, as of this afternoon. The real estate agents finished their work Monday afternoon, and listed it for sale Monday evening. Tuesday there were NINE showings, and overnight FIVE offers to buy came in. All were either at list price, or above asking. This morning we reviewed all five offers, and selected the strongest one. A great buyer, who will have no trouble completing the escrow. We're very excited, and very surprised things went as quickly as they did. We expected fast, but not this fast. Five offers, from the first day on the market? As I said before, the market there is ON FIRE!

Now, house hunting in Mesquite can happen in earnest. It is definitely getting real! :D

Dave

The hardest thing checked off the list!! Excellent, no you can take you time and find that place that is just right. Congratulations!!
 

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Aaaanndd, just like that: My house in Washington has been sold.

We are officially Under Contract, as of this afternoon. The real estate agents finished their work Monday afternoon, and listed it for sale Monday evening. Tuesday there were NINE showings, and overnight FIVE offers to buy came in. All were either at list price, or above asking. This morning we reviewed all five offers, and selected the strongest one. A great buyer, who will have no trouble completing the escrow. We're very excited, and very surprised things went as quickly as they did. We expected fast, but not this fast. Five offers, from the first day on the market? As I said before, the market there is ON FIRE!

Now, house hunting in Mesquite can happen in earnest. It is definitely getting real! :D

Dave

That’s great! You deserved some good news after the last couple of weeks. Happy house hunting!


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