Category Archives: Moving

Natives Know Best

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Carol (Ouma) Petts

Just as we thought, the locals know what they are talking about, June is not the time to start plants in Florida. First the bugs are here in force and what the bugs don’t get the sun does. I had … Continue reading →

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Building Up the Lot

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Carol (Ouma) Petts

There is more movement on the new lot.  Still no house but more dirt.   They were back yesterday packing down the new dirt they have brought in,  And so much of it. 16 or 18 big double truck loads … Continue reading →

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Going Home

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Carol (Ouma) Petts

I haven’t been on for several days – lazy – unhappy – busy- Oh a million excuses but not a single reason.  There are many things left unsaid and that I will do.  I am here now to let you … Continue reading →

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Jet Lag

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Carol (Ouma) Petts

I have always heard of jet lag but didn’t really believe it was real.  I never had trouble with it until today.  Last night I went to bed earlier than usual because of all the excitement I had yesterday.  I … Continue reading →

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Moving Along

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Carol (Ouma) Petts

Tuesday!  Another couple things ticked of the list to do.  This morning after I said Good Morning to Rosemary and gave Shirley a call I got started on todays chores.  I packed up all the papers and things in the … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Repairs

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Carol (Ouma) Petts

Coming down to the end now.  Just 11 days until Landen and I head for Washington and before that we need to be all packed up and house cleaned ready for the sale.  The FHA did their first inspection and … Continue reading →

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The Desk Arrived!

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Carol (Ouma) Petts

The big day finally arrived and the desk was delivered at 2p.m.  It is so beautiful!! Isn’t t perfect.  It is not too big and it is a roll top and a nice looking piece of furniture as well and … Continue reading →

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One Step After Another

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Carol (Ouma) Petts

We are slowly getting there.  Our neighbor is home at last so we could ask her if she can use any of the pieces that we can’t use.  She just bought a sleep sofa so can’t use that but does … Continue reading →

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Packing for real!!!

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Carol (Ouma) Petts

Yesterday when we came home we realized for the first time that we were now living in someone else’s house and we must be careful to take care of it.  Not that we were not careful of our home because … Continue reading →

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CLOSING ?

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Carol (Ouma) Petts

Today is the day set for the closing on the house but— The bank is not sure they will be ready for the 1 p.m. closing.  They should have sent our broker the closing statement to go over with us … Continue reading →

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