UPDATE'S, Where are you in life, and your move to Maine ( trip , work)

[elston]

Originally Posted by Abbymoulton

My update is that the DH traded our car with little to no cargo space in and we now have a truck. So, we will beable to take lots more with us...I hope at least a bed. We leave Florida VERY VERY early in the morning of the 17th of March. 29 days to go.

Elston ---- Congradulations !!!! You should have a wonderful trip to Portland. So good to be able to see the kids and grandkids. They are lucky to have YOU. Have a great time.

Congratulations to you too Abby! have a safe trip--you will be there in lilac time!

[starwalker]

Originally Posted by elston

Last night I ordered our tickets to fly into Portland on 2/25 to start the house hunting phase of our plan. Overwhelmed but also very very excited! We will be up in the area thru 3/2. Will also see two of my sons and grand daughter who I havent seen for almost 2 years. "Sweetest kind of Joys!"

That is so great! If you hear someone hollering in the direction of Portland from 95 on March 2... look for a Penske truck with a trailer towing a very funky maroon toyota pickup... that'll be me! (that is, if you can hear me over the cat-yowl siren I expect to have clearing the way! LOL)

I'm glad you get to see the grands! I am due to take a trip out west to see mine as well.. the oldest (in WA state) just turned 16 yesterday and the youngest (in UT) is a couple months old...

[elston]

Originally Posted by starwalker

That is so great! If you hear someone hollering in the direction of Portland from 95 on March 2... look for a Penske truck with a trailer towing a very funky maroon toyota pickup... that'll be me! (that is, if you can hear me over the cat-yowl siren I expect to have clearing the way! LOL)

I'm glad you get to see the grands! I am due to take a trip out west to see mine as well.. the oldest (in WA state) just turned 16 yesterday and the youngest (in UT) is a couple months old...

I will keep an ear out for the catawalling coming from 95 and wish you Gods Speed on your journey.

Just get to see one of the grands. I have two 7 y o grand daughters both born in November...but one in SC and one in Saco! The southern contingent has Thanksgiving with Grampy on their calendar already--much more doable than California was!

Enjoy you visit out west with yours!

[Steinebach922]

Originally Posted by lovemaine

Here's our update: Although we had hopes of making our move this year, we unfortunately have to wait until next spring. Hubby's current company changed the rules, and he won't be fully vested with his 401k until March of 2009. My heart aches at the thought of waiting another year, but we have to do this the right way for our family. In the meantime, I will continue doing my research of towns we're interested in calling home. We're also planning on visiting as soon as possible. I'm not the most patient person in the world, but as they say, good things come to those who wait (just trying to stay positive!).

Sounds very much like my wife and I, everytime we think we have it worked out something comes up. We have been working on our plan for the past 3 years, however the last thing that popped up was a beautiful little girl so no regrets there. PROUD DADDY! Well, this is our year! Still working out the fine details, like where are we going to live when we get there, pesky details lol.

[bignhfamily]

Originally Posted by elston

We may need to make a quick trip to the Maine Mall or (? Remey's) I think we have one pair of gloves and one knit hat and two scarves as the extent of winter ware; except for some sweaters and sweat shirts and jeans. Our wardrobe consists 95% of t shirts and shorts and sneakers. (I have one pair of ankle top boots!) Oh Boy, I better hit the closets to see what I can find.)

Glad you're coming home Elston, but won't you miss the simple dress of Southern California? When I lived in San Diego I don't think I even owned pants. I still wear shorts and a t shirt from April through November.

[elston]

Originally Posted by bignhfamily

Glad you're coming home Elston, but won't you miss the simple dress of Southern California? When I lived in San Diego I don't think I even owned pants. I still wear shorts and a t shirt from April through November.

Indeed! I am having a hard time finding a wardrobe to wear for the trip and am hoping that the jeans and long pants I ordered will get here in time.

Yes perpetual warmth does have its advantages.

When you lived in this area did you try to garden? I have a terrible time with adobe soil...I hate it. Water doesn't percolate into the ground, and when it rains it is so slick and sticks to your shoes and makes your feet weigh a ton. I didnt have any luck growing anything...except flowers around the house.

[bignhfamily]

Originally Posted by elston

Indeed! I am having a hard time finding a wardrobe to wear for the trip and am hoping that the jeans and long pants I ordered will get here in time.

Yes perpetual warmth does have its advantages.

When you lived in this area did you try to garden? I have a terrible time with adobe soil...I hate it. Water doesn't percolate into the ground, and when it rains it is so slick and sticks to your shoes and makes your feet weigh a ton. I didnt have any luck growing anything...except flowers around the house.

Funny story there, Elston. I lived in Mira Mesa and we were fortunate to have a nice size backyard. We negotiated a long term lease and the owner said treat the house like it was our own. Well my best friend (who is also from NH and was stationed in Oceanside in the Marines) helped me to plant herbs and spices around the flowers in the flower beds. Then that wasn't enough so the annuals went to make room for veggies. Soon that wasn't enough and after a wine run to Temecula the perennials and roses got ripped out and replaced with tomatoes and such. We had trucked in a lot of soil and supplements to add to the beds so everything grew terrific. One problem we did have was with snails. If you planted a pepper or tomato plant to small they would eat them down to nothing but a stub by the next morning. All in all though it was awesome to pick fresh cilantro,tomatoes, poblano and serrano peppers and whip up a batch of salsa.

I'm looking forward to trying to grow some of these same items in our Maine Garden.

[Abbymoulton]

Great News.... The hubby went in to his Boss yesterday to give a months notice and they told him since the work has slowed down.....make it two weeks!!!! So, we leave Florida on March 2 I am so excited I can hardly stand myself. I won't miss one bit of Spring coming in.

SCOTT.......Are you ready to shovel???????

[elston]

Originally Posted by Abbymoulton

Great News.... The hubby went in to his Boss yesterday to give a months notice and they told him since the work has slowed down.....make it two weeks!!!! So, we leave Florida on March 2 I am so excited I can hardly stand myself. I won't miss one bit of Spring coming in.

SCOTT.......Are you ready to shovel???????

Fantastic News! I am so happy for you! Now the whirl wind begins!

March 2 is a day of happenings....
Star is driving into Maine with her critter caravan that day; My DP and I are concluding our property search trip and flying home to California to pack up and get ready to relocate...and you are embarking to begin living your dream. Everything is in motion! ___theres room for more......______________!

[Bydand]

Originally Posted by Abbymoulton

Great News.... The hubby went in to his Boss yesterday to give a months notice and they told him since the work has slowed down.....make it two weeks!!!! So, we leave Florida on March 2 I am so excited I can hardly stand myself. I won't miss one bit of Spring coming in.

SCOTT.......Are you ready to shovel???????

I'll get on it for you!

Leaving March 2nd huh? Well I just get going a couple of weeks earlier then, no biggie! Have a great trip, we'll leave the lights on for you.