Gina's journey

[ChrissyRyan]

Gina,

I wish you well in making a decision that will be good for both of you for the foreseeable future.

Chrissy

[Gina P]

We offered them a low ball price and felt if they except it would be worth doing it. We were 75k below their asking price, which had just been lowered 25k. Dam if they didn't except it! So it looks like this is going to happen. I bubbled with excitement all weekend and could hardly sleep. Now starts the daunting task of getting 2 properties cleaned up.

[davina61]

Hope it all works out my dear XX

[ChrissyRyan]

Gina,

I hope everything falls into place nicely. 

Chrissy

[Lori Dee]

Congrats!

That is a good deal and exciting news!

[Gina P]

  Starting the day with a migraine. I haven't been sleeping good all week thinking of the new property, retiring, selling the business, selling my existing home..... Lack of sleep is my biggest migraine trigger. Took my meds and laid down for an hour. Feeling better already.
   Pesky backhoe is down again. Employee had it stall then tried to start it and cooked the starter. Waiting for a new one to arrive now. Replaced a radiator in one of the work trucks. Had to get 4 tires and an alignment on my wife's car, just shy of $1k. I changed the oil before taking it to the shop. At least I saved a few bucks there. Getting my lawn mower ready for the season. Exhaust gaskets were bad so I replaced them. Been a week of playing mechanic. 
  Started cleaning out the basement, first real thing of preparing the house for sale.
  Went on a trail ride with the horses last Sunday. 5 miles. Planning on going out tomorrow for another ride. Weather is getting a little nicer and its great to be out ridding again. 
   My hip is now back to 100%. No pain. I'm glad I had it fixed.

[Lori Dee]

You definitely have a lot going on, which can increase your stress levels. I'm glad the hip is 100% so you can ride again. Maybe do the riding in the evening to help you unwind before bed and see if that helps you sleep, if that is possible. Just make sure to take some time to relax.

[ChrissyRyan]

I am glad that your hips are doing well.

Chrissy

[davina61]

Good news on the hip, well at least you got stuff fixed. I wonder what lost goodies you will find clearing out?

[ChrissyRyan]

Moving gives us the opportunity to get rid of a lot of stuff we might not ever use again.

Someone else might be able to use that stuff though.

[Gina P]

I won a scholarship from my trans group to go to Keystone trans conference in Harrisburg, PA next week. I am super excited as I had determined I would not be able to go this year.

[Northern Star Girl]

@Gina P
Dear Gina:
This is very exciting news...   Congratulations !!!

Please be certain to post your updates regarding what is going on at the conference.

Again, very exciting for sure.

HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

I won a scholarship from my trans group to go to Keystone trans conference in Harrisburg, PA next week. I am super excited as I had determined I would not be able to go this year.

[ChrissyRyan]

I won a scholarship from my trans group to go to Keystone trans conference in Harrisburg, PA next week. I am super excited as I had determined I would not be able to go this year.

Great!

Chrissy

[Gina P]

  As I continue to get my house/property ready for sale, I can't find one of the property corners. I tried measuring with a tape measure but failed. I know where the other corners are but can't seam to locate the last one. Yesterday I tried using a hunting range finder to triangulate the location and believe I'm close. Metal detector in hand, I found an old pocket knife, a screwdriver, and a rare 1940 mercury dime with the reverse side upside down. This is not even close to anything so it was a surprise to find a coin. I will keep looking for the corner marker...
  Back to the move. Closing should be this week on the new property. I am super excited to be leaving NJ even if it will be months away. I also had someone call me out of the blue, about the prospect of buying my business. I am a little nervous about all the scams going around, so I will hear him out with trepidation.
  The backhoe is still down. I ordered a starter on Amazon and they lost it! I ordered another one and waiting for it to arrive. I sold some old beams I was storing to a fellow. He noticed some walnut trees and offered me $1k for two of them, but we need the backhoe to load them. Couldn't come at a better time as I just received a bill for over $3k for medical therapies for my hip and pelvic floor. Time to dilate, again..... Less than a month to dropping to 2 times a day. Yaa

[ChrissyRyan]

You can pay for a survey and have them put in ground concrete survey markers at the boundary points.  You could do that for both properties.  Be aware of where any easements are, so you do not to put in new trees or attempt to build in those areas. 

[Gina P]

  I managed to find a piece of rebar that I believe is/was the property corner laying under the leaves. It was out of the ground so I decided to not worry about since I have the last survey in hand, I will leave it up to the new owners to worry about.
   Finally fixed that troublesome backhoe. New starter arrived, of course battery was dead. Found check valve on return line still partially clogged. Removed it with a drill and it runs fine now.
   Closing on new property is set for Monday. I can't believe this is really going to happen. I am so excited and scared at the same time. I'm going to tow my camper there on Sunday so that when I start renovations I have a place to sleep.
  Going to Keystone tomorrow and Saturday. Busy times. 
I'm so excited I can hardly sleep.

[ChrissyRyan]

I managed to find a piece of rebar that I believe is/was the property corner laying under the leaves. It was out of the ground so I decided to not worry about since I have the last survey in hand, I will leave it up to the new owners to worry about.
   Finally fixed that troublesome backhoe. New starter arrived, of course battery was dead. Found check valve on return line still partially clogged. Removed it with a drill and it runs fine now.
   Closing on new property is set for Monday. I can't believe this is really going to happen. I am so excited and scared at the same time. I'm going to tow my camper there on Sunday so that when I start renovations I have a place to sleep.
  Going to Keystone tomorrow and Saturday. Busy times.
I'm so excited I can hardly sleep.

Sounds like a lot is coming up for you!  Have a good time at the conference.

Chrissy

[Gina P]

2 days at Keystone conference was an amazing experience. Hundreds of trans and trans friends all with something uplifting to say to each other. I swear the trans community is the kindest, most loving group I have ever been a part of. I went to talks/demonstrations on makeup, hair styling, dealing with anxiety, voice procedures, etc. If it pertains to trans people they probably have a workshop for it. The Gala was without a doubt the best party ever. Everyone dressed up in their finest gowns and dresses. When the band started playing almost everyone was on the dance floor, such an incredible site. I had brought a nice long dress to wear but after a walk through the clothing exchange, I found a beautiful blue gown with a slit up to the hip that fit perfectly. Looked so sexy! Even my wife said, "blue is defiantly your color". I had so many comments on my find. I'll post a pic when I find the time. Today its off to West Virginia for a closing on Monday morning, for the new property. Gotta go, These horses need a bigger home!

[ChrissyRyan]

2 days at Keystone conference was an amazing experience. Hundreds of trans and trans friends all with something uplifting to say to each other. I swear the trans community is the kindest, most loving group I have ever been a part of. I went to talks/demonstrations on makeup, hair styling, dealing with anxiety, voice procedures, etc. If it pertains to trans people they probably have a workshop for it. The Gala was without a doubt the best party ever. Everyone dressed up in their finest gowns and dresses. When the band started playing almost everyone was on the dance floor, such an incredible site. I had brought a nice long dress to wear but after a walk through the clothing exchange, I found a beautiful blue gown with a slit up to the hip that fit perfectly. Looked so sexy! Even my wife said, "blue is defiantly your color". I had so many comments on my find. I'll post a pic when I find the time. Today its off to West Virginia for a closing on Monday morning, for the new property. Gotta go, These horses need a bigger home!

Gina,

I am so happy for you!

Chrissy

[Gina P]

Avatar pic is of that blue gown I spoke of in the last post. We had the closing on Monday. I am now the owner of a 114 acre farm in West Virginia. I was still high from Keystone and now this, I don't know if I will ever come back to earth. In true WV. fashion the description of the property is follow a line from the 24" Walnut tree to the 18" hickory tree to the 12" buckeye tree to the oak crag.... You get the picture. I bought this land but don't even know where all the boundaries are. Crazy, right? Anyway, lots to do so I may not be posting as often.