On July 27th I walked into a realtors office and told her I wanted to sell my house. It was built in 1910 to non existent building codes, and  in my town that makes it a teardown. She sold it in four days. I've spent the last month emptying everything out of a house that's been collecting my family's stuff  since the 1950's. It was a long, hot month, but the closing was Friday and I made a good chunk of change.

So now I'm living in a hotel for a few days. I  just want to be local until the big check clears. Then I'm going to pootle around the  East Coast, down to Virginia and North Carolina to see my sisters and some friends. The plan is to just take my time, no long highway sessions, maybe pick up a geocache in each state, stop early for a meal and a hotel. Eventually I'll find my way back to Boston because...

...on September 19th I'm boarding a plane to England to be with Megan.    I've always loved seeing people in relationships here on the site, now we're contributing to that. 

Hugs, Devlyn

@Devlyn
Dear Devlyn:
Well this sounds very exciting for sure...

I went through similar trials and tribulations when I relocated to where I am living now.  Thinning out my possessions and "stuff" was sometimes very emotional because I only could take a very limited amount of my things with me to move into my new home.   I refused to store my stuff in a storage unit because I just could not forsee when I could go back to pick it up or even if I wanted the stuff any more....

I imagine that you are encountering the same dilemma of what to keep in a storage unit and what to get rid of....

Well, I trust that you will keep us updated as you start your interstate trip and eventually travel to England to see Megan.    Of course you are very familiar with the informal Forums Rule... "pictures or it didn't happen"

Thanks for posting.  Wishing you safe travels.... and a good time being "foot loose and fancy free."
Hugs,
Danielle

 Hi Devyln,

  I am happy to hear that you are finally moving forward with life and will hop on that plane to be with the one who holds your heart. I will admit that I will be sad that I cannot visit my citified ruffian friend in Weymouth anymore when I find myself up that way again. But I will be happy for you and Megan. OMG another Yankey in King Arther's court. What is this world coming to?
 
  Love and Hugs,
   Laurie

Sorry to all the US members for stealing the precious Devlyn from you, but I'm greedy like that, and want her all to myself!

I'm sure we'll be back stateside in the not too distant future for visits.

My love is making a big step and a huge change in her life so that we can an 'us'. [emoji4]

I'll make sure the red carpets are out and the dungeon equipment is freshly oiled (don't want the neighbours disturbed) [emoji48]

... Counting the days! X

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Wow what a big and wonderful step! It must be extremely hard to say goodbye to a long past with so much emotional history attached but what a wonderful future to look forward!

My love and best wishes to both of you for a lovely life together. The USA's loss is very much the UK's gain.

Quote from: Cindy on August 26, 2018, 03:10:14 AM
Wow what a big and wonderful step! It must be extremely hard to say goodbye to a long past with so much emotional history attached but what a wonderful future to look forward!

My love and best wishes to both of you for a lovely life together. The USA's loss is very much the UK's gain.

The UK feels very lucky [emoji6]

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Congrats on selling your house. Sounds like a lot of fun... Best of luck!

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Thanks, everybody! It's a new chapter in my life, and I'm eager to turn the pages. 

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on August 25, 2018, 08:18:16 PM
@Devlyn
Dear Devlyn:
Well this sounds very exciting for sure...

I went through similar trials and tribulations when I relocated to where I am living now.  Thinning out my possessions and "stuff" was sometimes very emotional because I only could take a very limited amount of my things with me to move into my new home.   I refused to store my stuff in a storage unit because I just could not forsee when I could go back to pick it up or even if I wanted the stuff any more....

I imagine that you are encountering the same dilemma of what to keep in a storage unit and what to get rid of....

Well, I trust that you will keep us updated as you start your interstate trip and eventually travel to England to see Megan.    Of course you are very familiar with the informal Forums Rule... "pictures or it didn't happen"

Thanks for posting.  Wishing you safe travels.... and a good time being "foot loose and fancy free."
Hugs,
Danielle

So you know the struggle. The hardest item to part with was my cask of Olde English Tea. But it wouldn't fit in a suitcase or run on 220v so I had to toss it......in Boston Harbour. 

Quote from: Laurie on August 25, 2018, 11:05:29 PM
Hi Devyln,

  I am happy to hear that you are finally moving forward with life and will hop on that plane to be with the one who holds your heart. I will admit that I will be sad that I cannot visit my citified ruffian friend in Weymouth anymore when I find myself up that way again. But I will be happy for you and Megan. OMG another Yankey in King Arther's court. What is this world coming to?
 
  Love and Hugs,
   Laurie

Thank you, I believe the new spelling will be ruffiane? 

Quote from: Cindy on August 26, 2018, 03:10:14 AM
Wow what a big and wonderful step! It must be extremely hard to say goodbye to a long past with so much emotional history attached but what a wonderful future to look forward!

My love and best wishes to both of you for a lovely life together. The USA's loss is very much the UK's gain.

Thanks, Cindy. I count the things I have, not the things I don't have. Life was not peaches and cream at the old house. I'm actually happy to have the house out of my life and put some distance between us. So I'm leaving that history where it is and heading into my future.

Quote from: Allison S on August 26, 2018, 04:48:19 AM
Congrats on selling your house. Sounds like a lot of fun... Best of luck!

Thanks, doll! I highly recommend doing it in any month other than August! 

Quote from: Megan. on August 26, 2018, 02:31:56 AM
Sorry to all the US members for stealing the precious Devlyn from you, but I'm greedy like that, and want her all to myself!

I'm sure we'll be back stateside in the not too distant future for visits.

My love is making a big step and a huge change in her life so that we can an 'us'. [emoji4]

I'll make sure the red carpets are out and the dungeon equipment is freshly oiled (don't want the neighbours disturbed) [emoji48]

... Counting the days! X

Quote from: Megan. on August 26, 2018, 04:30:46 AM
The UK feels very lucky [emoji6]

Kiss. I love you, Megan. Counting the days, too. 24 on this end. 

Hugs, Devlyn

Lol I moved twice this past month.. But yeah I doubt I'll be selling a house anytime soon! [emoji23]

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Congratulations on the sale of your house, Devlyn.  And especially congratulations on moving to be with your sweetie!

Thanks, Kathy!

Hugs, Devlyn

My first thoughts are, Megan will have to make room for 'The Reds Socks' and Devlyn will fit in perfectly as a 'soccer hooligan.' I'm sure she can have baked beans shipped to her. Okay, it sounds like a 'wicked good idea' to me. Congratulations on shaking things up and going for what will make you happy. You two deserve each other! Agh...wait...I mean that in a nice way! lol
Moni
Awe...love...ain't it wonderful?

Quote from: HappyMoni on August 26, 2018, 10:54:17 AM
My first thoughts are, Megan will have to make room for 'The Reds Socks' and Devlyn will fit in perfectly as a 'soccer hooligan.' I'm sure she can have baked beans shipped to her. Okay, it sounds like a 'wicked good idea' to me. Congratulations on shaking things up and going for what will make you happy. You two deserve each other! Agh...wait...I mean that in a nice way! lol
Moni
Awe...love...ain't it wonderful?

I'm a Yankees fan, I go over like a fart in church here in the Boston area! 

Thanks, Moni!

Hugs, Devlyn

Oh God, its worse than I thought!!!!! Hahaha

Oh my - Devlyn, now ya done it!  Leaving everything behind except your bawstun accent.   Here's to the best future and huge new adventure for you and your sweetie. 

Quote from: Devlyn on August 25, 2018, 06:30:15 PM
> On July 27th I walked into a realtors office and told her I wanted to sell my house. It was built in 1910 to non existent building codes, and in my town that makes it a teardown

I think of teardowns differently after realising (realizing) I also didn't meet building codes.  Brain and body were mismatched so I fixed that with a bit of remodeling.  All good now. 

Are we still talking about houses? 

Wow Devlyn! That IS a very big change. I know this must of taken a lot of courage to make such a decision. But I see now the love between you and Megan is very strong. No need to be sorry for steeling Devlyn from us Megan. We see the love. Congratulations to you both and all my best wishes. Oh, and btw Devlyn, I didn't really mean anything by that mustard comment I made in the "What did you have for dinner" thread  lol. Hope to hear more about your travels soon.

Love and hugs to you both,
Donica

Quote from: Donica on August 26, 2018, 03:06:44 PM
Wow Devlyn! That IS a very big change. I know this must of taken a lot of courage to make such a decision. But I see now the love between you and Megan is very strong. No need to be sorry for steeling Devlyn from us Megan. We see the love. Congratulations to you both and all my best wishes. Oh, and btw Devlyn, I didn't really mean anything by that mustard comment I made in the "What did you have for dinner" thread  lol. Hope to hear more about your travels soon.

Love and hugs to you both,
Donica

Aw, thanks.   

<listening to the ongoing food fight> No harm, no foul with the mustard comment, I'm sure. 

Congratulations, both

Hey Devlyn!
Congratz with moving to one you love have fun at new place