Ch-Ch-Changes....2019

Lots has happened since my last posting.  It has been about 5 months of transitioning into another life cycle.  Judy had a successful hip replacement in July which was long overdue.  She'd been soldiering through for about 2 years and finally had to take the plunge and get it fixed.  Through therapy and determination, she doing quite well.  We are going back to Planet Fitness today for the first time in a while.

In the beginning of the summer we decided to sell out latest home and move to senior housing using the proceeds for travel.  It was an arduous season of organizing and consolidating of belongings,  giving to children, charities, and garages sales.  We were going from a small 3 bedroom home to a 2 bedroom apartment.  Having been on a waiting list since February, we were informed that our dwelling would be available in mid-September. 

So after the cleaning, Judy's patching and repairs of walls and de-personalizing of the house, we put it on the market beginning of September.  Without much fanfare, it received a full price offer in about a week from a young couple, their first home.  Of course, home sales today are subject to a stringent inspection by the buyer, as they should be.  Ours was fine with one big exception. The sewer line leading to the street was cracked and needed to be replaced and it was our responsibility to get it replaced in order for the sale to proceed.  On a tight time frame and thousands of dollars later, it was fixed, re-sodded and sprinkler repaired.  The home closed on the date in the contract.  We are out.

And now we are inhabitants of a nice 2 bedroom apartment in Berkley (never lived west of Woodward).  Our laundry is a few steps away on our floor and our storage area is a around the corner.  Harry our little dog is the only pet wit us and has become quite comfortable in his new surroundings.  The place is in a lovely walk able neighborhood which we are enjoying.  We are exploring new stores and eateries.  I love Westborn Market, finding new things on every visit.

The population here is decidedly older than us and extremely quiet.  All the ladies love Harry and he has more friends than we do.  I have met a few fellows that are from my era and am looking to build friendships. 

I am thinking of launching a new blog to replace this one, still trying to come up with a title.

all for now