More about our new home
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326777)
Rockingham, Australia
August 2, 2021 7:15pm CST
Photo from our previous place
As most of my friends here would know, we recently moved from 18 acres to 300 (square metres!) We had good reasons for moving. The acreage was getting hard to maintain and, if something had happened to one or both of us, it would have been a nightmare for our sons to dispose of.
All the signs around the move suggested we were doing the right thing. The house sold within three days; the new one was ready on time, blah, blah. However, I really miss having kangaroos sleeping around the house and I miss the myriad birds that would come to the birdbath. But I’m trying to focus on the positive; one of which is the community we’ve moved into.
It’s a lifestyle village of free-standing homes whereby we own the land and the house. There is a clubhouse with a gym, heated swimming pool, small function centre, library, pool table and small movie theatre.
But the great thing is the networking that goes on. The village has a FB page and we asked if anyone could recommend a mechanic close by. Now we have the names of some garages that will pick up and return your vehicle after servicing. One gives a discount to people from the village.
Others have recommended solar panel companies; also window and blind suppliers and installers. Some offer free bits and pieces so it’s a friendly and supportive environment here. I just have to get used to the lack of space and the animals.
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31 responses
@RasmaSandra (74146)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Aug 21
Sounds like a very nice place to live with everything so handy like the pool and library, Now if there was a supermarket at well then you would really be living well, But cannot have it all, It is sad that there cannot be any roos around I liked those photos you took of them,
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@cacay1 (83237)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
5 Aug 21
@RasmaSandra , it looks safe and environment is safe and friendly.
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@snowy22315 (171268)
• United States
3 Aug 21
Just think of the feeling of freedom that comes with not having all that property to maintain. That is a big reason I want to get out of here..Not the major one but it is a factor. I hate dealing with the lawn when it is all hot and humid out.
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@ptrikha_2 (45635)
• India
4 Aug 21
@snowy22315
So you plan to move to a gated Apartment Complex?
This is a trend that is increasing in big Indian cities as well.
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@kaylachan (58973)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Aug 21
You'll adjust in no time I am sure. Moving isn't easy, but as you've said many times in your hearts, that's the right thing to do.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49288)
• United States
3 Aug 21
It sounds like your new home has a lot to offer. 
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@Tampa_girl7 (49288)
• United States
3 Aug 21
@JudyEv I hope you grow to love it.
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@RebeccasFarm (86976)
• United States
3 Aug 21
Oh I knew you would miss the old place Judy.
I know there are positives but like you, I prefer the natural surround sound
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@RebeccasFarm (86976)
• United States
6 Aug 21
@JudyEv I hope so..coincidentally, if we do indeed move to the new place, there is a huge construction project right in front of the place omg
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@JudyEv (326777)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Aug 21
@RebeccasFarm Thankfully, the noise doesn't penetrate the house much but to sit outside is not to pleasant sometimes.
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@wolfgirl569 (96490)
• Marion, Ohio
3 Aug 21
Time will help. Glad it is a friendly space.
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@1creekgirl (40650)
• United States
3 Aug 21
You'll always have those wonderful memories. Now you've got a great start on making lots of new ones!
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@DocAndersen (54407)
• United States
3 Aug 21
love rainbow pictures as always your picture - stunning!
our neighborhood is really big, but we have a fun FB group. always helps when looking for something!
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@JudyEv (326777)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Aug 21
@DocAndersen I keep a bit of an eye on it. I'll have stuff to sell on there one day soon.
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@DocAndersen (54407)
• United States
4 Aug 21
@JudyEv we have one of those for our neighborhood, but nobody ever sells tech stuff so I stopped looking!
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
3 Aug 21
I wondered if you were still living in your huge property...But where you are now sounds like a perfect for retirement .
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@JudyEv (326777)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Aug 21
We've only been here about a month so we're still getting used to it really.
@Juliaacv (48649)
• Canada
3 Aug 21
You did have a big and beautiful property, but the upkeep to anything large is so time consuming.
I am happy that you are able to come and go more easily now, spending alot of time out at the endurance trips without having to return home to make any repairs or fixes to your home or out buildings.
In time this place will feel more like home.
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@ptrikha_2 (45635)
• India
4 Aug 21
@JudyEv
But you would have parks or walking trails inside the Housing complex? The Trees there can still attract birds if there are enough trees.
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@LindaOHio (158688)
• United States
3 Aug 21
How nice that your neighbors are so helpful. I know you miss your acreage and the roos; but your current home is more practical for your needs. :-)
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@freelancermariagrace (27240)
• Philippines
3 Aug 21
Very beautiful photo! I sure you will get used to it eventually
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