We've been away overnight and now heading out again
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382036)
Rockingham, Australia
March 12, 2021 2:41am CST
We attended the funeral today of one of Vince’s cousins. She was 91 so it was a celebration of her life rather than a too-sad occasion. Some of her grandchildren and great grandchildren were a bit teary but possibly it was their first funeral. She was obviously dearly loved by all her family.
We stayed with friends last night. They have moved to a life-style village and took us on a little tour of all the wonderful facilities on offer there. They are very happy with their new place and kept dropping hints about us moving there too. I must say it is pretty tempting but I think we need a few more years here first.
In about an hour we’re heading to a winery to watch a film which was made in the south-west of our state. Sam Neill has a leading role in it so I hope it’s good. I’m sure it will be. Tomorrow is the day we take our two sheep, Solomon and Harry, to be shorn. I wonder what they’ll think of that.
The photo shows one reason why we’re not keen to move. We would really miss the lifestyle we have here.
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@DaddyEvil (174405)
• United States
12 Mar 21
I understand the need for people to move on from the life they've always led, but wonder how they'll face their new life. In my opinion, a person should keep the life they love for as long as they are physically/mentally able to keep it.
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@DaddyEvil (174405)
• United States
12 Mar 21
@JudyEv True... Mom wasn't happy when my oldest brother put her into an assisted living center but mom couldn't make her own meals or keep the house clean anymore by herself. She kept begging us to take her home again but of course, we couldn't. It almost broke our hearts when she'd beg like that but none of us could stay with her to care for her at home. 
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@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
@DaddyEvil I do understand. Mum went into a nursing home at 99 and, although she'd always said she didn't want to go there, she didn't make a fuss about it. Just occasionally, from time to time after that, she'd beg to go home and I know it is heart-breaking.
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@toniganzon (77137)
• Philippines
12 Mar 21
There was a time that i didn’t feel like moving but after awhile moving excited me coz i like having a fresh start.
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@moffittjc (128835)
• Gainesville, Florida
12 Mar 21
I can never imagine you moving from where you currently live. It just wouldn't be the same!
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@moffittjc (128835)
• Gainesville, Florida
13 Mar 21
@JudyEv You don't think you and Vince could live out your final days on the old homestead?
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@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Mar 21
@moffittjc Not really. Once we lose our driving licences we'd be stuck here. There are supposed to be 'care packages' where people come in and help but at the moment, they can't get enough employees so the waiting list is long. We don't need this yet but the situation may be even worse by the time we do. We don't want to have the decision made for us either.
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@snowy22315 (208878)
• United States
12 Mar 21
Well, you will know when the time is right.
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@Juliaacv (56207)
• Canada
12 Mar 21
You both seem so content living where you are.
Sometimes seeing others so happy with a new set up, and the thought of joining them can be exciting, all in time.
I do love the picture of the kangaroos, they remind me so much of the wild deer that we see in our region.
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@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Mar 21
True but we were very impressed with our friends' new abode. We could still do the photos from anywhere. That's our main hobby at the moment.
@Marilynda1225 (91075)
• United States
12 Mar 21
I like the way you said the passing of Vinces cousin was a celebration of her life. I hope that's how I'm remembered.
Hope Solomon and Harry are happy without their heavy coats.
It's hard to give up living where you do but I guess at some point you'll consider downsizing.
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@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
This will all get too hard to manage one day so best to go while we can make the decisions and not have them made for us.
@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
It is certainly lovely here and it will be hard to leave when the time comes.
@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
12 Mar 21
We want to stay where we are as long as possible too. I know you would miss your 18 acres and the 'roos. Sorry to hear about Vince's cousin. She lived a very long life. Solomon and Harry definitely will have a new experience. Have they never been shorn before?
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@allknowing (153530)
• India
12 Mar 21
Our decision to move from city life was easy as city life was become intolerable.
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@allknowing (153530)
• India
13 Mar 21
@JudyEv This place where we live has what is required
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@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
@allknowing Then that's a very good thing.
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@wolfgirl569 (135722)
• Marion, Ohio
12 Mar 21
I dont plan to move until I can no longer take care of things here. Unless I hit the lottery. Then I will move somewhere a little warmer
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@wolfgirl569 (135722)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Mar 21
@JudyEv I am stubborn and find a way to do things yet. I just have to think it through more now 
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@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
@wolfgirl569 That's about the strength of it.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
12 Mar 21
Would the other place have kangaroos combing that close? You finally got your trees grown and you're still young yet, I would think you'd want to wait but it might depend on the pros and cons.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
13 Mar 21
@JudyEv as we all are. We have a lot of updating too do and clearing out junk before we ever get to that point. Maybe by the time we're in our eighties we might consider it.
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@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Mar 21
@MarshaMusselman We have a lot of 'stuff' to move too.
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
13 Mar 21
Sorry to hear of your husband cousin's passing. You had a nice visit. You know what to do for your life's home. I live alone, so it's different. Right now, I'm fine, so I like where I live too.
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@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Mar 21
@oahuwriter Wouldn't that be just the greatest thing? I'd love to have a house-keeper.
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
14 Mar 21
@JudyEv
It's like going with the flow of life. Who knows I might win the sweeps I've entered in pvh.vom 259k a year for life. If I win, I'd be living in those condo type setting that does cleaning, cooking and has medical staff in hand. Have a moving crew to pack up and live like a tourist till heaven calls. 
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
12 Mar 21
My first boss years ago, moved to one of those facilities. He has sent me many pictures. Seems like a more relaxed way to live than Assisted living. I would like someone else doing the yard work!
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@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Mar 21
They have their own house but in a community of older citizens with certain benefits and facilities that they are all entitled to. It's quite tempting really.
