The signs look good

@JudyEv (244771)
Bunbury, Australia
April 4, 2021 7:19pm CST
The photo has nothing to do with the post but is of an endurance horse crossing a disused railway line. I have written that we are going to be putting our house up for sale. It hasn’t been an easy decision and from time to time we wonder if we’re doing the right thing. However, several times in the past week, there seem to be signs that we have made the right decision and this is reassuring. We advertised three doonas and a single bed electric blanket. We were offering them free as there is no market for second-hand items such as these. One lady was to pick up all of them for herself and a friend. When she arrived, we discovered she also had a collection of LP records and we were able to give her half of a big stack which we had. We had no idea how to dispose of them other than taking them to a thrift shop. It’s nice to know this lady will play them and enjoy them.
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@myklj999 (56312)
• Olney, Illinois
5 Apr
We had no idea how to dispose of them I know, shipping is outrageous
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Anna
@LadyDuck (334448)
• Switzerland
5 Apr
@myklj999 I can sense your pain.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (244771)
• Bunbury, Australia
5 Apr
And you don't want them breaking on the way.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (41166)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Apr
Glad to hear your decluttering process is coming along, I hope you get some nice offers for your house,
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (244771)
• Bunbury, Australia
5 Apr
Thanks. The agent is coming out on Thursday so we are going flat out to try to make it look nice.
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (44135)
• Moses Lake, Washington
5 Apr
I'm glad you are getting reassurance. That rider looks so confident sitting up there.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (244771)
• Bunbury, Australia
5 Apr
Many of the endurance riders ride in a halter and without a bit.
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (44135)
• Moses Lake, Washington
5 Apr
@JudyEv I rode like that when I was a kid.
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (44135)
• Moses Lake, Washington
6 Apr
@JudyEv We also rode our horses over ditches, getting a kick out of staying on as the horse jumped. Crazy kids.
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much2say - SmilePie
@much2say (47836)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Apr
It was a major decision. But hopefully you are comforted as each step gets taken care of - some of your stuff will have a new life . . . as will you guys!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (244771)
• Bunbury, Australia
5 Apr
We have talked about this a lot and we do think it is the right thing for us.
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much2say - SmilePie
@much2say (47836)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Apr
@JudyEv I hope things continue to go smoothly .
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (244771)
• Bunbury, Australia
5 Apr
@much2say Thanks.
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (30530)
• India
5 Apr
Selling a Property is a big move. Take your time and be fully prepared - mentally or logistically. We have more clothes to give to a recycling center but now I will go slow due to the big resurgence of the virus, which has kind of just "exploded" !
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (244771)
• Bunbury, Australia
5 Apr
I'm sorry to hear about the virus being so bad again. It's hard to know what to do for the best.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (39058)
• Marion, Ohio
5 Apr
Great that you got all of that gone. Sounds like you made the right choice.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (334448)
• Switzerland
5 Apr
Are doonas similar to duvets? I offered for free many things when we moved from Monte Carlo, moving things seems to costs more than buying new. What a shame will be to dispose of LP records.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (244771)
• Bunbury, Australia
5 Apr
We have long and hard about many of the things we are giving up. Yes, doonas are similar to duvets. The Americans don't seem to know 'doona' either. Australians wouldn't know 'comforter' which seems also similar in the US.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (334448)
• Switzerland
5 Apr
@JudyEv I know duvets but not comforters. It is hard to have to decide what to give away and what to throw, but it's necessary.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (244771)
• Bunbury, Australia
5 Apr
@LadyDuck We are getting a bit more hard-hearted as we go which is a good thing.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (112649)
• Israel
5 Apr
@JudyEv We do like to second guess ourselves. Since you have signs leading to that you made the right decision then you should remember that. That is nice that someone is taking them all for her and her friend. It sounds like the right lady bought the other stuff and got some nice records in return. It sounds like things are moving along.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (112649)
• Israel
5 Apr
@JudyEv That is great news and sounds like things are moving along. When are you moving? You are welcome.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (244771)
• Bunbury, Australia
5 Apr
@Hannihar We have to sell our house first so it good be months away but hopefully not too long. If it's too long we'll lose the place we'd like to go to and have to start looking again.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (112649)
• Israel
6 Apr
@JudyEv Renting or buying is not easy. I hope someone comes along and wants it so you can get the place you found and not have to look again. It is not easy.
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Edison Danila
@edisondanila (42852)
• Philippines
5 Apr
Are you moving to some other place Judy?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (244771)
• Bunbury, Australia
5 Apr
Yes, we are hoping to move to a lifestyle village near Perth. It would be smaller with not so much maintenance. They have a lot of facilities there and it would be quite secure. It seems best to move while we can make the decision rather than wait till someone makes the decision for us.
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Edison Danila
@edisondanila (42852)
• Philippines
9 Apr
@JudyEv Fair enough my friend.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (16765)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Apr
Selling a home is never easy. However, you know in your heart it's right for you.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (244771)
• Bunbury, Australia
5 Apr
I think that is true. For us, it's time to move.
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Loretta
@noni1959 (7948)
• United States
5 Apr
How nice! I love LP records. They are starting to make a come back with the re-making of record players. It is a hard decision. I wish you the best in your move.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (244771)
• Bunbury, Australia
5 Apr
Thanks. We just don't think we'd ever play these again so best we find a new home for them.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (127036)
• United States
5 Apr
Another nice photo. Glad you are feeling good about your decision.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (244771)
• Bunbury, Australia
5 Apr
Yes, I really feel it is the best thing.
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (37998)
• United States
5 Apr
gently used makes for a great connection between people! good on ya for helping her!!!! i am sure she will love the LP's!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (244771)
• Bunbury, Australia
5 Apr
She is going to play them while she is sitting by her campfire - just her and her dog. lol
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (37998)
• United States
5 Apr
@JudyEv that would be hilarious!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (244771)
• Bunbury, Australia
5 Apr
@DocAndersen Well, that's what she's saying. She has the back of her 4WD set up with all her camping gear and a special spot for the record player. I wonder what the other campers will think! lol
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Kareng
@kareng (33531)
• United States
5 Apr
That is nice that you are seeing signs that you made the right decision. That should make the move a bit easier.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (244771)
• Bunbury, Australia
5 Apr
It might be wishful thinking but so many small things are falling into place for us.
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Kareng
@kareng (33531)
• United States
5 Apr
@JudyEv That is wonderful. I'm so happy for you!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (244771)
• Bunbury, Australia
6 Apr
@kareng Thank you. That's very kind.
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Manuela Lopes
@nela13 (41332)
• Portugal
5 Apr
That is nice that she liked the LP records.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (244771)
• Bunbury, Australia
6 Apr
Since then I've found a whole heap more so we might contact her again to see if she'd like some more.
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Manuela Lopes
@nela13 (41332)
• Portugal
7 Apr
@JudyEv that way you give your LP a good home
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (240156)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
5 Apr
That's great the signs are all positive for your move. It's good the lady also took the LPs you had.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (244771)
• Bunbury, Australia
5 Apr
Yes, I have a good feeling about it really. I'm sure she'll enjoy playing the LPs.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (240156)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Apr
@JudyEv That's good she will.
LindaOH
@LindaOHio (62719)
• United States
5 Apr
Great shot. What is a doona? It's nice that you gave away some items to someone that could really appreciate them.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (244771)
• Bunbury, Australia
5 Apr
Maybe you know it as a duvet/continental quilt/comforter. It usually has a pretty cover.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (62719)
• United States
6 Apr
@JudyEv Got it! Thanks.
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Sanjeev
@sjvg1976 (19075)
• Delhi, India
5 Apr
Everything need to be sold out or donated before you sell your property. It's very tough,
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (244771)
• Bunbury, Australia
5 Apr
Moving is always quite stressful, isn't it? But we are gradually getting rid of some things that we don't need any more.
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Sanjeev
@sjvg1976 (19075)
• Delhi, India
6 Apr
@JudyEv and that's the good way to get rid of things. You may arrange a sort of an auction for the things you want to sell out.
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popciclecold
@popciclecold (18582)
• United States
5 Apr
Sometimes when in doubt you see little signs that comfort you..
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (244771)
• Bunbury, Australia
5 Apr
That's so true and for me, there have been a few of these signs. And they do comfort me.
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popciclecold
@popciclecold (18582)
• United States
5 Apr
@JudyEv I know the feeling.
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Dena Miller
@Dena91 (12319)
• United States
6 Apr
That is nice to get those reassuring signs that you are doing the right thing. I hope that when the realtor comes later this week that everything goes smoothly.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (244771)
• Bunbury, Australia
6 Apr
Thanks. The house is still in a state of upheaval but that's okay. The universe will keep turning I'm sure.
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