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Every since I was a little girl watching "The Bob Newhart Show" I have wanted to move to Chicago. Now is my time and I am super excited!! Call me crazy - but life is too short not to go for it!! In this blog I will be documenting all the ups and downs of our adventure -

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August 13, 2009

Today is the First Day... Well at least for my Blog! :-)

I have been taking many pictures of the remodel of our home but have yet to upload the images. I will make an effort to do so within the next couple of days. August has been CRAZY (We had one week of 100 + temps) but then again everything has gotten crazy once Forrest and I decided to get rid of all of our "stuff" and move to Chicago!

We have finally finished painting the outside of our house - that was a big hurdle!! Now we are painting everything on the inside (with the help of my sister and nephew!). We are scheduled to have all the floors installed next week and I am somewhat nervous about the final outcome. I also have the daunting task of sifting through all my "junk" that I have accumulated over the past 6 years. Most of our furniture and junk has been moved into the garage until we sell it, give it to Goodwill or box it up to move it. URGH! what a pain!

10 comments:

  1. Yay, Mary - your blog looks great! Junk sifting...ewwwww! But just think how good it's going to feel when you're finished! What an adventure you're heading into. I look forward to seeing many photos and reading all the stories of your journey to your dream city.
    ♥ ♥ ♥

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  2. Hey sis, I LOVE your blog.....You know I will always help you out with whatever I can do. I am loving the chair and ottoman especially last night
    after spending the day painting!!!! Hang in there, it will all work out!!!! Yeah Chicago!!!!

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  3. Hey, Mary! What a great idea to have a blog. Now we can vicariously enjoy the trials, tribulations and joy of your relocation. I'm very proud of you for making this journey.

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  4. I don't call it getting rid of junk, I call it DeCrapification!

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  5. John - you are hilarious!! :-) I love it- DeCrapification!!

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  6. Hi Mary: Your blog is very well done. I look forward to following every step of your journey. We are proud of you having the "guts" to take on such a life changing adventure.

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  7. I am (nearly) speechless! I hope this adventure turns out to be everything you hope for. The idea of moving and cleaning out my basement makes me break out in hives, I don't plan to go anywhere anytime soon ;)

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  8. Mary,
    You never cease to amaze me. Your website looks super. I will miss
    you being here but I'm thrilled with the adventure that lies ahead for you.
    Moi!!

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  9. Um, hello? ((tap, tap))...it's been almost a week. Time to post an update. :-)

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  10. Mary,
    You rock!!!I am so excited for you, this is awesome.
    Gotta love Bob Newhart. Everyone from Chicago I've met I've liked. We have dabbled with the idea of going back east.I am so proud of ypu! Livin lofe the way you want. I am goinmg to miss you terribly though. Will still be walking this year. Your blog is great, when is the book?:)
    I will keep watchin, cant wait to see the house.
    xxxooChris

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