Last week I turned in my retirement plans to the bosses, notifying them I'll be leaving the end of April. This week it was announced to all our staff (Oregon and DC). Today they made a decision about how to split up parts of my job so I'll be able to introduce my replacement to the right people before I leave, thereby making sure that my work continues. It will be in good hands.
I still haven't gotten to see the RV I'm interested in looking at. But I did go to the RV show this weekend and looked at lots of them. It's amazing the variety of quality and prices -- everything from about $80,000 to $300,000 for a new one. Some are huge, bigger than I'd want to deal with,
Little by little I am telling friends. I saw a friend today that I only see occasionally but have known for 35 years. He gave me some good suggestions for selling the house (his wife is a realtor) and thoughts about hauling my Rav4 with me and how that might impact the mileage. Also I mentioned I wanted to get Charlie certified as a therapy dog and wasn't sure whether to do that now or wait. He suggested doing it now would allow Charlie access to more places; he's right, come to think of it. So one more thing to do before mid-May.
Got an e-mail from someone I serve on a board with and she might be interested in the house. My realtor is sending me a market analysis so I'll know if we're on the same page. I have my own thoughts on what the house should be worth. We'll see what she thinks. Just got it and we're not even close to the same page -- She's about $70,000 low, in my opinion, based on what I've seen in my neighborhood. Clearly we'll have to discuss this.
When I think about all the things I need to take care of, I get overwhelmed. Better to just take them one step at a time. I should make a list . . .
Travelin' Lady
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this is exciting, and kind of scary for me. i won't ever be able to "go home to mom's" again! eep. but i'm proud of you for doing it.
as for the house thing, the market really sucks right now. that house we lived in on 53rd sold recently for nearly $60k less than the value estimated on zillow, and over $150k less than the owners thought it was worth. :( bad time to be selling, i guess. i sure hope you can get what it's worth! renting it out would give you a little more security, but would probably be just a huge hassle!
ooh, good luck, send me photos of the motor homes you are looking at. :)
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