Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Good Bye Colorado

Backyard Sunset - Colorado
For the past four years we have called Colorado home.  We  enjoyed the beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains and the fairly mild weather at 6,000 feet.

But all good things do come to an end.
Mr. Collector accepted a job transfer in September and I've been the trailing spouse working on the move.


Since September life has felt like camping.  We had stagers, appraisers, inspectors, Realtors and the prospective buyers traipsing through our home on a daily basis.

We bought a wonderful new home in Minneapolis in October and sold the Colorado house.

Fast forward to today - the packers have started.
We are usually a three day pack and two day load.  It's a 51 foot semi trailer in front of the house that will drive the household to Minnesota.


This is somewhere around move number 8 for us.  We have had good and very bad experiences with movers. Our worst was the theft of the majority of our household goods from the trailer while it was in transit.  Fortunately we have always been good 'documenters'. We had a full household inventory including photos. The claim was still a lot of work and we don't want to ever go through that again. We are hoping for a better experience this time!

Wish us luck, my next post should be from the new house later in November!
I hope to share photos of my new studio and quilt storage space.
Happy Stitching,
Dawn
PS
I may have spotty internet access for a few days, so I may not be able to respond to comments right away....

35 comments:

  1. Oh, wow! You have moved a lot! Sorry we will no longer be "neighbors". The chance of meeting up with you now is so very slim. I had hopes while you were in Colorado.
    I look forward to seeing your surroundings when you have settled into your new digs.
    Safe travels to you!

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  2. Safe journey Dawn...all of us here in Wisconsin are happy to have you as our neighbor! How exciting to plan out a new, wonderful sewing studio - looking forward to your photos.

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  3. I hope this move goes better than all the others and that you get settled in to your new home quickly and comfortably.

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  4. Yes, I do wish you good luck on your move. I do understand the stress, the documentation of everything and the headache a move can be. We move 7 times in 10 years. We had to move when my second son was a week old (didn't do much on that move and the new place was three street down so it was easy) and we moved again when second son was 51 weeks old. Yep, twice in his first year! We are still at this last place though, 19 years and counting. So, yes good luck and may it be a very pleasant one. ;^0

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  5. I hope your move goes well! I look forward to hearing about and seeing your new sewing space in your new home.

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  6. My next move will be #30, so I totally get the apprehension. Here's to an EASY move!

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    1. Wow! 30 is an amazing number of moves. Bless you!!

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  7. Good wishes for a smooth move. Glad you will be closer to the east coast!

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  8. I'm so impressed by people like you who have made a science of moving. I've been stationary for 27 years. I can't imagine having your possessions stolen. Minneapolis in the winter...hmmm...you are quite a trooper.

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  9. O my! You have moved a lot of times! I love the Rockies! Minneapolis is something different! I hope you will feel,yourself at home soon there too. I have a cousin in Coon Rapids, she I Dutch too, I love that area! Good luck with moving!

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  10. Good luck with your move and the new adventure in your new home town. I look forward to seeing your new place and area.

    Debbie

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  11. Hope all your goodies make it in good shape!

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  12. All the best for your move and settling in to the new home. Despite the bother of it all new beginnings can be so exciting!

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  13. Wishing you a good move without any trouble and hope you will feel at home in your new house and neighbourhood soon!
    Groetjes
    Annemieke

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  14. Hope you have an easy move and a smooth transition!

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  15. Good luck on your move!! Hello Minnesota!! You will be in Reproduction Fabric territory, and some great shops. I was going to say Primitive Gatherings ( but another state!!).

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  16. Oh Dawn I can't believe you have been there for 4 years. I always hoped to get to Colorado to see you and the Rocky Mountain museum. Good luck with your move and in your new home. I shall look forward to seeing a photo of your new home.

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  17. Wishing you all the best with your new adventure! So glad that you will be sharing your collecting life with us along the way. Hugs! K

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  18. Dawn deseo un buen traslado!!
    espero que tus pertenencias no sufran mucho,
    tengo esperiencia en esto por razones de trabajo de miraido
    nos cambiamos varias veces de ciudad
    saludos

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  19. Good luck with it all. Can't imagine 8 moves! Are you happy to be going home to Minnesota?

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  20. Hope your move goes smoothly and you are happy in your new home!

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  21. Hope to meet up soon in the Midwest! Safe travels and Happy Unpacking!

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  22. I am in the midst of a move too, yeow what a headache. Then you get to unpack and find everything, no matter what is written on the box, it doesn't always get where it should.

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  23. We will miss you here, but you have new adventures waiting for you.

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  24. Succes with the move, it is stress but once everything is at the new location and unpacking starts the worst should be over. Greetings

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  25. Good luck with all the things concerning to moving to Minnesota! Hope that it all will go very smoothly. Keep thinking of your new sewing room, and all the other benefits of your new house and place, Dawn!

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  26. oh don't worry about responding to comments, lol..just know we are all wishing you luck and success and moving-survival :)

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  27. Good luck & stay warm. Enjoy the "inaccessible" world. The noise starts soon enough. Take care & enjoy beautiful MN.

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  28. Good luck with the move! Can't believe you were in CO for 4 years, time sure does fly! Hope you love your new home!

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  29. Best wishes on the move and blessings in your new home.

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  30. Wishing you the best in your new house. Your creations will make it home!

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  31. That is a lot of moving! I do not envy you the job, but seems you're well prepared to face it all again. Best wishes on getting set up in your new home quickly and without drama!

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