Yes! Time for our first official blog entry since we retired. When was that? Six months ago! But the word "retired" has little meaning for us since we've worked nearly all that time. On February 1, just a few days from now, we will be official full-time RVers with nothing on the agenda but play until October.
We began this adventure with the realization there was so much to do. This was the ultimate downsizing from an 1800 sf home filled with personal possessions (stuff), catering equipment from our business (more stuff), vehicles, furniture and whatever else wouldn't fit into a 34-ft fifth wheel trailer.
We were ruthless; no sentimentality was present. It was particularly challenging since many, many toys, clothes, photos and school artwork, although neatly boxed up, had to find new homes. Our daughters received photos by text of childhood memorabilia, and it was their option to take or allow us to donate.
We were ruthless; no sentimentality was present. It was particularly challenging since many, many toys, clothes, photos and school artwork, although neatly boxed up, had to find new homes. Our daughters received photos by text of childhood memorabilia, and it was their option to take or allow us to donate.
Next step was selling the house. We had a great agent, and our home was sold in less than a week. Then the pace quickened: three garage sales, two great buyers for our catering supplies, many giveaways to family, and the rest donated to to the Salvation Army.
The final step before purchasing the truck and RV was to formally retire. Bob did so in late May to work on the house and yard. After 20 years with the King County Sheriff's Office, Cindy bid farewell on July 31. We couldn't have asked for a better finish - we were treated to an all-night helicopter flight by the KCSO Air Support Unit.
Our journey began in early September in La Grande, Oregon, to pick up our new trailer, then to California to visit family. We sped through Arizona and New Mexico to arrive in Sanger, Texas by September 30 for our 3-month stint at Amazon.com as seasonal warehouse associates.
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We are now in Deep East Texas, volunteering for the month of January at the Escapees CARE Center in Livingston.
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You see that we are indeed ready for some R&R. We thoroughly love living in our 5th wheel trailer. It has everything we need. Although our home small, our backyard is coast to coast.
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