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Friday, November 4, 2011

Marti's Musings: How do you spell RELIEF?

Well, we got word today that the appraisal is fine.  The last piece today was to send the HOA disclosure packet to the sellers.  That has minimal risk for changing anything at this point so..... 

                                                  *******drum roll, please******

                                   I submitted my letter of resignation!!  

                                       TA-DA!  

                                                     DONE!

                                                       FINISHED!

Well, actually my last day will be Dec 2nd.  After work we will head to NJ for Paul's Dad's 90th birthday party on December 3rd then we head to Oregon to be there for Christmas!   Woo Hoo!  Yippee!   The light at the end of the tunnel wasn't a train after all!  Ha Ha.

We are feeling mightily blessed that we are able to retire at this time in our life, when we still have our health, mental faculties (ok, that might be a stretch) and (most of) our teeth (ha ha).  God is good!

So, tonight we should sleep pretty well....

Tomorrow we Christmas shop. Yup, you read that right.  We gotta leave Christmas gifts for the kids that we will not see this Christmas.  We also start working on Paul's multi colored lists that are posted all over the fridge. 

So, the countdown begins!      

28 days til full time

Thanks for stopping by, and feel free to leave a comment.  ~Marti
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27 comments:

  1. SherryNovember 4, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    OH BOY OH BOY OH BOY!!!!

    SO happy to hear your resignation is a fait accomplai!! Hope they had some hint at work or they will be mighty shocked. Who in the world will they ever get to replace you!

    Well you are on your way. Less than 30 days. I can't imagine how you must feel. Did you break out the champagne????

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

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  2. Denise :)November 4, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Big week for y'all -- congratulations! :)

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  3. John HedgesNovember 4, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Way to go, It won't be long until you're singing 'on the road again'. Happy preparations.

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  4. Donna KNovember 4, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    HIP HIP HOORAY! That is wonderful news...so happy for you. Do you have short-timers attitude yet LOL??

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  5. Nancy and BillNovember 4, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Happy, Happy, Happy Day!!

    On so many levels, you two should be so HAPPY:o))

    Glad all the pieces are falling together so you can make the parties and holiday celebrations as planned.

    You've worked hard, now it is time to play hard ;o))

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  6. heyduke50November 4, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    congrats.. now try to breath normally...

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  7. LindaNovember 4, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Bob and I are so happy for you both!! So glad all the pieces finally fell into place. Your countdown will fly by.

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  8. Gail HouleNovember 4, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Congratulations!!!! It sounds like everything is falling into place for both of you now. Enjoy!

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  9. Jean and SkipNovember 4, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Congratulations on the sale of your house and submitting the letter. Exciting times for you.

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  10. Jim and SandieNovember 4, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Just wanted to let you know, your name came up at dinner tonight. Nothing but good things.

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  11. Chuck and Anneke's RV travelsNovember 4, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Great news all around! Are you taking the motorhome to Oregon in DEC?

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  12. Sue and DougNovember 4, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    congrats..we are so happy for the two of you..and we don't like you very much either!!..so jealous that you get to head on out and watch the ever changing views out the windshield!!..28 days and counting right along with you!!!..we will have to live vicariously through the two of you!

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  13. Gin and SylNovember 4, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Tick Tock. All that waiting and now the time will sneak up on ya in a hurry.
    Syl

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  14. ElaineNovember 4, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    happy happy happy dance..I can just see you doing it..congrats...and good luck with all the excitement :)

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  15. Thom HochNovember 4, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    ah... one more brick in the wall. Congrats on the announcement. I remember that period between contract and closing very well... like it was yesterday. Sounds like you've got it licked though.
    T

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  16. Barbara and RonNovember 4, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Yeah!!! I bet all your co-workers are sooo jealous. I hope Paul's father's 90th is as amazing as our father's was. I swear it subtracted 10 years off his age. He's acting 80 again! That's an awfully quick run across the country for a full-timer. :-)

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  17. Chuck-KathyNovember 5, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS on your retirement. Welcome to the world of Wonderers. Wondering where to go next, Wondering where the money went, but it is all good. Wonder if our paths will cross some day, some where.

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  18. Fred WishnieNovember 5, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Congratulations! You have been waiting for this for quite a while.

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  19. Karen and AlNovember 5, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Good nights sleep? With all those lists?

    Congrats on giving notice...things are coming together for you.

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  20. ErinNovember 5, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Delighted to hear the great news. Now let the list work begin ... you'll have so much fun (OK, maybe that's not the right word) crossing things off as you count down to full timing.

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  21. owensontheroadNovember 5, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Praise the Lord! You must be seeing a rainbow by the light on the other side of the tunnel.

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  22. Mike and TerriNovember 5, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    WOOOOO HOOOOO!!!! That long awaited day has FINALLY arrived, and we couldn't be happier for you. Congratulations!!!

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  23. KathyNovember 5, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Y E E H A W !!!
    Now to the lists, one color at a time!
    Enjoy the ride!
    (Hey, you're only 2 followers away from the big 100!!!)
    So happy for y'all!

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  24. Kevin and SherylNovember 6, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Thats Great Guys!!! Congrates, now the real fun begins.....lol

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  25. DianaNovember 6, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Yaaaaayyyy!!!!!

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  26. Paul and MaryNovember 6, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Congratulations! What an exciting month for you. Enjoy it all! We look forward to seeing you out here on the road. Have fun!!!

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  27. BevNovember 7, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Wahooeeee!!!!!! I'm so happy for you guys!

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