We moved here to be "full-timers"...so purged and down-sized BOTH in size of house and "stuff"!!! One thing we tend to do is become emotionally attached to our "stuff" (things). When going through your items think---"need or want"! Make 3 piles...items for kids, items to donate and items to keep. You might find what you used up north won't be appropriate for living down here.
I liked the poster right after your entry about the wife bring items that ended up in the attic or garage and hasn't been used and he just brought his sport-coat that hasn't been worn.
Living here is pretty casual...so think of it that way! I gave our good china away before we came...along with the cabinet.
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