[OldDave]

We, of course, haven't done it yet, but the thought of it terrifies me.

Being disabled and just barely able to move myself around, let alone carry anything doesn't help.

Unlike some of you who have moved a lot, I reject moving on principle. My family seemed to move for a hobby when I was a kid. I attended 14 different schools before high school. I hated it. So, I told my wife we wouldn't do it.

That's why I had the same job for 30+ years.

We are at a minimum 1 1/2 years away from being able to move there, if we decide to. I'm retired, and while I don't get around well, I could certainly start sorting through drawers, closets and cabinets and putting stuff in boxes for the big garage sale (my wife actually has one every summer). BUT, she isn't one to throw stuff away. So, I have a very hard time getting her to let me start winnowing things out. Joe is exactly right, the best way to do it is a little at a time. And of course for me all the work of a garage sale to make $200 is insane. I'd just call the Salvation Army to come pick stuff up if it were my decision. As my wife starts having more arthritis pains, she has a harder and harder time dragging up stuff from the basement. And since the kids are gone mostly, she's got no help. MAYBE, she'll change her stripes, lol. No, probably not.

Secretly I'm glad she's saves stuff. I cannot count the times she's saved us by being able to root around downstairs and find something important.

So, good luck with your move. I think the key factor will be how healthy you are and how much help you have.