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Old 02-15-2013, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by california dreamer View Post
One word- Turnkey!!
My husband has a bad back, recent heart attack. So we sold everything and drove from CA to TV, after purchasing turnkey. It was so nice to be able to just turn the key, and we walked into our pre-owned home, after spending many nights in hotels on our way out here. We had sold our furniture on Craig's list, had several garage sales, to be able to do this.
We as a nation of people are SO stuck on our possessions and THINGS. Moving to Paradise should cause us to pause and reflect on what is really important in life. Friends, family, faith, good neighbors, stress free activities, you name it. But furniture is NOT on the list for me!

Wonderful post and very wise observation.

I think we all have reached that point in life where "stuff" and possessions in general, especially those that accumulate dust are not worth the bother.

We've told the kids we do not need any more gifts and such, but then the grandchildren send us all their handmade crafts and things and the closets are busting out with everything.......all the accumulated stuff.

Ironically, we totally decluttered back in 1994. It has taken from 1995 in this house, which is large, to 2013 (EIGHTEEN YEARS) to replenish more of all the stuff we unloaded the last time...........this time toy boxes for all the grandchildren, games for all the grandchildren.......you get the picture...........childrens books, videos and so forth.......plus tons of gift items we've received and "never use".

I want to thank EVERYONE who has posted for sharing their stories.