I am fully in the "letting go" frame of mind. I could happily pack a couple of bags and walk away tomorrow if someone wanted to cut us a check for everything, as-is! My wife, well, the fingers might need a bit of prying, LOL! Really, she is not overly attached to much of the stuff, she just can't stand the idea of not getting full-market compensation for every little thing! So thinning down is going to be a struggle. STUFF can become very smothering.
And, of course, I realize that our "housing dollar" can go further elsewhere, but we're not really buying "housing". Housing at TV seems kind of like a stateroom on a cruise ship... you're not there for the room, you're there for the cruise. Or at least that's my perception as an outsider. I guess if you're a big entertainer then investing a lot in the house makes sense, but that isn't us. In fact, I'm afraid we gravitate in the opposite direction; having ROOM for STUFF and private activities tends to isolate us. I'd much rather sell my wood shop and make friends who do woodworking than buy a retirement home that can accommodate my solitary hobbies.
As for the RVing, we do enjoy it and will probably keep doing it for several years, at least until the dogs are gone, but at some point we would certainly leave it behind too. My wife worries about my driving it now, I can just imagine how it might be in 10 years. I know there are several storage options nearby (thanks to TOTV).
I must say, this concerns me:
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Originally Posted by kittygilchrist
the neighbors may report you for anything you do on your property that they dislike.
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Really? I can understand voicing complaints about breeches of covenant, but other stuff too? This concerns me. For instance, I love doing a big Christmas display, and I know the covenants spell out some specifics of what is allowed and for how long, but is it likely that someone is going to make my life hell even if I stay within the rules? I know there is at least one house in TV that does a big, animated light display and that gave me some encouragement.
Anyway, a lot to think about, but plenty of time to do it, too. Thanks for the welcomes!