calherewecome

I declare that Phase I of our move to LA is done.

We are officially no longer a resident of Billerica. Closing went well. We went to church at the First Congregational Church in Billerica for the last time (for now). Said our goodbyes to our many friends. We had lunch with some of them at Chili’s in Lowell. (Fund raiser for the FCCB Pilgrim Fellowship). Chili’s donates 10% of the check to the fundraiser.

Friday and Saturday we finished up a few todo’s. Called to cancel homeowner’s insurance. Returned DVR and router to Verizon store. Forwarded mail to San Pedro.

So we are ensconced in our place in Plymouth. We stopped at the grocery store to get a few things for dinner.

Tomorrow we need to unload the Jeep and assess what we really need to take with us to LA. Then we need to do a full grocery shopping trip. Need to call National Grid to cancel electric and gas. Tried to do it on Friday, but they were closed for the day.

In the next few days we need to do planning for trip to Ireland, Check to see that check from closing got deposited.

In a way we are glad that the condo hasn’t been sold. Now we can use it to get ready for the big push west. We wouldn’t want to be heading out without the chance to recover from last week’s moveout marathon.

Stay tuned.

Joe

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Location:Plymouth NH

While driving from Salem down to Billerica this morning to attend a memorial service for an OES member who has passed away, it occurred to us as we got off at Treble Cove Rd that we don’t live here anymore.

Weather was much more refreshing this morning was a refreshing 72 degrees this morning.

Trying to catchup on a bunch of minor errands before we head north tomorrow.

The closing went smoothly. We also signed new wills and other estate docs.

Next, OES reception tonight in Wakefield.

Well Monday is done and in the record books. We are both whipped.

Tom and Al from Mercer & Sons moving were here most of the day. We are about 99% packed and loaded into the pod. There is still room for a wardrobe box and a couple other odds and ends.

Guy came to pick up Neil’s bed and the two end tables. We also found a buyer for them entertainment center. She took half and will be back tomorrow for the other half.

We just finished what is probably our last meal at 54 Dyer Street. Fresh green beans and lamb chops cooked on the grill. Very good. Now for apple pie and ice cream for desert.

Had to cook on the grill, because all the pots and pans have been packed.

Tomorrow Tom and Al will be back to move the piano to church and the DR set to Jerrod and Suzie’s house in N Billerica.

Then empty the house and finally OES at Billerica Chapter.

Hotel for next few days.

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Location:Billerica

Six days to go. Closing is scheduled at bank’s atty in Acton. Sent in payoff report for the mortgage. Welcome to the asylum.

Filled the blue trash bin to overflowing. Good thing that trash pickup is tomorrow. Had to use one overflow bag for extra trash. Put out the recycle bins. There is still much junk to go.

Tomorrow. Movers scheduled to get us mostly packed and POD loaded. Fire Dept guy is coming back to reinspect smoke alarms.

The guy who is buying Neil’s bed finally called and said he would have trailer tomorrow afternoon to pickup bed and other stuff.

Piano has to be moved tomorrow to church. DR set is going to Susan and Jerod McLay.

I played Bach’s Wachet Auf at church this morning. I wish I could play it as good as some of the musicians I have heard.

We went down to try and visit the “Job Lane” house in Bedford. Too bad, not open today. Job Lane was one of the original settlers of Bedford back in the 18th century. We’ve lived here for 34 years and never got around to go visit. It’s open next Sunday, so we’ll get to see it before we blow town.

TTYL

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Location:Billerica