It's Been a Crazy Few Weeks...

CigarNut · 08-23-2017, 09:48 PM

My wife and I decided sometime back that we would like to retire in Florida.

About a month ago, my wife asked her manager if she could transfer to the company's Florida office. After thinking about it and discussing it with her manager (the organization VP) she told my wife yes. We decided to hop on it before they changed their minds

On August 7 we flew to Florida to start hunting for a place to live and lo and behold we found one in Clermont (~30 minutes from Disney World) and we close on the 30th. My wife starts working in the Apopka office on November 1st.

In the meantime, independent of all this we have been readying our Oregon home for sale so that we could downsize. We pushed it up a bit and It gets listed on September 1st.

We had vacation plans for Florida starting October 21st, but now that's our moving date.

This is all out of order from what it should be, but it's going to work out ok in the end

We have always lived on the west coast: 25 years in SoCal and 36 in Oregon, so this will be a big change for us, and we are really looking forward to It!

massphatness · 08-24-2017, 06:51 AM

Good luck on the move, Michael. Atlantic Hurricane Season ends in November, so if you've never experienced one, you may have a chance!

Remo · 08-24-2017, 07:39 AM

Very cool Michael! I won't be far behind you as I plan on moving down next year

hotreds · 08-24-2017, 08:23 AM

May the rest of your life be the best of your life!

stearns · 08-24-2017, 08:30 AM

Congrats on all of the above Michael, glad it's coming together

G G · 08-24-2017, 08:50 AM

Welcome to Florida Michael.

Steve · 08-24-2017, 09:04 AM

Welcome to Florida!

Black Coral · 08-24-2017, 09:15 AM

Welcome

pnoon · 08-24-2017, 09:43 AM

Congrats.

AdamJoshua · 08-24-2017, 09:46 AM

Look forward to meeting up with you at the Mouse's place for a cigar now and then, glad everything is working out for you!

icehog3 · 08-24-2017, 10:39 AM

Congrats on the impending relocation, Michael!

bonjing · 08-24-2017, 10:52 AM

Congratulations and good luck with all the changes, Michael!

Dave128 · 08-24-2017, 10:56 AM

Congratulations!

markem · 08-24-2017, 11:34 AM

What?!? Lori is moving too?

Tio Gato · 08-27-2017, 02:46 PM

Sweet! Congratulations Michael. Lots of great fishing there to enjoy. Close enough to Orlando without being "too close". You're gonna love it. Wear that big hat so you don't fry.

dijit · 08-27-2017, 05:06 PM

that is awesome. We travel to Orlando about every other year so we will have to get together. Or at least rent the condo to other deserving BOTL that want to come down and meet you. congratulations Michael

zitro_joe · 08-27-2017, 09:12 PM

Nice. Spent a few years in Florida and I miss it to this day.

Don Fernando · 08-28-2017, 12:58 AM

First lesson when you move to Florida: don't trust the ogre, he's mean!

Weelok · 08-28-2017, 02:17 AM

Sounds like a lot of work but exciting as well!!!

mosesbotbol · 08-28-2017, 09:03 AM

Great news. Even better when you moving to a job when you get there. Certainly helps big time.

08-23-2017, 09:48 PM	#1
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	It's Been a Crazy Few Weeks... My wife and I decided sometime back that we would like to retire in Florida. About a month ago, my wife asked her manager if she could transfer to the company's Florida office. After thinking about it and discussing it with her manager (the organization VP) she told my wife yes. We decided to hop on it before they changed their minds On August 7 we flew to Florida to start hunting for a place to live and lo and behold we found one in Clermont (~30 minutes from Disney World) and we close on the 30th. My wife starts working in the Apopka office on November 1st. In the meantime, independent of all this we have been readying our Oregon home for sale so that we could downsize. We pushed it up a bit and It gets listed on September 1st. We had vacation plans for Florida starting October 21st, but now that's our moving date. This is all out of order from what it should be, but it's going to work out ok in the end We have always lived on the west coast: 25 years in SoCal and 36 in Oregon, so this will be a big change for us, and we are really looking forward to It! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

08-24-2017, 06:51 AM	#2
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: It's Been a Crazy Few Weeks... Good luck on the move, Michael. Atlantic Hurricane Season ends in November, so if you've never experienced one, you may have a chance! __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

08-24-2017, 07:39 AM	#3
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: It's Been a Crazy Few Weeks... Very cool Michael! I won't be far behind you as I plan on moving down next year __________________

08-24-2017, 08:23 AM	#4
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: It's Been a Crazy Few Weeks... May the rest of your life be the best of your life! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

08-24-2017, 08:30 AM	#5
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,386 Trading: (50)	Re: It's Been a Crazy Few Weeks... Congrats on all of the above Michael, glad it's coming together __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

08-24-2017, 08:50 AM	#6
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: It's Been a Crazy Few Weeks... Welcome to Florida Michael.

08-24-2017, 09:04 AM	#7
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: It's Been a Crazy Few Weeks... Welcome to Florida! __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

08-24-2017, 09:15 AM	#8
Black Coral Have My Own Room Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: John Location: Midland Texas Posts: 2,253 Trading: (11)	Re: It's Been a Crazy Few Weeks... Welcome

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pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: It's Been a Crazy Few Weeks... Congrats. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

08-24-2017, 09:46 AM	#10
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: It's Been a Crazy Few Weeks... Look forward to meeting up with you at the Mouse's place for a cigar now and then, glad everything is working out for you!

08-24-2017, 10:39 AM	#11
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,287 Trading: (60)	Re: It's Been a Crazy Few Weeks... Congrats on the impending relocation, Michael! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-24-2017, 10:52 AM	#12
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Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: It's Been a Crazy Few Weeks... Congratulations! __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

08-24-2017, 11:34 AM	#14
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Re: It's Been a Crazy Few Weeks... What?!? Lori is moving too?

08-27-2017, 02:46 PM	#15
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: It's Been a Crazy Few Weeks... Sweet! Congratulations Michael. Lots of great fishing there to enjoy. Close enough to Orlando without being "too close". You're gonna love it. Wear that big hat so you don't fry. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

08-27-2017, 05:06 PM	#16
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: It's Been a Crazy Few Weeks... that is awesome. We travel to Orlando about every other year so we will have to get together. Or at least rent the condo to other deserving BOTL that want to come down and meet you. congratulations Michael __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.

08-27-2017, 09:12 PM	#17
zitro_joe Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 270 Trading: (16)	Re: It's Been a Crazy Few Weeks... Nice. Spent a few years in Florida and I miss it to this day.

08-28-2017, 12:58 AM	#18
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08-28-2017, 02:17 AM	#19
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08-28-2017, 09:03 AM	#20
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