Yesterday we finally got everything wrapped up so we can leave to make our final move onto the boat. We actually sold my car, and the little truck we have been using to haul stuff around. And, we transferred ownership on two cars to our daughters (so car insurance can be set up for each of them). As soon as all the paperwork is finalized we will be able to cancel car insurance for Karen and I.
I listed the little truck on Craigslist at around 7:30 AM and had a buyer within 20 minutes (and many other buyers calling after that). I guess I put the price too low, but everyone I spoke to were amazed I got so much money for a 1988 pickup truck. Apparently small pickup trucks are very popular these days. We completed the sale of the truck by 10 AM.
At lunch, I took our other car to a dealer. This car was newer, and wouldn't sell as well on Craigslist. But, the dealer offered a pretty reasonable rate I think - especially after I explained our situation and why we wouldn't be able to do a trade. People seem to be very fascinated by our trip.
After we returned license plates to the DMV, we went to our car insurance place and took care of title transfers for our daughters and discussed the options for the transition of the insurance.
The rest of the day, and into the wee hours last night, was to get everything done with the house and our final load for the boat. I'm concerned because we have quite a load for the boat, but we'll deal with that when we get down there. But, we did manage to get everything pretty much ready. We have a few calls to make to cut off utilities (like the Internet connection), but most everything else is done. Yay!
We had friends over to help and said au revoir to neighbors and friends. We hope everyone will stay in touch via the Internet with us, or even come and visit us on the boat in some exotic location. We'll definitely miss this home of ours for the past 11 years. But, we're looking forward to our new life, new friends, and new adventures.
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Hello Frank & Karen,Great to hear all is going well for the final preps. Had to chuckle about the comments on craigs list, the add space that has just about everything from horse radish to horse manure. I recently picked up a freebe 72 65hp johnson, cleaned the carbs and she is now pushing my 1959 larson runabout. I believe when Harry Pidgeon said "Those days were the freest and happiest of my life", he was referencing experiences relative to your comment "looking forward to our new life, new friends, and new adventures" ....