On 3/7/2019 10:34 PM, Doris Night wrote:

>
> Thanks for the idea of having someone clear out the workshop (barn, in
> our case). The thought of doing that was scaring me. We have
> everything from chain saws to roto-tillers to scrap metal.
>
> This is a huge stressful thing. We are hoping we can sell the house
> with all the furniture to someone who wants to use it as a summer home
> or summer weekly rental. If not, we'll have to ship all our furniture
> out there.
>
> We'll be buying a condo when we get to Edmonton, and staying in DD's
> cottage while we look for somewhere. Then buying all new furniture if
> we need to.
>
> Oh, and we have to drive two cars out there, because DH likes both of
> them and doesn't want to sell either one. So that means I have to
> drive for 5 days by myself.
>
> If I disappear from the newsgroup in the meantime, it's because I've
> had a complete nervous breakdown. :-)
>
> Doris
>
Good luck with the sale and move. Start getting rid of stuff you don't
want and don't hesitate to get rid of it. We hauled some furniture and
ended up getting rid of it here.

Check clothing too. Now is the time to clear out the things you've not
worn for months.

As for driving two cars, who wants a vacation? Family member, good
friends, trusted neighbor? Twice I drove cars cross country and flew
back. Perhaps you can recruit someone to do it for you. I did it for
the price of gas only and paid the rest of the expenses because it was a
fun thing to do. You ride with hubby and the other person starts out a
couple of days later and meets you there. Heck, if I could get away I'd
do if for you just for fun.

The stress of sorting and packing is much more than the few bucks to
replace stuff. Be harsh and give it away. You won't be sorry. Do take
a few family photos, of course/