What a huge undertaking, I hope it all goes well for you.
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From: <chris@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <Olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 11:43 AM
Subject: [OM] Update: Hitting the Road
> Just a quick update for those who are curious about how Cori and I
> are doing regarding our plan to hit the road....
>
> With much effort, we've now reduced our debts to the point where
> we'll be debt-free by this Fall instead of next spring, as original
> planned. We're now in the process of selling-off most of our worldly
> possessions, and have learned a great deal in recent weeks about
> the joys of holding a garage sale.
>
> A couple of weeks ago, we sold our 18 ft. travel trailer (too small to
> live in full-time). The van (too big to tow behind the RV) is still for
> sale. Anybody need a 1981 Chevy Astro van in *really* nice
> shape??? :-)
>
> At about the same time the travel trailer left the backyard, we got one
> heck of a deal on a 28 ft. class "A" motorhome. The money from
> selling-off the Olympus collection pretty much covered that. It needs
> a tiny bit of work, so I'm in the process of getting it in shape. Should
> have that done in 'nuther month or so.
>
> Once all the possessions are gone, we'll start on a few renovations
> on the house to get it ready to sell. Fortunately, we'll be able to
> move into the RV while that's being done. Last Fall, we lived in the
> house while we worked on it.... I *won't* do *that* ever again! :-)
>
> In short, our original plan was to hit the road sometime early next
> year, or next spring. But, because we've done so well in getting
> ready, it looks like we "might" be ready to hit the road by September!
> That complicates matters a little bit in that our wedding is planned
> (hall booked, caterer arranged, etc.) for November here in
> Edmonton. So, we're debating whether we should hang out 'round
> here, living in the RV in a local campground, or just cancel the
> formalities, get hitched quick, and go?
>
> Regarding work camping opportunities (we DO have to eat, ya
> know!), we're talking with a year-round resort in Tennessee 'bout a
> winter manager's position starting in December. Sounds like an
> interesting job and very nice country! Again, the timing is a bit off,
> particularly if we hit the road in September, but maybe we can pick-
> up something short-term to fill the gap? We'll know more about
> whether Tennessee is a "go" in July or August.
>
> So, anyway, all is progressing VERY well, and we're VERY excited
> about hitting the road. At the same time, we've been VERY busy
> getting ready, and it seems like the to do list grows by two tasks
> everytime we complete one task. :-) Oh, well... we'll get it all done
> sooner or later!
>
> Will keep everyone posted, as events transpire....
>
> Regards,
>
> Chris
> -------------------------------------------------
> Chris O'Neill (chris@xxxxxxxxx)
> Joinco Enterprises Inc., Edmonton, AB Canada
> Web: http://www.joinco.ca
>
>
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