So last we discussed, Mark had a good offer on the table. In Memphis, TN. And the decision we made was….drum roll please…
We are moving to Tennessee. Yep. Head spinning. Heart racing. So many things to do.
Mark won’t start for a month from today so we have a bit of time. We have a call with the relo person today. We are beginning to purge the house of all the crap we moved from Austin to Houston and to Delaware cause I sure as crap am not moving it all again. Simplify, downsize is the motto. (Whose idea was to give us all this crystal from 16 years ago at our wedding that we never use let alone unpacked?)
On one hand I want to vomit. On the other hand, it is exciting, we have no kids, we can gamble and move. The property values look much better there so we could possibly get a farm. I have looked up events nearby (Ha, nearby is not really what they are) and it looks like for me to go somewhere I will be hauling from 3-5 hours or more but at least there are some that Amanda goes to and KC goes to and etc. so I will get to see friends.
The logistics are boggling right now. I have to tell my dad and sister still. I have to tell Shawn at my barn (Remus will stay here until we are settled or maybe I will ship him to Roaming Rider :)). I have to tell neighbors and friends and my gym and I am going to miss all of them. It kind of sucks saying goodbye to people I have only just got to hang out with the last year (Emma, Sarah, Alli and others). BUT I already told my husband I am coming back next October for Fair Hill International. And I will be close enough to finally drive in and meet Presto and get back to TX once in awhile (still a haul but not as bad as from DE!).
I am coming back to see Dad periodically so can even drive up to events and see everyone once in awhile. But to leave this area where if you throw a rock you hit a great event and/or instructor or trainer (Okay no rocks were really thrown) is heartbreaking at times. I will have to find a new teacher for both dressage and jumping. It is just scary. Not to mention selling this house, finding a new house, Mark starting a new job and so on. Luckily my job I can telecommute mostly (I assume this will be allowed, I have emailed my boss about it).
SO that is it in a nutshell. I have a lesson with Sally tomorrow so yay riding and hopefully Tanya is coming to be my media person. Haven’t jumped since last Sally lesson so this could be hilarious (or not).
Anyone have any fun/horrible moving stories to tell me btw? I have a feeling I may have some before this is all done! HA
Fat Buckskin in a Little Suit 
It is going to be sooo exciting for you guys!!! A great job for the Hubby and you will find a new environment for you and Remus. You have such a great attitude. Remus can come stay with me!!! But he will likely learn bad habits from Gemmie. HA!! I can see him now trying to get out of work using all her tricks 😁 Good luck with the move and telling your family. I hope you find your dream farm in the process.
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don’t say what you dont mean. I might ship him to you just so he is closer while we get settled 🙂 HA HA HA you are seven hours or so from Memphis 🙂
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Seriously you’d be more than welcome to. We have empty stalls and empty pastures. If you need a place to put him he’d be welcome here
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Big decision made! (FYI – I shipped May from NJ to KY with Brook Ledge, and my farm regularly uses them to go back and forth to FL). I’m excited for you both. I know it will be A BIG CHANGE, but I also think it could be really great.
There do seem to be a ton of barns: https://www.google.com/maps/search/horse+boarding+memphis+tn/@35.0851036,-89.9324402,10z/data=!3m1!4b1
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thanks, we have Brook Ledge right here at Fair Hill so good to know. I just don’t want to haul him 14 hours and have to stop rather pay someone to do it for me. 🙂 thanks for the link and am def looking forward to being driving distance to you and May 🙂
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Also – Flying Cross Farm (in Goshen, KY) is basically right down the street from me and does a really cool recognized event each year in September.
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Yay for Mark, boo for the rest of us, and you should buy the little blue farm and fix up the barn. Because it’s cute and I liked it. And my opinion matters. No, you can’t take Jiminy with you. But, if he acts up, I might reconsider… Maybe just maybe we should try and ride before you leave (I’ll give up on you as Ranger media person)? And I should get to know Tanya since I’m going to need to find an alternative person to ride with and I’m pretty sure she mentioned Moo was a good candidate for trail rides at Emily’s? Or I was talking to another random person… I’m so lost!
But, remember, it’s all about ME! Me! Me! Me! And, find me someone to rescue me from work too! And my boss didn’t approve of your last note… Haha! Congrats to Mark! Tears for the rest of us!
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I will miss you most of all scarecrow! 🙂 I will try to come next Thursday if you ride!! and yes lets ride! If the weather ever warms up again!
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Sounds good. I’ll hold you to that! But you know it’ll rain or snow like it does every time it rides or just be freezing!!! I’m also off some days the following week just because.
No you can’t have Jiminy.
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😦 i’m happy for you, but also sad. is it possible to fit in a trail ride before you leave? (that is, if charlie ever gets sound again?)
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yes get sound Charles. STAT. I wont be leaving till at the earliest May i would think?? if not June….
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if emma gets charlie sound, i’ll take a saturday off teaching to join you guys…
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omg omg omg omg ok he’s sound let’s schedule PRONTO!!!
ladies, prepare your calendars!!!!
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OMG attack is imminent. GO TEAM GO LOL. I am available next Sat or Sunday for sure. Maybe the weather will stop trying to be horrible by then? Sigh.
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Holly Hill is 5hrs from Memphis, Texas Rose is 5hrs 30mins… so yeah… better get ready to run BN and I’ll see you at horse shows!
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you are riding his ass in BN. You are welcome LOL 🙂
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I doubt I’d be able to get him to canter.
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so you would trot everything 🙂 he would canter for you I promise. 🙂
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I don’t think you realize how bad I am at riding slow horses.
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My parents moved from NC to TN a few years ago and have been really happy there – and, as an added bonus, no state income tax in TN 🙂 They’ve been looking for a farm down there recently (no idea why…I’m the only horse/farm person in the family, and I’m tied to the DC area for now) and found lots of good options! Enjoy your lesson tomorrow…we’ve got teeth and spring shots tomorrow…so I’m hauling to NJ to ride with Sally on Sunday (I have lost my mind…though it’s not as bad as the 3 DC-AIKEN trips in one week…)
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OH no i was hoping to see you tomorow 🙂 ha ha ha i love how you put your horses (Cause i didnt remember your name but remember the horses!) HA HA HA See you soon i hope.
Good to hear that about your parents!! thanks
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Very exciting! You sure do have a lot to do, oy! But it will come together. Sounds like you’ll maybe get to see lots more friends when you get out to some shows, so that’s a bonus!
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thanks!
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I’m so glad Mark was able to find a job- it’s hard to when you have a position like his! While it’s not NC (insert super sad face here), it’s exciting to be able to go on a new adventure! Start mapping your way to River Glen HT in TN and the ones at KHP!
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already mapped River Glen. 🙂 Thanks!
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Congratulations! That is a huge decision but what a great time to purge and downsize. I let go of sooooo much crap in both the house and the barn when we moved to the new house three years ago and I don’t regret it at all! Everything will work out!! 🙂
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yes i do like the purge stuff 🙂 I will say that…thanks!
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So much to do! But yes, very exciting. Can’t wait to hear about the whirlwind. Hope the crystal survives!
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i dont want the damn crystal LOL! 🙂 thanks!
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Yay! CONGRATS!
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thanks!!
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I had a really horrible time moving from Area II up here where there are sooo many less convenient shows. If I was still in PA though, I think I would never have been able to advance my last horse as well as I did, and I discovered a whole new group of really, really great people. So while it may be hard at first while you get your bearings, just think of it as an opportunity for bigger and better things to come your way. Good luck with the logistics of everything!
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thank you! I think if i just remember to breathe…will be okay 🙂
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Good luck with the move, sounds exciting! And maybe there will be less snow in TN?
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Wow so exciting! Sending you all the best during the packing/chaos 🙂
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Congrats. That’s exciting. I am with you on purging all the stuff instead of packing iyt. Every time we move, I get rid of a ton of stuff.
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Yay! Lots of stuff but I know you guys will be able to make it work!
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Omg yes on the crystal!!!!! When I got married people asked if we were registering for crystal and I said “hell no! If I need some i’ll Use my parents since they never use theirs!!!” So yeah, get rid of the crystal!!!! Though this means you’ll have a dinner party in your new house and want to use the crystal 😂
Hope the move goes well!!!
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SO exciting!!! Change is definitely hard but I am excited to hear about your journey. Sounds like a good opportunity, and you seem to have a great attitude about it which always helps. Let me know if you ever drive through Dallas, I’d love to meet you and I’m sure Rio would too!
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OH i will def be coming thru Dallas at one time or another and we will have a blogger meetup. And a Rio meetup too 🙂 No worries there!
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Change is hard but it definitely is an adventure as well. I haven’t moved more than across parts of CA, which is large and huge moves but still the same state. No real suggestions here but an offer of an ear if you need to vent moving stress. I’m sure you will find the horse stuff you need but it will take time. Remus will be there for you though, being his normal goof self.
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