Travis Posted July 26, 2013 Report Posted July 26, 2013 There's a lot of new folks here, so I'll give you a quick rundown. My company branch in Billings, MT decided to close their doors and move their operation to Portland, OR. They offered to transfer me and my family, and I took them up on the offer. This all started back in early March, I believe. At any rate, it has been one crazy ride. I had to sell my house, my wife and son stayed behind while I settled into the new job (we've been apart for close to 2 months, which is really hard for a family-man such as myself), we found a house, and and made an offer. That is the main reason why I haven't been around SSV as much, other than doing behind-the-scenes stuff. So now that we're up to date, we're finally closing on the house. My wife and I found a nice home in Vancouver, WA, which is just across the river from my office in OR. I signed my life away yesterday and now the bank owns me once again. The moving truck loaded all our junk last Wed and in the process of driving to WA. I get the keys to the house this evening. So I'll be setting up temporary living space in the new house until our stuff arrives (Air Beds, etc). I'm flying back to MT Saturday morning. I get off the plane and into the car and start driving my wife, son, and pets to WA. I'm hoping to make it in one go, arriving to the new house at 2-3am on Sunday morning. The moving truck arrives Monday morning and will start unloading. We left a lot of stuff behind, so now we gotta buy some furniture, restock the pantry, and other odds and ends. I still have a long way to go in order to get my life back to normal. But I'm getting soooooo close I can taste it! I'm looking forward to getting my shop put together so I can make some designer firewood. heppnerguy, bobscroll, DWSUDEKUM and 1 other 4 Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted July 26, 2013 Report Posted July 26, 2013 Thanks for the info on your move Travis I hope everything works out the way you want and all runs smooth, you can then settle down with the family with less stress. God bless. Roly Quote
Nick@tinkers-cove Posted July 26, 2013 Report Posted July 26, 2013 Good to hear all's going well, Travis. Keep us informed if you will. Kindest Regards, Nick. Quote
keefie Posted July 26, 2013 Report Posted July 26, 2013 Good luck with the move Travis (is that right you are flying all us "Brits" over for a house warming party?) Keefie Nick@tinkers-cove 1 Quote
bobscroll Posted July 26, 2013 Report Posted July 26, 2013 Good on ya Travis, Thanks for the imfo, And I also hope it goes smooth for you and your Family, Bob P.S. Don't forget the kettle for a brew lol Quote
Nick@tinkers-cove Posted July 26, 2013 Report Posted July 26, 2013 Good luck with the move Travis (is that right you are flying all us "Brits" over for a house warming party?) Keefie Hang on Keefie...I'm just looking for my passport. Quote
heppnerguy Posted July 27, 2013 Report Posted July 27, 2013 Don't forget if it gets too long of a drive, you can always stop overnight at our house, if need be. Gald to see you are ready to get back to normal soon. If I lived a little closer I would come and help you with your move in. Good luck with things. Quote
DWSUDEKUM Posted July 27, 2013 Report Posted July 27, 2013 Travis is it not amazing how much stuff you can collect. I know when I moved 10 years back there was so much stuff to deal with. Anyway congratulations on finding a house just across the river from work. You should get settled pretty quickly. Is your new shop going to be bigger? DW Quote
Clayton717 Posted July 27, 2013 Report Posted July 27, 2013 Thanks for the update Travis. Congrats on te new house. Hope all goes well with the move in. Quote
Huntter2022 Posted July 27, 2013 Report Posted July 27, 2013 Congrat on the new home . I'm sure once the wife gets there you will need the shop with all the TO DO list items . there is always things to do with a new home . have fun and don't try and do them all in one day . have a safe trip Quote
wombatie Posted July 28, 2013 Report Posted July 28, 2013 Drive safely Travis. And congratulations on the new house. Marg Quote
Robert Phillips Posted July 30, 2013 Report Posted July 30, 2013 All the best m8 let me know when is best for you as all us Brits will pop round for a pint n a steak n ale pie Quote
gator Posted July 30, 2013 Report Posted July 30, 2013 travis prayers for you. i can imagine the stress your family has been under. sounds like you guys are handling it very well. never been that part of the country, when you stop and take a breath one day shoot some pictures. lot of good local wood in that part of the country Quote
Bishop Posted July 30, 2013 Report Posted July 30, 2013 Travis Good luck with everything and have a safe trip there and back!!! God Bless Homer & Carol Quote
Travis Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Posted August 1, 2013 Made it safe...still around. Buried in boxes that need unpacking. So....much....stuff... Quote
ChelCass Posted August 1, 2013 Report Posted August 1, 2013 Glad to hear you made a safe trip. Take your time unpacking. I just moved from Tenn to Michigan's U.P.Sept. 2012) and just finally got most everything put away and I didn't have any help. You will be surprised by all the goodies you forgot about. It's almost like Christmas.......................LOL Quote
Huntter2022 Posted August 1, 2013 Report Posted August 1, 2013 Travis, Good to here you all made it safe. take your time unpacking Quote
amazingkevin Posted August 3, 2013 Report Posted August 3, 2013 Change is nice,lots of new adventures to discover one step at a time,easy does it! Quote
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