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​A New Adventure: We're moving to Tennessee

11/19/2015

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I suppose Adventures by definition are new experiences, and I'm sure this one will live up to expectations.
 
Since Benjamin was eight-years-old, Steve and I have talked about retiring to the mountains. It has been a recurring theme in our conversations of what to do next, after we quit working real jobs, after our nest is empty.  Last spring we visited friends in southeastern Tennessee—I suppose it could be called central as well. It's off I-40, halfway between Knoxville and Nashville on the Lower Cumberland Plateau. We went back again this fall with the thought of looking around through do-I-want-to-live-here eyes.
 
The mountainous—little mountains or really big hills—forest community is woven with curvy roads, sharp inclines—enough to require four-wheel drive in snow or ice—wet-weather creeks and year-round streams, really big trees, and running-free wildlife. I've gotten the notion that residents view the key elements with varying degrees of enthusiasm.
 
So, the process started. We put earnest money on a lot and talked to a builder, then got a contract on the house here within a week, effectively moving our spring expectations up to a December 30th homeless date. The inspection has been done on the house with minimal concerns. Next is the appraisal. Meanwhile, the mover came to de-clutter—my stuff is their clutter, I guess—and we are trying to figure out what we need to live for 6 months in temporary housing.
 
Fun.
 
Later.
GEB

15 Comments
Elaine Viets link
11/19/2015 02:57:06 pm

We're going to miss you here in South Florida, Gregg. Our loss is Tennessee's gain. But it looks like you and Steve are going to a beautiful place.
Elaine Viets

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Gregg Brickman
11/19/2015 04:24:58 pm

Hopefully, the Internet will keep me connected to South Florida friends, whom I will miss. I'm hoping that a side benefit will be more focused time for writing and marketing my work. :-)

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Nancy Cohen link
11/19/2015 03:21:22 pm

We are sad to see you go but I hope your retirement dreams are fulfilled.

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Gregg Brickman
11/19/2015 04:25:29 pm

Thank you, Nancy.

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Barbara Sherman
11/19/2015 03:28:51 pm

Moving to a new state, meeting different people, establishing new medical, vet, and dental relationships is scary, exciting and fun! You will enjoy every minute in between, being very busy getting settled.

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Gregg Brickman
11/19/2015 04:26:27 pm

We'll be in temporary housing, so some of the stuff, like changing addresses, I'll get to do twice. Yippee????

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Barbara Sherman
11/19/2015 05:20:54 pm

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Stephanie Levine
11/19/2015 07:25:44 pm

Sad to see you leave. But happy for you that you are making your dream come true. And looking forward to your visits and our visits to you. We'll miss you two!

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Gregg
11/20/2015 06:52:35 am

It is almost on your way to Louisville, and you have a standing invitation.

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Christine Redsicker
11/19/2015 08:30:12 pm

Gregg, I don't blame you-the area is so beautiful. I was up in the Blowing Rock/Boone on the middle of October-Beautiful Fall weather and colors. Wish to win some big money- would live in the Mountains 6 months and in North Central Florida during the rought winter months.

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Gregg
11/20/2015 06:53:52 am

That would be ideal, but alas, two home are not in my future either.

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Prudy Taylor Board
11/20/2015 02:15:04 pm

Gregg, I so enjoyed your talk at MOB last week. Your move is definitely our loss and Tennessee's gain.

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Gregg
11/21/2015 07:55:18 am

Thanks, Prudy. It was good to see you.

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María Beatriz
11/20/2015 03:01:32 pm

I'm happy for you, professor Brickman! I guess we always think the retirement days are far away, but when these finally come, we think "that fast?" My son started college in July. Time goes so fast that I will be in your position sooner than later. Good luck in your new city! Certainly, I'll follow you via FB.

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Gregg
11/21/2015 07:57:14 am

Maria, it's amazing. Suddenly, it time to retire and move on. See you on Fb.

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