Hello from Yakima

As of this date, February 27, 2014, we are deep into the renovation of our fix-r-upper home we purchased in December 2013.  With some unfortunate delays, our approximate move-in date is now mid-April.  The renovation has gone fairly well but more projects and planning than I had anticipated. Greg is doing an incredible job but I think, he too, would admit more was involved than originally thought.  It will be a beautiful home when finished.  The view is just spectacular!!  Also, Greg has retired "take two" as of January 2014.  Hooray!!  Here's the timeline for the completion of our home: Tuesday, February 26 - Kitchen appliances were delivered Wednesday, February 27 and 28 - Electrical and plumbing for master and guest baths/rough in Monday, March 3 - Electrician starts in kitchen Monday, March 10 - Lighting in master and guest baths Wednesday, March 12 - 14 - Kitchen cabinets and applicances installed Monday, March 17 - sinks and faucets i...

On November 24, 2013, we flew to Mazatlan to close on the sale of our condo.  We stayed at Torres Mazatlan, our timeshare, celebrated Thanksgiving there while we awaited the day and time to go to the notorio to sign closing documents.  As it turned out, the date was December 3rd at 5:00 pm.  Both the buyers and their realtor, our realtor, as well as, an interpreter were present.  It took 2 hours and our condo was in the hands of a new owner.  We felt very good about the Mexican couple who purchased our condo.  They were very happy and we wished them much happiness in their new home.   It was with bitter/sweet emotions that we closed this chapter of our life.  We are now on to new adventures, starting with the purchase of a 3,600 sq ft/1 1/2 acre fix-r-upper home in Naches Heights, Yakima, WA.  It will be alot of work but we think it will be well worth it in the end.  We wiill be living in our Yakima condo until the renovation is com...