Count Down
By Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (49252)
United States
March 22, 2024 1:51pm CST
I’m so excited to say that we are on a countdown to head up to our West Virginia home. We will leave this weekend and can’t wait.
I will probably be here even less while we are there. We have a lot to do and have to hotspot to get online. I will pop in when I can.
The photograph was taken in 1974 at the home that we are going to. Some of you may remember that my parents owned it back in the early 70’s. My husband and I bought it in December of 2003. The baby in the photo is my brother who will turn 50 the end of April. Where does time go ?
I hope that you are all doing well.
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@kobesbuddy (75073)
• East Tawas, Michigan
22 Mar
What a lovely photo of your family! Have a safe trip to West Virginia:) Will you eventually be moving to this home?
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@Tampa_girl7 (49252)
• United States
22 Mar
Yes, we are moving there the end of the year.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49252)
• United States
22 Mar
@kobesbuddy Awe, thanks for saying that. As John Denver sang it is Amost Heaven.
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@kobesbuddy (75073)
• East Tawas, Michigan
22 Mar
@Tampa_girl7 And I'm believing that you will be so much happier! Living in my parent's home, made me feel safe, comfortable, secure and as if I belonged there. We watched a VCR that was made, about West Virginia. It has to be the most beautiful state in the Union!
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@celticeagle (159887)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Mar
Aren't pictures great?! I need to get mine out and look at them. I haven't in a couple of years.
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@snowy22315 (171099)
• United States
23 Mar
I know how excited you are. Have fun! Is that you top left?
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@snowy22315 (171099)
• United States
23 Mar
@Tampa_girl7 Oh ok. Wow she looked young! How is Your bro doing these days?
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@Tampa_girl7 (49252)
• United States
23 Mar
@snowy22315 Mama had just turned 33 in the pic. My brother doesn’t talk about his health much. Sadly my sister’s and I don’t see him much either.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49252)
• United States
23 Mar
That’s my mama on the left. I’m on the right in the maroon coat.
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What a nice family photo! You must have sweet memories from back then - and now new memories will be made (although I know you have them already as you've been working on the house for a while). Have a safe trip - and enjoy!!@Tampa_girl7 (49252)
• United States
23 Mar
Some of my sweetest memories are definitely in that home.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49252)
• United States
23 Mar
It was a good year for me. I hope that it was for you too.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49252)
• United States
23 Mar
@TheHorse I’m glad. I started junior high (7 th grade) . We had a lot of school dances with great music and I can remember feeling so grown up.
I started junior high (7 th grade) . We had a lot of school dances with great music and I can remember feeling so grown up.1 person likes this
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Mar
@Tampa_girl7 Actually, it was.
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@RebeccasFarm (86981)
• United States
22 Mar
I can't wait for you to be back home Marie.
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@RebeccasFarm (86981)
• United States
22 Mar
@Tampa_girl7 Yes I know what you mean..that photo says it all. I understand how exciting this must be..your heart's desire..like me, I would never leave my childhood home ever if I could go back once again.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49252)
• United States
22 Mar
@RebeccasFarm I know I wish so much that you could.
I wish so much that you could.2 people like this
@Tampa_girl7 (49252)
• United States
22 Mar
The closer we get the longer it seems.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49252)
• United States
23 Mar
I hope we can knock the renovation out quickly.
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@just4him (308408)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Mar
@Tampa_girl7 I hope you can too.
Lovely picture of your family.
@Tampa_girl7 (49252)
• United States
23 Mar
Thanks, it should be a productive trip.
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@Deepizzaguy (95307)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
22 Mar
I wish you the best of good luck moving to your new home in West Virginia.
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@LindaOHio (158445)
• United States
23 Mar
Great picture. Drive safely this weekend. Come and see us when you can.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49252)
• United States
23 Mar
I will. I hope your husband is doing good.
I hope your husband is doing good.1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (157837)
• United States
23 Mar
So fun to anticipate this trip. You are getting closer to being "home".
@Tampa_girl7 (49252)
• United States
22 Mar
We will split the drive into two days.
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@2ndchances24 (5309)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
22 Mar
That sounds pretty awesome, are you just going
to visit or moving there? have fun all you can.
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