Operation: Get out of Dodge - Phase 1

The holidays are out of the way. Now it's time to get my rear in gear and get things moving.

I'm currently working on the first phase of being able to move with out having to worry about any obligations that I leave behind. Phase 1 is prepping my house for sale. There are many things that I'm doing around my house to make it more attractive to perspective buyers, as well as maximize the potential profit from my house.

Those things are kitchen and bathroom remodels, painting, refinishing the wood floors, and getting the landscaping outside looking nice. It's coming along slowly, but hopefully within the next couple months it will be ready to sell. Working outside will be the limiting factor because of weather.

Other things that I'm doing is down-sizing my possessions. I'm some what of a pack rat and over the years I have accumulated several things that I just don't need. I hope to change that very soon. I've been tossing things, donating goods to goodwill, and selling items on craigslist. All I can say is, WOW, I have a lot more things than I realized. Never again will I be such a pack rat. Simple is good.

I'll keep you posted on the progression.