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Did you sell already?  Dabell, sell if you must, but don't worry...SoWal will always be here for you!  And so will all of us!!!!

Did you sell already?  Dabell, sell if you must, but don&#039;t worry...SoWal will always be here for you!  And so will all of us!!!!

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[QUOTE=Dabell]Just book a flight  to come down for 2 days I have to say good bye to my baby ( my place there ) I started crying tonight! I hope I am doing the right thing! :idontno:  :blink:  :eek:  :roll:  :idontno:  :confused:  :confused:  :confused:  :confused:  :confused:  :confused:  :confused:  :confused:  :confused:[/QUOTE]


[COLOR=Navy]I'm sure you'll be kind of sad but like you said, maybe in a few years when your son goes off to school you can buy again and live in SoWal year round! Sounds like a great plan to me. There are so many rentals available and places to explore, you can do that in the mean time.[/COLOR]  :D

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Dabell">Just book a flight to come down for 2 days I have to say good bye to my baby ( my place there ) I started crying tonight! I hope I am doing the right thing! :idontno: :blink: 😱 :roll: :idontno: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:</blockquote> 
 
I&#039;m sure you&#039;ll be kind of sad but like you said, maybe in a few years when your son goes off to school you can buy again and live in SoWal year round! Sounds like a great plan to me. There are so many rentals available and places to explore, you can do that in the mean time. 😀

sarahj

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Enjoy your two days!!  After you explained why you were selling,it seems as tho you are doing the right thing.  Take some of the money you are spending on keeping your place at Sowal and vacation when you want to.  Know it is not like having your own place, but there is something to be said by just bringing your toothbrush,change of clothes and not worring about what needs to be done while you are there.  As I am typing this I am thinking maybe I need to take my own advise?  Seems we never get there anymore.  Back in the late 80's we used to rent for a month, looking back we always hated to leave, but once we were gone we just looked forward to our next trip.  Didn't have to worry about insurance and upkeep.  Our Grandaughter graduates from highschool this year so maybe next year we can spend more time at the beach.  If not we may also sell.  Think you should be able to sell right away as the price seems to be right.  My friend sold a one bedroom in Crystal beach across the street from the beach last year and got about the same as you are asking for a two bedroom.  Good luck on your sale and you can always turn around and buy again if you find something you like.

Enjoy your two days!!  After you explained why you were selling,it seems as tho you are doing the right thing.  Take some of the money you are spending on keeping your place at Sowal and vacation when you want to.  Know it is not like having your own place, but there is something to be said by just bringing your toothbrush,change of clothes and not worring about what needs to be done while you are there.  As I am typing this I am thinking maybe I need to take my own advise?  Seems we never get there anymore.  Back in the late 80&#039;s we used to rent for a month, looking back we always hated to leave, but once we were gone we just looked forward to our next trip.  Didn&#039;t have to worry about insurance and upkeep.  Our Grandaughter graduates from highschool this year so maybe next year we can spend more time at the beach.  If not we may also sell.  Think you should be able to sell right away as the price seems to be right.  My friend sold a one bedroom in Crystal beach across the street from the beach last year and got about the same as you are asking for a two bedroom.  Good luck on your sale and you can always turn around and buy again if you find something you like.

Dabell

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Thank you, all of you! a few people looked at it. It is priced to sell. I know I'll be in a better way by selling yet, I still feel sad.

Thank you, all of you! a few people looked at it. It is priced to sell. I know I&#039;ll be in a better way by selling yet, I still feel sad.

[QUOTE=Dabell]Thank you, all of you! a few people looked at it. It is priced to sell. I know I'll be in a better way by selling yet, I still feel sad.[/QUOTE]
Sorry you are sad.  That is understandable.  There will be a lot of better day ahead.  Thinking of you.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Dabell">Thank you, all of you! a few people looked at it. It is priced to sell. I know I&#039;ll be in a better way by selling yet, I still feel sad.</blockquote>Sorry you are sad. That is understandable. There will be a lot of better day ahead. Thinking of you.

[QUOTE=sarahj]Sorry you are sad.  That is understandable.  There will be a lot of better day ahead.  Thinking of you.[/QUOTE]
 Thanks for that! This is been on my mind for months now. I really put my heart into my place. I bought it unfurnished and it was a mess. Everyone up here is telling me just sell it! but they have no clue how the water looks at Dawn! I know I need to let go... it's hard This was the first thing I did by myself since I been divorce. Yes I bought It after I was divorced and the place is a reflection of who I am. So it is hrad to say good bye...

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="sarahj">Sorry you are sad. That is understandable. There will be a lot of better day ahead. Thinking of you.</blockquote> Thanks for that! This is been on my mind for months now. I really put my heart into my place. I bought it unfurnished and it was a mess. Everyone up here is telling me just sell it! but they have no clue how the water looks at Dawn! I know I need to let go... it&#039;s hard This was the first thing I did by myself since I been divorce. Yes I bought It after I was divorced and the place is a reflection of who I am. So it is hrad to say good bye...

[QUOTE=Dabell]Thanks for that! This is been on my mind for months now. I really put my heart into my place. I bought it unfurnished and it was a mess. Everyone up here is telling me just sell it! but they have no clue how the water looks at Dawn! I know I need to let go... it's hard This was the first thing I did by myself since I been divorce. Yes I bought It after I was divorced and the place is a reflection of who I am. So it is hrad to say good bye...[/QUOTE]
Dabell, it takes someone with a lot of spunk to locate and buy a vacation home on their own.  From the pictures I can tell it is a wonderful, colorful place.  You can be proud of your judgment to buy it and am sure you will profit from your investment.  It's only natural to be sad about letting it go.  I can tell from reading your post your family and your business is also a reflection of who you are.  At this time in your life you are doing what you think is best for them and I applaud you.   Enjoy the dawn and the sunsets, eat some seafood and have a little glass of wine for me while you are in Sowal.  You GO Girl!!! :clap_1:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Dabell">Thanks for that! This is been on my mind for months now. I really put my heart into my place. I bought it unfurnished and it was a mess. Everyone up here is telling me just sell it! but they have no clue how the water looks at Dawn! I know I need to let go... it&#039;s hard This was the first thing I did by myself since I been divorce. Yes I bought It after I was divorced and the place is a reflection of who I am. So it is hrad to say good bye...</blockquote>Dabell, it takes someone with a lot of spunk to locate and buy a vacation home on their own. From the pictures I can tell it is a wonderful, colorful place. You can be proud of your judgment to buy it and am sure you will profit from your investment. It&#039;s only natural to be sad about letting it go. I can tell from reading your post your family and your business is also a reflection of who you are. At this time in your life you are doing what you think is best for them and I applaud you. Enjoy the dawn and the sunsets, eat some seafood and have a little glass of wine for me while you are in Sowal. You GO Girl!!! :clap_1:

sarahj, you are so wise and wonderful!  

Dabell, we will hold your hand through this.  I bet when you get this done, it will get better.  It's usually the anticipation that makes us fret.  You have obviously thought this through and as said earlier....you can always come back!

sarahj, you are so wise and wonderful! 
 
Dabell, we will hold your hand through this. I bet when you get this done, it will get better. It&#039;s usually the anticipation that makes us fret. You have obviously thought this through and as said earlier....you can always come back!

kathydwells

Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname

[QUOTE=sarahj]Dabell, it takes someone with a lot of spunk to locate and buy a vacation home on their own. From the pictures I can tell it is a wonderful, colorful place. You can be proud of your judgment to buy it and am sure you will profit from your investment. It's only natural to be sad about letting it go. I can tell from reading your post your family and your business is also a reflection of who you are. At this time in your life you are doing what you think is best for them and I applaud you. Enjoy the dawn and the sunsets, eat some seafood and have a little glass of wine for me while you are in Sowal. You GO Girl!!! :clap_1:[/QUOTE]
 
I have to agree with Miss Kitty on this, sarahj. Wise thoughts and I think it will help Dabell get through this difficult time!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="sarahj">Dabell, it takes someone with a lot of spunk to locate and buy a vacation home on their own. From the pictures I can tell it is a wonderful, colorful place. You can be proud of your judgment to buy it and am sure you will profit from your investment. It&#039;s only natural to be sad about letting it go. I can tell from reading your post your family and your business is also a reflection of who you are. At this time in your life you are doing what you think is best for them and I applaud you. Enjoy the dawn and the sunsets, eat some seafood and have a little glass of wine for me while you are in Sowal. You GO Girl!!! :clap_1:</blockquote> 
I have to agree with Miss Kitty on this, sarahj. Wise thoughts and I think it will help Dabell get through this difficult time!

Rita

margarita brocolia

[QUOTE=sarahj]Dabell, it takes someone with a lot of spunk to locate and buy a vacation home on their own.  From the pictures I can tell it is a wonderful, colorful place.  You can be proud of your judgment to buy it and am sure you will profit from your investment.  It's only natural to be sad about letting it go.  I can tell from reading your post your family and your business is also a reflection of who you are.  At this time in your life you are doing what you think is best for them and I applaud you.   Enjoy the dawn and the sunsets, eat some seafood and have a little glass of wine for me while you are in Sowal.  You GO Girl!!! :clap_1:[/QUOTE]

sarahj is a wise woman with wise words Dabell!  You will do fine. Best of luck with the sale and cherish the memories. Then go and make more!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="sarahj">Dabell, it takes someone with a lot of spunk to locate and buy a vacation home on their own. From the pictures I can tell it is a wonderful, colorful place. You can be proud of your judgment to buy it and am sure you will profit from your investment. It&#039;s only natural to be sad about letting it go. I can tell from reading your post your family and your business is also a reflection of who you are. At this time in your life you are doing what you think is best for them and I applaud you. Enjoy the dawn and the sunsets, eat some seafood and have a little glass of wine for me while you are in Sowal. You GO Girl!!! :clap_1:</blockquote> 
sarahj is a wise woman with wise words Dabell! You will do fine. Best of luck with the sale and cherish the memories. Then go and make more!

I Thank all of you! I know this is the right thing for me at this time in my life , yet it's still hard.  I have a couple that would like to buy it. I don't know if  I should go down. It would ( I think)  just make me feel that much worse.

I Thank all of you! I know this is the right thing for me at this time in my life , yet it&#039;s still hard.  I have a couple that would like to buy it. I don&#039;t know if  I should go down. It would ( I think)  just make me feel that much worse.

Just book a flight  to come down for 2 days I have to say good bye to my baby ( my place there ) I started crying tonight! I hope I am doing the right thing! :idontno:  :blink:  :eek:  :roll:  :idontno:  :confused:  :confused:  :confused:  :confused:  :confused:  :confused:  :confused:  :confused:  :confused:

Just book a flight  to come down for 2 days I have to say good bye to my baby ( my place there ) I started crying tonight! I hope I am doing the right thing! :idontno:  :blink:  😱  :roll:  :idontno:  :confused:  :confused:  :confused:  :confused:  :confused:  :confused:  :confused:  :confused:  :confused:

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