Wellllll...I know there will be some adjustment period. But think of it this way, SDLS: you knew where you were going to live (we're still looking for a rental) and you didn't have to have immediate childcare. :D

Think of it this way, you two -- STFU cuz you're both having sex with men you love.

<sob> Oral B can't talk!

OMG, ROFLMAO @ Steph! :)

LOL Maybe I'll experiment with one of those "Speak and Spells" with my toothbrush and pretend I'm with Stephen Hawking. :)

OK Miss Steph.......and you would want a man that talks!! :D

ROFL You're right, sdls! After the bullshit spewed from the last guy, maybe a silent partner would be preferable!









And that rules out PF, doesn't it?

LMAO...ya it does!!!

<---thinks Steph is looking for the trebuchet for PF right about now. ;)

Is it wrong that I don't even know kiddo and I can't wait for school to start either (but I love her without knowing her, too!!!)?

Awww that's sweet Steph!!! Course I know the reason why you want school to start!!!! :D

Why, it's to have enough math/engineering background to build a big enough trebuchet to hurl IAKG and all her stuff from Iowa to Massachusetts.

What Roman numeral would follow the calculus course name that would take care of that, gekkogecko? :)

Did you move in with PF on the sly? :D

Oh can I please provide the banana? LOL

Lmao!

here ya go Steph, speaking of STFU, here is a site fore yaSTFU

or if the Stephen Hawkings thing really turns you on....Talk like Stephen (just make sure that you have their suggested browser, otherwise it won't work)

Damn.....another thread hijacked, :rofl: lol :rofl: , we now return to our regularly scheduled KaraokeGirl thread

I'm so happy for you hun! ((((IAKG))))

LMAO @ Coaster and Lizz!! :grin:

Lixy, you know I always appreciate congrats from you. :x:

so when is the official date that Iowa loses you? :(

....and New England wins ya? :)

that is, iffing ya don't mind tellin' us'n? :cboy:

OMG LMAO!!!

Congrats on your fresh start IAKG!

Thanks, babybunny and RandyGal. :)

Lizz, the date isn't set in stone yet. I have a pretty good idea when I need to be there, but it's all in how the rest of my preparations go timewise. :)

Dear KG,

The cornfeilds out east are not near as nice the ones in Iowa. LOL

I hope your move goes well and everything works out well for you.

Scarecrow, do they *have* many cornfields out east? LOL. Thanks for the well wishes--so far, we're right on track!

Just an update--I've got a move-in date on the apartment, which is right across the street from my children's new elementary school (complete with before/after-school program). The moving truck is set up as well, and I'm currently planning out my driving route to the northeast.

Big issues still to resolve are care for my children when school is not in session and moving help when I arrive in New England to help unload the truck. That is, of course, unless some NE big, strong Pixies men want to head on over. ;)

Sounds like you've got all your ducks in a row!

Ducks, yes. Unloading help, no. :grin:

They hang out with the find-my-way-back-home hamster. :grin:

If the move was to Seattle I would be more than happy to help out. Congrats on the new job and the reconnection with your sweetie!

Thanks, bare4you. :hug:

I wanted to let you know that you and this post crossed my mind yesterday as I passed more than one fresh fruit/veggie stand on the roadside that advertised "local corn" or "native corn"! I've yet to see the fields, but I am compelled to believe they have them somewhere

LOL @ Maddy! They're starting to harvest all of that Iowa sweet corn, more so in the next week or two, and the stands here are really pushing it big--huge article on sweet corn in today's Sunday paper as well. Good to know I won't *totally* miss the corn thing, although I've lived in Iowa almost seven years and never once made it to the Sweet Corn Festival. :rolleyes2

*bump*

Quick update, everyone. I have some moving help coming in the morning to help me start moving the myriad of boxes out of my living room and onto the semi-truck trailer in front of my house. I'm hoping to load EVERYTHING tomorrow, but we shall see.

Saturday, I head southeast to visit my family and drop off the kiddos at my parents for a few weeks, then begin my long journey northward. After a few stops along the way, and barring anything unforeseen, I should arrive in New Hampshire late afternoon Tuesday. I'm running the whole gamut of emotions, from being excited about this new part of my life to anticipatory, anxious to be there *already* to stressed about getting everything done to feeling sadness about the friends and memories I'm leaving behind.

I will be out of Pixie-range off and on from late tomorrow afternoon until Wednesday afternoon. Whenever I'm near a wi-fi connection, I'll be firing up the laptop to check and respond to messages.

Keep an eye on everything for me, will ya? :)

We will be thinking of you! Drive safe and don't take chances thinking you can make it farther in one day than you safely can.......We miss you already, hurry back! :lurv:

Be safe, and be fearless ;)

What ^^^ said :D

You'll be fine! Lots of coffee & cigs . . . oh wait, that's how I drive across the country. Well, bring lots of music!

If you happen to pass between exit 235 and 184 on I-57 I'll be waving from the corn feilds :thumb:

Have a safe trip and don't let the children :drive: you crazy ;)

Thanks, all of you. I was thinking today that, even though I am leaving a good number of friends behind here in Iowa and the surrounding area, I get to take all of my friends here *with* me. How great is that? :)

I plan on taking things slow, enjoying the trip, and arriving safely. Fearless? I hope.

safe journey!
:hug:

the northeast is quite a nice area...and I know from living here my whole life lol. I'm so happy for you and your newly found success!