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Sad Day in Kristy Land

I am writing this on my phone since I'm in bed so it will be short, but after 32 years, my parents have decided to sell their lake house. I do not blame them in the least, they currently have 3 homes and us kids kinda knew one was going to go, but we were hoping it wasn't the lake. But in fairness my parents are aging ( as we all are) and the upkeep is just too much. Plus their main house is 12 hours away (by car). The taxes are also overwhelming.... Good ole NY state... I'm sad none of us kids can take it over, but none of us are in the position to do so. My parents had hoped we would.

That said my tears have been flowing today. Ron blames my pregnancy hormones but I know he just doesn't get it, and that's ok. He isn't a very emotional guy. I guess it's even harder to swallow because they are putting it on the market *next week*! Which means I may never see it again and my son will never know the magic of the lake.

It is just a house in all reality but it's a ton of memories.... And I'm finding it hard.

Anywho - hope you are all having a very wonderful Labor Day weekend. Speaking of which if I wasn't 8 months pregnant we would be at the lake right now. Sigh.

posted on Aug 30, 2014 6:15 PM ()

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Perhaps you and Ron will be able to buy a place closer to you. Our lake
house was only fifty miles and that was very convenient for us. I wish
we hadn't sold it because the grandchildren would have loved it.
comment by elderjane on Sept 14, 2014 3:27 PM ()
Yeah we have been talking about that, which helps a bit. Keuka Lake is pristine tho compared to many lakes, so I've been spoiled! But changes are a constant so I gotta roll with it. and 50 miles sounds ideal!!!!!
reply by kristilyn3 on Sept 14, 2014 3:33 PM ()
Bummer. I believe your attachment to the place is quite natural.
comment by jjoohhnn on Aug 31, 2014 9:17 AM ()
I thought so as well... I'm doing ok with the thought now, took a few days tho! I will always miss having a place in NY to go tho.
reply by kristilyn3 on Sept 3, 2014 10:01 AM ()
comment by hobbie on Aug 31, 2014 6:34 AM ()
Now
reply by kristilyn3 on Sept 3, 2014 9:59 AM ()
Thanks! Doing muh better with it n
reply by kristilyn3 on Sept 3, 2014 9:59 AM ()
Wonderful memories of that lake can't be forgotten, bet you have a heck of a lot. rates and taxes seem to increase every year, a lot of elderly home owners are downsizing or moving into units they buy at hostels , first step into nursing homes.
you look after yourself , not long to go now
comment by kevinshere on Aug 30, 2014 11:17 PM ()
Yeah money certainly plays a part, and I do understand upkeep being too much!
reply by kristilyn3 on Sept 3, 2014 9:54 AM ()
I am so sorry, and totally understand your grief. Will you be able to ask your folks to save some of your favorite things from the house before it sells?
comment by kitchentales on Aug 30, 2014 9:44 PM ()
Sort of? Since I'm 8 months pregnant I can't go up there any time soon if it does sell quickly... I'm coming to terms with it and the thought of it doesn't bring me to tears anymore. Which is nice
reply by kristilyn3 on Sept 3, 2014 9:52 AM ()

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