NO MORE WHEELS – I sold them, signed over the title, stood in line at the DMV to turn in my tags, then called my insurance agent to cancel my auto policy. If I don’t have four wheels to call my own, am I still American? Or will the Trumpsters try to deport me? [Too late people, this old white guy is outa here in a few days.]
NO MORE PHONE – Sorry robocallers, telemarketers, scammers and spammers, there’s no number you can harass me on. My last day of US phone service is a holiday: March 17.
LOTS LESS STUFF – Everything I think I might want or need some day fits in a 5×5 storage locker, with room to spare. I probably could have gotten things down to a 3×5, but I was getting tired and really didn’t have the heart to say goodbye to any more books. Anyway, I’m saving over $100/month in storage fees. And if I use metric measurements the locker sounds even smaller [1.5×1.5].
So what’s left?
A small duffle that fits in the overhead – or under the seat if I travel without cold-weather stuff. And a daypack for my laptop & tech things. If I can’t carry something, I don’t really need it.
And the most important thing?
My future.
Impressive, Jim! I’ve always envied city people their public transport. Ireland isn’t so easy without a car, though; you’re somewhere in County Cork?
Cork city centre. When I need to get somewhere a bike, train or bus can’t take me, I can rent a gas-powered car the traditional way – or an electric one by the hour or the day. Let me know the next time you’re over and I’ll show you.
You sound very happy & free.
I am
I’m so impressed! How liberating. Just think how much you’ll not spend on car insurance and all the other stuff. I need to de-clutter.
Try it, you’ll like it!
Do you feel lighter? Find a rock to hide your locker key under!!
I’ve buried it and planted shamrocks over it.
Happy for you and jealous too!
Enjoy your newly created freedom.
Bill
Hope post-Casa is going well.
Thank you, Bill. All’s well – almost exhaustingly too well!