I'm Moving

Good luck with your move. I got caught up in a layoff two years ago and am still looking for work. The job market is not exactly friendly to folks over 60. Hopefully you and your machines find a great place to live.
-Joe
 
All the best with the move. And looking forward to seeing you back here. Life can be quite the adventure at times, but always way better than the alternative. Cheers, Mike
 
Hey folks,

Quick update: We have discovered that we kinda like the Sierra Vista area in the SE part of AZ. Beautiful scenery, much cooler than other parts of southern AZ because of the altitude, and the scenery is beautiful! I even hear than the local canyons fill up with hummingbirds once in a while. That's different. More importantly, there is a nice shooting range/facility about 13 miles NE of town, on the way to Tombstone. Several clubs shoot there with a variety of event types.

We are trying to buy a house close by that is bank-owned. Needs a bit of work (everything in my price range is going to need work...), but it's a decently sized house with a separate 2 car garage for the machines/shop, and it all sits on almost an acre to keep the neighbors at bay. Hoping to get the initial paperwork signed by all parties next week so we can schedule an inspection. The house was built in '03, so we're hoping for no 'surprises' coming out of the inspection.

More later...
 
Gee Bill , your already on to the next step in your life. Sucks but you sound like you and your wife are making the best of it. Hope and pray you find the perfect place to live for both of your needs. Glad you were able to take your shop , really hurts when YA have to leave them or sell. Keep well and your spirits up , God bless.
 
Congratulations Bill I am glad you guys found a place to get settled! Sounds like all the pieces are falling into place.
 
I'm glad to hear I don't need to tell you my usual advice: get an inspection first. I've seen way too many surprises.

Sounds like a great property and a great area, with plenty to keep you busy in and out of the shop for the foreseeable future. :)
 
Might give the local codes, or permits department a call, and ask what it takes if you want to add on, or build a shop. I bought this place with the intentions of building a large building for storage, but found out when it was too late that they do not allow more then 1 non residential building on a lot (I have 2 acres, and approx a 20 X 30 shop, with no way to easily add on to it).
 
Superburban said:
Might give the local codes, or permits department a call, and ask what it takes if you want to add on, or build a shop. I bought this place with the intentions of building a large building for storage, but found out when it was too late that they do not allow more then 1 non residential building on a lot (I have 2 acres, and approx a 20 X 30 shop, with no way to easily add on to it).
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First things first (like moving in and getting settled at bit), but I do have quite a bit of room behind the garage so I may get a cost estimate to extend the back of the garage another 8-10' or so. I don't know a thing about this stuff, so I'm sure as heck not going to attempt it. I was in 15x20' before and here the wife is allowing me to have the entire garage, which looks to be about 480 sq ft, so I have more than enough room for now. But when I get to welding and possibly adding a wood working tool or two that may change. If I actually do start 'smithing for a living that could change things as well. I'm pretty certain I will be more limited by available funds than ambition. :)
 
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