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Alsace Gal — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:45:35 GMT

Some of you may remember that I'm moving out of the country.

My house will close escrow on Friday.

The buyers have agreed to rent it to me for 90 days. I may move out sooner.

My Reilley has his suitcase packed, he's better prepared than I am.🐶

My friend and relocation company in Strasbourg are looking for an apartment for me and Bossman ( My Reilley ) .

It's been stressful. I've done everything myself without help, ridding myself of "stuff".

I'll be glad not to have yard work anymore. Next week I'll give all my beautiful potted plants away, my neighbor will take them, she rents and has a fairly large partially enclosed patio. I have beautiful hydrangeas, mandevile )S) and many more.

It's scary to do a large move-overseas for this 74 geriatric!
I'm not taking much.

Some of you may remember Our Angus (dog) who passed away three weeks before my dear twin. Angus is going with us as is my dear twin and our dear mom, she's been gone for 20 years.

I already have a place for them in France and when the time is right I'll be with them again.

I have no family and friends anymore and consider all of you my family even though we've never met.

I want all of you to know I read the forums and cry when you all lose those you love and especially all the loved fur babies who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge and left so many of you devasted.

Haha, got to hand wash the floors, final walk through is tomorrow morning.

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geezerette — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:47:50 GMT

@Alsace Gal

Best of luck to you and I hope you and Your Reilly have a wonder new life in France!

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AuntG — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:49:24 GMT

That is a major move! I don't know the 'why' of it, but enjoy this next step.

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freakygirl — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:51:06 GMT

you’re an incredibly brave woman and i wish you all the luck and many good things to come your way. may your new life find you good friends who will help you adjust to your new surroundings and be a source of happiness, strength and support. take good care.

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Alsace Gal — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:51:29 GMT

@geezerette wrote:
@Alsace Gal

Best of luck to you and I hope you and Your Reilly have a wonder new life in France!

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Thank you so very much! ❤️🇫🇷❤️🐶

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Rose429 — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:54:37 GMT

@Alsace Gal I admire you. I wish u peace, happiness and health in ur new home. I also have very little family left. My pets are my company and when I lose one I am so heartbroken. The fact that u have done everything to get ready for this big move on ur own tells me you r strong and special. Best of luck.

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nambee — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:54:57 GMT

@Alsace Gal - wow you are definitely a force to be reckoned with! Cleaning out and selling your home and planning an overseas move all on your own is monumental. You are definitely an inspiration to those of us who are looking for our next chapter and doing it on our own.

Glad that you're almost done with all the hard work and will be settled soon in France. What an adventure! Congratulations and best of luck in this new chapter of your life. Hope every day is full of joy!

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Alsace Gal — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:59:36 GMT

@freakygirl

Thank you for your kind words.

I've made a few friends during our travels there, it's still a bit different when living there.

My neighbor across the street thinks I'm crazy, but she has never left this county.

I'm not leaving for 2-3 months, I'll be in the forums.

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meallen616 — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:03:08 GMT

I wish you and Reilley the very best...

Take care and be safe!

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KailaS — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:03:54 GMT

Amazing! I wish you well and hope that you and Reilly have a long and happy next chapter.

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KittySoftPaws — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:15:32 GMT

How awesome and inspiring you are! If I ever fear the unknown, I will be thinking of you and your courage to follow your dreams at any age. Moving to another state is one thing, to another Country is a cultural change as well. I have never been, but would love to travel overseas myself. How exciting and liberating to unload things you don't need at the same time.

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on the bay — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:18:54 GMT

@Alsace Gal

Wow! You are pretty amazing!

I hope you and your Reilley, your "Bossman" will be so happy in your new home!

All the very best to you both!

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tansy — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:19:38 GMT

What an adventure! I wish you and Reilly the best.

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beach-mom — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:27:47 GMT

@Alsace Gal - You are to be admired for how you are proceeding with this major life decision! I know others who have done something similar (Italy for one friend), but have never had such an organized move!

France is so beautiful. Although I never went to the Alsace region, I enjoyed every other region I saw and the semester I spent in Grenoble.

I'm glad you're going to continue to post here, and I look forward to reading about your adventures. Once you're settled I'm sure you will open your heart to another pup who needs a home when the time is right.

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kathie66 — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:45:30 GMT

@Alsace Gal Wishing you luck on your journey and peace in your new home.

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nyc1 — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:47:41 GMT

@Alsace Gal Wishing you and your baby a happy and rejuvinating move. I hope you make a few good friends there. You only need a few. Be happy, embrace your new home, and let us know how you are doing.

I moved to Hong Kong in the 80s when I was 27. People thought I was crazy, but it was fabulous. I had experiences that I never would have known by reading or films. It turned out we were only there a few years, but it was wonderful.

I wish you a smooth transition. There may be some bumps in the road, but keep moving forward as best you can. Sending hugs.

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DSD2 — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:00:08 GMT

I teared up reading this @Alsace Gal

You are so courageous! I laud your spirit to start a new and adventurous chapter in your life. As you seem so kind and compassionate I've no doubt your new country and neighbors will tightly embrace you.

I wish you and Mr. Reilley nothing but the utmost happiness.

You are such a treasure. I've enjoyed all of your postings and will miss you.

May God bless and watch over you.

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Alsace Gal — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:08:56 GMT

@Rose429 wrote:
@Alsace Gal I admire you. I wish u peace, happiness and health in ur new home. I also have very little family left. My pets are my company and when I lose one I am so heartbroken. The fact that u have done everything to get ready for this big move on ur own tells me you r strong and special. Best of luck.

@Rose429

Thank you so very much.
I still have much to do.

My Reilley, he's old and my prayer every night is I outlive him if even by one day, I can't stand the thought that he would be left alone.

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Alsace Gal — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:13:13 GMT

@nambee wrote:
@Alsace Gal - wow you are definitely a force to be reckoned with! Cleaning out and selling your home and planning an overseas move all on your own is monumental. You are definitely an inspiration to those of us who are looking for our next chapter and doing it on our own.

Glad that you're almost done with all the hard work and will be settled soon in France. What an adventure! Congratulations and best of luck in this new chapter of your life. Hope every day is full of joy!

@nambee

Thank you! I'm still cleaning out, throwing out and putting "free" signs on items in my driveway! They're always gone by late afternoon.

It's not easy for most of us at this age to move, I promised my dear twin I would continue on with our plans.

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Alsace Gal — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:14:24 GMT

@meallen616

Thank you!