Here’s my final check list of To Do’s and how ready and excited we are to move to Ocala, Florida. Even if we don’t like Ocala, I do not plan on ever moving back to south Florida–too hot and too much hurricane stress. Yes, hurricanes can impact all of Florida, as well as Georgia, North and South Carolina and all along the eastern seaboard. Plus, Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas. If you would rather listen instead of read, play the audio:
As we are in the final days before moving, I have the final check list of To Do’s to complete:
- DONE – Submit change of address to the local USPS
- DONE – Request our electricity be changed from my name back to condo owners
- DONE – Disconnected internet service (cable) on 8/21
- DONE – Return the community clubhouse/pool key (on the Friday before we leave)
- DONE – Return condo keys back to Realtor managing the unit (following her instructions)
Upon leaving the unit:
- DONE – Put chairs back where they were when we moved in
- DONE – Wipe down all counters and tables
- DONE – Sweep all floors
- DONE – Take out the trash
- DONE – Check the laundry pair to ensure I have removed all clothing
- DONE – Turn out all lights/and ensure fans are off
- DONE – Turn up AC thermostat to 88
- DONE – Unplug microwave
- Took video of the place clean
- DONE – Have to drop internet equipment at UPS store in Bradenton before leaving town
We have talked about any last things we want to do while in Bradenton, such as places we want to go eat or shop, friends (any who care would need to come and see us), and we think we are good with what all we have done and seen.
There’s our favorite, Poppi’s Restaurant (they have the best fried fish and grits), Cremesh bakery/cafe we only recently discovered, and the European Deli “A Taste of Europe” in Sarasota. I am hopeful we will find good alternatives of these in Ocala.
At some point one simply has to be okay with the “been there, done that” stuff and call it a day. We have offered friends many opportunities to see us and if they couldn’t make time, it is what it is. I will not harbor resentment, but it shows us where we rate in their lives. It’s okay.
I think these are similar to the thoughts one has before dying. a song comes to mind: We may never pass this way again. Seals & Crofts.
Final walk through
- Ensure I didn’t forget anything
- Take video of how we’re leaving the unit
Special thanks to Robyn Openshaw who told me of another medical doctor (who is a Health Freedom advocate) we could see in Ocala.
And thanks to my friend, Karen P. for driving from St. Pete to visit us, enjoy a meal out, and for bringing a key lime pie. As well as gifting me with the fresh avocado and mango (I ate today!) and for our walk to my special grandmother Banyan tree:

In case you missed part 1 of this post: https://sheilamurrey.net/2023/04/29/apartment-hunting-in-ocala-florida/
Part 2 was: https://sheilamurrey.net/2023/05/04/apartment-hunting-in-ocala-florida-part-2/
Part 3 was: https://sheilamurrey.net/2023/08/04/moving-to-ocala-florida-update-and-prep-work/
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I hope you things go (are going/went) smoothly on moving day. I know there can be a letdown when friends don’t have the time to give you the send-off you haf in mind, but hopefully by now you’re meeting some wonderful new friends as you enter this next chapter of your life. It’s an exciting time. 😊
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Thank you very much. We felt God answered prayers and kept us from getting hurt moving so much on our own.
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We haven’t met any new friends yet but we are trying. Even though this is an all ages community, many walk around wearing ear buds and didn’t hear me when I said hello and was about to ask for help. Several walked by or drove by and I would have given them cash if they had stopped while they could clearly see us struggling. But I will “let it go” and now that we are in, I won’t hold any ill feelings—I know that only hurts me. Thank you for your lovely well wishes!
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