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    Old 01-21-2011, 05:42 PM
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    With any move you must look at it as an Adventure, a new place to explore. Look up the quilt shops & perhaps find a Quilt Guild to join. You'll find friends with same interests. Hopefully you can concentrate on opening your business there. Your husband has a job, unlike many today, plus you will only be an hour from your kids! Sounds great to me....
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    Old 01-21-2011, 05:43 PM
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    Just because the job's "in Austin" doesn't mean your home will have to be. There are lots of communities around Austin proper that will allow you a more "neighborhood feel". And even though now you are looking at Killeen as mileage away, it really *is* just a hop and skip up I-35 or, even better, through the countryside in Williamson County. Check out Georgetown, Salado on your way north.

    The area has fabulous restaurants, scenery, and things to do. Lots of advantages. And next fall, you'll be right there for the Houston International Quilt Festival!

    I envy you!

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    Old 01-21-2011, 05:46 PM
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    I know that moving can be a life changer but ... Austin is pretty cool!!! The capital is there, the LBJ library is there, Congress street is super cool, and the music is so diverse that there just isn't anything to not like. And the FOOD!! There aren't enough words to describe the FOOD!!! There is a lot of history in Texas. Remember the line from their travel commercial, "Texas isn't another state, its a whole 'nother country", it is.
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    Old 01-21-2011, 05:46 PM
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    I live in the Dallas area, but have a daughter in Austin, so we head that way fairly often. In fact, I will be there the weekend of the 20th. PM me if you want to meet and shop!!!
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    Old 01-21-2011, 05:48 PM
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    im sorry for what happened i hope your husband knows what you lost out on
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    Old 01-21-2011, 05:49 PM
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    Any change can be hard- just try to be happy for him and hope full for a new place to call home .
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    Old 01-21-2011, 06:03 PM
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    I know it's easy for us to say be thankful your hubby has a new job - and you should - but my first reaction was how could he not have at least talked it over with you before accepting! I am assuming he was aware you were opening a business soon, right? Anyway, just wanted you to know that if you had this reaction, it is understandable! However it is a done deal and you really will have to make the most of it! God has a plan for all of us and it is up to us to seize these opportunities to grow. So just like you have made lots of new friends here, you now have a chance to make more friends in Austen. I wish you all the best and keep us informed.
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    Old 01-21-2011, 06:04 PM
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    Congratulations to your husband. You don't say how far you are from your kids now, being only an hour away would be good. I'm 10 hrs away (by road) from mine, 2 hrs by air.
    Maybe you'll be able to start your business in your new area.
    Wishing you the best in everything you have ahead. I do understand "bittersweet".
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    Old 01-21-2011, 06:05 PM
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    You didn't say where you're moving from, but at least Austin is relatively close to the kids. As several people have pointed out, it's a nice place to live. My mom lived north of there for a number of years before she passed. The climate is pretty good - especially in winter. Housing in Texas is cheaper than almost anywhere else in the country, so that should be a plus. If it's a quilt shop you're thinking of opening, probably it will be good for that, but having to start all over with those plans is surely a big let down, especially if you already have a lease and inventory to deal with! It will be awhile before you get your bearings, but maybe it will be for the best in the long run. Best wishes.
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    Old 01-21-2011, 06:07 PM
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    Wishing you the best. I know how hard you were working to get a shop open, but maybe you will have a better opportunity after you move.
    I hope you don't have any trouble getting out from under any agreements you have had with the building you were working on.

    And look at it that God is in control and He has other plans for you.

    {{{Hugs}}}
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