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middleagespread Wed 19-Nov-14 15:46:33

Realistically we are rattled around in our family sized home and are considering downsizing.However, the word itself indicates a backward step, negative thoughts. Does anyone has a more optimistic word to indicate this step in our lives? I want to look forward to it, but struggling to see the benefits except of course money-wise.

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durhamjen Sun 01-Feb-15 00:45:42

Crun, have you looked at Hartrigg Oaks, in New Earswick?
It's a Rowntree village, sheltered accommodation. If you want to go there, you have to be fit, although your health can deteriorate once you are there.

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soontobe Sun 01-Feb-15 09:23:53

I found the article I was wittering on about back in November, yesterday!
The word the lady uses is free-upping. Sounds good to me.

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loopylou Sun 01-Feb-15 09:27:07

Doesn't sound a very healthy place durhanjen! grin

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sprite66 Fri 10-Jul-15 09:18:46

Re-balancing? A bit Gwyneth but apt none the less.
We moved just over 2 years ago from 7 bed Victorian + 1.5 acres of garden to modern 4 bed house in the same lane. Less space for the junk hoarder to hoard, easier to clean, smaller garden, less maintenance, lower energy bills. Glad that I experienced the period home with all its features and foibles but very glad I finally motivated the hoarder to make the move and in doing so shed a serious amount of c...p

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