It's going to be hard to say goodbye to our home in the sky, but Jim and I are putting it on the market and moving to Tucson! We bought a house there in the lower Catalina foothills on a ridge with a very different, but quite beautiful view combining mountains, a wash, and in the distance, the city of Tucson. While impulsive in one way (we decided to do this less than a month ago), it's also our chance to move back to the high desert where we first met. Lots of packing ahead!
Oh my goodness what a change that will be for you both! It must be wonderful though for you to give up your fabulous apartment and all those incredible Chicago photo opportunities! I must investigate Tucson and discover what has tempted you to make the change! It must be warmer I know ! Wishing you happiness in your new adventure!
@pamknowler You're right about it being a huge decision! But after spending three months there this winter, enjoying sunny days almost every day, low humidity, surrounded by mountains, new friends to play pickleball and golf with every week, amazing nature right outside our door, good restaurants (though not like Chicago's off course) and a far more reasonable cost of living, it made sense to us. And Jim and I started out in Utah -- also high desert.
I bet you love it though I can only imagine you’ll miss city life as well…though you are airplane savvy to say the least! I do love your Chicago view too though. Sorry I never made it there to visit
Oh exciting, and probably a bit bittersweet to exchange your lovely city views for high desert ones. I hope that the move goes well and you enjoy your new home.
A view (wonderful look out on the city) that will be missed, I suspect, but on to another chapter in your book. Best of luck on the sorting and packing.
I was clicking around tonight and had a chance to see that you guys are making a big life change! What an adventure and a return to your roots at the same time.
I’m so glad you enjoyed your time in Tucson. Hoping we can catch up in the near future. Hugs to Jim.
Now that will be a real game changer and different life. We did something similar, moving from central Tokyo to a small village in the countryside of Germany back then. Now we are in the country in SA and never get to see a city, but we love being in nature. Good luck with the packing.
It's great that you continue to move forward. In the times of the Internet and airplanes, place of residence is of secondary importance. It is important that you are happy in your new place. Good luck packing and moving, and don't forget to capture these moments in photos.
Oh, I remember when you stayed here as a temporary home while you rebuilt your house that had had a fire. I loved your pictures from here and was thrilled when you moved it. But I love your pictures wherever you are. So I am happy for you. Will you still visit Beaver Island? Good luck with the packing.
Wow! That is big news. A very different lifestyle in Chicago from Tucson...big busy city to the desert and cactus. Your place is gorgeous and I love those huge windows but a new adventure awaits. :)
How very exciting for you. Such a change of pace and setting but it sounds like something you will really enjoy. I remember you saying that you were never comfortable about being out on your outside deck - that problem will be gone and you'll have amazing accessible space all around...Also, will you still have Beaver Island as a getaway ? You did seem to enjoy your visits over there...
Wow - I remember the rebuilding of this beautiful home after the fire ! and it must be a huge decision to make to move to an entirely different life away from the hustle-bustle of the city life !
I am sure it is a wise choice and you both will be very happy in your new home and life ! fav
Big news Taffy! I just came back to 365 after months away from it and discovered that you are leaving Chicago! Such a change, but I understand the fascination of the South West. Keep posting for us to see your new life
Your place is lovely and should sell fast. Best of luck to you in your new home. Change is very hard but is sounds like you are moving to a beautiful place.
I love your beautiful home in the sky, but I've read too much about Chicago currently that I'd find disturbing. At the outset I mentioned how much I loved moving to Tucson where my father became Director of Public works in the late 50s and the town was small! I graduated from THS, and our girls went to the UofA (Where Heather was befriended by her teacher, Harriet, whom Jim recalled when we met you two!) So many fond memories there! I'm still in touch with a couple hs friends who just celebrated our 60th class reunion (!) Now that our ties in NS are cut, perhaps we'll meet again in the desert one day!
The view of the desert are certainly beautiful!
I’m so glad you enjoyed your time in Tucson. Hoping we can catch up in the near future. Hugs to Jim.
I am sure it is a wise choice and you both will be very happy in your new home and life ! fav