Congrats Pete, how cool is that!!

I say do what makes you happy. Life is too short to do otherwise.

Congratulations....will you let her on the tractor????

OH - PS don't you think CAKE for all of US is in order?????? Just asking. xoxo

...chocolate cake????with dark, creamy chocolate icing????

Happy for ya, man....I sure hope it works out. You give the rest of us hope (no pressure there! LOL).

Congratulations to both of you.

Best of luck. You seem to have a good head on your shoulders. I don't think you are rushing it, but only you would know.
Paula

Congratulations! I think it's wonderful...it's a big step, but sounds like you're ready...I don't think you're an idiot! My advice...be adaptable...lol....best of everything to you & Sue!

a tractor and moving in together...what a week of decisions! I can't decide what to have for breakfast, or what to wear to work still...you are a great role model.

Hi Pete, I'm new here and I think it's awesome. I agree life is to short to wait. Enjoy every moment of happiness you get. I'm sure you'll have many. Lori

only advice I can think of:
be honest, even if it might hurt, it's better to know than not know for sure what the other is thinking and making a mountain out of a mole hill.....
be truthful, (if you are having a bad day tell her and she should tell you if she is),
try not to take words or actions wrong (if something bothers either of you, talk to the other one),
don't push the other one to tell/talk about their feelings, they'll do it when they are ready and then once they do...don't over-react or let it hurt you or her.
try not to take anything said or done too personally ...
and remember, after all we're only human, we all make mistakes, ask for understanding, life is short so all of us need to live it to the fullest.
Not saying it will be easy, that the two of you will get along all the time but with love and understanding, you'll have a long and happy life....this is what bigbear and I tried to do with each other...hope this helps, but after all, this is only my opinion, it worked for us....hugs, Sandi

very good advice, Sandi...Joe & I follow a very similar set of "rules" & although we aren't always successful at following them, most of the time it works for us....Thanks for sharing......

Congratulations on the big decision and I wish you the best. Artie and I have talked about getting a place together too. In most ways I think it would be wonderful, but it is a big decision. The more we talk the better and more comfortable I am with the idea and I think he feels the same. Could happen for us to maybe as soon as August. Sharon

Just an update, and a big thank you for all the well wishes and advice!

We are about half way through the “move”, got about half of her things over here. We are going through the sorting and deciding. It’s an interesting process, there are times that we look and say “We don’t need two of these” and then decide who’s to keep and who’s goes to Goodwill.

One of the things I decided to do is to clear out the downstairs bedroom and turn it into a music room for Sue (she is a singer and music teacher). Since she is moving into my place I wanted her to have some space that was just hers, a “girl cave” so to speak.

I will keep you all posted on progress and thanks again.

-Pete-