Toodaloo Tulsa! We're Relocating to Roanoke!

All about our move from Tulsa Oklahoma to Roanoke Virginia - a.d. elliott - Take the Back Roads

 Dear Henry,

I know it's been a while, but some significant changes are happening.

To begin with, we are 1,000 miles away from where we were the last time we talked. Tulsa didn't work out for us, so we are now in Roanoke, Virginia. It's been a journey.

In the fall of 2020, it wasn't our preferred location when we relocated to Tulsa, Oklahoma. However, Fish aspired to obtain a regional or divisional position, and Tulsa seemed like a good step. Unfortunately, it began poorly with our time in the "smelly apartment" and never improved. Sure, I appreciated the art scene and found people I enjoyed, but I never got comfortable there. The biggest challenge was the wind. "The Accident" has left a lot of weird neurological stuff that has made living in a high-wind location difficult for me, and I found myself spending more and more time inside to get out of it. 

Fish wasn't pleased in Tulsa either. Both of us are avid hikers, and Fish loves trout fishing. Unfortunately, the Tulsa area lacks hiking trails and trout fishing, so we struggled to find something to do.

Meanwhile, the Tulsa move also didn't help Fish's career at all. In fact, it hurt it, particularly after it became clear that there was nothing Fish could do to make his boss happy.

Fortunately, there was an opportunity available in Roanoke, Virginia, and we were able to take it.

The move was quite an adventure.

We were supposed to have a moving company. However, due to mechanical issues and unresponsive corporate customer service, we loaded everything into a Uhaul truck at the last minute and drove the distance ourselves. The trip across America was quite the adventure, with a couple of cute VRBOs (including a former church), and our animals were quite the champs throughout the whole ordeal. I'm really proud of them!

After several days of unloading and recuperation, Fish and I have been out on trails. While the jury is still out on whether I actually "feel" better here, I am certainly grateful to not have the constant wind, and my soul seems more settled within the trees.

I'm excited about the history here, too! I am a big fan of history, especially American history, and to live in one of the first colonies is a great treat. There will be many things to explore and see, and I can hardly wait to tell you all I have found.

xoxo a.d. elliott



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a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia. 

In addition to her travel writings at www.takethebackroads.com, you can also read her book reviews at www.riteoffancy.com and US military biographies at www.everydaypatriot.com

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