Snowbound secrets, shifter wars, family lies, and epic battles — September delivers it all.

Eliza Watson

4 comments posted.

Re: Kissing My Old Life Au Revoir (1:11pm July 23, 2013):

Clara--I had heard that rumor about no taxes, so it's true.
Definitely an added incentive to make Ireland a full-time
residence. You never know, we may meet up one day. :-)

Laura--Purchasing the home was a very smooth process thanks
to my friends hooking me up with a solicitor right away. I
would say the most difficult and frustrating part was wiring
the money. We had to make 4 wire transfers and learned the
hard way that the banks don't give you the going exchange
rate, it's always higher, and we were never sure what it was
going through at in euros the times we transferred it in
dollars. Setting up electricity, home insurance, etc was a
total breeze. And there is little property tax compared to
the U.S. So it's the ideal location for a second home!

Re: Kissing My Old Life Au Revoir (9:07am July 23, 2013):

Thanks for all the well wishes on our new home in Ireland
everyone! I'm still a bit overwhelmed by it all, but I can't
imagine I'll have any regrets. There might be a memoir
coming out of the whole adventure.

Peggy--Sometimes we are forced into change and it turns out
being for the best. It sounds like you've found your perfect
spot. :-)

Irene--Wow, that was quit the move. And I know exactly what
you mean about encountering a place and thinking this is it.
This is where I belong.

Thanks so much for stopping by everyone!

Re: Kissing My Old Life Au Revoir (6:25pm July 22, 2013):

Linda--We are going to Ireland in September to check out our
house. If I can wait that long! Thanks for stopping by!

Re: Kissing My Old Life Au Revoir (6:24pm July 22, 2013):

Betty and Sandra--Kudos to you guys for having the
determination to turn your lives around despite being single
mothers with numerous challenges!