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THANK YOU for the Birthday Wishes

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It has been a busy week - selling my house and my car, a "going away/retirement/birthday" party with friends, and my official birthday yesterday.  WHEW!   THANK YOU for so many of you that took time to comment on my Facebook page, here in the Q & A, text, send an ecard or call me.   It all meant so much to me.

I was able to get up to Fort Collins to see my adopted mom Virginia, as she now has pancreatic cancer, and has spread to her liver.   She isn't doing that well, but was able to talk with her for a couple of hours.

Still have to get to TMobile so the new SIM card that will be my phone service in Portugal can be added to my phone.  Also, get back to the bank on Monday to wire money to my Portuguese bank.   

Last couple of things, repack my bags, and ready to take-off on Tuesday.  It used to be so far out, but now just a few days away.   Hard to say goodbye to my really good friends.  Still a bit of stress - the health certificate has not been sent from the USDA, and without that piece of paper, I cannot get on the plane.

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Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Happy Birthday Joan...heading to Portugal will make this birthday memorable! Do not forget...GO KNICKS!  :)

May 09, 2026 07:14 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty had to look up to see who the Knicks were!  LOL   Since the Nuggets are out, not paying attention, but the Avalanche are playing today and they are crushing it.

May 09, 2026 07:17 AM
Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Eustis, FL
Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

Good morning Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner Birthdays reminds us how special life is and how blessed we are. I am glad I got few seconds of you yesterday my friend. You did what you planned and now to a new venture. Wishing you all the best and I am glad you had a fantastic Birthday🎂

May 09, 2026 07:42 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Thank you so much Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308  and hope we can chat a bit on Monday, but it is rather full.

May 09, 2026 08:31 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Joan,

Glad to hear you had such and exciting and memorable week! Happy belated birthday and the countdown to leave is really here! Tuesday is fast approaching and your new adventure starts in Portugal!

May 09, 2026 08:33 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

It has been a huge week, thank you Dorie!

May 09, 2026 08:50 AM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

WOW! So glad I found this before you are gone! I have considered retiring to Portugal but will probably end up retiring in Germany so I can be close to the rest of the family! Portugal is relatively inexpensive and you will be on their healthcare system I am sure. Enjoy your life as an ex-pat, Joan! Bon voyage and Gute Reise!

May 09, 2026 11:17 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Joan- What an exciting week you're having...and that's just the beginning of your next adventure. 

This is not Good bye because I hope we'll continue to get some posts with pictures from you. 

Be safe and have fun!!!

May 09, 2026 01:29 PM
Steve Higgins
RE/MAX Kelowna - Kelowna, BC

Happy belated birthday Joan! 

Sounds like you had one busy week! Enjoy your last few days!! Sorry to hear that about your adopted mom. Safe travels! I look forward to your posts and how you are enjoying life in a new country. You are a brave lady!

May 09, 2026 02:14 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

A belated Happy Birthday to you and especially a safe flight and landing as you prepare for the next stage of life.

May 09, 2026 04:33 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello and Happy Belated Birthday, Joan - where does time "go"?   ✈️⏰🐦

May 10, 2026 05:45 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional so nice to see you again!   If you end up retiring in Germany, keep in touch, doesn't take that much to fly up.   THANK YOU.

May 10, 2026 07:12 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, just hope my health certificate for the kitties comes in Tuesday morning, otherwise, have to move everything around.  Then, not sure when I would be leaving.

May 10, 2026 07:13 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Steve, it will be an adventure, and looking forward to getting over there.

May 10, 2026 07:13 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Michael Jacobs not sure where time goes, but sometimes it drags by, and other times it flies by.

May 10, 2026 07:14 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Thank you so much Ed, hope it is a safe flight.

May 10, 2026 07:15 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner  Sorry to cut you short the other day, my neighbor's husband had passed away- Happy Birthday - Have a fantastic trip - Be safe - We all love YOU 

May 10, 2026 12:07 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Hannah Williams sorry to hear about your neighbor, always sad.  THANK YOU for your wishes.

May 10, 2026 12:13 PM
Rosalind Nicholas
RE/MAX Condos Plus Corporation, Brokerage - Toronto, ON
Toronto Condo Real Estate Agent, Toronto ON

Happy belated Birthday, Joan.

All the best on your move to Portugal. New and exciting times ahead for you! 

May 10, 2026 05:55 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Rosalind Nicholas It will be exciting, and filled with adventure.  TY!

May 10, 2026 06:23 PM