I have been thinking all week about the trip to Richmond. I took these two photos downtown of the city. As I noted, really reminds me a great deal of my home town of Louisville. Much different then Charlotte which has a very new feel and look. In Charlotte they don't reuse old things; they knock them down and build new things on top of the old. Charlotte is also a much larger city in area. However, it does remind me a great deal of the Derby City as I noted. Louisville does mix the new with the old, it is also located on a river, and uses the river a great deal. In the case of the Ohio River, that is a transportation link, as well as a entertainment center. I am hearing that the James River has much the same function in Richmond. 
I am an avid motorcyclist, and among the many things I will miss will be my motorcycle. I liked this photo of the bike rolling down the street between the old buildings. It was fun walking about the town, though I did notice in the area there were police warnings that the area was being "patrolled" and that people should lock cars and keep items out of view (which is always a good idea no matter what city you find yourself in). However I do need to note that a lot of people were wandering around, and I never felt in danger. Patty was also very comfortable in Richmond. I think it will be a fun city to explore, having three years to check it out will be a lot of fun.
Found a very inexpensive apartment. Not looking forward to apartment living, having been in a house for the last 15 years or so. I did enjoy them when I was younger, but you can deal with a lot when you are in your 20s and early 30s. Still I have mostly happy memories. As for my place, will be stocking it with an old tv, a boom box, some old furniture and a day bed. I also have an old chair and ottoman. I will need to get a few things, but mostly will be using stuff from here (older stuff). Least it will be items that should something happen, will be no big loss (and will be sure to have renters insurance). So that at least will be of little concern. In fact while I will need a truck to take it there, plan to bring little if any back. I also have an old computer that I will be taking along.
Car is somewhat of a concern, being 9 years old (but ok on miles) with the definite plus that the drive is flat as a pancake. I expected some hills or mountains, but none going there at all. Traffic is also not too bad (least not so far). I was told I-95 is a real nightmare, but did not see it; yet anyhow.
Next few weeks will be getting the few things I need together, and getting things ready for the February move. Sure will be interesting. Know I can do it, was a regular thing in the Navy, and with my company this will be my third factory in 17 years. Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do.
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