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All,

A lot has happened in the time since the last post. I sit here currently in a completely empty house after two days of pack out and one day of loading. As we speak our stuff is headed for the great state of Tennessee where it wil be stored until we close on our house. House you say?

That's right. Michelle and I flew to Nashville for a house hunting trip and fell in love with an awesome house just outside of Nashville, which is technically in an area called "Hermitage." we put in an offer on the place and came out in a really great position. The contract is in and we will be closing sometime in mid April. Till then it's the suite life for the Walshes. BHG is covering everything. The house we found is a stones throw from recreation areas and lakes, 10 minutes to the airport, and about 15-20 minutes to my office downtown. Not bad at all. I won't publish the address on here but if you are curious just ask. Michelle and I are extremely excited and pleased with the place. We are also buying at a price that will put us in a great position later on in case we have to transfer from Nashville. However, after moving for the fifth time in 6 years, I am ready to put down some roots. Big thanks to Frank and Deb for watching the little ones while we traveled.

Tonight is the Hail and Farewell where we get to say goodbye to many of the great friends and colleagues we have made over the years. Bittersweet indeed, but they all understand that this is the best next step for our family. Following the h/f, everyone is invited out to our favorite watering hole for one last drink before we head out.

The weekend will be spent cleaning, closing things out, and a few social engagements. Monday or Tuesday we hitch up the wagons and head to Tennessee.

That's all for now. See y'all in Tennessee.

Best,

Derek and Michelle