The Bowen Knot ⌘: Florida

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Bowen Move Update

We have been receiving numerous phone calls and private messages inquiring about the status of our relocation to Florida. I am happy to confirm that we are still moving forward with our plans. The reason for canceling this weekend's moving sale is that we have been overwhelmed with home preparation projects, leaving us insufficient time to price the numerous items for sale. Additionally, we continue to uncover more items we wish to sell. I expect that we will be ready to host the moving sale in the next few Saturdays. Our goal is to have the house prepared, packed, and listed for sale by May 1, 2026. Further details will be provided as they become available. We appreciate the immense love, prayers, and support we have received from so many of you.

Sunday, December 21, 2025

We Know How This Process Works...Just a Little Rusty!!

Today, we starting to go through the main house. So far, 1 bag + 1 box of donations. 3 BIG bags of trash.

We are Super Motivated!! I'm about to sit down and start pricing items to go out in the moving sale. I'm not feeling 100%...so my goal is going to try and keep a slow and steady pace.

This type of move is not our first rodeo.

• Florida --> Alaska in 2000

• Alaska --> Oregon in 2003

• Oregon --> Colorado in 2006

• Colorado --> Virginia in 2007

• Virginia --> North Carolina in 2008

• North Carolina --> Washington in 2009

• Washington --> Florida in 2013

• Florida --> Ecuador 🇪🇨 in 2015

• Ecuador 🇪🇨 --> Full-Time USA RVing in 2017

and soon

• Washington --> Tennessee or Florida in 2026

Saturday, December 20, 2025

Big "Bowen Family" Announcement

After careful consideration, reflection, and prayer, we have made the decision to relocate in 2026, which we believe is in the best interest of our family, including our pets. Although we have enjoyed our time in Wilbur, we feel a strong desire to be closer to my Aunt Suzy, Uncle Sonny, Aunt Kathy, Cousin Janet, Cousin Donna, Cousin Shawn, Cousin Jeffrey, Cousin-in-Law Lisa, Cousin Terri, and numerous lifelong friends, as well as my Sister Amanda, my soon-to-be Brother-in-Law Austin, and a day's drive from many other friends and family members along the Eastern Seaboard. While I have formed lasting connections with my friends and Bible Study family in Wilbur, we feel it is essential to return to the East Coast.

I would like to extend my love and gratitude to Dan for providing me with the time and opportunity to pray, research, and consult with family and friends, ultimately enabling me to make an informed decision. It has been a difficult decision, given the strong bonds I have formed with many great ladies in Wilbur. Our intention is to complete some minor electrical and plumbing work, conduct a paid property appraisal, host a large moving sale, sell items on Facebook, donate to the Wilbur Senior Center, and then list our 2-bedroom, 1-bath residence which includes a separate 2-bedroom, 1-bath mother-in-law house, for sale in the Spring of 2026.

Our future home buying search is either Florida or Tennessee. We will have to wait to decide based on the housing market as we get closer to selling the house here in Wilbur, WA. Our goal is to make the best informed move for us.

We will share new details as we have info to share.

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Leaving on Our Mother and Daughter Trip from Spokane, Washington to Orlando, Florida 2021 PHOTO POST

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The Bowen Knot - Shamrock Rating System

One Shamrock: This indicates the worst service possible. If awarded, it means we would never EVER use the service again. If it was a food establishment the food was barely editable. This means a complete fail with little to no redeeming features. We will never go there ever again.

Two Shamrocks: This is a service that we might consider using again to give it a second chance. But, the experience that we had would normally cause us to award one shamrock if not for some key redeeming features. If it was a food establishment the food was okay, but still sub-par. We didn't like the food. Serious room for improvement exists.

Three Shamrocks: Normal middle of the road service. We might have had some bad or some good but they were offset somewhat. This is service we would use again but we will look for a better provider. If it was a food establishment the food was good. We like it and will return. There might be room for things to get better but it is still a decent meal.

Four Shamrocks: Great service. This is a definitive repeat for us. We like a lot about the service and recommend it. If it was a food establishment the food was excellent. We liked it a lot. We like the place enough to return frequently. There are very few detractors.

Five Shamrocks: Outstanding service. This is service that treats us above and beyond what we think we deserve. We consider this what we would want to find all the time and what we hope all service providers would want to obtain. If it was a food establishment the food was perfect. No issues whatsoever. We loved it and would eat there everyday.