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Kirsten and Greg,
We will miss you both terribly. Wish there were something we could
all do to help with the visa issues.
Thank you both for your significant and lasting contributions to the
neighborhood.
Very best,
Mary
Kirsten wrote:
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> Hi Neighbors,
>
> As some of you know, my husband, Greg Madsen, and myself are Canadians.
> Unfortunately, despite living in the States for over a decade, we are
> unable to gain permanent residency status when our visas expire next
> year so we've had to make the difficult decision to leave Austin. Our
> house is currently under contract and, if all goes smoothly, we will
> close on April 6th and be on the road a few days later back to the
> Frozen North.
>
> As I said, this is tough! We LOVE this neighborhood and have been
> extremely happy here. We've always felt that this is one of the more
> progressive 'hoods in the city (and has the best coffee and doughnuts)
> and feel fortunate that we stumbled on our house when we did. We've
> also felt fortunate in being able to participate in our neighborhood
> groups, especially the NLNPT. It hasn't always been enjoyable but it's
> always been enlightening, and we'd like to thank all of you for devoting
> your time and energies to crafting a livable, sustainable neighborhood.
> We know that we are leaving the new owners of our house in good hands.
>
> Kirsten Bartel
> 5112 Evans Ave. (for now)
>
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