Who put them there?
They were separated -- saw it with my own eyes --
Room for a car ? Ha !
How can two people have so much 'stuff' - 32 boxes are not in the 'stuff' category --- that is another story.
Before packing, there were piles of:
1 - donate
2 - trash
3 - pack
That seemed a logical way of doing it -- has been over 20yrs since we have gone through this ...
Decided that we would 'treat' ourselves --- we supervised ---- didn't do the actual chore -- watching other people pack your things was an odd feeling - but, that's okay. Some of the comments from the packers were hilarious!
I have a few colorful caftans .. some with embroidery .. some with faux stones .. some plain .. all were used at drum circles or dance events I attended or drummed for. The fellow who packed them was really surprised - he had to ask, "when did you wear these?" Then, had to explain what a drum circle is ... he didn't know there were any except at the beach!
Explaining hip scarves with jingly coins was interesting - would have love to hear his discussion when he went home .."you'll never guess what I packed today!"..
Then.. the drums and percussion instruments ... as he packed, he got cliff notes on what kind of music, etc ... figured might as well tell him before he slowed down to ask ~
All our things were packed in 1 day.
Spent the night with friends I would have loved to put in my suitcase :) -- sigh -- hope to see them soon ...
They loaded the van the next day and headed for our new home ... as did we.
Stayed with friends at [the Inn] for a couple of nights before the van got there.
They arrived exactly when they told us - that never happened before ! The van was unloaded; most boxes into the garage, but some in the house. Those fellows moved like a precision drill team -
Coffee pot had been located ~
We then went shopping for a washer & dryer and a fridge ... had thought about bringing the one from there, but it turned out that the measurements we had been given --- the fridge would not have fit !
Found all 3 items in one store; arranged for delivery and hook up the following day.
Headed on down the road to the home of friends [the Inn] .. spent the night.
Back to the new home and boxes..
Appliances arrived --- we can wash our clothing and have ice water ! WooHoo! Down the road to a grocery store for a few things .. like supper stuff ... and back home .. to those boxes.
Think we have found everything - just think we have... you never know~
But my husband went out this morn to pick up something from the grocery store ---- when he came back --- be still my heart !
The car is in the garage!
After 42 days, the boxes have been emptied; flattened --- and we have a usable garage !
May wonders never cease ~
Might just get my camera and take a photo of this occasion !
.. that is still in the 'thinking stage'
When I made the trans Pond move... Beloved One paid for packers for me... it is THE only move I have enjoyed(out of maybe 14-15 ?? lost count !!)It was a joy to watch them !! When my stuff arrived 3 months later.... it was perfect... except for the 3 boxes ransacked by American Customs/Immigration(the shippers this end had proof thats who did the damage)who had charged us an exorbitant fee for X-Raying so they didnt NEED to check further... but then decided just for fun(it was a quiet Wednesday obviously) to wreak 3 boxes... smashing a 70 year old tea service my Gran bought my Mum and Dad for a wedding present (it had survived perfectly till they opened the boxes(yep.. have proof) and my Art portfolio.. 25 years of work.... ripped and crunched.
I couldnt even cry..............
Then.. when we moved here... I packed ... the night before there was a downblast.. our apartment had alot of damage.. but the Movers bless them put a double crew up and got us moved finally.. it was 110F.. and I got heat exhaustion !!! I had boxes labelled for each room. I cleared it all and had it all finished in 6 days...(including 80 pictures hung !!). it nearly killed me.. but I was totally driven.
If I ever move again.. shoot me.... please.. cos I cannot go through it again !!!!!
Wishing you love and happiness in your new home...
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