Post Move Checklist

Here we go…

Number of pieces of furniture confirmed lost, never to be seen again: 1 dinette table – the chairs arrived safely though.

Number of pieces of furniture demolished beyond recognition: 2 1 tv table which is now topless and 1 metal storage shelf that has been twisted so thoroughly that it resembles demolished building rubble.

Number of pieces of furniture damaged: Still counting. So far there is a gouged roll top desk, a partially shredded dresser, a broken picture frame, demolished water bed support frame, cracked bookshelf…

Number of items still MIA: the jury will remain out on that one until the last box is unpacked. Still about 20 boxes to go.

Number of times I have bitten my tongue nearly in two to prevent explosions of atomic bomb proportions: 1,457,893.

Number of times I fervently wished that murder was NOT a crime:12,542.

Number of days suffering with a damnable cold: 5

Number of people VERY grateful that I am out of my father’s house: 3! Can you guess? That’s right… me, Chickie and Daddy!!!

Number of slightly befuddled but rapidly adjusting animals: 1 each dog and cat.

Number of people grateful beyond words that Daddy gave me the financial support and physical space to accomplish this: One very happy, very grateful, very tired ME.

Party to follow soon……

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🙂 take care.

What a mess. A helpful note…. when you do start the party, no table top dancing. You never know if you’ll land on the floor or just get stuck inside the table. 🙂 Glad to hear you’re home.

What–you mean murder isn’t legal? Uh oh….. Oh, MAN!!!! I’d wanna kill a few movers, too, after the horrors of receiving damaged furniture. Makes opening up boxes an exercise in fear! Ain’t moving fun? Make ya wanna do it once a year, doesn’t it. Well, CONGRATULATIONS, Homeowner!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’ll make a trip to your party!

September 6, 2002

I have never heard of anyone moving more than across the street who has not ended up with some sort of horror story when they used a moving company. How, how, how does one lose the dinette table but not the chairs? Weren’t they all packed into the same van at the same time? It is a mystery. Unless it got sucked into the Great Single Sock Vortex. Then I would understand. Kinda.

Happy to see you survived the move and didn’t land in jail. I think I would have regarding the movers

Blowing Kisses to you – I’m happy yr happy – Yah for Fathers!!! Blessings on your new house and home.

What’s the name of your movers? I’ll be sure NOT to use them! LOL Hope you get settled in soon, hon. Hugz Harley nsi

Just in case my previous note didn’t take…that unsigned was me! What the hell company is this?? I want to make sure I NEVER EVER use them! ~:P ArtImp, nsi

September 6, 2002

Assuming I ever feel like partying again (and tonight I just don’t have the urge), I’ll be there. With a sigh…

September 6, 2002

party?! heh a slumber party I pray? Cos you sound like you need it loads.

September 6, 2002

wish I could come to that party…and will your damaged goods be covered by insurance??? sounds like the movers from hell….glad your dad was able to help you…his heart is in the right place…as you already know…huggles you warmly

Darn and here I had been hoping that murder would become legal soon! LOL Hang in there, it has to get better soon. 🙂

September 6, 2002

Thanks for your help. I am really enjoying your diary, your moving story reminded me of my last move, from Clearwater to North Florida, a true Comedy of Errors. No, I take that back it was decidedly un-funny. Anyway, welcome to the Sunshine State, and good luck in Tampa.

Dear Sunny, How could I refuse a request from you? Ask and I will endeavour!!! I am doing some moving too so this entry is very scary to me! Alexias

That moving company has the worse ‘survival rate’ of any I’ve heard about! Worse than the guys with the pick-up truck who moved me across town for forty bucks, back in the ‘eighties! They theorized that my bentwood rocker “must have fallen off the truck” on the way, but considering the way one of them went on and on about that rocker while he loaded the truck, and raved about how much his wife w

September 7, 2002

Well, dear congratulations! :~) And happy happy weekend. Lots of love and thank you for the note!

September 7, 2002

Brightest blessing and kiss for you in ur new home! Love

It’s moving experiences like this that make you want to do it all yourself next time–that, or sell everything you own and start from scratch. With a sympathetic sigh…T the U

September 7, 2002

Oh SW I’m sorry hon….hope that what ever comes up missing can be replaced with out too much trouble…. soon to have another entry ifen my acid reflux can decide to calm down….that’s what I get for playing drinking games with Jim Beam and Pepsi last night…. Lael

WHO did this furniture loosing and busting up? did you hire what’s his name, Mike Tyson to move your stuff. Sheesh wolfie. Somebody stole two blenders (my gran’s old one and my cheap one from the classroom) my FROG GUITAR STRAP, may they rot in hell and their shoulder fall off if they try and use it, and a few other things. HOpe you find your stuff, i know how horrid that is!

September 8, 2002

Will the moving company pay for lost and damaged articles?I hope so!Sounds like a real pain…sheez! I am so glad that you’ve got your own place again.After staying w/ Dad I’ll bet you’re in heaven even tho you feel bad.(((HUGS U)))So,what should I bring to the party?*giggles* I love to bake, ya know!Thanks for your note…and ya know,b’fast is my fav meal…fuel ‘er up for the day!Bless u & yours

September 8, 2002

AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Sorry. Kids all dropped in at once on my day alone. With a sigh…

Mns
September 8, 2002

how the heck could they lose a dining table and do so much damage? arggh, how frustrating! well, congratulations on the move anyway, enjoyed reading this… and the notes 🙂 ~

yay for parties

September 9, 2002

You won’t be using that moving company again!!! That’s terrible! Glad you’re finally there though now you can go about making the space your own. Thanks for the message, I’ve left her a couple of messages to let her know I got the ones she left on the diary. I wonder why she can’t leave a note. Anyway, have fun.

RYN: Well, read ALL your notes, actually–and am laughing hysterically. Except about W avenging impotent Daddy. You hit the nail directly on the head. That is the psychopathology I’m referring to: W still needs Daddy’s approval, because Jeb was the favored son. We have in the White House someone who needs therapy DESPERATELY!!

No request yet! Or was there one for Warhol?//All requests considered! Especially from Sunny….Alex

September 10, 2002

RYN: I didn’t see Sunshine being all that innocent, either, mind you. And to give Torin credit, he didn’t drag her behind the bushes–this time. *grin*

*brandishing wine bottle*;)

September 24, 2002

Moving is best done by renting a truck & doing it yourself.

September 24, 2002

Colds usually began with sore throat. Figured it was a colony of bugs trying to break in. Looked for something to kill them & saw a bottle of Tussin, Longs generic for Robotussin. Sipped to cover middle & sides of throat. Sore throat gone in half hour & no cold came. Have repeated that for 4 sore throats over past two years and had NO colds. Coincidence? DO EARlY!