I don’t know how much you’ll see of me this week. There is much to do!
We have 7 days until the movers arrive. Between now and then I have three closets to sort and cleaning to do — fans to clean, windows to wash, etc. I also have to do some dismantling.
When we arrived on this island the first piece of furniture we bought was a dining room set. Amoeba knew just what he wanted and we trekked all over the island to find it. We looked at dozens of contemporary dining sets, but couldn’t find one that suited both our price and our pocket book.
I wanted something with a “country” look. Amoeba wanted a bistro-type set with long-legged chairs. We actually found a wonderful compromise. Our dinning set is made of wood (a must for me) and has a natural wood top and seats, while the frame of the table and chairs is a high gloss black.
It was perfect in our condo — especially in front of that huge sliding glass door overlooking the ocean. It looks great in this stark white, beach house because it adds a bit of color and dramatic flair. I imagine it will look wonderful in the dining room of our new home, too. Even so, this week I don’t like it.
In order to move it we –I — have to dismantle it. Again. And when it arrives in Friday Harbor I will have to put it together. Again. Do you have any idea how many nuts and bolts and screws it takes to put together a set of table and chairs! My hand hurts just thinking about how long I’ll be holding a screw driver or wrench.
I guess it IS the Final Countdown. We’ll miss your physical presence, but I know your online wit, wisdom, oh and humor will be here for all of us to enjoy.
Capsun — if I maintain my sense of humor through the move, I will indeed share it.
I can’t imagine moving this close after the holidays. Moving is such a job. Hope it all works out well for ya’ll.
.-= Thena´s last blog ..Happy New Year!!!! =-.
Thena — I think moving is a job no matter when one does it.
Poor Quilly. But, this, too, will pass…
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Gigi — indeed. I am looking forward to it’s doing so quickly!
Stretch it out! Do one chair today… one tomorrow… one the next day… by the end of the week you’ll have it done! And why is it YOU that has to do that? Doesn’t Amoeba eat at that table too???
Other than that… WOW! You’re really getting CLOSE now!!! Whoo hoo!
.-= Melli´s last blog ..Weekend Reflections … and mom! =-.
Melli — I actually thought I might do the unused chairs today. Maybe. But we have a party to attend soon and I still have chili to cook and a shower to take!
Oh, and I have to do it because a screw driver is not an electron microscope and my Amoeba can’t seem to figure out … never mind. Let’s just say that when we bought the set, I put the table and three chairs together while he put a chair together. Okay?
I feel for you. I really do. Good luck with everything, and get as much rest as possible. That’s what I missed the most. I’m excited for you!
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Cherie — rest? I insist on at least 8 hours sleep per night or I am not fit to live with.
Luckily for me, movers are doing the packing. I only have to sort and clean and I have pretty much been doing that as I go.
i do not envy you all the work. but what has to be done…
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Polona — yeah, and really, bitching about it doesn’t make it go faster or easier.
I am praying you have a safe and uneventful move. Take care and I look forward to hearing all about the move and seeing pictures of your NEW home!!!
.-= Jane´s last blog ..HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!! =-.
Jane — thank you! We appreciate every prayer!
You need more doing and less thinking so you don’t have to go through every hurt twice.
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Dr. John — there is wisdom in that comment!
I hope it goes as smooth as silk!
Best of luck, Quilly – until we meet again!
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Jenn — I won’t be all gone from the net, just more scarce!
Hello I can empathize with you here coz I just recently moved from Edinburgh Scotland to England and had to practically give all my stuff away as my new home is smaller lol, building furniture is a nightmare once let alone havin to do it again…
all the very best with your move……
Hey, William — pleased to meet you! Come around any time. I’ll leave the welcome mat out!
Well I guess this is the countdown then. I guess it’s really happening. Seems surreal to me and I don’t even have to do any packing or moving.
.-= Thom´s last blog ..Scenic Sunday 77, a Birthday and an Anniversary =-.
Thom — I think you’re going to have to pack us off to the airport, aren’t you?!
Sweet girl!! I had no idea the move was this close or I would have not written you this afternoon!! Thanks for your time. Now go dismantle some furniture.
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..New Year’s Resolutions =-.
Lisa — no problem! Everything is under control.
Wow. I don’t envy you! At least my little activity will take less than 24 hours! (not including sleeping off the drugs!)
Justr keep that pretty house you are moving to in the front of your mind!
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Mocha — so, you should be recovered by now?
So, it’s finally here. Countdown time. I wish you much luck in your move and hope everything goes smoothly and is uneventful. Can’t wait to see and hear all about it!
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Church Lady — stay tuned. I swerve between excited and anxious!
moving is a burden for everyone, I used to live in Texas, when i had to leave the place, I have threw out good old stuff, mattress, dining table, kid’s puzzles, Lego games…
wow, giving away is huge, got to find people who need it…
thank you for the reflections.
smart post.
.-= jingle´s last blog ..See How Math Is Employed In Words With Its Worth! =-.
Jingle — when I left Vegas it was a huge move. I gave away, tossed out and sold tons of stuff. My move from Hawaii is a little less intense because we didn’t collect too much.
I hope all goes well. Thankfully my husband can handle dismantling and such — I don’t think I’d be able to get on the floor or in the positions needed to do such.
I know it will be a super-busy time, but if I know you, you’ll find much of the ironic and humorous in the process!
.-= Barbara H.´s last blog ..More odds and ends… =-.
Barbara — I keep doing so I can keep doing ….
Wow, so close already! The turn of the year is flying by. For your sake I can’t wait until all the packing and moving part is over, and you’re settled in your new home at last. I’m already panicked about our move and if it happens it won’t be until June.
Good luck!
.-= Susan at Stony River´s last blog ..Goodbye Holiday, and, Getting into Print =-.
Susan — start now. It will take you that long to clean and sort and decide what goes and what stays.
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Well, Quilly, soon we’ll be saying goodbye for a spell.
>Do they have Internet on the Island?
>Is there a ferry over to Victoria or do you have to go back to Vancouver and catch that one?
>How often does the ferry to the mainland run?
>Is there a supermarket in Friday Harbor?
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Guess I should have asked those questions earlier. Or this might be a good time if you have the table apart now?
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.-= Jim´s last blog ..One Single Impression: Wings =-.
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Do Lucifer’s angels have wings? Does Lucifer?
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.-= Jim´s last blog ..One Single Impression: Wings =-.
Jim — the island has running water, electricity and internet. I have a laptop (thanks to Thom).
We won’t be living in Canada and although we can and have taken the ferry to Sydney. We have done so and then driven to Victoria. There are two very nice grocery stores in Friday Harbor — and a bowling alley, barber shop, beauty salon, gas stations, police station, fire house, court house, library — most everything one would expect to find in any small town.
I only have to pack for our cruise thank goodness! LOL
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Good luck with the move. How many boxes of books can fit on the head of a pin?
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Doug — depends on how big the pin is.
Busy busy busy …. Take courage, another week or two and you can really start to enjoy Friday Harbor. Moving is not a fun thing to do, but at least you can look forward to a lot of positive things.
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Jientje, I’m looking forward to that.
Moving is just horrible. Wishing you luck!
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Mama Zen — thanks!
I like Melli’s idea…one a day.
Oh, and girl – we gotta get you a cordless drill with screwdriver bits
.-= shelly´s last blog ..Happy New Year! =-.
Shelly — I have that covered already!
I much prefer it when the “we” involved in work is the masculine form of we, rather than the feminine form. For example, “we” need to do laundry and “we” need to clean the gutters.
.-= kcinnova´s last blog ..2009: the year that was =-.
Karen, I do most of the housework & Amoeba does outside — he’s working. I’m not.
That’s the bad thing about moving…having to pack up everything and take everything apart…and know that you’ll just be unpacking and building things up all over again.
.-= Silverneurotic´s last blog ..Everyone Worth Knowing by Lauren Weisberger =-.
SN — sounds like you know how it feels ….
Soon you can look back at this adventure whilst you are sitting in Friday Harbor and will be glad it is over. Moving isn’t one of my favorite things to do either, I’ll be sending Happy Thoughts to you
.-= Bill´s last blog ..Microfiction Monday #12 =-.
Bill — thinking of our destination does help. We are going home. Home is good.