Before moving, I had a huge push to get all the painting done. To that end, I spent all of Thanksgiving and the following friday getting everything as ship-shape as possible. I already had the kitchen, dinette, and one bedroom done. I painted my bedroom another coat of light blue paint,
The office was a horrid yellow (horrid to me anyway), so It got a coat of light green paint, which offset the green curtains nicely.
The livingroom took two heavy coats of white chocolate paint to cover up the turquise (after pic will be shown shortly). I also ended up painting the hallway at the same time. It was the same yellow as the office had been, but I covered it with white chocolate and was quite pleased with the results (no pics of hall - use your imaginatioon).
Friday morning was also the day that my new washer/dryer set was being delivered. The guys called me an hour before the time frame (9-11) and asked if I was ready as they were just 2 blocks away making another delivery. I hadn't gotten down to my house yet, but assured them I could be there in 5 minutes. Tehy said not to worry, they would hang out. I got there and showed them where to place them, and gave them the pedestals I had gotten online (got a great deal!) and they commenced to working. In almost no time, they had my appliances all set up.
Saturday was moving in day and I was overwelmed by all the people showed up (WS had arranged for the manpower). Jimmy, Harry BIL and Karen came to help move the massive amount of stuff I have (25 years worth of stuff). Harry and WS did most of the heavy lifting while BIL and Karen helped me load up vehicles with boxers, and boxes, and boxes. Jimmy also helped with boxes, but he has a bad hip, so played doorman at times too. Whe all was said and done, they had my living room, bedroom and office furniture in place. That night I set up the computer and printer (don't ask why since I had no internet until Monday - LOL).
Jimmy's vehicle was perfect for transporting Birdie, and he came thru the move just fine. Acting like nothing had happened.
Sunday WS and I continued moving stuff. Actually we did pretty good - the only casualty was a vase.
I really didn't have all my stuff boxed up. Still had lots of books, plants and plant supplies, summer clothing and miscellaneous stuff left at the house. That is stuff that I can slowly get as I get my house organized and everything unpacked.
There better not be another moving day in my future - I can't imagine doing all this over again!
"There better not be another moving day in my future - I can't imagine doing all this over again!"
You are channeling your father! I don't like the work of moving; but, it isn't a "big deal" to me.
Regardless of your feelings, it appears that you have the whole thing under control, and I'm delighted to see how things are working for you. Since you inherited no Ming vases, I'll not even worry about your one casualty. Your WS did a wonderful job gathering the crew, and they (and he and you) did a wonderful job getting the move accomplished. Well done! I'm happy for you.
Posted by: Cop Car | December 08, 2013 at 09:50 AM
P.S. After saving and tinkering with the photos, I can see how great your coffee table looks. OK, OK, what'd you do with the blue pillows? *laughing*
Posted by: Cop Car | December 08, 2013 at 11:55 AM
The coffee table hasn't even had anything done with it yet. It does have a nice shape and grain though.
I thought I had gotten the blue pillows here, but don't see them. They must still be on WS' chair - buried under other stuff that has been piled there since the move. I will definitely be getting those here - they will go well in the room. I do however have the adobe pillows on the tan couch.
Posted by: bogie | December 08, 2013 at 08:52 PM
Heck, the blue pillows may be in one of the bazillion boxes of stuff that I haven't unpacked yet.
Posted by: bogie | December 08, 2013 at 08:53 PM
Wonderful Granddaughter & Rachi (and NG1 & NG2) are still awaiting their pillows! Only one is ready to go. For their household I'm making pillow protectors and decorative covers for the square pillows. Putting in the zippers isn't my favorite thing to do - lol.
Obviously, the coffee table need not be at the top of your "to do" list.
Posted by: Cop Car | December 09, 2013 at 10:06 AM
Found the pillows in a box marked, amazingly enough, Mom's pillows. They are now ensconced on the couch
Posted by: bogie | December 15, 2013 at 05:02 PM