tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8631516251477131008.post7996883824046545819..comments2023-11-05T14:10:19.029-05:00Comments on Show + Tell: A MOVING EXPERIENCEAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12576951391567271620noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8631516251477131008.post-38957922425059236582011-10-11T15:56:46.914-04:002011-10-11T15:56:46.914-04:00Oh Paula, I hope that you haven't found anymor...Oh Paula, I hope that you haven't found anymore disappointments in moving boxes. I can't even imagine why a moving company would unpack boxes you had already lovingly packed but it actually made me mad reading about it. I hope things are settling down.Aimee Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17235967041233761733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8631516251477131008.post-75401609512398547542011-08-31T11:56:39.421-04:002011-08-31T11:56:39.421-04:00I understand your packing pain. My husband is in ...I understand your packing pain. My husband is in the Army and we pack and unpack every 2-3 years. The joy of the move is that we have learned to not place value on material things (or to try) and to simplify. We moved a month ago and I am just getting my creativity up and going again.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05410182571308816172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8631516251477131008.post-61933192712978474622011-08-28T22:45:01.611-04:002011-08-28T22:45:01.611-04:00Paula, Bless your heart! I've used professiona...Paula, Bless your heart! I've used professional movers twice for cross country. One set did a wonderful job. The second set- not so well - they packed all their empty packing tape rolls AND the trash from the trash can. <br />You'll feel better in a few days and have lots of good stories to tell.Marcia W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11895729581181426478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8631516251477131008.post-36905445889509027642011-08-11T02:01:41.245-04:002011-08-11T02:01:41.245-04:00Oh Paula! I am laughing and crying at the same tim...Oh Paula! I am laughing and crying at the same time for you. I am happy you're on my coast now... somehow maybe we'll run into each other even though I'm WAY up here and you're WAY down there. Maybe we can meet in the middle at Kathy's :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618497534484396396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8631516251477131008.post-41143604202611119512011-08-09T17:41:35.264-04:002011-08-09T17:41:35.264-04:00yikes, what a nightmare...and these were "pro...yikes, what a nightmare...and these were "professional" movers?!<br /><br />In any case, Welcome to California!! We sure are having some nice weather here in San Diego (and your view is so beautiful).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06456138742351749896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8631516251477131008.post-47280461065348909242011-08-05T23:03:31.147-04:002011-08-05T23:03:31.147-04:00Oh, so sorry! Looks like you found the world's...Oh, so sorry! Looks like you found the world's worst movers! Hope it's smooth sailing from here. Some day you'll be laughing as much as the rest of us reading this are.Laura Zarrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09075761275669952974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8631516251477131008.post-23169997557173335812011-08-05T22:08:39.905-04:002011-08-05T22:08:39.905-04:00Thank you! We debated as to whether we should use ...Thank you! We debated as to whether we should use professional movers or do it ourselves for our very sudden move south. You've just made me feel a whole lot better about doing it ourselves even though it's been an awful experience. Mix major PMS (me), an injured partner (Hans messed up his knee during his last hockey game here in our Big City), and a sick Pit Bull (Wilbur started passing bloody stools at 1 AM last night), and somehow I just don't see us all living happily ever after. Hang in there! At least you have a beautiful view!Laura and Hanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03896070726300067146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8631516251477131008.post-31817953229964424202011-08-05T14:35:19.132-04:002011-08-05T14:35:19.132-04:00Bless your heart! Who did your move? We've don...Bless your heart! Who did your move? We've done 2 corporate moves and they were both good experiences. I'm sorry yours was not. I totally understand about overlooking the realities of your new home. I did the same. However, 3 months later I have survived and even flourished. I hope the same for you on your new adventure!Jen Kershnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8631516251477131008.post-19336458683616301952011-08-04T15:57:19.582-04:002011-08-04T15:57:19.582-04:00Oh. My. Goodness.!What weird movers!Paula, Paula, ...Oh. My. Goodness.!What weird movers!Paula, Paula, you are such a funny, loveable, creative, positive person! Hugs to you and TimBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01111761318242075320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8631516251477131008.post-14123852253202566102011-08-04T12:55:17.712-04:002011-08-04T12:55:17.712-04:00Oh Paula I am laughing too just because I have bee...Oh Paula I am laughing too just because I have been there. Many years ago when we made a long distance move we had packers in and never again I said. I thought when they packed ,they had to unpack LOL. I learn fast. Anyway we too had lots of laughs as we unpacked and that kept us sane. Wish I lived nearby I am an experienced mover. Blessings Sandrasandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04393681815579474629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8631516251477131008.post-41790146416995824582011-08-04T12:26:08.166-04:002011-08-04T12:26:08.166-04:00Oh my! I have only had one experience with movers...Oh my! I have only had one experience with movers packing my household and that was enough. I'd rather pack my own stuff thank you very much!<br /><br />It should be required that those same packers come and unpack and put it all back the way they found it. ;) hahaha<br /><br />Best wishes with the unpacking!Lisa Chinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13678111345177959698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8631516251477131008.post-53138555285382755792011-08-04T11:01:15.247-04:002011-08-04T11:01:15.247-04:00Paula,
I feel for you, I really do. With the milit...Paula,<br />I feel for you, I really do. With the military and the "professional" movers that have so "carefully" packed up my belongings every couple of years, I have those exact stories, and the ones you didn't share! I have learned through these experiences what kinds of things to do - give the movers labeled ziploc bags for the furniture screws and parts and pieces, and you pack one box to be opened first in your new home (in it is toilet paper, wine, paper plates and cups, light bulbs, paper and pen to make a zillion notes on). I wish I had remembered to give you that advice before your move!! I'm sorry!<br />Hang in there! We have all had a stomach bug this week, under the weather. Can I come help you next week?<br />Hugs!<br />Missysweetfunkyvintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13956322880636988435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8631516251477131008.post-77318048178430627672011-08-04T10:51:25.303-04:002011-08-04T10:51:25.303-04:00This should have been a movie...a la "The Mon...This should have been a movie...a la "The Money Pit." I laughed, I cried, etc. Your creativity extends to writing...I love your style there as well! I hope it will all come together in a fabulous new place for you to live!Amy DeCesarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607540522393512064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8631516251477131008.post-83106634474310193292011-08-04T10:32:29.174-04:002011-08-04T10:32:29.174-04:00Oh, friend, I am laughing, crying and ranting with...Oh, friend, I am laughing, crying and ranting with you. Sorry the move did not go more smoothly, Paula. I hope there are no more unpleasant surprises to be found in your boxes.Maryhttp://confessionsofacraftaddict.comnoreply@blogger.com