MOVING DAY!!!

Fabulous day. Absolutely fabulous.

R. and I woke up at 5:45 and started work. We pitched a few things in the dumpster, boxed some things, and generally got ready for the movers, who arrived at 8:00 AM.

The movers, three guys from Firehouse Movers, were wonderful. They moved all the boxes out of the guest room inside half an hour, then moved the boxes in the hall closet and then started in on the most difficult room – the living room area. They helped pitch things into the dumpster, helped box, and took directions wonderfully. We could not have done it without them!

I was afraid the dumpster was too large, but we filled it without any problems. I’m going to keep it through the weekend and call on Monday to have it removed. There is still a little room – I can fit in the carpet from the guest bedroom, all the Roman window shades, and anything else I can think to fit in.

I’d say R is about 83% moved at this point. She still has two closets to go through, and the bookcases in the living room. We just ran out of time and energy! We agreed R would be back over on Friday during the second week of school. We’ll finish the bookcases then, or at least one of the two remaining closets.

We also have the entire garage left. R really wanted to move it, but realized she just wouldn’t have the space. She honestly considered just throwing everything into the dumpster, but we discussed the issues and decided it would be better for me to go through everything and hold a second garage sale once the weather improves.

We finished about noon. After R left I took a quick shower and went over to Mom’s. I probably should have stayed and cleaned the floors, but I just needed to escape for a while!

Lunch at La Madeline, then across the street to the upholstery fabric store Bocca Bargoons. The store is closing, and is having an 80% off sale. I found a beautifully subtle batik print to use for bedroom curtains. I’m thinking about going back tomorrow and finding something for the kitchen and living room curtains as well. I also need something for the chair pad on the Bertoia bench, and also for the Haywood-Wakefield sofa.

First, though, I need to make a “cash inventory.” I’m on a tight leash financially right now. I’ve paid all the bills this month, and I have $1K in the bank, but I’m waiting for a mortgage payment ($1K) to go through. I’m also waiting for a $500 travel advance check from the school to go through, so I can buy groceries. I’m living off the cash in my purse until that happens.

Anyway, after the fabric store we went to the Salvation Army, where I picked up a metal utility table, all the rage this season.

I’m about to paint some trim in the bedroom, then get some sleep. I have to meet a student at noon tomorrow, so I really want to get up around 10:00 AM and be at school by 11:00. To manage that I need to sleep.