Some of us had an easier time during the move than others... Part 1 of the saga below.
The caravan left Ripon Thursday morning and arrived Friday afternoon in Brier, WA. We didn't have to toss out too much over the passes, but Josh was sure he could walk to Washington faster than that truck made it up the hills. And I thought we got rid of lots of stuff! It think it multiplied on the moving van. And we had to load and unload the rental truck at 2 complete times, and 2 partial times, before we even left Ripon. It seems Jim, Ryan F., Tyler K., Nick E. and John R. put about 2,000 lbs too much on it the first time, so Anne, Mary & Jim sorted through and offloaded boxes of books. But we didn't get enough off, so we took more off. The weighmaster at Flying J was on a first name basis with Jim by 11PM Tues. night.
Wednesday morning dawned with high hopes of a quick loading by Bekins. However... "never believe a moving company salesman when he says there will be no problem getting a LARGE truck down a SMALL road."
So--- we UNLOADED the rental truck, with the help of the Enserinks, and got 2 extra loaders from Bekins (ca-ching $) and they used the smaller truck to get everything to the bigger truck parked on Olive. Thus went the day-- until 4 PM. But in between loads, with all the waiting, Tyler K. did exciting things like try to bash gophers.
5:45 AM Thursday, we were on the road- after some difficult decisions about what we could fit into the car and truck.
Jim asked "don't they have nurseries in Washington?"
Jim and Josh in the rental truck pulling the Volvo. Anne, Mary and felines in the Subaru. Some were better travelers than others.
Tune into Part 2 soon to get the rest of the story!
4 comments:
Hi Mary and Jim:
Just got home (12:30ish) and decided to read through your blog. Funny, I've been praying for you both these past two days figuring you were 'on the move'. What an adventure!!
Hope all is well with the two of you!
-Loved the quilt!
LOVE your Blog! I read through it ALL just now. (it is 6:30 a.m. so I had some time) Sorry that we had to miss your going away thing at Ripon Grace as we were at the cabin in Sugar Pine. I appreciate that you've invited me to your blog. The quilt is beautiful in more ways than one. I can imagine making it was therapeutic and a wonderful memory to keep for years. So have you come up with a name for the kitty? Personally I like Rikki but now I am beginning to think this kitty needs a REAL name like Oscar, or is it a girl? Dulcina? HA
The pictures of Yosemite are incredible. What kind of camera do you have?
You are a great story writer, your moving adventure was entertaining.
Gotta go.
Annette
Looking forward to part 2. We were praying for you and thinking of you this weekend. Henrietta sure is growing!
I like that comment of Dad's....yes, I'm sure you can buy plants in Washington Mom!
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