Packed and Loaded
Well, it really looks like it is going to happen. The truck is loaded with all but a few items -- we are about ready to go!
We picked up the truck at 10:00 this morning. We had reserved a 17' truck, but they had none and instead offered a 24' truck. I asked if a 14' was available instead. Yes, it was, and, as I suspected, everything fit on the smaller vehicle. We saved $100 that has already found another good use. (see below)
Loading the truck went smoothly. Partner and I had only a few sharp words for each other -- for the most part, it was very easy and calm. We worked hard to tie everything off so that (hopefully) it won't shift too much in transit.
Actually, this delayed schedule has worked out pretty well. I have quite a list of errands to run tomorrow, and then we plan to get to bed early, and take off at the crack of dawn Tuesday morning.
Two other pieces of good news: 1) We decided to hire a couple of helpers in NYC to help us unload. It turns out that there is a service available through a U-Haul partner to provide labor. For less than $150, we can get two guys for two hours. I think it will be well worth it. 2) We discovered that there is a U-Haul location only four (count'em, four) blocks from the seminary. The truck return should be a piece of cake!
Now let's hope the drive is smooth.
We picked up the truck at 10:00 this morning. We had reserved a 17' truck, but they had none and instead offered a 24' truck. I asked if a 14' was available instead. Yes, it was, and, as I suspected, everything fit on the smaller vehicle. We saved $100 that has already found another good use. (see below)
Loading the truck went smoothly. Partner and I had only a few sharp words for each other -- for the most part, it was very easy and calm. We worked hard to tie everything off so that (hopefully) it won't shift too much in transit.
Actually, this delayed schedule has worked out pretty well. I have quite a list of errands to run tomorrow, and then we plan to get to bed early, and take off at the crack of dawn Tuesday morning.
Two other pieces of good news: 1) We decided to hire a couple of helpers in NYC to help us unload. It turns out that there is a service available through a U-Haul partner to provide labor. For less than $150, we can get two guys for two hours. I think it will be well worth it. 2) We discovered that there is a U-Haul location only four (count'em, four) blocks from the seminary. The truck return should be a piece of cake!
Now let's hope the drive is smooth.
posted by Sam | 2:30 PM
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