Moving Is Done!
By Kareng
@kareng (62072)
United States
June 29, 2022 10:22pm CST
And all I can say is Thank Goodness!! Talk about a job.
We were down to getting things out of the attic and there was a lot more up there than we imagined! We built that house in 1983 and raised all three daughters there. Yes, lots of things in the attic. Ended up leaving the dog kennels in the yard and most of the things in my old aviary.
We managed to get both twins over to help but not on the same day. They both did a great job of helping and also of taking some things that were theirs and got left behind and some other things that were going to be trashed if they didn't want them.
Our storage shed is full here, the cargo trailer is still full but we have cleaned out the back seat of my husband's truck and the cargo part of my van for the most part.
If you have been wondering where I was, we were finishing up on the "moving out and cleanup" of our old house in Louisiana.
Photo Credit: Pixabay, Public Domain
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@DaddyEvil (137696)
• United States
30 Jun 22
I'm glad you're back. I missed you.
Uhm... did someone tell you we lost Bonnie a few days ago? (@Bunnybon7 ) 
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@kareng (62072)
• United States
30 Jun 22
Aww, thanks @DaddyEvil! Yes, I saw the notification you sent to me.
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@yanzalong (18987)
• Indonesia
30 Jun 22
This reminds me of my moving to another house not far from where we lived.
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
30 Jun 22
Yes I experienced moving out from our old apartment and it was not very easy.
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@kareng (62072)
• United States
1 Jul 22
@m_audrey6788 It's weird how it always turns out that way!!
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@kareng (62072)
• United States
30 Jun 22
We moved long ago; and one of our girls stayed at our house in LA. Furniture except for things like my grandmother's sewing machine and hubby's jeweler's bench were there. Thank goodness, we didn't have have to move a houseful of furniture. We are in Mississippi; bought this house in 2008.
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@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jun 22
we have just helped my brother-in-law empty three bedrooms ready to have new carpet laid. That wasn't quite as bad as clearing out a whole house but it was still quite a lot of work. It's amazing how much we accumulate over the years.
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@kareng (62072)
• United States
30 Jun 22
Thank goodness there were only a few pieces of furniture left there! The attic was horrid. Stuff all the way from 1982 up there. I wish I had more time on the yard. I would have loved to save some of the flowers. The last batch of irises I brought home, never got planted. I didn't even get to bring all my pavers, but it is what it is! When you have a deadline, you just have to do your best.
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@wolfgirl569 (108301)
• Marion, Ohio
30 Jun 22
Glad you are done. Sorry you left some stuff.
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@kareng (62072)
• United States
1 Jul 22
@wolfgirl569 We got a one day extension. It's okay. I'm out of storage space here anyway.
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@wolfgirl569 (108301)
• Marion, Ohio
1 Jul 22
@kareng Contact them and see if they mind you getting that outside stuff yet.
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@LindaOHio (181931)
• United States
30 Jun 22
I'm glad that the move is done. Good to see you here.
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@MarieCoyle (38800)
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2 Jul 22
I have moved so many times. It's a lot of work! And most of us have a tendency to keep sentimental things...it's hard. I have downsized over and over. I need to do some more. I am glad you are nearly done. Be good to yourself, it's so stressful!
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@MarieCoyle (38800)
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2 Jul 22
@kareng
The last two times I moved, I realized just how much work it all can be. Maybe it's because I am getting older, as we all are. I am of the opinion one of the best things a person can do for someone who is moving is to either offer a bit of help, or make them a meal or similar. It's too hard to cook when your home is being dismantled!
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@kareng (62072)
• United States
4 Jul 22
@MarieCoyle That is a great tip, and I agree 100% about it getting harder the older you are!
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