Firstly, like in my last post, the picture in my thumbnail isn't our current packing process. Canva now has a nifty AI image generator (called Magic Media) that I used to create the image(s). I combined an AI image of "red clock" and "moving exhausted" for that spiffy little pic. I felt the weird number of limbs and eyes really captured how the three of us (hubby, son, and myself as our two girls are now fully moved out) are doing at the moment. 😂
For this move to go smoothly, so many things had to line up perfectly, and so far that hasn't happened as much as we needed. For example, with some of the fiat from the Hive I powered down (side note, I've stopped my power down for now, as we have just enough money to squeak by at the moment, so I'm hoping I don't need to pull any more out), we rented a PODS unit (essentially a movable storage unit).
When we ordered it, we put in for delivery on August 22nd (first available date), with a pickup date of September 1st (to go to our new place), and a plan for them to retrieve it around September 20th (you can keep it as long as you need, and pay month to month).
The view from the road whilst the POD was backing up the driveway
The delivery went off without a hitch & we've been working on getting as much stuff as possible into it. We were supposed to confirm the pickup date a week before, but when hubby tried to do it online, the calendar then said they only do deliveries to our new town on Thursdays & Fridays, so we could only get it picked up on August 30th or September 5th. 😆
At first, our current landlady said the 5th would be fine, as she wasn't going to be fully moved out until the 6th. The next day, she sent me a text saying the realtor was firm that we needed to be gone on the first, because of course.
So not having much choice, we scheduled for the 30th. Then hubby got a text message that they were overbooked that day, and we'd have to have it done on the 29th. 🤦♀
Needless to say, we've been hustling for the past few days getting as much in as we could. Last night we got a message that the estimated pickup time was 2:15pm to 5:15pm, so we were doing double time today. We were close to being done just before 2pm, when the PODS truck pulled up our driveway. 😲
The driver said he couldn't wait around, and had another delivery in our area, so he could either come back later or tomorrow. We said tomorrow would be perfect, and had a brief celebration dance in our driveway. Short time later, hubby got a call from PODS saying they couldn't come back tomorrow, and the soonest they could get it was September 6th.
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On the bright side, when we discovered the limited delivery window, my hubby complained online and a PODS rep actually replied to him, and offered to help us out. They offered us a discount on our service (came out to almost half of what we expect to pay), and was very sweet and helpful. He just contacted her a short time ago, and she gave him the phone number for her supervisor to see if there's anything they can do, since we really, really, really do need to be out of here in three days.
Wait, three days?
Holy crap, I need to stop typing and start packing more stuff! 🤣
At any rate, thought I'd shout out with a bit of an update, and I'm looking forward to the time that I can sit down and get caught up with everyone here. Oh, and apologies to anyone who catches the same ear worm I've had in my brain for days, when I realized we've hit the final countdown.
Any and all good luck moving vibes greatly received!
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Moving is so stressful,but it you're nearly there, then you can put your feet up!!
Reading these last three posts back to back has made me miss you all the more.
Moving sucks no matter how much time you have to do it. I'm sending you positive vibes to see you through the mad dash that will see you squeaking over the finish line.
ahh, the stress that comes from moving, can be overwhelming at times.
kudos to the PODS rep for his help
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It can really be stressful moving at times
Good luck with the moving, hope everything will go smooth!!
Fingers crossed the supervisor gets you sorted!
It's the final countdooooown parararaaaa parara-raaaaaa
That's extreme moving omg!
I had a lot of them when married, some years ago, they were exhausting and stressing. To be honest I hate the whole thing but I must admit I got expertise on it 😂
I'm sure all will fit properly in order for you to get it done on time, knowing how systematic, meticulous and efficient you are.
Keep strong, one last push!
My best wishes and hugs to you Tracy 🤗
I like to focus as much as I can on how good it's going to feel when you reach the destination, and how much more better once settled in the new digs.. We finished our big move a few months ago, and really just now feeling fully settled with all the little fixups and adjusting stuff done. Looking forward to your landing posts!
Good luck with the move.
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I somehow missed your posts, and now read them back to back. This one here tops them all. What the actual f**k?! That PODS service is more like an un-service it seems. Since it is on 9/8 I am having my fingers crossed that you have moved into the new place and settling in, even though it is very likely among humungous amounts of moving boxes. Oh, how I hate them. Definitely not looking forward to our next move. It will happen, sooner or later.
Looking forward to your updates 😀
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@traciyork!! How I've missed you. Not that I am on much (obviously since I am a month late in seeing you posted), but always take a look to see if you've popped back up.
Sounds like it's been another doozy of a year, but hoping things are turning around now. I'm sending all the good juju that you're all moved in and getting settled in the new place.
All is well down here in my world. We were lucky to miss most of the worst of Helene, though some of the surrounding states were absolutely devastated.
Definitely need a proper catchup with you and @fionasfavourites soon!
Indeed, @plantstoplanks. You have been on my mind - because of Helene (not to mention your trip) - glad all's well.
We got so lucky to avoid the worst. Though now my aunt and her boyfriend have evacuated up here to Georgia as Florida prepares for Milton. This hurricane season has been a beast!
And after a bit of a pivot, I'll actually be up in @traciyork's neck of the woods visiting a friend shortly...
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