I don't know how to change the main topic of interesting people, so we will leave it there for now.
Tom and I are not what you call slobs but we are also not in the category of the meticulous. As we get ready to move now, there is some excitement in starting again without clutter, dirt...There are also aspects of moving that can haunt us:).
We try to leave wherever we have been or are in the best shape possible. I just shampooed the living room today though I am sure it will need another going over.
Before we left our house in San Bernardino, California, we had a friend of my brother's spray paint the inside of the house(with us following up with the touch up) to give it the best appearance possible. We had to pay someone to tear down a plywood add on to the garage(from previous owners) that had housed some wild cats at one point. Fortunately the new owners didn't mind the big hole in the far back of the yard that used to house an above ground pool. We pulled it out after a county wide fire damaged the liner with debris and we decided it was not real safe for our kids. It also was expensive to maintain.
Anyway, with a friend Jerry Parker from Wichita helping us drive to Wichita, we were on our way. Daniel, about 3 and 1/2 at the time, loved riding with him even though he couldn't yet pronounce his name. When we left Wichita, friends from the church helped us get out. It can be humiliating when people help you clear out your junk drawers, etc. Tom reminded me that one of our other friends from church hauled a load to the dump for us on our way out.
We left quite a load of trash out on the curb for pickup when we moved out of our favorite house in Howards Grove, Wisconsin.
When we left Chilton, Wisconsin after 6 and 1/2 years, we decided to downsize and rented a dumpster - yes right in front of our house. I don't know whether to be proud or embarrassed to say we filled the thing to capacity. I was trying to get everything ready for the (17) people who helped us put our stuff into the rental truck in record time. I put laundry in early in the morning to finish up. I put some new sheets in for my friend Joanie who was coming along. After two hous or so, they were ready to load the dryer and the clothes was still wet. I finished at our neighbor's next door, but realized that I had left the cardboard in with the sheets -from the new package - and it had clogged up the dryer. Meanwhile, other friends came and helped clean the floors, refrigerator, ceiling fans. One friend tried to steam clean the blinds. Oh well. We were out.
Leaving Saginaw, Michigan after only 15 months, we still needed friends to help us move and to get the tub and other things in better shape. You have to let people see the real you in these circumstances somewhat unfortunately. After loading everything possible in the truck and cars, we still had a few things left over - a nice commode and walker we had intended to pass on from one relative to another and a not so great bar stool. Two of the workers, one the pastor, actually seemed to want them, so away we went.
Who knows what will show up this time? It's doubtful we will get out of here without some red-faced moments. Thankfully, all the people who helped are still on friendly terms with us. They know we have issues.
One other thing I have found helpful: I buy cheap toasters. I just throw the old one out rather than let people see how dirty it has gotten.
Well, we will be on our way again in a few weeks. Hopefully, we will still be able to face the people who help us move when we meet again:).
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