Packing and Getting the Drive Started
Today was painful, literally.
-First off, Penske is the way to go as far as truck rentals. They really are the best out there.
-Sadly, two of the people I was counting on for help and emergencies come up. One had some serious car issues and the other had a family/hurricane related thing; I can't fault them having their own lives and their own problems.
-For most of the day, it was just Diana and myself. Hence the physical pain. The constant rain didn't help either. I ended up hauling a LOT. Michael and Katy showed up at just the right time to help us with some of the big stuff before they had to wander off, and their help was appreciated. One of the neighbors helped for a little bit. And then finally we had Diana's friend Jason, who was a godsend. I'm great for the beginning of a move, but about the time the truck is 60-70% filled, I have a oh my G-d, I can't make it all fit!!! moment. The two of them did a great job of Tetris, and nothing we really cared about was left behind.
Then I hit the road, getting out of town before the weather got bad. I think most people were trying to stay off the roads, because I had no problem getting up 76 to the Turnpike. After the arduous pack, I had given up on previous plans to power through past Pittsburgh tonight, but was determined to at least be past Harrisburg. I ended up going a bit further, to Bedford, which means I am more than half way done with the state.
And then proceeded to lock my keys in the truck, with the engine going, in the motel parking lot. Remember I said Penske is the way to go? Roadside service had a guy to me in 15 minutes. It took him almost an hour, but he got it.
I'm in my hotel, fed, bathed, and playing with the HoMedics massage toy I somehow presciently put in my shoulder bag.
Tomorrow shall be interesting, as I do the windy, mountainous part of the Turnpike, and then Ohio!
-First off, Penske is the way to go as far as truck rentals. They really are the best out there.
-Sadly, two of the people I was counting on for help and emergencies come up. One had some serious car issues and the other had a family/hurricane related thing; I can't fault them having their own lives and their own problems.
-For most of the day, it was just Diana and myself. Hence the physical pain. The constant rain didn't help either. I ended up hauling a LOT. Michael and Katy showed up at just the right time to help us with some of the big stuff before they had to wander off, and their help was appreciated. One of the neighbors helped for a little bit. And then finally we had Diana's friend Jason, who was a godsend. I'm great for the beginning of a move, but about the time the truck is 60-70% filled, I have a oh my G-d, I can't make it all fit!!! moment. The two of them did a great job of Tetris, and nothing we really cared about was left behind.
Then I hit the road, getting out of town before the weather got bad. I think most people were trying to stay off the roads, because I had no problem getting up 76 to the Turnpike. After the arduous pack, I had given up on previous plans to power through past Pittsburgh tonight, but was determined to at least be past Harrisburg. I ended up going a bit further, to Bedford, which means I am more than half way done with the state.
And then proceeded to lock my keys in the truck, with the engine going, in the motel parking lot. Remember I said Penske is the way to go? Roadside service had a guy to me in 15 minutes. It took him almost an hour, but he got it.
I'm in my hotel, fed, bathed, and playing with the HoMedics massage toy I somehow presciently put in my shoulder bag.
Tomorrow shall be interesting, as I do the windy, mountainous part of the Turnpike, and then Ohio!