Packing and moving

This morning I wrote an email to a buddy, Skip Cohen, who is in the process of moving from Ohio to Florida. Big move. But I started to wonder, is there any small move (other than across the hall)? The reason I wonder is that I'm in the same situation. I'm moving, too. Not hundreds of miles, just a few miles closer to downtown, but for all intent and purpose it feels like a big move, stress and all.

Moving is a job. I haven't done it in 20 years. It shows. I've got SO much stuff because I had the room. Now I don't so I'm severely downsizing. But that's OK. I believe you need to do that every now and then. Always have, even though I haven't taken that advice in many years.

I'm not a stranger to moving. In my adult life I've moved 20 times. Like everyone, my first few moves were easy. I could pack everything I owned in a few boxes and duffle bags. As I grew older my boxes began to grow in number. Even then I tried to keep things in check. My biggest move involved one U-Haul truck and an SUV packed to the gills. Certainly not the 18-wheeler move some folks make, but more than I ever had before. Not sure exactly how this one will pan out just yet.

Once moved the fun will really begin! I have forgotten how enjoyable it is to sit and wait all day for someone to come by to turn on gas, or electric or water. Then there's the cable people, the phone people and... what am I missing? I'm sure I'm missing something.

And so, another chapter begins. Wish me luck!

Later, thanks.