Packing out our things went fairly well, considering. It went in three sections. First, our non-temporary storage- stuff like my bench from the old Bear River church, all Christmas decorations, most of my books (sniff), etc. About 3000 pounds. Second, our household goods- the things going with us to Guam. About 7000 pounds. Third, our “express” shipment- the things we want most quickly. A pot, a pan, clippers so I can cut B's hair, baby swing and walker, my beloved double jogging stroller... 275 pounds. The jury is still out on how “express” that shipment is. It got picked up on March 28th, and still no sign, so.....
Quick note: when we moved from Virginia
to Florida our things took up the entire allotted weight of 14000
pounds, plus what we carried in the truck and car, so I think I am to
be congratulated on getting rid of stuff! My friend Sarah convinced
me that we needed to have a garage sale, which we did. I made over
$80, which is noteworthy only because I sold almost everything for a
quarter. Hopefully in the future I will always think before I buy,
so that I can avoid so much... accumulation! Part of lightening our
load for the big move was selling my old truck Betsy. My faithful
friend and companion for 20 years, well over half my life. It was
hard! But the guy who bought her was very excited about having a
truck, and has two little boys.
