Almost there...

Still working hard. Leaving for CT tomorrow, for a week. Squatters seem to be moving out, but I think I screwed up - I called the POD people, and they say they CANNOT get the PODS to my house until next Tuesday. Arghh...I will beg tomorrow.

Prayers...

We should pray for the oldest one. You know that moment of doubt - when work is hard, and you're far from (what was) home. And all alone-ish. And it all sinks in? Yeah, been there over and over lately. But it will pass - and maybe, maybe, he'll have a greater awareness that he's not alone.

We could pray for my squatters - that they leave my house, in a timely manner. And in good shape, so we can reload that house this weekend.

And my DS - that THE Job finally arrives...And then all the changes that that would entail.

And that we would remember to appreciate all of those who are reaching out to help.

One more wasted weekend.

Running down errands, looking for my lost jacket (left on airplane), Schedule the PODS for tentative arrival, and bills.

I arrive Wednesday late afternoon, will look through the house to figure out if we need a Dumpster or a cleaning service. Figured we get the house PODS on the street, hopefully delivered Friday or Saturday, and see if the third POD will fit in the backyard.

Also wondering where the camper will live.

Stupid Motorcycle journey..

Spent fathers day away. Decided to take out the bike to fill at least part of the day. Got it out Saturday, wiring the cigarette lighter - so I can use the Garmin. And today packed the backpack, and set out toward Oshkosh, hoping there'd be a cute town with party boat fishing on Lake Geneva. Forgot how boring riding on the bike on the highway was. Backpack fell out of straps at first light, almost got it run over by a car behind me. Put it on and got on Rt. 45 going north, rode about 1/2 hour (56 miles on the odometer) and the bike caughed twice and stopped. Realized I couldn't push it back to the previous exit. Started walking with my helmet in hand, made it about two miles and a father and son pulled up and drove me to the gas station. The guy was nice, and commented that I must have used up the reserve (duh, I forgot to flip the switch). Got gas, rode back and drove on to Fond du Lac - cute town, drove to a nice park with a mini-train and a merry-go-round. It started raining, so checked with a bait store (no party boats) and rode back to the storage unit. I switched back to the car, and traced the cigarette lighter (scotch-locs hadn't worked) and it blew the in-line fuse and the one in the garmin adapter.

Good Times...Good Times...

Weekend...

1) Office insisted on a department outing, but consultants don't get paid on outings...But it was impressed upon me that as part of our "work/life balance" we should get out and do fun team things. Ironically, then, I didn't earn half a days pay, so I could meet some co-workers, who bugged out to be with their families.

2) Now a weekend in Wisconsin. Hoping my family takes this opportunity to reconnect with Pack #3 at their end of year picnic.

3) Don't know how to thank my parents enough for coming out to pack my house and drive my family home. Happy Fathers Day, Kenny!

Journey's End - for some

They've arrived safely in Torrington. Staying with my in-laws...

Lawyer called as well - spoke to one of the squatters, They told him the house would be empty on the 30th. We will need to gauge the required cleaning, prior to having the PODS delivered. So we seem to be on schedule for my arrival, from 7/1 - 7/7.

Department took the afternoon off, for a road rally and sandwiches. It was nice, talked to a couple of co-workers. Came in last in the scavenger hunt, though.

EO-Wednesday Update

The caravan weathered heavy rains in Ohio, but has arrived in State College, Pa. They get to see my nieces and newest nephew.

They leave tomorrow morning, and finally arrive in Ct. in the afternoon.

No news on the squatters today.

Intra-Tuesday Post

Butterscotch and his entourage have arrived in CT - and are driving Umpa's new truck to Winsted. That would be D. and Bunga.

All three PODS are on there way, as is Umpa, S., and N. were in the Camper and C. was driving the Durango. Last update, still not in Madison, and planning to sleeps just over the line in Ind.

The local (empty) POD was also removed today - All we couldn't deal with was about four bags of garbage in the garage. Kim will drag out the full cans, and hopefully refill them for the next week.

In bigger news, the camper sale (obviously) fell through. But in bigger news the bank approved the short sale offer on the ER house.

Pod People Redux

So my Dad has been packing and stuffing and repacking since Thursday. Bunga and S. have working very hard as well - S. especially so. Picnic with the Millers, the Hewitts came over last night. Almost done - then the Cat, D. and Bunga fly East, and Umpa, Cindy, S, N, and Logan (my basset) drive east in the RV and the Durango. I go back to work.

What an ordeal. N. and Cindy will probably make the Pack 3 end of year picnic...S. will arrive for work Sunday at Workcoeman.

Big Weekend...

I've arrived in Minn. for the last time - My parents have been working for two days, and we'll plow through most of the heavy lifting tomorrow.

Work was Yucky yesterday, and I left my most important jacket on the plane -Broke my cows udder coffee cup for C. in the airport...Busy day. It's a test.

Moving on out...

Bunga and Umpa arrived and started working...There is a lead on the RV, I sent in the paperwork on the SS, life is very complicated.

Wi. Updates

Other two PODs delivered, Packing continues - Bunga and Umpa arrive this week. I get back Friday night. We are praying for His Will, concerning 502 Prospect St. More to follow.

POD People

Having first delivered tomorrow - so we can offload the local pod into the new pod. The other two will arrive on the 8th, giving us more time to fill them.