B'ham
So we've now arrived in Birmingham. Some stories from the road:
-We rented a 16 foot truck and drove it ourselves from Texas. The only way that worked was hiring men locally to load and unload the truck on each end of the trip. Since we've been married for over 3 years, we've managed to accumulate quite a load of stuff, and when the moving men arrived to load our stuff in the truck, they all said, "um, I don't think your stuff is going to fit." We got really worried and started to come up with contingency plans. Luckily, though, they found a way to cram all our stuff on there. I've never seen a truck packed like that. Every drawer, nook, and cranny was crammed to the brim all the way to the ceiling. I should have taken a picture of it. Yet since they tied everything down so well, everything made it in one piece. Amazing.
- Birmingham is hilly, and though our house is on a relatively flat lot, it is up a steep hill. Thus, climbing the hill with the packed truck was quite an adventure. I was flooring it yet still rolling slightly backwards. That was scary, as I pictured myself careening backwards out of control. But luckily it finally took hold, and we started creeping up the hill.
- While we were driving, a fancy Lamborghini whizzed past us on the highway. It was especially odd since we were in Chunky, Mississippi. I wonder where you buy a Lamborghini in Chunky, Mississippi.
- We used walkie talkies since I was driving the truck, and Janelle was driving our car. About halfway through the trip, we heard someone say, "yeah baby, that's what I'm talkin' about." There was a pause, and then Janelle said, "uh, Victor, that wasn't you, was it?" Needless to say, we switched to channel 2 on the walkie talkies for the rest of the trip.
- Our new house is less than a mile from Home Depot, which is great. We've literally been there 15 times already. Sheesh, I really should buy their stock.
-We rented a 16 foot truck and drove it ourselves from Texas. The only way that worked was hiring men locally to load and unload the truck on each end of the trip. Since we've been married for over 3 years, we've managed to accumulate quite a load of stuff, and when the moving men arrived to load our stuff in the truck, they all said, "um, I don't think your stuff is going to fit." We got really worried and started to come up with contingency plans. Luckily, though, they found a way to cram all our stuff on there. I've never seen a truck packed like that. Every drawer, nook, and cranny was crammed to the brim all the way to the ceiling. I should have taken a picture of it. Yet since they tied everything down so well, everything made it in one piece. Amazing.
- Birmingham is hilly, and though our house is on a relatively flat lot, it is up a steep hill. Thus, climbing the hill with the packed truck was quite an adventure. I was flooring it yet still rolling slightly backwards. That was scary, as I pictured myself careening backwards out of control. But luckily it finally took hold, and we started creeping up the hill.
- While we were driving, a fancy Lamborghini whizzed past us on the highway. It was especially odd since we were in Chunky, Mississippi. I wonder where you buy a Lamborghini in Chunky, Mississippi.
- We used walkie talkies since I was driving the truck, and Janelle was driving our car. About halfway through the trip, we heard someone say, "yeah baby, that's what I'm talkin' about." There was a pause, and then Janelle said, "uh, Victor, that wasn't you, was it?" Needless to say, we switched to channel 2 on the walkie talkies for the rest of the trip.
- Our new house is less than a mile from Home Depot, which is great. We've literally been there 15 times already. Sheesh, I really should buy their stock.
posted by Victor | 10:57 PM
5 Comments:
Happy to have found y'all! :)
Glad the move went well - movers are wonderful, aren't they?
Congratulations on the move, and great stories. I'll have to stop in on my own cross country trip soon!
We'll miss you! When you come back to visit your brother, make sure you drop us a note. You're always welcome to stay with us if you need a place.
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Congratulations on your move! Maybe someday we'll be down south someday and get together with you! We know all about trip after trip to Home Depot (except Lowe's is closer to us). If Kevin doesn't make a good list we can end up there 2-3 times a day! I'm surprised to don't know us on a first name basis!
(Sorry I deleted the previous comment because I posted it without proofing it.)
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