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Talk about a whirlwind. I am to start work the first Monday in April in St. Louis. So I have quite the adventure ahead.

This week I have 4 separate professional movers coming in to give me (Obscene) estimates. In the mean time I am pricing u-drag-it rentals to see how much we could conceivably do on our own. (Note: If anyone would like to talk to us to spend a week driving a 26′ truck cross country for room, board, expenses, and a flight home… drop me a line)

By the end of the week, I intend to have our move dates set.

Many have already asked the wonderful question: HOW CAN I HELP!?!?

First and foremost… we need boxes. We need to have everything packed within 3 weeks. Several of you have participated in this and as always there will be plenty of libations. When will this be going on? Well, we are currently home all day, all evening. Which means… pick a time.. tell me you wanna drop by… And let’s box and sort. In most cases… you might not even have to give me any warning.

We are also planning to get rid of a lot of stuff along the next 3 weeks. This ranges from craft making supplies, through old computer hardware and books, passing by toddler supplies, up to furniture. And it’s gonna likely be close to if not free.

We’re planning our big giveaway party over the weekend of the 14th/15th. But if you help out before that and want to offer poachers rights, “Oh, you’re getting rid of this?” We’ll probably let it go earlier. All you have to do is drag it’s carcass out of here. (And yes.. again.. some of the furniture is part of the offer)

We needs you peoples… more will be posted on a regular basis.

In the mean time.. I’m gonna go back to reeling from my stomach goo.

If you follow my twitter/facebook you’ll notice I’ve been quite the past few days.

It is true. I am again to be reemployed in the not too distant future in the far off lands of St. Louis. Well, not too far off if you live there.

A few people got the impression I was definitely going there, when we went out the weekend before last for a weekend of interview, sick toddler, and s00j surprising. Honestly, it was just an interview and after having been out of work for 14 months; I don’t get excited over an on-site interview.

This is a huge move for us. This will be a huge experience for Aiden (that he’s likely to soon forget).

And that means… it’s moving time again.

We put the call out to all folks in Seattle (and to St. Louis.. of which we know like 4 people informally)… Any help is welcome and will be happily rewarded. Boxing, packing, eating of copious pizza, and other such thanks. Boxes, etc…

We’ll also be throwing a huge ‘garage sale/take our extra stuff for free party.’ – We’re getting rid of a tonne of stuff and we’d rather see it go to friends than goodwill or the dump.

If you are interested in helping an ANY way whatsoever.. please comment here, facebook, twitter… And we’ll show you the schedule. It’s going to be a WIIILLLLD month of March.

More forthcoming.

-Freeple

Edit I was out of work for 14 months the LAST time I was looking for a job. This one seems to have been muuuuuch shorter. I’ve been cautious from the history as well as the economy.

Sorry 😉

Office and den are almost at the point where I can point and walk away from them. I’ve got about another 3-4 hrs of organization.

Tomorrow…err today.. Arrowhead comes and claims the water cooler. They don’t deliver to Washington state. So, I’d have to pay $250 for the cooler. Not worth it. $9.95/month was fine, but if I’m going to buy one, it’ll be through a vendor.

Next week I’ll talk about our really fun surprise that I got on Friday of last week. Don’t worry, we’ll be legal (for the most part) 😉

The list for tomorrow… err today keeps getting longer.

Sp, poker and packing anyone. Wednesday evening?