Boy...do I hurt.
I really shouldn't be wasting time to come here, but I am really suffering
and 'working-through-it'.....literally!
I moved my business last Sat, it took a 26' truck and 5 husky guys (not including me) to move the workbenches, machines, tools, furniture, etc.
just 3 blocks away from my old location. I'm now sitting amongst about 50 boxes (about 30-50+ lbs each) of everything I own... 2 desks, filing cabinets, storage cabinets, racks, shelves....and on, and on...and !!
It took 2 days for the pain to subside long enough for me to start setting up the computer, try to find the current bills to be paid, and opening some boxes today. That's what I've taken a break from, just now- playing hooky, but will be at it til about 10 tonite, I guess.
I'm trying to open the store on Sept 1st, but may not get there until after the holiday weekend.
Just wanted to 'vent' a bit.
I had no idea that this move would be so stressful and would physically hurt me as much as it has. I've been building retaining walls, shelving, laying flooring, electrical, plumbing, dealing with sign makers, painters, city hall, permits & licenses .....Oy Vey!!
I feel like a deer in the headlights- frozen in place and doesn't
know what to do. I'd forgotten what it took, 30 years ago, when I first started this little shop- its like starting all over again, but I'm now 63 and don't have the same health strength, or stamina - I once had.
If it weren't for my oldest son (who's been doing 90% of the heavy & difficult stuff) I wouldn't be able to even think about it, but now I'm in the middle of it, and kinda stuck in place. gotta get up the energy and motivation (that's the hardest when I hurt) to keep at it.
Gotta open by this Sat, if humanly possible.
Whew! I always start a short note and it turns into 'War & Peace'
(or a short version of a 'Melody' reply -think so, Mel?) .....sorry for the rant, but I'm taking a break and trying to get up the motivation to go back.
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