[nide44]

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.
.......More on the ......'News at 11:00'

[Roxie2007]

HI Bob! I truely feel your pain! We moved for 3 months last summer and I thought I was going to die before we finished!
I know you want to start by the 1st but if you don't will the world end? You may have to wait till the weekend.....give yourself a cpl more days so that you don't kill yourself over this move. None of us are getting any younger! lol
Good luck to you Bob...and vent away!

[Yorkiemom]

Here you go, Bob... Try a plate of these and I know you will feel like moving all over again... Just what the doc ordered...

Cathie

http://www.joyofbaking.com/brownies.html

[MelodyL]

Yorkie:
That is not fair. NOt Fair!!!!!

Those brownies jump off the screen.

Oh, well, Back to my muffins.

And Bob:

Thank god you have a son who helped you. You are indeed blessed.

Take it easy. The pain will subside.

And say to yourself "I'm 43, not 63".

Sometimes that works!!!!

lol
Mel

[dahlek]

and your need to vent. But think on the good side [OK you can kick the 'puter now] YOU DID IT! Yes, it's gonna take a while to get things just so...not to mention, find things? Isn't that the way when we try to go on even a short trip?
I suggest you take a 1/2 day off, and CHILL...do something you really enjoy and be totally laid-back about it all. Recharge and face the next round of hassle with a bit more strength and patience.
I wish I could suggest that you find a 'friend' and adopt their hot tub for an hour or so, My issue with those things has always been the Getting IN and OUT. Being IN has never been an issue...Sigh? Unless, you also know someone who happens to have a forklift for your occasion....

It is also a treasure that you had friend and family 'helping'. Sure beats the hired help stuff by a factor of ten!

Thinking soothing thoughts your way - buy a lottery ticket...Who knows?

- j

[Silverlady]

Bob,
Vent away. I imagine a lot of us that are 60+ can feel your pain. The only thing I have to add to what has already been said is to please PACE yourself. You simply can't get it all done by the time expected. So pick what absolutely has to be done and do that,....the rest of it will wait.

Good luck, and we will be here to listen to any ranting you want to do.

Billye

[glenntaj]

It is a good coping mechanism, even if only for a few minutes. You'll certainly get plenty of empathy--and plenty of company.

All of us here reserve the right to rant and complain from time to time--it's a basic human right.

AfterMyNap has, in her signature, the rubric "For every day I want to play, I set aside a day to pay". I'm sure that goes for work, too. (In fact, maybe two days to pay.)

See if you can at least take some short breaks in between all this stuff going on--and keep reminding yourself that situations like this move are not the norm, and will not happen again for a long time. You'll get through this. (You're too stubborn not to.)

[jarrett622]

I wish I were close by. I'd be there in a heartbeat to help you get unpacked and settled in. You're very blessed in having your son. But I know I don't have to tell you that.

[Brian]

Yeah mate, vent to your hearts content crikey , what a job after 30 years, no wonder.
I can only say what i would do, i'de jump in my car and get the heck away from it all, it will all sort itself out in time, your health is number one.
I hope it settles down for you soon.
Brian

[ConsiderThis]

((((((((Nide)))))))))

I hope you have time enough to rest, to let your body recover.

As an aside, I really identify with the ARRGGGHHHHHH!!!! I've said exactly that at one point in my appeal, explaining that I've put it in the vernacular.