ARRGGHHH !!! Pain !
 

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 :winky: -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' :D

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!

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

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

Bob, I appreciate your HURT
 

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

I feel your ouch!
 

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

Yes, Bob, rant away.
 

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. :D

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.)

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. :) :hug:

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 :)

((((((((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.

Thinking of you Bob. I just cant imagine what such a move and all the work must be like and also do to your PN.

It seems to me that you have gone through the worst but still have a way to go. If that is right then I know you will get there even if it is a day or two late. Your rants tell me you will do it and then look back and probably have a laugh.

Keep up the rants until you can do that - I envy your spirit Bob.

Tony

Ok Ok
 

I'm just loving your venting or raving or darn it's lately Bob,your usually
layed back...No honest you are so many of you are.,Sue's not tell
welll i'm not,and everyone of my Dr's have just come out and said so.
Even the one i'm dating has noticed,i'm just plain stressed out,yep
honest..All i hear and i bet you and everyone on every forum has heard
stress will kill..Well it's true,honest it is healthy or sick,STRESS will kill
ya..

Last week i got in my cofy chair,about to take a nap ahhhh. Ring ring,
the phone,pick it up Bob and others, my brother from Mi. Hey you old
bag (that's ok i call hin well) anyway i hear what do you want for
dinner..Dinner,what are you talking about,I hear a bunch of people
singing H B T you,arggggg...We are in Hannnibal,Mo. and on our way
to visit. heh heh...Huh,i look around Oh Bob,my very messy house..
Noooo I just want to come to Hannibal so bad,Bob get the Van we are
going to Hannibal,Mo So down we go, me in my Una Boots,pain, no
nap,105 degrees,hustle to Hannibal...It took about 2 hrs. old Bob just
loves parties i'm ranting,don't they know 61 to old,i can't eat all that
southern cooking ,all those sweets so forth. Well i had fun but sleep
no,hurt yes,laugh alot..Old Bob got a little tired,but we made it home.
Hurt,worn out ect. all because i didn't want people to see my messy home.
I have to admit,i sure miss my kids and there help...

Yesterday i went to get my unaboots changed,they do it. Then nurse
said Dr. wants your legs checked,for blood clots..I think couple of weeks
no problem,no come in tomm,get your unaboots taken off do the test
get new unaboots put on,go to PT..I'm a little upset,but stress kills..I
get up early,well got up to get my walker couldn't feel my feet,fall on
my lovely face,really hit my head..Go to Urgent care, Sue has a
concussion..And they can't take that blood clot test for 3 weeks.
And old Bob keeps yelling don't fall alseep,and scaring me...So believe
me go ahead and VENT...My whole body hurts,I got to clean house
to hire someone to clean this house....Thanks for letting this old bat
but in...I feel so much better,hmmmm :grouphug: to ya Bob and others
Sue Sp.and other mistakes my head hurts,did i tell you.

Shiney it sounds like you had a blast in spite of it all! I hope your head feels better soon and your new unaboots work well for you! HUGS!!

Ouchy
 

Sue,
So sorry you hurt yourself. But every now and then you have to have good cooking.

Billye:hug:

Sue, i do hope it settles down for you soon and i 200 % agree Stress is a killer, no joke, this is a great place to lift of lid off the steamer though :)

I just lost a post. Fingers must've hit a wrong control & I went someplace else (??Duh!!). Can't type worth $hit! Damn!
I had a lot of nice words to say to you all about your concern & support.
The brownies look totally BAD. I'm a chocoholic and proud of it!
Sue, I've been to Hannibal (yer talkin MO. - I hope).....my better half was born in Sedalia and her Mom now lives in Columbia. There's a family reunion every year in St. Louis, & I love to spend 4-6 days in Branson and see 2 shows a day for a week at a time!
Don't do it as much as I'd like, living now on the East Coast, tho.
I don't think that I'll meet my deadline of Sat 9/1....I'm too pooped to push that hard. Every box is so heavy and, of course- I can't find anything I want to.
Like was said, the world won't end if I cant do it. I'll probably be able to be up and running after the holiday weekend, if I keep working at it.
Well, I'm playing hooky again, by taking a rest & coming here....so I'll get back to the business at hand and get crackin' at it.
Thanks to all of you.

(((((((((nide)))))))))

Karen, I've got white moons & I've had some ridges
on my left middle finger since I was a teenager (45-50 yrs) -
think I'm ok on that one.

(((((((nide)))))))

Do you really? That's great.

I sure wish the pain issues would resolve for you.

I wish you could have a beach holiday every time there's overworking on your plate... I bet that would be healing. :)

It is so darn hard to learn to recognize new limitations with this PN junk...especially if u were once one of those who never stopped. Its extra hard to say NO to helping others when ur body just can't, especially if you've always been the one to say YES and go the extra mile.

Bob, I can't imagine having to move but know that I too may be faced with that prospect sooner than I think!

I am just now learning to listen to my body and when at all possible...slowing down when i need to slow down.......I tell everyone now...on days that I can....I will make my rounds offering help and if you need it...you better take it....cuz the next day I may be down for the count after i get off work...unable to watch ur kids for a few hrs....unable to make store runs for people, unable to take my turn cooking and having everyone over. Its unbelievable what i use to be capable of! Gosh how this stuff changes a person!

Hope you are feeling better soon!

(((((((belinda))))))))

Gosh... it's so shocking to contrast life before and after.

Tears in my eyes from reading your post.

The onset of this was so sudden for me, that I almost could not deal with it. Have a great faith in God yet found myself wanting to go to sleep and not wake up, the pain has been that severe. I have watched my sister cry in the same pain and say she wished she could take her life and have felt the same. Some days I am very depressed because my life has changed so greatly and I have begged God to give me a chance to recover. ALWAYS, ALWAYS, I come to the conclusion that IF GOD BROUGHT ME TO THIS...HE WILL BRING ME THROUGH IT. I AM A SURVIVOR and I won't let it beat me. And then I read the posts here...and see so many who can relate...and so many who have it so much worse...all of you are such a blessing. My sister and I are not alone after all!!

I hope each of you have a great weekend and a PAIN FREE ONE....I only have access when in the office...so I look forward to reading when I return!