Getting ready for the movers

Posted by Jul on 5 November 2007

I’m obviously guilty of blog neglect these days. Most of my energy has been going into (1) getting ready for last Friday’s art opening (which went really well) and (2) getting organized for the move. We’re preparing to say goodbye to the vast majority of our belongings for about two months while we wander the world mooching off of friends and relatives.

International moves don’t necessarily involve two months without stuff, but they often do. Especially for intercontinental moves. Not only can shipping take quite a while, but there can be delays in import paperwork, finding a new home, etc. (I believe “dock worker strike” was the official reason for an additional 2-week delay when we moved from the US to Italy, for example.) But clearly the short overland distance between Zurich and Munich should mean smooth sailing for us this time, right? Well, maybe, except we elected to do things the hard way. Goodbye, stuff!

We enjoyed some delicious fondue for our last dinner at home. It looks lovely with the flowers I received at my art opening, doesn’t it?

OK, back to deciding what things I can’t live without until 2008…

Tags: international relocation fun

Comments (6)

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  Twelfthknit

  November 5th, 2007

  Good luck with the move – we are getting closer to this ourselves. I don’t know what is more scary – what could happen once the removers have our stuff, or the fact that it will take 3 whole days to pack it…..
  India

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  Beth

  November 6th, 2007

  Have fun!

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  Mark Reynolds

  November 6th, 2007

  I do hope you will take a moment to brag appropriately about your show!

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  Jill Nachtman

  November 6th, 2007

  Mmmmm, fondue looks yummy. I can’t believe you are leaving already. Sorry I missed your art show, I’ve been sick. Best wishes for the rest of your packing and stay in touch!

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  Meika

  November 7th, 2007

  Ugh, my least favorite thing… we’ve been Stateside for two and half months and our basement is still full of boxes – not to mention all the crap we managed to live without for the last two *years*.

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  Jul

  November 7th, 2007

  MNK – 3 whole days? You either have tons of stuff, or insanely slow movers…

  Thanks, Beth. Fun isn’t exactly how I’d describe it so far.

  Mark – I’m hoping to get some pictures from the opening to put up and write about (I forgot to get out my camera during it, but some friends took pics).

  Jill – You’re in luck – the show’s up all month! You did miss a good party, though…

  Meika – good luck with the unpacking! And remember, getting rid of stuff you don’t need can be lots of fun.