Progress is Being Made....Finally!

Today has been busy, traumatic, semi-satisfying, and having a happy ending type day. I did the right thing this morning, got up early and got with it. Today was moving day. I went to the corner where you can usually find some workers. I did the same thing yesterday, but it was a little later in the day and no one was there. What? Have they all gone to work? I was determined for that not to happen again. I drove downtown, and to my amazement, no workers. I finally asked a lady that was coming out of the building on the corner, and was told that management had run them all off. "Where did they go?" I asked her. "I don't know and I don't care." was her reply. I was determined to get something done with all the furniture that needs to be moved. Down the street, on the edge of the City Park, I saw a large gathering of men. Maybe that's them, I thought. When I pulled up, I was rushed by 30 guys. "Backup fellows, don't crowd me" I said. "I only need two strong men." After looking them all over, I picked two of them and took them in the car with me. We drove about 25 min. to my house, at the lake. I explained to them what I wanted them to do. For the next two hours, all of us sweated and worked.

!st of seven couches
Why the heck did I have
so many?

After the first load, we set by my fireplace and took a break. That was when I had my traumatic experience. Somehow or another, Toby jumped off the fireplace and hurt himself. He started screaming. I picked him up and tried to examine him, and he went into a little seizure. If you knew me, you would know I am very much concerned about the welfare of my dogs. I told my two big boys, come on-you're going with me. My vet is located about 20 min. from here. We made it in 10. About halfway there, I could tell he was improving. Of course, I had him snuggled against my chest and was holding him, between my arm and my chest. I had him immobilized. We got to the vet and were seen, immediately. The vet decided he had sprained his back. He got a shot for pain and a Provo and distemper shot. I will take him in the morning and get him another pain shot.(steroids). What a relief that he wasn't hurt any worse. We got back to the house and started loading the trailer again. After five hours, I took the guys back to town and paid them. I still have some more to do, but I know where the workers hang out now, and I'm well over 70% done with the moving. It won't be long and my house will be on the market. YES!!!!

Toby looks better and
the den is empty!

Yep, all better.

It was another scorcher here today, 105°. That's all right. I got my work done and now I'm sitting in what is left of my living room, having iced tea and thinking about how long it will be until I make My Great Escape. My hope is that wherever you are, it is somewhere that you want to be, and you are enjoying yourself. Oh, anyone need some great used furniture? I can describe it to you....it's HEAVY!


Michael

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