So true! lol.

Funny how some things are the same on both sides of the pond.

It's done; or really the 95% of it that matters is done.

J was such a huge help, you can't believe it, I can't believe it...

And right before the cold snap, where it might not go above freezing for the next 10 days or so. These were the worst of times, in past winters. Now, I left the tank with almost no oil and the thermostat set for 40 F (4 C), and I think it will run out on Sunday night. Let the bugger freeze.

I still have like 5 carloads of stuff to get out. And I should go tonight. Hell maybe I will. This last bit is going to be a huge pain in the ass. But now I've figured out that I had to move, and gotten moved, in less than a month. That counts for something.

And it's a huge improvement. When the -4 F (-20 C) and 50 MPH winds hit Sunday night, I'll be in a place with gas heat and a new roof. No more whining, I have officially rejoined the middle class.

Yay! And J rocks!

So good to hear this. X

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Awesome stuff.

That counts for a lot. Shit only gets done in this world by people who can make themselves show up. The fact that it was eating you up inside just makes it more impressive, because you came through with flying colors.

Awesome man! congrats.

Fantastic! This storm and cold snap is/going to be a bugger. Very glad you'll be snug in a house with real heat.

The sigh of relief is one of the best sounds on the planet! :)

I actually thought of you as the wind woke me up last night, rustling our house. Glad you are in a real structure today.

Yesterday morning I thought one of the dogs up the street was howling, but, the dogs around here only howl to sirens, and I could hear no siren.

"Twas the wind, and nothing more."

So the movers performed as expected?

Uh, make that as hoped? :D

They did, in fact the amount I asked them to do was so small that I accidentally left myself an additional week of work! Only 4% left now... but the job is put off for a while, as the snow melts. For once I ain't going down that driveway.

Sweeeet!

It been a long time coming. :3eye:

So far, so good...

There are downsides to living right next to the Mall though, and that is sirens are as lively as they are in the city. With three major highways coming together in this one spot, there are helicopters too. And a ton of traffic just rolls down my street because it's a short cut for some people on some routes.

Which is why it's cheaper. No family can live here. There are no sidewalks. Nobody should be walking anywhere past the end of the driveway. The big, dangerous road is 200 feet away and it's big, loud and very dangerous.

Still! Went back to the old place last night, where I still have about three carloads of crap to haul out. With no heat and no light, the place was miserable. And then I heard the sound of water... it was a pipe joint, failing in the freeze and putting an inch of water into one side of the basement. I was able to get down there and turn off the incoming water at the first valve into the property.

~ they should give me a medal ~