tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302767455915995629.post7378389439379407052..comments2024-01-17T05:33:20.530-08:00Comments on Dan, in real time.: Packing Our MemoriesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302767455915995629.post-14670777112466370872010-06-29T03:06:55.099-07:002010-06-29T03:06:55.099-07:00Dan, you may find that you have a lot of pent up e...Dan, you may find that you have a lot of pent up energy for doing packing and repairs. For me, when I worked on my house to get it ready to sell, it felt like there was finally something I could physically *do* that actually got me somewhere. I found that I was very focused while working on my place and was able to get huge amounts of stuff done each day. It sounds like it could turn out kind of nice if you get finished up early and can do a few fun things with the boys before you leave SF. There are some nice things to do in your city, so that might be a good way to wrap things up and say goodbye before leaving for SD.bevhttp://magickcanoe.com/blog11noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302767455915995629.post-16368823724664997522010-06-29T00:53:50.879-07:002010-06-29T00:53:50.879-07:00Thanks Bev. I appreciate hearing about how all th...Thanks Bev. I appreciate hearing about how all this went for you, as I seem to be walking a similar response path. At this point every room is boxed up except the kitchen and my bedroom. I think I will tackle the kitchen next. What I am finding is that as I am getting so much done, sooner than I thought, I am able to do some of the improvement projects myself, rather than hire someone else to take care of them. By the time I have my last week here at the house, without the job to attend to, I will have so much free time on my hands. It will allow me to do some things with the boys before we drive off.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02218009891182171803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302767455915995629.post-36624609480727319232010-06-28T06:26:43.808-07:002010-06-28T06:26:43.808-07:00The little cartoon at the top of this post reminds...The little cartoon at the top of this post reminds me of when I was packing up my stuff last spring. I have photos of Sage, who was still a puppy, sitting atop boxes I'd just finished packing - fortunately those containing books and not fragile objects!<br /><br />I think it's very nice that your daughter is already down in SD checking things out. It's almost like having someone "on the ground" doing reconnaissance for you. She'll probably be a great guide by the time you get down there!<br /><br />So much of what you are writing about is still fresh in my mind re: packing up the house to sell. It actually felt good to get everything into well-marked boxes. I had a strong sense that Don would have liked what I was doing. I tried to hold that thought - that he would have enjoyed this new adventure - as I wrapped and packed our belongings. There's really no point in dwelling on the sad stuff. You're right about holding onto your strength so that you can get through the transition. It seems like you are right on top of things.bevhttp://magickcanoe.com/blog11noreply@blogger.com