Hopefully, this is the second to the last time we’ll need to move. I say this because I still dream of living in the Austin area when Paul retires…. *sigh* So, we’re surrounded by boxes and packing tape, things we MUST have and other items that might be more useful to someone else. So, one box is labeled DONATION and there’s barely three items in there. :o/ I found this list which made me smile so I thought I’d add it here, so that when I’m done with the move and we’ve settled into the new house, I can remember the madness we’d survived. From Budget Rentals: “To inject a bit of levity into this excruciating process, I offer these 17 moving tips culled from Budget’s campaign, my fecund imagination and SomethingAwful.com. 1. Wear plenty of deodorant on moving day. 2. Resist the urge to pop bubble wrap before packing fragile items. 3. Make lots of friends before you move. 4. Do not let nosy people move your stuff. 5. It’s okay to curse at heavy furniture. 6. Never attempt wheelies with the moving truck. 7. Now is not the time to practice donuts. 8. Dolly, good. Hernia, bad. 9. Packing tape should not be used for painful practical jokes. 10. Schrodinger’s Moving Service: Your belongings are damaged…maybe. 11. Don’t forget to put air holes in the boxes when packing your pets. 12. Don’t pack dogs and cats in the same box. 13. Some of your friends will need a little persuading. 14. Don’t ask what’s in the box unless you’re sure you want to know. 15. Find a therapist in your new city before moving. 16. It’s okay to not be completely honest when it comes to labeling. 17. Remember not to move in before the old residents move out. Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2010/05/24/1966490/17-especially-obvious-moving-tips.html#ixzz0p2CsGBrU