This says it all. Pack, pack and, oh, pack some more. I can’t remember how many boxes I sent out this way in January – 6 or 7, I think. I have easily more than doubled that amount. Since I decided not to drive back, I am faced with sending all this stuff. Last week, the first things to go were the white flower basket (continually photographed with flowers in it during my stay), the wrought iron piece I also bought at the Barn Sale, and my dream Cherub painting. They were all awkward sizes and, in the case of the painting, precious cargo. So I had some lovely people recommended to me by Lori at Vignettes pack them. They should arrive at MHC tomorrow. In the meantime, I have packed books and more books, fabric, yarn, clothes, files, and stuff. Today I spent a lovely 45 minutes running up and down the three flights of stairs (on a humid San Diego day) and loading the car with 9 boxes. I drove out to the same shipping place and lugged them all inside. And now they are on their way.
There is still more. I had to buy a printer when I came out here, my little vintage birdcage needs to be packed, along with my Christie Repasy painting, all the pillows I bought in an attempt to make the furniture in this apartment even slightly comfortable (they are pretty and I don’t want to leave them behind), the two lamps from IKEA that I want to use on our bedside tables back home, and a few other pieces of china, etc. Oh, and my husband bought me a guitar. That has to get home.
I am overwhelmed but have made a good dent in the whole thing. The rest of the stuff can’t go until the end of the week because I still need it here. It will still cost much less than the cheapest car rental quote, and that doesn’t even count motels, meals, and gas.
Do I ever want to go away for 6 months again? No. No. No. Especially not to a place where there are so many wonderful shops and barn sales with tempting treasures to buy. Because then I have to pack them. Oh, and where I need so many supplies in order to work – books, printer, paper, scripts. No, I think I will stay home at the Cottage for a good, long while.
I’m off to sit on the sofa and do some hand quilting.
Claudia, just think of the fun you’ll have when you get home and get to unpack all your teasures! It will be like Christmas!
Brian and I are leaving on Wednesday for our vacation, but I hope to pop in every now and then to visit . . . if I can get a connection. If not, have a safe trip home my dear!
Hugs,
Teresa
Yikes! It sounds like a lot of work…but just think of all the wonderful things you found while in sunny San Diego!
Take time to relax, sweet friend!
xo
becky
Oh I hate moving! I know you had such fun there shopping and will miss that! I hope all your treasures arrive home safe! AND you as well!
Hugs, Lisa
I would love it if you would visit both parties!! I think you will get a big kick out of the Movie Star party!!
Hugs,
Deanna :D
This was my first visit and it sounds like you are on an adventure!
Good luck with the packing-
Laura
Wow girlie, you had a lot of packing to do. It will be alot funner unpacking your goodies and finding the perfect spot for all your pretties once you get back to your home. ;)
♥ Teresa
Hi Claudia, wow, that is a lot of packing but what fun you’ll have when you get home! If your babies are like my Kodak, they’ll be sniffing every box as they arrive and YOU when you get home! Hugs, Marsha
I know that you are READY for this to all be over with and to be back home. I too despise packing… and walking up three flights of stairs in the heat…I bet you were thinking “I’m never going to get back home!”
I hope all of your new precious finds and you make it home safe and sound. Bon voyage!
once you are home and settled, you will enjoy finding just the right places for all of your lovely treasures.
next project: east coast shabby shops APB!
xo
It’s so much work! We have done this three times with our daughter, Ashley in the past 4 years. Twice from LA and once from NY. At least she had us to help her – I’m sorry you have to do it all be yourself. It’s amazing what you accumulate.
You deserve a rest!
You will have so much fun unpacking and finding new places for all of your lovely buys. I am so glad your departure date is getting closer.
M
Where are all of these wonderful shops are they in San Diego???
Your blog is so pretty!
Linda
It will be so much fun unpacking, and decorating your MHC. I’m getting to the point where I have to stop shopping. Unless Randy builds me an addition!
If I don’t get to say goodbye to you before you leave, happy happy trails my dear friend.
Big hugs to the boys waiting for you back home.
Love Claudie
xoxoxoxo