The "unload Spazz party" takes form

OK grrls... here's the scoop this is it:

The movers hit Spazz east coast dog house on Feb 4 to arrive west coast dog house somewhere between Feb10 - Feb16. The "unload party" may have to be flexible. My understanding is the truck arrives, parks, we have 4 hours to offload the contents while driver sleeps in the cab. As soon as we're done they head off to the next delivery.

Editors note: as of right now I have the 17th off work, note to Spazz will the date get more specific as it gets closer?

I work weekdays but once a date is established I could probably trade and have the day off easily enough.

Spazz and Quids actual flight is out of Boston on Weds Feb 8.

I live in Oakland very close to Piedmont Ave. and would be happy to help unload. I have the training ride on the 11th; but, as of now, the rest of the week is free. I don't work so weekdays are okay. Just let me know when the day is set.

How is Spazz (where are you, my dear)getting here? Car, plane?:confused:

Might be a last minute deal, so when closer just let me know so I can meet you somewhere for the food part! :p :p

I have to arrange transportation from home, so I'll need a day's notice si vous plais! :) :) :) :)

Ow. I'm sorry .... I'll be in Denmark from Feb. 11 thru the 17th, and away again the 18th.

- Jo.

Bike Goddess asks

"How is Spazz (where are you, my dear)getting here? Car, plane?:confused:"

Spazzdog and Quidich dog (actual dog) fly in on the 8th. Arrangements are in place with a couple of her old running buddies for their ride from the airport to the apartment. So far looks like that's all taken care of.

"Might be a last minute deal, so when closer just let me know so I can meet you somewhere for the food part! :p :p"

So far it looks like the actual date and time she would have at least 24 hour notice. The truck drives across country and makes stops along the way so it's hard to pin down exactly at this point. Watch this space for further last minute details from Spazz. Or one could call or e-mail her if you wanna be notified.

Sounds like one option is unload with however many or few are available for this form of cross training, pizza and beer...then hold a seperate party later on on a weekend.

"I have to arrange transportation from home, so I'll need a day's notice si vous plais! :) :) :) :)"

You shall have it!! She should get at least a day

Hi grrls...

I'm not going to be able to post a definite unload time until the truck guy calls me, abt 24 hr notice. So whoever can be available on 24 hr notice btn Feb 10-16, zip me a PM.

Helga you're on... it might end up being just us unemployed folks (hope you're strong like a "Helga" should be :D )

Should it end up hardly anyone can come, we'll post a date for a later "come see spazz's doghouse gathering", Like after I unpack, hang pictures, etc.

I'm not online much right now, but Trek420 will post in my absence if there's any further news if I can't get to a pc.

Thanks everyone!

Gena

My friends out there have a scheduling conflict and may not be able to pick me and the pooch up at SFO (SanFran Int'l).

Is there anyone out there that has a 'mommy" van or SUV that could do an airport run on Feb 8th mid day? I will gladly pay tolls/gas, etc.

If yes, please PM me. Quid will be crated in your vehicle so no doggie hair or post-flight accidents.

Thanks grrls!

spazzdog - almost done packing :eek:

I wanted to extend my gratitude to everyone on the forum... you've all been so kind and supportive from whatever state or country you call home.

I want you to know it has helped and has provided a comfort for me during this difficult time.

I look forward to meeting more of the CA gals (and whoever comes to visit) once I get settled in the new place and finally swing a leg over my zebra bike...

Hugs from spazzdog (and a 'woof' and a lick from Quidditch)

My friend on the CA end resolved the scheduling conflict and is confirmed, so me and the pooch will be picked up at SFO.

See y'all soon!

spazz-o-boxpacker

Good morning grrls!

The moving truck containing everything I own left Massachusetts Saturday nite. The driver's initial estimation for arrival at my new place is Weds Feb 14th but he and I will be in contact once I get there on the 8th to stay updated.

The definite thing (at this point) is he will arrive on a weekday not a weekend. I realize most folks work, thusly unload help may be difficult. If you, your husbands, boyfriends, grrlfriends,teenage sons/daughters, mules or other beasts of burden can be available on a weekday please PM me for address and updates.

I'm going to really need the help...

Thanks everybody! spazzdog

Talked to Spazz and her computer has been packed so she's off line till sometime after she lands here tomorrow.

Byeeeeee Spazzzzdoooogggggg!! Good luck on the west coast! :D

Okay, let us know when the ole (oops young) dog arrives!:p :p :p :p

The eagle has landed or uhm, the Spazzdog has landed. I just talked with her about her phone service and while we were talking the tech arrived. ::sigh:: she may be outa the internet loop for a bit. Since she would not be here yet when the modem arrived we (I say we because I work there) asked to have her modem and the install kit shipped to me, at work, I work for da' phone company. Should be easy to do, right? Nooooo, they shipped it to her home, no one there, sent it back...have to get the modem re-delivered. Sometimes I could just scream, but she's got dial tone!

Hmmm, did BG say welcome to CA dinner below?

Yippee doo! When are we having our 1st "Welcome to California" dinner?????

My friend Theresa (who happens to be Spazz's neighbor) and I had dinner with the S'dog last night.

I also brought over Spazz's DSL self install kit, she should be back online soon.

We'll know more late Sunday night but unloading party looks like either Tuesday or Wed. If It's Wed I can deffinately get the day off, Tuesday's a little iffy.

Yep, things are sounding good! :p :p :p :p

I be here, my pooch be here... the moving truck be somewhere in the middle of the U.S.

And i got my DSL up and running... so there ya go. Thx to BG for the call this afternoon; good to hear from you. I'll let the board know when the trucks hittin' town... looks like either Tues or Weds. Will know more late Sunday night.

Am taking long walks with Quid around town, gets him acclimated to all the new noise and is helping my muscles remember how to move. By the time my bike gets here I ought to be able to go round the block a few times :rolleyes:

See y'all! spazzdog

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I be here, my pooch be here... the moving truck be somewhere in the middle of the U.S.

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Yay! SPAZZ IS HERE! :)

Mel

Welcome to California, Spazz! Give us So. Bay folks a holler if you're going to be in our neighborhood. We have some nice rides down here!

OK, just talked to Spazzdog, the truck will arrive Wednesday, he might even be there Tuesday night and open up the pod bay doors at 7am.

There's Peets nearby so pm me for directions and such.

Welcome to CA, Spazz and Quidditch! Hope you're getting acclimated and your stuff arrives in one piece! I wish I could come and help you unload. My kids are still in school this week, so no can do, I'm very sorry to report. Are you going to be at the Benecia ride on the 25th? I'll be there and am hoping to give you a hug in person!

Anyone in the area of Oakland, Piedmont Ave @ Yosemite that can spare their morning, I really need unload help - 7 AM to 11 AM on Weds. morning.

I will owe you for life. Frankly, the load cost double what I expected due to some labor scheduling problems and the funds are spare so I can't afford to hire labor. The more folks that can come the faster it will go and everybody can get back to the more fun aspect of California life :D

Please, please, please bring any body that can lift anything... thanks in advance.

PM me or Trek420 for address and phone #.

kneeling at your feet-spazz

No volunteers yet... am feeling very unloved :confused:

Doesn't anybody want a morning upper body workout? There's a parking lot right next door so you don't even have to hunt down a space... coffee, bagels and Tiger Balm on sore muscles to all who come :eek:

spazz-o-beggin'

p.s. if you have kids, bring them. They can run around in back (no yard but a big asphalt parking area for tenants)

Hi Spazz - well - I've been trying to postpone a client meeting, but no luck so far - I'm going to be stuck all day Wednesday at work. :( . If it changes at the last minute I'll be there, but I'm not hopeful. I'll call Trek's cell in the afternoon if I free up to see if you could still use a hand. Sorry!

Spazz, I'd come but I'm a ways a way and have meetings. I wish I could help. I truly do.

Any local college boys that would help really cheaply?

Craigslist has some good posts on moving - check this link, and other similar ones:

http://www.craigslist.org/eby/lbs/133919150.html

Or maybe even post on Craigslist that you need the help...

My landlord set me up with a couple of guys... so, though I appreciate y'alls efforts, you're off the hook (except Trek420 :eek:).

See you on the road (eventually).

spazz

Spazz, I hope the moving is going ok. I don't have a car and no easy way up there or I'd come. Of course I coudln't help move things due to the ribs. :( Neil needs the car since he'll be visiting his father. We were at the hospital for about 5 or 6 hours yesterday visiting with him. He's got many clots in his legs and it's severely swollen.

I'm telling you, when it rains it pours. *sigh*

Mel

Hey Spazz - hope the move goes well. Sorry couldn't be of any help but its a little far for me.

Hope to meet you at a ride sometime.

Enjoy your after unpacking drinks with Trek420:)

Mell, sorry to hear about Neils Dad. And...what's wrong with the ribs??

Anyway, Spazz and Quid are unloaded, she hired two guys, and we were joined by Kelly (my friend Theresa's neighbor).

You should have seen Spazz back her Jeep down the ramp off the truck. You should have seen it because I didn't, I was too scared to watch.

But she stuck the landing.

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Mell, sorry to hear about Neils Dad. And...what's wrong with the ribs??

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Thanks Trek. We're worried about him but he's a trooper so far. He seems to be completely at ease. :eek: However, Neil's mother on the other hand is falling apart but it's something we expected. She doesn't deal with stress well any more.

As for my ribs, I crashed on the bike for the first time last saturday. Bruised ribs. :/

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Originally Posted by Trek420

Anyway, Spazz and Quid are unloaded, she hired two guys, and we were joined by Kelly (my friend Theresa's neighbor).

You should have seen Spazz back her Jeep down the ramp off the truck. You should have seen it because I didn't, I was too scared to watch.

But she stuck the landing.

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Of course she stuck the landing. She's Texan. ;) We're good at handlin' big ol' trucks. :p

I'm glad everything got moved successfully. :)

Mel