So, math problem, and a moving update

[roseembolism]

A math question.

If it takes me 20 minutes to move 11 boxes (and a hoop skirt) from the car to the 2nd. floor storage using a dolly, and it takes me 10 minutes to move seven boxes the same distance using a rolling platform, how long will it take to load and unload the U-haul when it comes time to do so on Saturday?

Beats me. I'm just happy that I'll be able to get the U-haul at a reasonable hour like 9:00am, instead of waiting until 10:45 like the guy said we would have to do. The process involved making a phone call to an alternate U-haul place, getting a quote of nearly $300.00, checking the U-haul website, and asking for the stated price. And then later there was a call from the first U-haul guy, who suddenly agreed to be open at 9:00, and then went into negotiations with the other firm to take over the contract. What-EVER, thinks I, as long as I have that damned truck Saturday morning when I want it.

So, schedule update:

Friday (9/22) Evening: go down to Santa Barbara.

Saturday, (9/23)

9:00: pick up truck.
9:15-10:45: we all pitch in to move stuff.
11:00: last counseling session with Sandy's favorite counselor. People can either take a break, or keep loading, as desired.
12:00: we return, possibly do some more loading
12:30-ish. Lunch, we say goodbye to slothman and obsessivewoman, and gt back to packing.

Sunday, (9/24)

Morning to 1:00: final packing, and clean-up
1:00-6:00 travel to San Jose.
6:00-8:00 (I hope) Unload truck, put everything in storage.
8:00-whenever pizza and beer? Walnut shrimp and plum wine? I dunno.

I can't believe things are coming down so close to the wire. This whole affair has more of an air of unreality, the closer it comes to becoming reality.

In any case, many thanks in advance to anyone who shows up Sunday at:

lock away Storage
220 W. Ahwanee Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA
(It's on the same street as Hobie's, FWIW).
Map and directions here.

We should probably designate a contact up here for Sunday, as well, in case we run into problems.. Anyone want to volunteer?

(EDIT: Dates corrected)

Comments

[tronpublic.livejournal.com]

Saturday is the 23rd, not the 24th. Does U-Haul think you're picking up the truck on Saturday or the 24th? (Logistics man strikes again!)

Once more, with feeling

[racerxmachina.livejournal.com]

Eric:
FRIDAY 9/22
SATURDAY 9/23
SUNDAY 9/24

Please, please, PLEASE confirm with the UHAUL guys about the date. We want the truck for Saturday, 9/23.

Re: Once more, with feeling

[(Anonymous)]

Might be best to just call him...

Re: Once more, with feeling

[racerxmachina.livejournal.com]

You think I haven't been? I have carte-blanche nagging priveleges, you best believe I'm using them.

[yuusada.livejournal.com]

I believe I can serve as a contact (Whatever that entails).

[roseembolism.livejournal.com]

Mainly it's being a single person we can call if we get delayed by something, such as tumbling over a cliff and exploding in a fireball (even worse if the moving van does that).

[racerxmachina.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Please email me your phone number-- sjtolle at gmail dot com.

[yuusada.livejournal.com]

Sent.

[roseembolism.livejournal.com]

The dates have been fixed- and the U-Haul guys most definitely know it's Saturday, because I repeatedly said "No, I can't pick it up Friday evening, i need to pick it up Saturday morning".

I will be calling them tomorrow anyway, to make sure.