Top Ten Things Not to do During a Move

Top Ten Things Not to Do

 

As you may know, I’m in the process of moving and today is unload day at the new location. So today’s Top Ten Things Not to Do has only one thing times ten.

10 – 1   If you are moving, do not try to do a quality top ten list. If you do, at best you’ll embarrass yourself. At worst you’ll have to answer to Tiny the WWF champ who just finished grammar cop school. (Sure you only missed a couple of commas, John. Try explaining that to Tiny before the knuckle sandwich finds its mark)

I’ll be back tomorrow.

54 comments

  1. Keith Edgar Channing's avatar

    I hope the move goes well, John. We’re currently on the point of placing our house in France on the market with a view to returning to the UK after 13 years. Mind you, that depends on (a) what this house realises, (b) what we’ll have to pay for a house in the UK and (c) how much of a pig’s ear the current alleged government makes of leaving the world’s largest market in what may prove to be history’s greatest ever act of national hubris.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Your rural life looked so sweet. Like us I guess you hanker for something else. We didn’t even consider the downside we just did the move. Thanks for sharing, Keith.

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  2. Gwen M. Plano's avatar
    Gwen Plano · ·

    All the best to you, John. I’m wishing you and the producer much laughter as you tackle the disruption. I’ve always found the unpacking part of a move to be the most challenging. But then, I didn’t have Twiggy to keep me in giggles. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Twiggy is liking the challence of trying to beat us to the door. She wants to run wild and free. Thanks, Gwen.

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  3. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Great advice. Good luck with the move.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Charles.

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  4. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    Wishing you the best with the move, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jill.

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  5. GP's avatar

    haha, good one, John. As I clicked on, I couldn’t imagine where you found the time to do a post during moving!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      In advance of loading the truck. Thanks, GP.

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  6. shoreacres's avatar

    I laughed as soon as I read the title. It didn’t make any difference what came after — I already was amused and sympathetic. I hope all goes well.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Linda. 😀

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  7. words4jp's avatar

    hang in there – it will be over soon…..;)

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      So true, Kinberly. Thank you.

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  8. Dale's avatar

    Take your time; don’t overdo it. We’ll be here waiting (im)patiently 😉
    Best of luck!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha ha ha. Thank you, Dale.

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  9. patriciaruthsusan's avatar

    I hope the move goes well, John. I’m sure between you and your wife things have been thoroughly planned. 🙂 — Suzanne

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Suzanne

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  10. morristownmemos by Ronnie Hammer's avatar

    Think of all the “STUFF”you got rid of before the move!
    (You did get rid of stuff, didn’t you???)

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      No we just packed it up with the idea of getting rid of it when we got here. Like we did for the past five moves.

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  11. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar
    D.L Finn, Author · ·

    Happy moving. Hope it all goes smoothly:)

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Denise.

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  12. Website: http://brchitwood.com - B R Chitwood - My Mission: Writing to Discover Me's avatar

    Misty move & many merry memories! ♥

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Billy Ray

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  13. The Hook's avatar

    Even you’re half-hearted posts are gold, John.
    Have fun and good luck, buddy!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you. 😁

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  14. Dan Antion's avatar

    Good luck with the move, John. Tiny shold come in handy with those heavy items.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      He is off looking for morrel mushrooms. No help I’m afraid.

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  15. Almost Iowa's avatar

    Hope the move goes smoothly.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanbk you, Greg. It looks like all is well.

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  16. kethuprofumo's avatar

    The truth of life, dear John! Great! Please, don’t miss anything important…only important during this nervous-breaking experience to live happily ever after!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I like the idea of happily ever after. Thank you, Maria.

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      1. kethuprofumo's avatar

        I hope it will be, my dear friend! 🙂

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  17. Marie A Bailey's avatar

    Good luck with the move and all it entangles ♥️

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Entangles is a great word.

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  18. Sorryless's avatar

    Bravo to brevity when packing tape calls!

    Buena suerte and safe travels!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Marc.

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  19. Jennie's avatar

    Wonderful, John. I think Tiny would agree. Unloading, organizing, and R&R are all your number one right now. And of course Lucy and Twiggy. Best to you!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jennie.

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      1. Jennie's avatar

        You’re welcome, John.

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  20. Jessica Bakkers's avatar

    Hahaha, good advice John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jessica.

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  21. Don Massenzio's avatar

    Good luck on the move. I look forward to hearing about Austin.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Frank.

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      1. Don Massenzio's avatar

        No problem, Biff.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Ha ha ha. Sorry.

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        2. Don Massenzio's avatar

          No problem, Steve.

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        3. John W. Howell's avatar

          I deserve that.

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  22. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    I sincerely hope this has been a smooth transition, John. Best wishes!!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jan

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  23. robertawrites235681907's avatar

    Haha, John. Moves are a nightmare.

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