We have reached the "Thow it in a box and tape it down" segment of packing.

[ScreamingMeemie]

We are done with "Let's be organized" and into full on "OMG WTF!!" panic mode. Mover comes in 23 (who's counting) hours and I've got a half a house just sitting here. The kitties need to be real careful where they sit down today. ARRRGGGGHHHH!

[SOteric]

1. Oh goodness, - don't be packing away any snoozing critters

[ScreamingMeemie]

3. I have been working on getting Merlin to "enjoy" his new cat carrier

as a snoozing place all week, and it finally worked yesterday (with 3 catnip mousies and a megaton of treats). He's never been "carried" before but hates car rides. I think I might run a video camera because 2 cats and 1 dog in a car for 21 hours is bound to be a blast, right? Right? :hug:

[SOteric]

5. *LOL*

I can think of no more fun way to spend 21 hours, - unless one (and then all) of your fuzzy buddies gets car sick.

[DS1]

7. I can

:blush:

[crispini]

14. You may want to run by your vet and pick up some drugs or feliway...

if you haven't already done so. Might save your sanity!

[SOteric]

2. Oh goodness, - don't be packing away any snoozing critters

[malta blue]

4. Good luck!

You need house elves like ThomCat ;)

[ScreamingMeemie]

16. I kept waiting for the packing elves...and they never showed up.

It's just me, the RA and a buttload of craptastic stuff to get done, but I'm happy. It's worth it. :)

[gmoney]

19. The packing elves have been swamped with all the evictions and foreclosures...

Sorry... the upwardly mobile are going to have to pack for themselves for a while.

[ScreamingMeemie]

20. Upwardly mobile...

It's been a while since I've been called that. Thanks gmoney! :)

[cboy4]

6. LOL!! I remember when I moved from Tennessee to

California...

I absolutely remember the OMG WTF panic mode because I had to get on the road.

The moving company had already taken my stuff, and I was just going to throw some of the drawer junk in a box and take it with me in the car with some of my clothing.

Jesus Christ. I couldn't believe how much shit I had, and it was TAKING FOREVER to go through this drawer and that drawer.

It got to the point were I just starting throwing stuff in the garbage.

Those drawers will get you when you move!

HA ;)

[ScreamingMeemie]

17. I didn't realize I had so many freaking junk drawers Damien.

Really, if I was an outsider helping me pack, I would think I was nuts. :loveya:

[cboy4]

26. It would be fun to help you pack....I can guarantee there would

be a lot of laughing. :loveya:

[ScreamingMeemie]

31. It would be so much fun.

And I'd feed you, if you still had the stomach for it. :) :loveya:

[Tom Kitten]

8. Wrap up your dirty dishes with your dirty clothes and

toss them in the boxes...make sure you wrap them securely with plenty of plastic wrap and duct tape! (prevents noxious gas leakage I learned this from the Department of Homeland Security - and people said they were good for nothing!) Then, when you're done, everything will smell like roses! Really!

[ScreamingMeemie]

18. Regular or bubble?

I need to know.

[1gobluedem]

9. Hee!

Reminds me of a scene in Betty MacDonald's Onions in the Stew; she began packing for their move carefully sorting and organizing and writing on boxes but by the end was rolling up the heel of salami and a jar of mustard in her tweed skirt and not even marking the box 'perishable.'

Just wait until you start UNpacking -- opening boxes and saying "what is this and why did I feel it necessary to move it across the country?"

:rofl:

[ScreamingMeemie]

21. It's funny because I have been asking myself,"Do you really need

to move 'this' 1400 miles?" and the answer is "Yes! I need to move my Craig Monroe articles." :hug: :rofl:

[redqueen]

10. Ah, the joy of moving.

I used to be organized about it. When I was childless and didn't have much stuff. Now? Forget it. 'Throw it in a box and tape it up' is just standard procedure. :)

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

22. exactly...and maybe open it up someday...maybe not.

:) :hug:

[LostinVA]

11. We just finished sorting out the damage from that stage

:cry:

[ScreamingMeemie]

24. Awwww...

:hug:

[Haole Girl]

12. If you have time, you might stop by the vet's office and...

get some kitty tranquillizers. I don't think I could handle mine in a car for that many hours- meowing at the top of their lungs! lol

[ScreamingMeemie]

25. I picked up some feliway and a "Comfy pad" for Merlin...

and then I stuck a butt load of his treats and a few catnip mousies in the carrier, which I set up next to his favorite spot (the heat vent) and he's been sleeping there so I hope he does okay. Jessie gets car sick so that will be fun. :)

[Shell Beau]

13. I have moved quite a few times and it is funny how easy it is to get to that point.

[ScreamingMeemie]

27. Almost too easy.

This is 9 years of "stuff" and I was acting all laid back about it until this week. :)

[Phentex]

15. Basically, that's my cleaning style too...

Just hide it away and bring it back one box at a time.

Have fun! :)

[ScreamingMeemie]

28. It's why I have a 3 car garage. 1 spot for parking, 2 for "stuff'.

:D Thanks!

[Tuesday Afternoon]

23. Progress is being made ...

:woohoo:

[ScreamingMeemie]

29. Yes it is!

Yes it is! Kitchen is done...pretty much...sort of. :)

[livetohike]

30. It was/is snowing in Houston!

I used to live there and a friend called last night to tell me that news :-). Very rare!! Good luck with the move Mrs. G.

[ScreamingMeemie]

32. My cousin sent some pictures of them standing by their

pool with snowballs. I'm thinking I have to move to Mexico now. :) Thank you livetohike. :hug:

[LadyoftheRabbits]

33. Ha!

God, I know that stage all too well. Then you get to the point where you wonder where the Hades all this stuff came from. (Well, mom and I do, at least. :P)

Good luck! :hi:

[ScreamingMeemie]

34. And why did I decide to keep it.

:) :hug: Thanks lelapin. I'm curious to see how Jessie will do on the car ride.

[merh]

35. When are you leaving?

Texas, LA and MS have been experiencing a winter storm with rain/sleet/ice - and even snow!

I know you know how to drive in the mess, you aren't the one to be concerned about - WE don't know how to drive in the mess. Plenty of accidents already.

Please check DOT sites in all the states you will travel through for any storm warnings, driving conditions, closed roads.

I'm so excited for you - enough on your plate to not need to deal with the weather (and those of us who can't drive in icy times).

http://www.dotd.la.gov/press/traffic_cameras/traffic.asp?page=home

http://www.dot.state.tx.us/travel/traffic_cameras.htm

http://www.dot.state.tx.us/travel/information_centers.htm

be careful, safe and happy travels :hug: :loveya:

[ScreamingMeemie]

36. Sunday. And, because I'm a freak, I've been checking the weather

each morning. It should be high 60's, low 70's by the time I get there Monday. My cousin sent pictures of the snowballs they made last night and their palm with snow coated leaves. :hug:

[merh]

39. Whew, Sunday will be much better driving

Like I said, it's not your driving that I worry about for you - it's those of us in the south who haven't a clue how to handle our cars in icy conditions.

We are like kids with snow it is so rare (none here and I am pouting like you wouldn't believe).

I won't get on the road, I'm eating a cinnamon roll and driving hot coffee as I sit in my sweats playing on my puter while I ignore my work.

Much luck on the packing.

as always, you and yours are in my prayers :hug:

[tigereye]

37. I was gonna tell ya it was snowing in Houston the other day...

but I figured it won't snow nearly as much there as where you are now!


Good luck with your packing! :hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

38. I was pretty much totally sick about snowy Houston.

But, it's already 50 degrees in my neighborhood down their today. :) :hug:

[tigereye]

42. when will you be down there for good?

[lizziegrace]

40. Tell Jessie I'll be right over

to rescue her. The cats are on their own. ;)

Seriously, my basement is full of boxes that are unmarked and packed badly.

Remember to breathe.

:hug:

[azmouse]

41. I've been so lucky with all my moves. We had the movers pack us up.

I don't think I could handle trying to pack everything we've accumulated over 21 years of marriage.

Good luck getting ready!!

[WannaBeGrumpy]

43. OMG WTF!!???

I'm never going to be DONEEE!!!!!



OMMGGG!!!1!!!!1!