1. Halph Staph
   Member

   Hi all y'all, my wonderful fellow Popologists!

   Well, I am finally moving out of my main Maine city, Portland. Heading a bit south, but this is a big move for me. I've lived in this building for two years, and although it is a slum, I am the type who nests wherever I land. Tomorrow, Labor Day (ha ha, perfect day for moving, right?) will be move day, so I will be offline until at the soonest, the 10th, but it depends on if the phone company holds to the install date for my DSL and when my net company flips the switch to make me active.

   So, in my absence, I am quite sure dripper will keep you entertained, as well as Anna, Fuzzy, softserve, bogey1 and all the others who have lately been bringing up some very good stuff for the site. Do not take it personally if I left someone out... I consider everyone here my family! And all families are dysfunctional in some way or another, right?

   So wish me luck on the move - the new place is cheaper, larger, and has hook-ups for a washer and dryer! And all (basic) utilities included! Neat-o! I hope I'll be happy there, my relationship needs it - we've been so stressed living here - cops at all hours chasing down the druggies, handling the domestic fights, arresting the hookers. Really, I mean you'd think Portland, ME of all cities wouldn't have that much crime - but it is everywhere!!!!

   I am rambling, because I am procrastinating finishing packing. Anywho - keep on poppin' everybody. Love you, Inna, chin up, I will contact you AS SOON AS I go live on the net. I promise!!!! I'd say cross your fingers, Inna, for luck in my move - but you can't on one hand, can you? (I hope I hear from you about that matter before I am gone!)

   Take care, play nice nice everyone, and see you later!
   ~ Halph Staph,
   "purveyor of the strange, weird, and icky, for your enjoyment"

   Posted 1 year ago #

2. CystFace
   Member

   Where you moving to

   Posted 1 year ago #

3. Halph Staph
   Member

   We moved to Biddeford - about 20 minutes south of Portland, ME - or as I like to think, 20 minutes closer to Mass and Boston! lol. I have terrible procrastination about unpacking, however. I have a mild form of ADD - so if I start one project, within ten minutes I have about seven projects going. Anyone else do this?

   For example - you are fixing the loose washer on the sink faucet. So you go to the closet to get the wrench (or whatever tool). Inside the tool box you see some tape - and you remember you wanted to tape a box shut you have in the other room so you can put it in the storage shed. So - tool for faucet in hand, along with tape, you head to the box and tape it shut. Now, under the box is an old magazine - why did I keep it? Oh yeah - wanted to mail that article to your mom, but you need scissors. Which is okay because you need to put the tape back after you put the box in storage and tighten the sink faucet on the way... but when you get to the shed... I think you can go forth from there. THAT is how my wonderfully weird-arsed brain is wired. My nuttiness in a nutshell. lol.

   So, I am sure I have now over-answered your question, CF. But - hey, I'm know to ramble, yes? tee hee

   ~ H.S.

   Posted 1 year ago #

4. Fuzzybeard2016
   Member

   HS, how'd the move go? I'm like you, a nester.

   Posted 1 year ago #

5. Halph Staph
   Member

   Hey Fuzzy! I never did respond to your question - I apologize for the delay. Sometimes I "forget" the forum is even here, probably because I spend more time on YT and other sites hunting down videos (and end up long on video-tangents that take me to all sorts of weird topics that have nothing to do with PTZ type material, but it is fun and educational!).

   The move happened. Can't say the actual move went well or bad - to me, since I was in such a fog, it just occurred. I'm glad it is over!!! STILL unpacking. I'm slow when it comes to rebuilding the nest. But, unlike the past umpteen moves, this one has actually brought some wonderful changes in my life! It is bigger, the apartment I mean, has tons of storage space, a gorgeous giant central kitchen, a washer/dryer/laundry closet which is also nice and roomie... just overall, the place is very, very nice. Many windows for lots of light, and they are newer windows, the kind that you can drop inwards to clean. The paint is all neatly applied and I think it was done recently, although I am going to be painting over the peach color with a nice, crisp sky blue.

   The summation: I have begun to relax, feel safe, become motivated, returned to cooking (I haven't had a decent kitchen in... I don't know!), happily do chores and keep things clean... it is the home I have needed desperately for many years. Sure as heck didn't expect to find it in Biddeford, always thought of this town as somewhat rundown and economically depressed. And the first apartment we looked at here was nasty, the woman was trying to clean when we came in for a tour... but it was plain YUCKY. So I didn't have much hope trudging up the back stairs to our place... then I saw it, and fell in love.

   So, I am nesting like no tomorrow, but in a very good, organized, happy fashion. :)

   Thanks for asking. Did I ever ask if that is your dog as your avatar? I vaguely remember I did... but cannot recall your answer.

   To all nesters out there: fear not the move, just pack early, label everything, and take your time unpacking too. Think of it as a wonderful opportunity to get rid of the junk, buy some needed items for the new place (good excuse!), and make some changes you have been procrastinating about. Oh - and hiring a moving company - sooooooo much less anxiety!!!!

   ~ H.S.

   Posted 1 year ago #

6. Victoria Phibes
   Member

   I've been married seven years...moved six times, and STILL living out of boxes.

   Posted 1 year ago #

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