After nearly a month long period of self-imposed online and personal blackout, I’m back and wired for sound. Stretch and I have spent the better part of the last few weeks moving into the new Casa De Woy, which was way more effort than I would have ever expected. Even with purchasing a newly constructed home instead of an older/pre-existing house, you still have loads of things to do and be concerned about. Not to mention getting all your stuff over to the new digs, which only took us a days weeks. Here’s some lessons learned:
- Grass seed takes a lot longer to sprout than you think.
- I must be the only human being on Earth that has trouble with semi-rigid dryer ducts.
- Never, ever move into your new home during a U.S. Open.
- Women cannot look at white walls for longer than 24 hours. It’s a rule.
- When your DirectTV installation guy pulls up and his shirt is three sizes too big with his pants hanging down to near his knees, it could mean trouble.
- I never thought I’d say this: I’ve been to Home Depot so many times that I actually know where stuff is in the store. This should scare anyone that has known me longer than 10 seconds.
- Related to the above point, I’ve realized I can do more handy stuff than I ever thought possible.
All in all, it’s been a pretty successful adventure. Now that I’m back on the grid, I have lots of catching (and making up) to do with family, friends, and associates. WearLocal took a big back seat too, so it’s time to tie up the loose ends and launch that badboy soon.
Glad to see you back in action.
So the countdown to the new place mass kegger…. I mean house warming get together begins, right?
And yes, you knowing your way around Home Depot is a VERY scary thing. (only slightly worse than me know my way around)
Step away from the power tools!
Welcome back to your online life!
I’ll be moving shortly and since you’re now an experienced mover I’ll make sure to recruit you :)
Glad to see you back Herky!
good luck and welcome back.
Congrats on the new house. Moving suck-diddily-ucks!
Congrats on finishing your move and on your Home Depot-inspired epihany! If you’re looking for more verification of your handiness, I have several projects around my house that you’re welcome to tackle…
Funny what you learn through moving. I too am anti- dryer duct. I am also anti-curtin rods and the people that think that using steel in a home for the purpose of keeping me safe from a hurricane, but not telling Wife of House before she drills.
So Woy, in what isle can I find drills?
Congrats on the house. Pork and Beans are in the mail.
Congrats on your new house. Exciting stuff!!! Your right about having lots of catching (and making up) to do with family members. Will be waiting for an email or phone call! Ha, ha. :o)
White walls are eeeevil. Especially when there’s a house full of them.
And the only place I’ve ever been able to grow grass is in a Dixie cup.
Thanks to all of you for the warm wishes. I really, really appreciate it.