**5/3**: Hooooraaay! We're outa CA!!

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edited: I'm changing the unload date to Saturday 5/3. Now confirmed!
(It costs an EXTRA $650+ to get the truck the day I had originally planned
so I've moved it out by one day to save some cash.)
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To avoid hi-jacking Todrick's "moving" thread I've started a new one:
Heh! Excellent.

Well, we got the final final word that the house is sold and will be financed for the buyer so it's a completely done deal now. Woohoo!

Unfortunately, the packing begins tomorrow... but it's more than worth it!

So...I gotta put the feelers out again, anybody like pizza and beverages?

I have one buddy who committed to helping unload on 5/3 (Saturday) all our stuff at a storage unit, but I'm thinking a couple more bodies might be great.

Seriously, anyone who's up for lending a hand (and isn't doing anything that day - like work) I'd be very very grateful - and more than willing to return that type of favor in the future.

Please note I have zero hide-a-beds and no super large "back-breaker" things. We've sold or donated a ton of furniture and rarely-used things so it'll be a relatively smaller load considering our house is almost 2000 sq ft. Every "significantly large" item we have left will be just a two-person effort. (and an easy effort at that.)

Anyway, just yell if you think you might be able or willing to assist. Thanks in advance!!

Leaving work around 4pm that day, if you're looking for some late afternoon- early evening help, I can make it. If you're talking mid-day, I can't be there.

What part of town will you be unloading in and where have you decided to buy?

So where are you unloading......? I may be able to help.

Marshall

Thanks for the possible offers guys! I can PM my cell phone number to whoever may be interested/available when I get closer to heading out there.

So it's not yet finalized but it looks like we're gonna get an apartment in Scottsdale on the east side of 101. It looks like the one we're after also has a one car garage so the big stuff may only need to be moved about 10 feet from the truck to the garage. (Thank goodness...)

I'll post when I know for sure, but that's what it's looking like.

Again, many thanks to anyone able to assist.

Unfortunately I work that day and am leaving early to DJ a wedding.

Sorry-

No worries.

Please note the change of date. Moving it from Fri the 2nd to Saturday the 3rd to save some cash. Truck company wants an additional $650 to give me the truck on my planned day. Moving it out saves me almost a third of the cost. I will confirm this (IT'S CONFIRMED! 5/3 IT IS!) in the next 48 hrs.

I figure a non-work day might help me get more takers too.

Especially with the no hide-a-beds clause. One story, right?

You got it! I refused to get an upstairs unit. I wanna make this move as easy as possible.

Packed my first 10 boxes today. Only a boatload more to go!

It may be a non work day for you, but for me- I'll be stuck here at work.

I'll be out at 1pm if you get a late start.

Hey Mike,

Workin' on a Saturday? Bummer!

Yeah, if you're bored and feel like getting a little workout, I'd love to have you over to help.

I'll PM everyone who's contacted me with my phone number, address and all that before I come out.

Thanks!!

Hi All,

Just wanted to check back in again and see who might be available to get a little exercise on Saturday. The day is approaching quickly so I wanted to make sure I get in contact with everyone who's able to make it. (Even if for a short time - it's still great!).

I'm still leaving on Friday and unloading on Saturday. I think the earliest I can unload is 9 or 9:30 on Saturday when I get the keys.

Anyway, now that the day is almost here, can those of you who are thinking you'd be able to make it (or maybe make it) reply here and I'll PM you all the necessary info/phone numbers/address/etc? I'll get back to you tomorrow at some point with a PM or email.

Thanks again to everyone!

PS> I have beer and pizza money set aside!

I'm now moving my mom and dad on Sat. They will probably be done pretty early though. Send me the particulars.

Stone4x4@orbitelcom.com

Marshall

Are you usning the trailer? I could meet you and get it when you're done.

Thanks again~ I will also be moving johnnyx

If you don't get more support, I will move mine to later in the day.

Hi All,

I've PM'd or emailed XROCK, XterraAZ, and Marshall.

"Mud" - Your Private messaging and email is currently blocked so I couldn't send you the details. Shoot me an email at john@4wdxterra(nospam).com. (remove the (nospam) part) and I'll forward it to you.

Thanks All!!

Yep and if he's still working on unloading when I get off of work at 1pm I'll head over and lend a hand.

Anyone else taking up the offer of pizza and beer?

All I can say is you guys all rock!!

The truck is jam packed and I'm about to get some rest. I leave at 4am tomorrow and hope to be in Scottsdale by 6pm to pick up keys - then rest up for the morning of fun on Saturday!

If anyone needs to reach me call on my cell 408-xxx-xxxx (edited to remove off the web since I'm done now). (Any time)

Again, thank you thank you thank you!!

See you folks soon!

Well, I made it here in one piece.

730ish miles, 13 hours, I'm pooped.

Some good news for those of you assisting tomorrow - I unloaded about 1/3 of the truck after I arrived. There's still a number of things that require 2 people, but a lot of the little stuff is now outa the way.

I'd tell any of you to call me on the new number, but all our telephones are still hooked up in San Jose. Doh! (You can reach me on my cell though).

So my other buddy (non-Xterra buddy) is going to help as well, but isn't able to come over until noonish - regardless, anyone that wants to come over around 9 or 9:30ish, feel free to. You won't miss the 1/4-football field length Ryder truck out front.
Well, time for some rest!

Hopefully will see some of you tomorrow.

PS>
A. There's a liquor store across the street (I'm buying) and
B. there's a coupon in my "apt welcome packet thing" for Papa John's. (I'm buying that too!)

I'll check XOC again in the morning too if any of you have any questions or whatever. Thanks again!

Well, I was able to unload almost everything by myself by around noon. I had a buddy who I worked with in CA come by and help with the rest.

Mike and Marshall - thanks for checking in and I'm pleased to have been able to tell you there's no back-breaking work left for you.

Brian - I had no way of getting ahold of you, but if you're checking the board, thanks for the initial offer - everything turned out great.

Well, time to do a little unpacking before leaving for San Jose tomorrow night. I'll be back around 5/14 or so for good.

Woohoo!

I stopped by John's this afternoon, he was all done. I felt bad, but I was in the middle of moving my parents.

He was all done!! Just him and one other guy!

He didn't even look tired, which actually I'm mad about. I mean if you are going to unload a truck like that by yourself at least have the decency to look freakin tired.

He seemed like a great guy and will be a great addition to the club, I'm sure.

I have only met John once and spoken to him a little bit at the Last WestX... and even at that i can vouch for the Guy... definately a great asset to the Club... at the very least he can offset my return a bit

hey its hard to argue with a guy who has the license plate he does:



Glad to hear it went smooth for ya John... My wife plans to sell most of our big items while im out there... so I don't plan to have a lot to move when we move her out later...

Lookin forward to gettin back there and seeing the old faces and finaly meeting some of the new ones...

So john... are we gonna be on for that delayed birthday or what

I'm a good faker. I was wiped out!

Yeah, man. Just yell when you're in town.

Last night I had a 32oz Fat Tire at a local sports cafe. Good stuff!

I'm all over fat tire...

Actually... its a bit scary but i've developed a taste for Irish Car Bombs lately

Anyway, I will be out there the 15th...

Since i will just be settlin in and honestly because i wont have my Xterra out there at first I may end up being forced to opt out of the Xcursion on the 17th/18th(not sure im gonna have room for my camping stuff in my Focus... )

so if your not doing that Xcursion maybe we can hook up 10 days late... the 17th...

[HINT]maybe the 16th or another date would be better
if some fo the other Club guys wanna welcome the new guys to town [/HINT]

PM me with your Phone #'s and I'll get in touch when im in town...

I'm gonna be down in chandler... maybe meet half way, by the college or something...

[ANOTHER HINT]im sure a local might have a better idea [/ANOTHER HINT]

Pssst... It takes a lot of practice to be this subtle