On Tuesday this past week, Myles took our five big boxes that we are shipping to the UPS store. First they get sent from our house to a shipping company in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Once they get there, they are put onto a ship and are on their way to our new home in Gdansk. It takes four to six weeks by ship. This is the most economical way to ship. To ship one 50 pound box to Gdansk, Poland by UPS would cost $800.00 (that's NOT a typo!). Shipping as we did, we sent all five boxes for less than $400.00. Definitely the way to go! So our boxes should arrive in mid to late October. It is mostly clothes, a few books etc. All of our school materials are going with us on the plane. It did not make sense to wait to get the kids moving on school work till the middle of October (though they thought that would be a fine idea!).
As of about an hour ago I have sold my van! We had taken it to Carmax to see what they would give us for it. While they gave us a very fair appraisal, they offered trade in value. We thought we would give it a go on Craigslist and see if we got any interest. We had several calls and a darling little family (two little kids and expecting their third baby) came out from Raymore to look at it. They really liked it and called me back last evening with several questions. Then they called back again to see if they could look at it again this morning. So I met with them again and they checked everything out thoroughly. They just called and made and offer and we are making the big transfer next Saturday! That works great for me because that means I can still drive the carpool this week. The husband works out of town during the week so weekends are best for them. I'm taking the van to Raymore because I want to be at the bank when they get the cashier's check made (and they bank at Community Bank of Raymore). They seem so sweet but I'm short on time and can't take any chances on errors.
Myles left yesterday afternoon. We 'skyped' this morning and he made it safely and is settling in at our new little house. He said the most complicated part of the trip is in Chicago. He is writing notes for me so I can figure it out with the kids when we go two weeks from today.
My attic is packed with plastic tubs. Every closet is empty, every drawer is empty. Just need to finish sorting all the junk in our master bedroom and then have the carpets cleaned and turn the house over to our tenants when we leave!
Hey folks.
ReplyDeleteIts been a little while since we connected. As mine and Myles Bday passes it shakes free the memories of how our pasts created the future we are giving our families.
I am very proud of my buddy, Mr Myles as he continues to blaze the trail for himself and the ones around him. Just to think back of two innocent junior high school kids knocking around town, connected through Americas sport and a love of music. That tough love relationship spawned years of connections through college.
Kansas State, Kansas University, which weekend is it...am I in Manhattan or Lawrence...who cares when friends are around.
Since then, we have married had kids and now Myles is living in Poland and I traveling to the Caribbean, Mexico and Philippines..who would have know we would have seen the world as we huddled in our basements as children. This is best experience we can provide to our families.
I know we are closer in the heart, always connected by our childhood and the experience which are defining us and our legacy.
Your buddy,
Michael