Post #2 about moving… If you are planning on moving, you know, EVER, you may wish to refrain from reading this.
Our moving company called us last week to discuss our needs during our upcoming move. Since I’d like to avoid another disastrous move, I made sure to let this moving company know what had happened during the last move. I explained that many of our breakables had been improperly packed, resulting in the loss of several treasured items.
And of course I made it clear that my wallet had been stolen by the movers during the last move and that I was feeling really anxious about the possibility of having another bad experience.
The gentleman I was speaking with listened with a sympathetic ear. He told me that he was the owner of this moving company and that he would be sure to send his best crew. Since our belongings will have to be in storage for awhile, he assured me that he’d store our stuff at his own facility. When we are ready to have our things delivered, he told me that he’d send the same crew to unload the truck.
All of these reassurances did make me feel better.
Then he told me a little story he’d heard about another person’s horrific move and any *good* feelings I had vanished.
He’d heard recently about a woman who’d moved. The movers had tried to demand more money before delivering her belongings. Eventually the movers did unload the truck. The next day, one of the movers came back to attack the lady, but luckily she was able to lock herself in the bedroom and call 911.
What the flippity flap?!?!
I am feeling SO MUCH BETTER about this move. That story really helped my anxiety.
If you need me, I’ll be in the corner, rocking back and forth in the fetal position.
AndreAnna
January 1, 2008 at 8:09 am
The new header is so funny!
Moving is no fun at all. And way to ease your fears, Mr. Mover Man.
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Maggie
January 1, 2008 at 8:43 am
What in the WORLD are people thinking when they say things like that?! Could they possibly be thinking that it’s a good idea?
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Queen of Shake Shake
January 1, 2008 at 8:55 am
I hate moving. Hate. It.
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Emily R
January 1, 2008 at 8:59 am
That’s horrible. I’ve always had lovely moving experiences (I mean, other than the fact that I was moving).
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AMomTwoBoys
January 1, 2008 at 10:15 am
WHY would he have felt the need to share that? It doesn’t make getting your wallet stolen seem so bad, though does it? He was just trying to be helpful!
Don’t worry. He sounds like a Num-Nut, but seems like a nice guy at heart. At least from what you wrote about him. I am in no way affiliated with your moving company. :0)
But YOU’RE MOVING…OUT. OF. BAMA. YAY!!!!!!!!
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dragonfly
January 1, 2008 at 10:19 am
Wow. Some people just don’t use their brains before they open their mouths.
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Jean
January 1, 2008 at 11:00 am
I’ve been wondering how the prep for moving has been going. Now I see, you’ve just been huddled in fetal position avoiding it all together. ; )
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Kelly
January 1, 2008 at 11:19 am
We will never use movers again! It took us 1 month to get our stuff back from them! GRR!
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workout mommy
January 1, 2008 at 11:39 am
wow, that is not a very helpful story at all!
If it makes you feel any better, I have moved 3 times in the past two years (with 3 different moving companies) and had no problems whatsoever.
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Shelly
Twitter: shelly_overlook
January 1, 2008 at 12:34 pm
I also love the new header. Hilarious!
Are you guys having to deal with the same corporate moving company that we both know and love? If so, I’m sorry. We got a different one this time, though we haven’t done enough to know if they’re better or worse than the other.
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Christine
January 1, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Something very similar to that happened to a friend of mine…they basically held her belongings hostage until she agreed to pay an extra 11grand. Then, while delivering her stuff, the guys kept making comments to the effect of, “Hmmmm…nice stuff. What’s the address here?” to let her know they were taking note…so she was afraid to go after them. She is CERTAIN they’d either steal her stuff back and/or harm her and her family.
That probably makes you feel better, right?
I’ve moved several times and never had that type of problem. The key is to follow your gut AND do your research…if the guy seems sweet and honest and you’re comfortable with him AND he has good references/reviews the likelihood of anything bad happening is very, very slim. These scary stories are the anomaly!
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Becki
January 1, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Yikes! That’s his idea of HELPFUL? Dork.
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Anglophile Football Fanatic
January 1, 2008 at 1:43 pm
WHY would he do that to you? That is so not cool. I understand your fetal rocking. I would be right there with you.
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LifeAsIKnowIt
January 1, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Oh. My. God.
I think I’ve had a similar nightmare. You know, about being attacked by a mover.
Moving sucks. A lot.
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Courtney
January 1, 2008 at 2:25 pm
I am moving from Hawaii to Tennessee (with some stuff going straight into storage) in a manner of weeks. And I’m 8 months pregnant.
When I wake up in cold sweats from these stories, I’ll know who to thank!
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Teri
January 1, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Nice Header Church Lady.
Hope the move stuff goes well.
T.
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canape
January 1, 2008 at 2:45 pm
What is that? You’ve got something coming up in your life and everybody and their brother has a horror story to tell about it.
Bogus.
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Beckie
January 1, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Boy, that’s reassuring… Must be the male mentality – tell a story worse than yours to make you “feel” better. Hah.
Julie D.
January 1, 2008 at 4:03 pm
I can tell you lots of stories, but I won’t. Working in law enforcement for 11 years, I’ve seen everything.
1. See if you can place a lock on the truck before they leave. And only you can remove that lock. Movers make stops along the way and you are not following them.
2. Bring things with YOU that are truely valuable to you. Priceless things, family pictures, jewelry.
3. Don’t be too chatty with the movers.
4. Make sure you can get their names. So if you need to report back to the company, you know who you are talking about.
5. Make sure they see you’re husband ALOT, and not just you and small children.
I hope it all goes well. I’ve never moved from different states. I am also paranoid. We’ve done our own moves every time because I’m freaking paranoid.
If you need anymore advice let me know. I’m a crime scene investigator, so I know what the criminals do.
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Amanda
January 1, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Good God Man! Was that supposed to make you feel lucky that just your wallet was stolen???? I am not getting any warm and fuzzies here!!!
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Veronica
Twitter: SleeplessNights
January 1, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Well, wasn’t he just a bag full of cheer?
Make sure that while you are rocking your kids are duly entertained. It’s very hard to rock with a small person around your neck/on your lap. Just sayin.
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BOSSY
January 1, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Hmmm. How about I.V. Vodka?
mpotter
January 1, 2008 at 8:35 pm
what the????
is he seriously trying to tell you that he condones extortion before upholding the contract?
is he seriously trying to freak you out b/c you have a distrust in all moving companies (rightfully so)
is he seriously trying to LOSE YOUR BUSINESS??
any chance you can find a new company?
that was just plain stupid.
good luck!!!
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Devilish Southern Belle
January 1, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Geez, I wonder what made him think sharing that story was a good idea?
Happy New Year!
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MamaGeek
January 1, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Sending you lots of virtual luck. I feel your pain. We moved 7 times (7 states) in 10 years due to corporate relocations – something is always broke, missing or left behind.
On the upside, I love your new banner (hilarious) and I’m excited your closer to your rents, right?
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transplanting me
January 1, 2008 at 9:08 pm
wow. that makes me glad we’re getting rid of it all!
this move will go better for you… keep saying that over and over
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Alison
January 1, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Wow! So not funny yet I can’t stop that nervous laughter!
Excellent customer service on his part….way to lay my fears to rest. You should ask him if he knows a good locksmith!
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Arkie Mama
January 1, 2008 at 9:52 pm
I had a pair of movers tell me that they didn’t know what had happened to my television.
Over and over, they insisted there was no TV in their truck.
Finally, after much arguing, I marched out to the truck and took a look for myself.
Guess what was there, in plain view?
I totally get your wariness.
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Mama DB
January 1, 2008 at 10:06 pm
That’s like the people that insist on telling you they “went through 52 hours of back labor and then blah, blah happened when the baby came out and they’ve never been the same DOWN THERE since” a week before your due date. NOT COOL.
On a side note, your new header cracks me up!
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Sugar Kane
January 1, 2008 at 10:32 pm
Hope it goes well!
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theotherbear
January 1, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Oh wow, that is way scary. Umm maybe I do want to move my own stuff if I move this year.
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Babyamore (Trish)
January 2, 2008 at 1:27 am
i am glad we move our own stuff … they all seem Bad ! The comments enlightening and frightening .Goodluck happy new year
I hope your 2008 is blessed and prosperous, and everything you want it to be!
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Stephanie
January 2, 2008 at 8:12 am
WHY would he tell you that??? GAH!! We’ve always moved our own stuff.
I hope your 2008 is a WONDERFUL year!
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Burgh Baby's Mom
January 2, 2008 at 8:39 am
Moving sucks. Movers suck. Moving your own crap sucks more.
Kathryn
January 2, 2008 at 9:34 am
I’ve actually heard a bunch of stories like that. Not the attack part, but the part about the companies not delivering the clients things until they paid thousands of dollars more. CRAZY!
It sounds like you have a pretty good mover though. The guy sounds pretty reassuring. Other than the crazy story.
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justmylife
January 2, 2008 at 10:09 am
Who thought that telling you that story would be a good idea? Good luck with this move. Happy New Year.
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andi
January 2, 2008 at 10:27 am
What the hell was he thinking telling you such a story? That is so creepy. I know this move is going to be better than the last one. I just know it.
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Rachel
January 2, 2008 at 10:40 am
Holy Hell!!! What is wrong with that man? Did he think that was reassuring?
Damn.
Good luck!!!
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Bill
January 2, 2008 at 10:57 am
why would he tell you that story. It’s like:
“How’s the veal tonight?”
“Oh well I made it myself and it’s delicious, but I did hear of someone locally who got violently ill from eating veal. Can I start you off with something to drink?”
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Badness Jones
January 2, 2008 at 11:21 am
Gah!
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~JJ!
January 2, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Moving sucks.
But the outcome will show you it’s all worth it.
I fricken love your new header.
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RWA
January 2, 2008 at 2:08 pm
You really have to wonder why the “owner” of a moving company would tell a customer – especially one who had already expressed concerns – a story like that.
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Miss
January 2, 2008 at 4:35 pm
That guy is kind of an idiot.
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moosh in indy.
Twitter: mooshinindy
January 2, 2008 at 7:54 pm
ME.
I got your back.
Plus, my husband?
Helloooo lawyer.
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mrs. mustard
January 3, 2008 at 7:04 pm
I’ve heard horror stories about moving, but I’ve done it 4 times in the past 7 years, and we have not had problems with movers at all. We did our own packing, though. This time, I’ll be getting them to pack it up, and that sort of scares little-anal-me, although I deem it a necessity since I will have two kids under the age of 2 to contend with.
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VDog
January 4, 2008 at 12:38 pm
What a jabroni! Ugh!!
I agree — keep Tate around at all times if possible.
Mandy
January 7, 2008 at 10:37 pm
AH LAH LAH LA LA LAAAA, CAN’T HEEEAAAAAR YOOOOUUUU! A LA LA LAAA LAH! NOT LISTENIIIIING! NO. MORE. MOVING. HORROR. STORIES. Puh-LEASE.
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cate
January 14, 2008 at 10:46 am
seriously???? wtf? that’s really awful…do they do criminal background checks or psych evaluations on their employees? guess not!
luckily (or maybe not!), we don’t have money to use a moving company, so we’ll only have to keep an eye out for our siblings and in-laws to make sure their not stealing anything!
hope the packing is going okay! we’re trudging along over here…of course we’ve got more time than you (35 days as of today).
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