We have not written for a couple of weeks, because we were suddenly in moving mode. Not that we had not been looking to move for some time, we had. Rather it was because we had had block after block, and suddenly the blocks were out of the way.
So, we got a truck and started packing up all of our hinges to leave eastern Tennessee. Everything was a go. We even had three choices of places to land. It took the two of us 4 days to pack the truck. Our stuff is not so normal. We do have some boxes and some furniture, but mainly we have a lot of oddly shaped tools.
We filled a 26 foot Uhaul while finding out much of our stuff that we had stored in the unit was moldy, due to extremely poor building practices in Tennessee. It was not even sealed. We are not even sure there was a moisture barrier under the slab. Honestly, I have never seen a worse storage unit.
Anyway, we got it pack in four days, then loaded our car on a trailer, and drove for 5 days across the country to northern California. We chose to come here first to look at this place that was offered because it was so difficult to pack the truck. So, the idea of unloading it in Arizona into a storage unit, drive here, drive back if things were good, spend 4 more days loading, then driving again was just exhausting.
The plan was to come here either make an agreement and stay. Or, to not make an agreement and drive way, without unpacking the truck. We would then drive to Arizona and unload. The extra cost of the same truck was doable.
We made an agreement and unpacked. It took 2 days to unload into a barn. Again just the two of us. We completed unpacking late Monday afternoon and returned the Uhaul. Yesterday, Tuesday, afternoon we were told we cannot be here and must leave.
To get a new Uhaul and go to Arizona will now cost more than we have left in money. Plus, the 4 days to pack the truck. We are told we must be out of the barn by the weekend. That is within 2 days.
We are now looking where to take our stuff semi locally to store it. We slept with the sounds of scurrying rats in the barn apartment last night.
We have been through a series of being screwed over by different people over the last 4 and a half years that has brought us into serious compromises. And, although we have a few good friends who have helped us, it has continued. And, I no longer know what to do anymore.
I know longer really know what to think about life on earth in general. I wanted to help make it a better place, but it seems I am not allowed. I am once again in a bit of shock at the cruelty of people. I do not know why it still shocks me, but it does.
If you so feel it in your heart to heal at this time, it would be greatly appreciated. If you are near us, strong bodies would be good to help packing the truck. If not donations to cover our costs would be greatly appreciated. The link will be below. If you can help in either the physical moving of objects or otherwise, please give us a call 206-259-9084 or 423-441-9736
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