When the movers packed up our stuff, they did not list the contents of the boxes very well. As a result, we can't find much of what we need. They also left most of the wiring behind as well. Phone wires and unnecessary electrical cords are one thing, but special power transformers are quite another. The one phone we managed to locate requires a transformer we can't find. We don't know if it was left behind or if it's packed in a different box. So, we have a computer and our cell phones to use.
Despite the fact we got rid of over half of our belongings including about 80% of my library, we still had twice the load estimated by the moving company. They sent a big truck, and it almost wasn't enough! There were 2 Russian drivers, and they somehow managed to get it all in the truck. I was amazed. For some time there it looked as if they didn't have enough truck for the job!
Our new (to us, anyway) place is just stacked full of boxes and totes. Where we're going to put it all is anybody's guess. Just when did we become so materialistic, anyway? My mother has volunteered to drop by this weekend to help us organize it all. Here's hoping she doesn't run across certain, uh, sensitive items or literature... ;)
Meanwhile, I'm in so much pain it's not even funny. I've spent most of the last 3 days vertical, and it's made my condition much worse. It will take several days of bed rest to bring it back under control.
Still, after all this, it's good to be in a better place.