Something old, something new, something BlueStocking

Here I am...

I'm standing outside on the corner.. suitcase in my hand...sweet Jane...

Holding my breath Detroit... let us know when those keys are in your hand.

Love the socks! Good luck. Last lap is the longest

If anyone wants a link to my author page, I would be happy to! I don't want to spam mumsnet with it..but happy to send links privately!

Here are the socks

How's it going, Detroit?

Sounds like you need to digitize those notebooks. Says the woman with two plastic tubs full of diaries and notebooks not to mention several boxes full of old letters and cards.

Good luck Detroit! X

Do you have a rucksack you can use for transporting things? It's so hard to make any practical suggestions that might help you, sorry. You might need one taxi trip for bigger or heavier items. You might be better off keeping a clear head today, but that's just a suggestion of course. Take a deep breath, calm down as you've got hours left to find everything before you go. Is there anyone around that you trust to help?

I'm a bit confused by sushi socks! It would be great to see pics but only if you can make sure that they are really definitely 100% not identifying in any way at all. Your safety comes first. Very excited for you, and you will do this by hook or by crook. You have come through so much already, just a few more hours to get this next step done. Breathe!! You are nearly there Detroit

Ill try and take a few non identifying photos when I move if anyone wants to see the new place?

Arg! Im packed up, but it might take a few more trips than I thought. I overestimated my ability to carry stuff, and underestimated how much i had to carry! Just my notebooks for work writing take up a trash bag!

Why oh why couldn't they let me in before 4.30pm!!! Why!

I can't stop crying, cant find my belt to keep my jeans up..and have barely been able to think straight.
I might need to get a little stoned just to get through the day!
My own front door! No Charming!

Im wearing my new sushi socks in honor of the occasion...

No tears today, it might be a tough old day but by the end of it you will be in your own place with your own things around you! And then you can start planning for your smiley wee furry four-legged friend to join you! Onwards and upwards Detroit, you can do this

Sending lots of love Detroit. Have some hugs and another . The MN crew are right behind you. xxx

Paws definitely crossed. I'm a tearful wreck.

Thank you.

Oh, nearly forgot to say that was lovely of your friend to give you the guitar!! 🎸 I'm glad you have an instrument to play now, hopefully it's all coming together for you. Paws crossed! 🐾

Thank you Detroit, but I have to confess that I'm not actually a vegan - I do love tofu though and eat vegan most of the time. I wanted a user name that was a mix of bland and slightly whimsical!

Anyway, here's hoping that things go well for you today, and it won't be long till you get your keys and move out of the shelter. Maybe only a few more hours to go!! Lots of us here on the other side of the world are cheering you on, and sending you love and support. Have a slice of vegan and a for breakfast to keep you going!!

Tofu delights - love the name! I went vegan a few months ago, I feel so much better for it.

Not in there yet. 4.30 pst. It is still early morning! Just waking up in the shelter and hoping today goes ok!

The shelter is crazy right now. So glad I should be going. Until the keys are in my hand, I'm going to be nervous. I don't quite trust it being ok.
..I think I'll play "summers end" by John prine...The song means a lot to me, and just feels right...then visions of Johanna or just like tom thumbs blues for old times sake. Just like Tom thumbs blues was the first thing I played on my first night in a campground. Visions of J. Has the pleasure of singing "mona Lisa musta had the highway blues you can tell by the way she smiled"...
I've even put new strings on for the occasion!

Hello all, mind if a friendly stranger (it's me, I'm the friendly stranger) pops in? Ginger beer for me, bit of ice if you can spare it. @detroitneedsadog I hope your house move went well!

Wonderful news Detroit

Happy new home Detroit! What will be your first song on your guitar in your new place?

Just popping in for a coffee and to wish Detroit all the best for your move today! It might take a bit of to-ing and fro-ing but at some point very soon you will be able to lock your own front door and sit down in peace. for you as a moving in present!

Weevils, some DC are just massively difficult and while you (by which I also mean me) can look back and spot things that could have been done differently the first time around, at the time you can't always see the wood for the trees.

Detroit good luck for today.

I know that part of LA quite well. I think it might take two trips, but it will be fine. I am only going a few (uphill steep) blocks. But hey the walk back is downhill.
Your dh is tough! The bus in Los Angeles can be a little interesting!