Once again it has been awhile. Not because there is nothing to say, quite the contrary. I have not been able to organize my thoughts, it has just been go go go since I started at the Lollipop Tree. I wanted to say since the Bean closed, but that has not exactly been true. In the beginning there was a bit of depression. So for the first week it was hard to get out of my way and make things happen. There is still a bit of that going on with the in flux situation. So that we can be organized I will start with that.

Moving out has been both hard and easy. What has been done has gone smoothly if not timely. The move of the "small" stuff was well orchestrated and done quickly. For a couple of days we packed boxes and got it all together to get out. Then things started to fall apart. The trailer that we were supposed to store everything in fell through. So it was onto a back up plan and everything went to a friends garage.

Now on to the "big stuff". What happened next, an ice storm!! No power for 3 days down there and people were busy helping others so we were on hold. Finally it all got figured out and we could store the rest at the garage of Bear Electric (I think that is the name?) it is up the street from the Bean. One or two small problems. It would not be the size space I had expected and I can't for the life of me figure out how to dis-assemble the counter and cabinet. We did manage to move the counter from the wall and moving the stove and refrigeration out went unbelievably smooth. It was however the day I was to start at The Lollipop Tree. We had to be done quickly and we were.

Determined to get the counters out along with the tables an chairs over the weekend I focused on work. The Lollipop Tree is a great place to work at, right now. I think knowing that my future is possibly limited there makes it easier, but the first to days flew by and I went to the company Christmas party!! I will talk more about the Tree later.

There was a snow storm somewhere in there and a real whopper Sat/Sun. What was move was limited. My ability to move these last items is somewhat lacking. I think it is the thought of moving these awkward items twice and the storage of them is not conceivable in my mind. That is where I am with the move, here, there and everywhere.

Meanwhile the current squatters at 76 Front street have begun their move! Maybe I will be able to just move things things down there? I looked in the window yesterday it is pretty bare, nice. These people are not making things easy, I can understand not wanting to leave your place of business after nearly 13 years, I can't understand having a mean attitude towards me or anyone else who would be willing to accept the terms of renting there. That not being said I still do not think she will turn over the keys on her own. The law will have to be brought in to force here to give back the keys to the place, and she is the only one to hold keys to the place. (when all this started she changed the locks on the doors, not giving keys to the proper authorities!) I think I am getting into a weird territory here.
I just have to keep Brian and Leeanne, my landlords up to date with what is going on. What is going on? Now it is wait till after Christmas, then see if I can get this stuff out.

Wow it is time to get ready for work!! I will write more later.

Thanks everyone for all that has been done and all that will be done. Isn't that part of the Lord's prayer? Funny how certain phrases hit you?

Bye

The Move part 2

Hey we are 1/4 of the way there. I would like to say 1/2 way but then we have to move into the new place. So by 1/4 I mean half way out!! We are moving the big stuff (and the little stuff that we forgot in the dark on Sunday) on Thursday at 8:00.

I was down there today and there is more there than I thought! So Wed after I get back from the dentist I have to get it all tidied up so that it will all go as smothly as it did on Sunday.

If anyone is around what is left is a refrdgerator, salad unit and stove. That is what I like to think what is left. There is also the couner and bar. I just stopped by the storage space and there is no room for these things. I can store the bar here, against Liz's wishes! The counter is a little odd. But if we actually get it out intact I am sure that I can move things around in the shed.

The catch to it all is, that I will actually be starting my job on Thursday too. Can it be finished by 10? Sure, why not? I am certain that it will all work out, what other choice is there?

The Move

It is harder and harder to write these. I think the thought of what is going on makes me crazy and when I sit down to think it all through it really is overpowering.

In any case we have closed the doors at 20 Front Street!!! This week has been set aside for clean up and moving. We have been doing very little of each. Monday I went to check out the situation at what I was assuming would be my job at the Lollipop Tree. I have not heard back from anyone there since. That is really ok because I am only up and around today.

Tuesday was my big dental day. I was to have 4 teeth pulled. As it turned out I only had 3 pulled, the 4th one would require surgery. I tried to get up and do things on Wed. but was in bed for the night by 3:30. Of course that meant I was up by 1:00 and down at the Bean cleaning up. I was home and in bed once again around 4 and up at 7.

I really do not like packing to move. Over the past years I think that I have become very linear. By that I mean everything need to line up. If things are not lined up I get alittle crazy. Like when I am working I start with everything in front of me in a row. As I work it becomes a circle then it is chaos and I have to start all over, put everything away wash up and then start fresh. With moving it isn't that easy. There are 4 different sections and a few counters that need moving. I clear out one spot which fills another so I have to go to work on that then I realize that it is all on the counter and that has to go too. So I move that then I am out of boxes so what do I do? Put everything in an organized way on the counter. Then I take a look at it all and think have I done anything? It just looks like a big mess. So I decide to change the gauze in my mouth and it is really hurting so I sit down and fall asleep.

Today it will me different. My mouth doesn't hurt as much and I am well rested. So by tonight we should be closer to the big move. Speaking of the big move. We have to store things for a few weeks. I have been fortunate enough to get a trailer from Mick construction to store it all in. I will need help loading everything though. So if you are free on Saturday am of Friday please give me a call, 603 822-2593.
I could really use all of you who helped move the fridge in in July!

I guess I am not doing as well as I thought. Time for more Ibuprofen.

Dinner at the Bean

This Friday is the annual Home fo The Holiday Craft Fair in South Berwick. In conjuction with this event we will be having dinner at Black Bean. Liz has a lovely holiday meal planned. I will post it as soon as I find it underneath all these papers on my desk! I think it includes a veggie option,ham,chicken,salad,and desserts. Space is limited and this will be our last dinner at the old Black Bean.
Time is short today. I will post more, soon? The exact date of the move has not been set. There is a small drama being played out here. When it is all over I will be talking more about it. I have imposed a slight gag order about the whole thing. Once the DNA test comes back from the lab from the warning letter I can again talk.

The sad thing about it all is that I get a kick out of the drama!! I am losing sleep over the whole thing though. And it is disturbing how much we (people) rely on gossip for the truth. In any case I am resigned to this happening in January, mid January.

Goota get dinner ready for Owen and me.
See Ya,
Phil