Posted by blamethebanjo on Tuesday, December 30, 2008
My wife and I have moved more times than I can count, more times than I can remember is closer to the truth. I think I inherited the moving gene from my father. Mom and dad were always looking for greener pastures. The promise of better oportunities was the driving force that pushed my parents from one place to another.
In the end my dad would put down roots close to the very point he started from. He would work in that steel mill until he retired. After he retired he often expressed a desire to work again. He wasn't suited for the quiet , easy life. For the most part he was good at making up projects to keep his hands busy.
It was the same search that caused me to travel in hope of improving our lifestyle and financial wellbeing. Moving is always a cumbersome ordeal for those of us unable to afford hiring out the heavy lifting. Each time my muscles were stretched to their limit and I would end up exhausted. Without fail I would promise myself that this was the last time. I was young then and my promises held little value.
Today we are in the process of moving once again. This time I am unable to do the hard part. Thankfully I don't have to worry as someone else will do what I cannot. I admit I miss the days when I thought there was nothing I could not do. Age is like that.
The positive side has to be that each move I have made wonderful friends that have lasted through the years. This time we are moving only a short distance. We both say this is the last time. You notice I didn't swear.
ElGringorio Says:
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @9:20:14 AM
Good luck on your move. Frankly, I don't know how you do it -- living way up there in the Great White North. I mean my first winter last year in northeast Indiana nearly killed this Alabama boy. Well, maybe I exaggerate. But, the Lord willing, my next move is below the Mason-Dixon line. Again, good luck on the move.
dpete210 Says:
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @9:57:31 AM
Good luck in your move. I'm just the opposite. I like where I'm living and am happy in the home I have spent a lot of time remodeling and fixing myself. We've lived in the same place for over 31 years and the last time I moved, I was hoping it would be the last. I've helped lots of people move, so it's not like I don't get reminded about how much work there is to a move. Kind of get attached to something you do yourself. I'm that way with my music instruments, too. They become like a family member. But we're all different and that's what makes life interesting :) Living in the country like we do may require a move into or closer to town some day, but I hope not. I'm no city boy and am happiest where I can see the nature. Happy New Year!
blamethebanjo Says:
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @10:57:03 AM
Fretless, it was a little shocking to here for someone who moved from Mississippi. Here on the edge of Lake Michigan we get lots of snow!
Pete, The bad part about moving around is I don't feel like anywhere is home.
mainejohn Says:
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @11:41:13 AM
My moves have usually been long ones...CT to IL to UT to CO to CA to MN to NY to ME! I was 55 the last time...that was 10 years ago. I always enjoyed the challenge of a new place...meeting new people, etc. Life is too short to stay in one place. I'm probably not done yet. Enjoy your new digs!
ElGringorio Says:
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @12:43:31 PM
Darrell, I moved in 2007 from Alabama to Fort Wayne, Indiana, about 45 miles south of the Michigan state line. And you are right, it was quite shocking to the system. These chilly winds don't suit my clothes.
BvilleDon Says:
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @3:10:24 PM
I hope your move turns out to be a very happy one!
A New Year, a new place, new things to discover, new friends to be made.
Darrell, as many people as there are on the Hangout who really care about you, I hope you feel like you always have a home with your banjo friends here!
Best of luck. Keep on thinking! Keep on creating! Keep on picking! Keep on Keeping on!
blamethebanjo Says:
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @6:17:12 PM
John, Fretless and Don I definately feel at home here on the Hangout. The majority of my friends are here. I don't have to drive real far to see them either!
kcjc69 Says:
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @6:18:40 PM
Darrell,
Home is where those who make it a home are. Have to say I've moved more times than I care to imagine. Tough at first but as each box was opened and the memories were put into place Home was open for business again. The furtherst move for me was Savannah, Georgia to Fairbanks, Alaska talk about weather change. Left Georgia it was 85, Fairbanks was 20 below. The closest was two blocks into the house we are at now.
Best to you and the family, A new place for the new year.
blamethebanjo Says:
Thursday, January 1, 2009 @9:03:08 AM
You put it in the best I have ever heard. Boxes of memories. That makes me want to write something!!
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