Every time I go upstairs, i come back down with a few more books and stack them in my living room. The stacks are growing.
I have found some great outlets for getting the books out of my house. My daughter Andy is taking most of the paperbacks for the co-op library at her workplace. And my sister Joanne, who has an online bookseller business, is taking the hardbacks. Our hometown library also sells used books, so whatever Joanne and Andy don't want will go to them.
The photos show only a very small sample of the books in my house. I could, in fact, open my own lending library if I wanted--which I don't.
As you probably know, book moving is almost as problematic as furniture movie. I appreciate all your comments and advice. I need all I can get. My friend Blogless Barbara pointed out that liquor store boxes are best for packing books because they're small and sturdy. I have one, but need more. Good excuse to go to the liquor store, maybe get me a small bottle of Bailey's while I'm there. If this winter is going to continue, I need fortification.
I have a wonderful friend story to share. A local friend, Marla (also a devoted blog reader) read about my sinus problem yesterday. So early yesterday afternoon, she showed up unannounced with a beautiful bouquet in a pretty container, a lovely green metal basket, and an offer to walk Sophie. Sophie likes Marla, so although she was a little confused at first, she went, thus allowing me to make one less trip out into the cold.
I've said it before, and I'll continue to say it: my greatest blessings are my friends and family (and dog). Thank you, Marla, sweet friend. And thank all of my online buddies for your caring words, funny stories, happy thoughts, and friendship.
If you've read the comments lately on this blog, you know that sweet Kai has even offered to get on a bus and come to Alabama and help move books or do whatever needs doing. And I know that many of you would do the same. But don't buy those bus and plane tickets yet. If I keep moving at my current pace (slowly), I think I'll get it done with the help of family members and local friends. I just need to stop caring how long it's going to take.
And guess what........................
I LOVE ALL OF YOU!
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On 02/26/2010, KAI said ...
Marla gets an A+ from this former teacher! What a sweet, sweet thing to do! And Susan, if I showed up on your doorstep with my round self, your first thought would be, "Oh, mercy! Am I REALLY going to have to feed THAT?" Bwahahahaha! Seriously, tho' - you KNOW if you need me, I'm THERE! In the meantime, you have a great solution for dispersing those extra books! LOVE YOU!
On 02/26/2010, Deb Price said ...
What lovely flowers! I'd walk Sophie for you, but it's a LONG drive to get there! I hope you are feeling better today..do you think your sinuses are giving you a problem due to you moving the books? I know that when I do heavy cleaning, like the basemant or move things around that have stayed put for a long time, i.e. books, I get all stuffy and sneezy and my eyes run. Just a thought...Just to let you know, I would come and help out if you needed me...and it has NOTHING to do with the fact that I am DESPERATE to get out of this cold weather! I would do it even in the middle of summer! Take it easy today and I hope you have a great weekend!
Hugs from the snowy place,
Deb
On 02/26/2010, Lavender Dreamer said ...
We love you, too! I hope today is a good day and you have sunny skies overhead! Take care! ♥
On 02/26/2010, Carla (from Alabama) said ...
That was so nice of Marla and the flowers are beautiful. I know that having family and friends (and a dog) along with prayers and guidance from God are what keeps us going in the tough times; and in the good times it makes are hearts skip a little.
On 02/26/2010, Barbara Anne said ...
How wonderful and helpful of Marla - that's good friendship with feet on it!! The flowers are lovely and sing Spring is coming!!
About those books ... as a family of confirmed bibliophiles, I hear you! We could open a library, too. Before I read that Andy and Joanne could help disperse a lot of the books with the co-op library getting the rest, I was going to say I'd take a few of the cookbooks BUT then I remembered we have a large bookcase of just cookbooks and won't live long enough to try all of those recipes. Not to mention having my mother's recipe boxes. We need no more cookbooks, for sure.
If you haven't looked at next week's weather forecast, there's another snow storm headed for Memphis right now. It's expected to take the path that the snow storm a couple of weeks ago took. You may need to go get your boxes and Baileys' soon so you're not snowed in without them. In my experience, the liquor boxes are stacked at the front of back of the store for the convenience of movers. Just ask!
Love you too, girlfriend! Hugs!
On 02/26/2010, Wendy said ...
Volunteers at our (hospice benefit) thrift store go onsite to homes and help pack up donations with directions from donee. That might help you move those books. Shall I send a volunteer? Take it easy....think "baby steps, baby steps" so you don't overdo.
On 02/26/2010, ashleigh said ...
You know if Thomas and I get to move home in the next few month ((really big hopes maybe)). I will be right next door and probably still without a job :) Miss you and Sophie TOO!
On 02/26/2010, Debra Spincic said ...
It's amazing how quickly our hobbies overtake us! But they are so fun and keep us such good company.
On 02/26/2010, Lynne in Hawaii said ...
Try local book stores for boxes. Many times their boxes are fairly consistent to size and very sturdy because books came in them! That is what we used when we moved and they were very convenient.
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