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Friday, April 11, 2008

Friday Five: Moving



(YouTube video: "Mendocino," Kate and Anna McGarrigle with Karen Matheson)

We are right in the middle of a move--only twenty minutes away, but we're still a mix of busy, excited, nervous and surprisingly full of grief about what we're leaving, for me at least. So this week's Friday Five asks about your experience of the marvels and madness of moving...

1. How many times have you moved? When was the last time?

2. What do you love and hate about moving?

3. Do you do it yourself or hire movers?

4. Advice for surviving and thriving during a move?

5. Are you in the middle of any inner moves, if not outer ones?

Bonus: Share a piece of music/poetry/film/book that expresses something about what moving means to you.

As always, let us know in comments if you play. Post a direct link to your blog entry in your comment using the following formulation: <a href="the url of your blog post goes here">what you want the link to say goes here</a> For a complete how-to, click here.
Posted by Dr. Laura Marie Grimes at 12:00 AM
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63 comments:

  1. RevAnneApril 10, 2008 at 11:27 PM

    Wow...an early five. Thanks for this grace note; I have a busier than usual morning and will not have my usual several hours in my Friday office (the local coffee shop). I'll be back in a few!

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  2. RevAnneApril 10, 2008 at 11:48 PM

    I'm back...and mused on moving at my place...

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  3. Diane M. RothApril 10, 2008 at 11:54 PM

    good, I'll get busy!

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  4. UnknownApril 11, 2008 at 1:47 AM

    This One was easy and fun.

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  5. Katy V.April 11, 2008 at 2:22 AM

    I played! I played! Two weeks in a row!

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  6. Processing CounselorApril 11, 2008 at 5:51 AM

    I Played here Jigsaw Puzzle

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  7. CathyApril 11, 2008 at 6:34 AM

    I played here feeling the earth move.

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  8. revhipchickApril 11, 2008 at 6:56 AM

    played here

    even if slightly begrudingly, but it was fun--thanks mother laura!

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  9. DebApril 11, 2008 at 6:58 AM

    I played... HERE!

    Deb

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  10. SallyApril 11, 2008 at 7:02 AM

    I enjoyed this Laura... moving right along!

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  11. God_GuurrlllApril 11, 2008 at 7:40 AM

    I played here

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  12. RuthApril 11, 2008 at 7:43 AM

    This was a fun one, thanks ML. I played here.

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  13. CathyApril 11, 2008 at 7:48 AM

    My answers are here.

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  14. ConnieApril 11, 2008 at 7:59 AM

    I've had a morning move here

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  15. Rev HoneyApril 11, 2008 at 8:01 AM

    I played here...blessings to you and yours on your move, Mother Laura!

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  16. Tripp HudginsApril 11, 2008 at 8:04 AM

    Here is my contribution. Have a great day!

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  17. Rainbow PastorApril 11, 2008 at 8:15 AM

    I played today--first time in a while.
    I was moved here.

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  18. Rev Dr MomApril 11, 2008 at 8:33 AM

    I have to go get my eyes checked in just a bit, but I'll be back--this is a topic I know lots about!

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  19. UnknownApril 11, 2008 at 8:47 AM

    Moving on, over here.

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  20. revkjarlaApril 11, 2008 at 8:50 AM

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  21. revkjarlaApril 11, 2008 at 8:55 AM

    I played here Will be back later to check all of the reverent escapades of moving!

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  22. Gannet GirlApril 11, 2008 at 9:04 AM

    I played right here!

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  23. DiApril 11, 2008 at 9:13 AM

    I'm going to go back and read everyone's responses, but I have to be on the high end of this.

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  24. LutheranChikApril 11, 2008 at 9:37 AM

    Good heavens, you people are early!

    I played here... with a musical bonus!

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  25. Elaine (aka...Purple) April 11, 2008 at 9:39 AM

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  26. Elaine (aka...Purple) April 11, 2008 at 9:41 AM

    Bad link. Second try.

    Here are moving thoughts, along with a poem

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  27. jApril 11, 2008 at 9:44 AM

    Great topic! I played over here.

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  28. Katherine E.April 11, 2008 at 9:44 AM

    I played
    here

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  29. Hot Cup LutheranApril 11, 2008 at 9:48 AM

    on the move

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  30. Diane M. RothApril 11, 2008 at 9:56 AM

    I'm already far behind, but I finally finished my moving experience

    It will be a busy day, but I'll be sneaking around reading others'!

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  31. Sister Juliet, RSCJApril 11, 2008 at 10:00 AM

    Too many moves... here we go!

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  32. Althea N. AgapeApril 11, 2008 at 10:04 AM

    I vented on moving here

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  33. ScottApril 11, 2008 at 10:24 AM

    Great FF, M Laura. This one was thought-provoking.

    I'm heading back home again, taking in the Absaroka Air over here.

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  34. UnknownApril 11, 2008 at 10:25 AM

    I played, and I am moving also. Good luck moving Mother Laura and any of the rest of you who are moving. Come have a little laugh at my place.

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  35. AnonymousApril 11, 2008 at 10:30 AM

    I dumped a small U-Haul of memories here

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  36. Dorcas (aka SingingOwl)April 11, 2008 at 10:39 AM

    I played, sitting in a motel lobby, and you kind find me right here.

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  37. Dorcas (aka SingingOwl)April 11, 2008 at 10:39 AM

    You kind? Well, I hope so, but obviously I meant you CAN. :-)

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  38. Annie's MomApril 11, 2008 at 10:44 AM

    I played, and told the story of my most memorable move here!

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  39. Stephanie Anthony/She RevApril 11, 2008 at 11:32 AM

    I played for the first time in LONG time. Just moved in late December so I guess you could say I'm still a little "raw" from that!

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  40. Stephanie Anthony/She RevApril 11, 2008 at 11:33 AM

    rev. sweet - - "a morning move" It must be the potty training mommy in me, but that almost sounds icky.

    (Giggle)

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  41. GorFamApril 11, 2008 at 11:36 AM

    Now, if any of you needs help finding your way, you can contact the adventurer team of RGBP geocachers and we'll get a GPS unit on the way.

    If any of regualr RGBPs is interested participating in the blog, ya'll are welcome we just have to step aside and trade emails to get set up as a contributer.

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  42. RachelApril 11, 2008 at 11:37 AM

    Re-living and sympathizing about moving over here. Best wishes in the move MLaura!
    Back to work, but see you all later today! Happy Friday all!

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  43. JulesApril 11, 2008 at 11:40 AM

    I kinda sorta played.

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  44. leahApril 11, 2008 at 11:56 AM

    I played - really lovin' this one!

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  45. CodyApril 11, 2008 at 12:30 PM

    Brother Cody's entry. I hope your move goes well Mother Laura, and anybody else who is moving.

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  46. ShalomApril 11, 2008 at 12:31 PM

    Being on the west coast always makes me late - even when I'm at work early. Oh well! Moving on...

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  47. Dr. Laura Marie GrimesApril 11, 2008 at 12:33 PM

    Thanks, everyone, for the kind words and prayers--I am feeling a bit better today. Really enjoying people's play so far, too.

    In the spirit of self-care during moving chaos: I normally visit and comment at everyone's place when I am the FF hostess, but it just may not be peacefully possible today. So I will try to visit everywhere, but may not have time to leave comments. Thanks for understanding...

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  48. The PinkhammerApril 11, 2008 at 1:01 PM

    My First Friday Five...a historic moment! See my answers here. I really hope I did the link right....

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  49. Auntie KnickersApril 11, 2008 at 1:32 PM

    I may have moved more than any of you and I may never move again with any luck. I'm interested to see what others say although my plan was to spend less time at the computer today - my activities detailed in yesterday's post have been giving my body some grief.

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  50. AnonymousApril 11, 2008 at 1:40 PM

    Whew. This ended up being quite the rich Friday 5. Thank you, Mother Laura, and best of luck with your move. I played here.

    Happy Friday!
    Hedwyg / WarriorMare

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  51. CareyApril 11, 2008 at 1:50 PM

    I played here.

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  52. LoriApril 11, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    Moving down the road here

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  53. Shawna AtteberryApril 11, 2008 at 3:02 PM

    I made time to play this week. My thoughts on moving are here. Now off to work on Sunday's sermon.

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  54. SilentApril 11, 2008 at 3:13 PM

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  55. SilentApril 11, 2008 at 3:17 PM

    Attempt 2!

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  56. KathrynApril 11, 2008 at 6:10 PM

    I've done my bit
    How could I resist, given the current preponderance of unpacked boxes in my life? Thanks Laura...I was glad to reflect on this.

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  57. GordApril 11, 2008 at 8:58 PM

    I've moved in!

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  58. The Vicar of HogsmeadeApril 12, 2008 at 2:43 AM

    I can't remember the last time I played a Friday Five but here it is

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  59. zorraApril 12, 2008 at 10:14 AM

    Better late than never!
    Here it is.

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  60. Rainbow PastorApril 12, 2008 at 1:54 PM

    Hey, hey! Just got a great idea and thought I'd run it past you brilliant folks...

    Bobby McFerrin's 23rd Psalm (hear it here). I'd like to play that and then invite comments--on shepherds, sheep, inclusive language (which the congregation is very used to), comfort...all kinds of stuff. Remember, this is the "house church" Sunday, so discussion is expected (dare I say anticipated?).

    Whaddya think?

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  61. Jeanine ByersApril 12, 2008 at 4:29 PM

    I played late here but at least, there's fun music :).

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  62. TammyApril 12, 2008 at 7:43 PM

    I played for the first time, thanks to Shawna...

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  63. JayneApril 13, 2008 at 9:16 AM

    I played Friday, but forgot to post here!

    Here ya go!

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