Moving or Not?
Posted by Cottontimer on 07 Jan 2006 | Tagged as: Expat Life, Vietnam
Around the apartment, I’ve been taping post-its with the following message on various cabinets and cupboards:
Our belongings basically belong to the following categories:
- Things we’re taking ourselves.
- Things the moving company will pack for us.
- Things that belong to the apartment building.
- Things I’m giving away.
- Garbage
“Why didn’t you write ‘Don’t Move’?” Marv asked.
The note actually started out as “NOT MOVING” but I changed it to “NO MOVE” because it seemed like a more straightforward message. Our packers are local Vietnamese who may or may not understand English well. I figure everyone understands “NO” and “MOVE” should be part of a moving company employee’s vocabulary.
Or maybe the notes are a form of silent protest.
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I vote for “silent protest” hehehe
I like that your silent protest is on pretty flowered paper.
What moving company are you hiring for your move? I used to work for Crown Worldwide way back in ‘98 when I was in Vietnam for a summer. I am not sure if there are any other companies in Vietnam for the competition.
When is the actual moving date? Now that Stephen is getting older, how do you get him to understand about the move? Has he been excited about it?
Good luck with everything. I will definitely miss your writing bits and pieces about Vietnam, the good, the bad and the ugly of the country I both love and hate.
Just wanted to wish you Good Luck for the move! I know you are old pros now but it’s never a fun time. Am looking forward to hearing what you make of grey ol’ blighty.
Deb: I am certainly protesting the process of moving!
Abigail: What was it Teddy Roosevelt said? “Speak softly and carry a big stick….” So with me, it’s “speak softly and prettily.” hahaha
Trang: Crown is still the leader in town but we’re going with Asian Tigers Transpo. Friends have had good experiences with them.
Lisa: Thanks, Lisa! I hope we’ll get to meet up in your neck of the woods. We’re really looking forward to London!