Step 2: Pack, Pack, Pack

Realizing we're running out of time, we finally start getting serious and packing up.
Packing materials - rubbermaid containers with stickers on the exterior and a carload of liquor and grocery store boxes my nanny commandered for us.

Started tearing down the kitchen Friday, 20.July and finished sometime Sunday. When did we accumulate all this stuff? We're down to 5 sets of silverware and left over party goods (paper plates, napkins, red Costco cups) along with the basic cookware.

Dan's been shuttling stuff to Issaquah as I get it ready to go. I think he's ignoring his shop and computer stuff. =) My cleanup from last weekend has resulted in the standard response of "...it's in a blue bucket" whenever Dan starts looking for something.

Odd weather has made it humid and yucky. Everything feels thick with moisture that is unavoidable. In the meantime, we have a few house repairs to finish:

• Jetted tub in master - replace the water spout - which until Saturday, had only been slightly leaking into the tub. The seal finally gave out Saturday, resulting in a slow drip outside the tub. Not a good thing.
• Hot tub heater - still looking
• Replace some downspouts
• Touchup some trim (which is a project I'm ignoring)
• Finish painting the laundry room

As of tonight (23.July) we are largely finished moving the small stuff out - now it's time to focus on clothing and remaining furniture. Of course, we still have stuff to sell... primarily the M3, WRX, IKEA storage cab and some couches. 13-days to go.

Goal is to be out of the house by 31.July - though it still hasn't sold. Keep your fingers crossed and your warm wishes directed our way.