Less than 2 weeks to go - nervous rambling

Wow. A week and a half until the flight. 4 days until they pick up the lift. Aaaaaah! I find myself fighting feelings of anxiety and overwhelmingness. My parents have been helping tremendously with the packing. The lift will be ready to go by Friday. We're using Strand for 2 reasons: they came out to do an estimate of the volume and they take payment at delivery, not at pickup. We were also working with Dolphin. They are also very professional, but it didn't work out for us. Besides all the packing I am anxious about all the administrative stuff that needs resolution; all the services, utilities, bills, loans, etc that need to be resolved. Ideally we will sell our house and close all open accounts. Yeah, if you want to be really helpful, please manifest that for us.

Tomorrow is our Summary of Process meeting at the Jewish Agency. There will get some more information about luggage and the immediate after arrival process. That should also help set my mind at ease. Then I can focus on how to use our 12 pieces of luggage. We're taking lots of clothes, toys, linens, some sort of beds, some pots and dishes. What else do we need?

On the cute side, here is a conversation I had with Netanel (he's 4 and a half). We were listing the various good-bye/Chanuka parties planned for us. Then I told him that there would also be a party for us in Israel, a welcome party. He said, "A welcome home party?" He's got the right attitude. But then again, he always did.

Updated list of stuff for sale

We're two weeks away from our flight Home. Many things are falling into place, but there are still many things to do. Thank God people like our stuff. Here is a list of stuff still available.

1 rolling storage cart: $5
1 loveseat: $100 view picture
2 section couches: $200 view picture
Dining room set: table (extendable with 1 leaf), 8 chairs, breakfront, buffet, and mirror: $600 view pictures
1 glass cabinets (breakfront pieces): $40 view picture view picture 2
TV stand: $40 view picture
Rolling microwave cart: $15
1 20 inch TV: $30 view picture
Desktop computer: $100
Square plastic kiddie table: $15 view picture
Metal filing cabinet: $20
Coffee table: $10 view picture
End tables: $20 view picture
1 short bookshelves: $15 pic coming
Refrigerator: $100 view picture
Dishwasher: $100 view picture
Crib & dresser/changing table: $150 view picture1 view picture2

Captain's bed: $75 view picture

Small dresser: $10
Plastic drawers: $10
2 large microwave ovens $30/each view picture1
1 pump pot: $20 view picture
1 coffee percolator: $15 view picture
Hampton Bay track lights (1 4 foot track, outlet plug-in attachment, and assorted lights): $50
Hoover Windtunnel bagless vacuum cleaner: $45 view picture
Table lamp: $10 view picture
Box fan: $10 view picture
2 Electric space heaters: $20/each view picture1 picture2 coming
Green rug, 105:x71": $30
Sand box, turtle-shaped with cover: $20
Lawnmower (needs service): $47
Weed wacker: $23
Gardening tools (spades, shovels, rakes): Call to discuss
Assorted wood beams, planks, pieces: Call to discuss
Free-standing kitchen cabinet, 24" deep by 15" high, with formica top: $15
2 Baby gates: $10/each
Air conditioner, 120V window unit, 20"x13.5": $30
Play kitchen (sink, oven, etc): $10
2 Shop lights (for succah, etc.): $7/each
Succah decorations: $13
2 Schach mats: $40/each
Metal Tri-cycle: $20
Plastic Tri-cycle: $15
Warm air humidifier with 5 gallon tank: $10
Cold air humidifier with 2 gallon tank: $10
Starbucks Barista Espresso/Capucino Machine (a $300 machine barely used): $100

Israel Takes (and gives) Visa

We got our Oleh Visas back from the Jewish Agency/Israeli Consulate. We also scheduled our Summary of Process meeting. We are approved to live in Israel. We have a flight. We almost have a lift. Also, packing is well under way.

Next: buying large appliances.

-Shabbat Shalom

More Stuff to Sell

As we pack we find new things we don't want to shlep. So here is an updated list. Sold items have been removed. If you have any questions about items listed or not or regarding price, please call. And tell your friends. This stuff is priced to move.

1 corner piece, 5 shelves: $30 view picture
1 rolling storage cart: $5
1 loveseat: $100 view picture
2 section couches: $200 view picture
Dining room set: table (extendable with 1 leaf), 8 chairs, breakfront, buffet, and mirror: $600 view pictures
2 glass cabinets (breakfront pieces): $40 view picture view picture 2
TV stand: $40 view picture
Rolling microwave cart: $15
1 20 inch TV: $30 view picture
Desktop computer: $100
Square plastic kiddie table: $15 view picture
Round kiddie picnic table: $20
Metal filing cabinet: $20
Coffee table: $10 view picture
End tables: $20 view picture
3 short bookshelves: $15 pic coming
2 large, round chairs: $10 each pic coming
Refrigerator: $100 view picture
Dishwasher: $100 view picture
Crib & dresser/changing table: $150 view picture1 view picture2

Captain's bed: $75 view picture

Small dresser: $10
Plastic drawers: $10
2 large microwave ovens $30/each view picture1
1 pump pot: $20 view picture
1 coffee percolator: $15 view picture
2 halogen floor lamps: $7/each view picture
Plug in timers/Shabbat clocks: $5/each
Hampton Bay track lights (1 4 foot track, outlet plug-in attachment, and assorted lights): $50
Hoover Windtunnel bagless vacuum cleaner: $45 view picture
DVD Player and speakers: $15 view picture
Table lamp: $10 view picture
Box fan: $10 view picture
2 Electric space heaters: $20/each view picture1 picture2 coming
Folding bed: $30 view picture
Glider-chair with ottoman: $40 view picture
Play rug, 55"x44" Off-white with alphabet: $20
Green rug, 105:x71": $30
Sand box, turtle-shaped with cover: $20
Lawnmower (needs service): $47
Weed wacker: $23
Gardening tools (spades, shovels, rakes): Call to discuss
Assorted wood beams, planks, pieces: Call to discuss
Free-standing kitchen cabinet, 24" deep by 15" high, with formica top: $15
2 Baby gates: $10/each
Air conditioner, 120V window unit, 20"x13.5": $30
3 Rolls of R25 insulation: $10/each
Play kitchen (sink, oven, etc): $10
Cozy coupe kiddie car: $10
Toy shopping cart: $5
2 Shop lights (for succah, etc.): $7/each
Succah decorations: $13
2 Schach mats: $40/each
Metal Tri-cycle: $20
Plastic Tri-cycle: $15
Writing desk, white with one wide drawer and 3 drawers down the left side: $30
Warm air humidifier with 5 gallon tank: $10
Cold air humidifier with 2 gallon tank: $10
Starbucks Barista Espresso/Capucino Machine (a $300 machine barely used): $100