The Red Brick Times

My mom, who turned 89 last September, has always been in good health, relatively speaking. In the last 6 or 8 months though her age has finally caught up with her, and in the last 3 months she's been in and out of the hospital several times. She went in again last week and has decided to reject any further treatment. Her mind is still very clear and she realizes that what they have to offer at this point is extremely invasive and of limited value. In other words she's ready and accepts what is coming. She was moved to a nursing home/hospice today. I'm driving there Friday to see her and help with financial and funeral arrangements.

Anyway, one of the things I also have to do is help empty out her appartment. I've arranged to borrow a delivery truck from work which I'll use to move a stove and a few pieces of furniture here. I can go one day either this coming weekend (12/3 or 4) or the next (12/10 or 11) and could use some help. Not much work is involved but the drive is a little less than two hours each way. I need at least one person, two would be better. Please comment or email or call if you're willing and can get a day free. Thanks.
Posted 5:27 PM by whatley (20) comments

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# posted by  A. O. : November 29, 2005 6:45 PM
 
Sorry, Russ. I wish we were a little closer, but a good thought is all I can offer from out here.

# posted by  A. O. : November 29, 2005 6:47 PM
 
I have been where you are, my friend. Long way from South Florida, so I guess all I have are thoughts as well. Hope you get a hand or two.

# posted by  Terri S : November 29, 2005 7:56 PM
 
Russ, I can do the 11th but I'm working all of the other days you mentioned. Let me know.

# posted by  ralph : November 30, 2005 10:26 AM
 
Thanks Ralph. A guy from work (Bob) volunteered his help and Sunday the 11th would be best for him as well, so it looks like that's the plan. There's room for one more if anybody's up for it.

# posted by  whatley : November 30, 2005 12:10 PM
 
The eleventh it is. I'm in. Leave from yer digs at what O'Clock?

# posted by  Andy : December 01, 2005 9:31 PM
 
BTW- Do you need an appliance two-wheeled dolly?

# posted by  Andy : December 01, 2005 9:33 PM
 
Wow, thanks Andy. Could you bring a couple of tools? We have to unhook a gas stove so maybe a vice grips, big pliers and a couple of open end or a adjustible wrenches. I saw the shutoff and it's easy to get to but may be sticky.

We can leave at whatever time is comfortable for you guys. I was thinking 7:30 or 8:00ish but it really doesn't matter. I can get a dolly from work.

With 4 of us it'll go real quick, it may even be overkill. I'll take another look at what's going either today or mid next week and add an inventory to this comment.

# posted by  whatley : December 02, 2005 5:31 AM
 
Andy'll bring the tools, I'll bring those big stove matches so we have some illumination.

# posted by  ralph : December 03, 2005 1:00 PM
 
Tools 'r us. Hold the dolly, tightly. With ralph's help, it'll be a blast.

# posted by  Andy : December 03, 2005 3:40 PM
 
Well, isn't that nice. The boys are gonna get together and play with their dollies.

# posted by  A. O. : December 05, 2005 12:39 PM
 
How does leaving my house at 8:00am sound? We'll have to pick the truck up in Brunswick then on to Youngstown. If 8:00 is too early please make your opinion heard now.

# posted by  whatley : December 06, 2005 5:33 PM
 
8:00 on a Sunday morning? Is there a reason it needs to be that early?

# posted by  ralph : December 06, 2005 6:09 PM
 
No, not really. I'm just an early riser. What's good for you?

# posted by  whatley : December 06, 2005 7:27 PM
 
10:00 sounds more reasonable.

# posted by  ralph : December 06, 2005 7:59 PM
 
Ok by me. Andy?

And Andy, do you know how to hook up a gas stove? I have an existing gas furnace, water heater, dryer just a few feet away. Can ya huh can ya?

# posted by  whatley : December 07, 2005 5:26 AM
 
Hooking up a gas stove requires the concurrence and professional oversight of a certified professional who has lots and lots of anti-boom insurance. This message hs been a public service announcement sponsored by your local gas utility. "We have your safety and comfort in mind." Amateur, volunteered, uncertified and uncompensated free advice follows: Unless there is a stove gas supply line popping up through the concrete slab floor already, or emerging from the existing finished wall, the installation might require some or all of the following 1) Chiseling a trench across the concrete slab floor 2) Ripping out drywall across the ceiling or 3) punching a hole through the outside wall and running the line outside and thence through the back of the kitchen cabinets. Gas prices will at least double and maybe triple within a year or two. Electric rates will lag, but will follow shortly because the gas demand driving the increase is due in large part to natural gas fueling of new power plants. Coal fired plants are too expensive to clean up emissions.

# posted by  Andy : December 09, 2005 7:12 AM
 
10:00AM is just fine. If we leave at 5AM, we can be there by sunup.

# posted by  Andy : December 09, 2005 7:23 AM
 
Andy - I couldn't get a dolly. Can you still bring one? The stove is probably all we'd use it on.

# posted by  whatley : December 09, 2005 4:27 PM
 
Mission accomplished. Thanks guys.

# posted by  whatley : December 11, 2005 8:28 PM
 
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