Boxing Day

Today, the crew and I boxed up almost all my belongings. Another
long and tiring day, but I came out of it with almost everything I
want to keep in boxes. I also made a second run to my favorite
charity, where I donated almost everything that could be donated.
I'm now living out of one room, with two shelves full of toiletries.
Very soon, I'll be livin out of two or three suitcases and a carry-on.
I see that day rapidly approaching.

I have given myself the luxury of sleeping in my bed for the next
week or so, and of having a chair, a place setting and a few extra
clothes and towels.

I still have to go through my office space and get that sorted and
packed up. I expect it will take me an evening. One of my big
concerns there is ensuring I take enough legal and financial
information with me to establish credibility in Australia. I'm
also worried about doing my US taxes this year. Right on cue
this weekend, though, my CPA sent me my yearly tax bundle.
So, if I'm really, really organized, I can have my tax information
submitted to my accountant before I leave.

Also on cue today was a friend and business colleague who had been
storing some things in my garage. He came by to take apart some
furnishings he had put up. I pointed out some extra items he might
be interested in, or his friends might. And, he agreed to move my
personal server into a colo facility, set it up, and also transfer a
domain for me that some other service provider is messing up
on. Such a great help, and things that had been on my list for
some time.

I've also been in touch with some friends who might be able to find
good homes for the contents of my liquor cabinet. I had hoped to
have a party before I left, but the timing might not work out. So,
I had been planning on foisting off all this liquor on people who
came to the party -- "No, I insist you take this bottle of vintage
Port with you!" -- heh. Now, it will probably end up on the shelves
of some professionals, which is rightly where it should be. And
partygoers (if I have a party) won't be stuck drinking Ruby
Port followed by Rye Whiskey.

Anyway, I'm exhausted and in need of another round of food, so
I'll catch you later in another installment. I'll see if I can take some
pictures of the house of boxes during the week when there is some
light out.