I have been waiting for my new house to be remodeled and have spent the last couple weeks working on my tan down in Florida (and working on a couple websites).
As I prepare to load up the truck, with a newly repaired air conditioner, I am faced with the inevitable and daunting task of moving from a storage unit into my new home.
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