The team gathered at 7 am to load our cars and SUVs with the things that weren't properly packed for the movers. Fortunately we're only moving 2 blocks away, on Beach Drive NE in downtown St Petersburg.
The movers arrived at 8 am, and we were amazed at how quickly they loaded things. We all looked at each other and knew it was worth the price of hiring professionals! I wanted to take a video of one running around each desk with "Saran wrap" as he sealed all the drawers shut.
It took about twice as long to unload as to load, but that's because they were resecuring the Ls of the desks and placing furniture and boxes in the various rooms of the new office. They were done by late morning. It's good we haven't bought the new conference room table and chairs yet, because that's where we had them put all the boxes. Better to take them our one at a time and unload, rather than live in a "construction zone".
It felt SO GOOD to be in our newly renovated offices, just the way we designed them. We love our new location, and it's exciting to be our own, new company.
Congratulations!
Congrats! We just went through a move too! It is a lot of work, but the energy on the new digs will be worth it in 2009!
Sometimes a new office even if its not a new company can really give off a new energy and in today's market any positive energy is good.......
Glad to hear that you got moved....you obviously do not live in the Seattle area as nothing much is moving here with all this snow......
Todd Hueffed
HI Sharon~ Good luck with the new office! Before you know it you will be all unpacked and feel like you have always been there........
Teresa - thanks! Would love for you to come visit.
Charlene - so true! Glad we're sharing a move.
Todd - with both a new company and a new location (OUR company) it's very exciting and full of energy.
Vickie - thanks. right now we just feel good about being there, even though we're not fully unpacked.
Sharon - Congrats on the new digs. You must be thrilled to finally be in and getting settled. So do we get to see the new office when you are sll organized?
Jeff
Evening Sharon, Congrats on the move ! We plan to move into larger offices sometime late January/February. Happy Holidays to you.
Sharon,
Congratulations.....I don't envy you. When we bought our new building - it was only next door to our old office and moved across a parking lot. I would rather move my home than my office......
Sharon, Good luck in your new offices This made me smile:
"It felt SO GOOD to be in our newly renovated offices, just the way we designed them. We love our new location, and it's exciting to be our own, new company.."
Hi Sharon,
Congratulations on your new venture as the broker-owner, good for you.
Congrats on the move, Sharon! Starting the new year in your new office should be really motivating and exciting.
All the best with the move -- new year - new move. Happy holidays.
Sharon--Isn't change wonderful? I feel a great 2009 coming for your business! Enjoy the chaos as it is all worthwhile!
enjoy your new hang out - and hope it brings you continued success in 2009
Sharon - FANTASTIC!!! Congratulations on your new offices!!!! I will have to stop by after the First of the New Year to see them!!!
Jeff - of course! Now it's still boxes to be unpacked, empty walls, and some furniture pieces yet to be purchased (waiting for after Christmas sales).
Bill - I'm excited for you as well. Congratulations on the expansion!
Julie - I don't enjoy moving either a home or an office, though it's great to be in a new home or office once the move is done.
Margaret - glad I made you smile since you always make me smile. We're waiting for you to come and visit!
Lynda - thanks!
John - it is, indeed.
Bob & Carolin - thanks!
Teri - at least chaos is movement! Yes, it's wonderful.
Thesa - thanks.
Barbara-Jo - yes, please do! We're right downtown.
You did it! Congratulations and have a great time "getting to know" your new digs! What a great way to start the year!
Kathy
Finally...*WHEW* We moved 4 years ago and it was very difficult. The upside was that we had a huge house warming with hundreds of clients and SOI and it really gave us a boost! Best to you, Tami and the rest of your team in the new year!
Kathy - even the unpacking is fun.
Russell - we'll probably have ours in February as I will be away for most of January - planned that before deciding to start a new company.
Sharon, You are an inspiration to us all! Onward ho!! Make sure to have a merry & safe Christmas!
Colleen - thanks for saying so. Have a Merry Christmas!