We are selling our home and leaving North Dakota. You may or may not have gone through this process, but it is not fun. We have lived in this house for 35 years and accumulated a lot of stuff. Getting out requires a lot of work – sorting, packing, donating, throwing and cleaning. To sell, you move out much of what you actually own and make certain what remains looks attractive. The house probably ends up looking more interesting than it has looked in years, but it is no longer yours to enjoy.
Houses in Grand Forks are moving quickly so we have decided to get out of the way and allow the real estate people to do their thing. Today our home goes on the market so last night was the final push to finish things up. It is likely we will spend little more time here.
I finished up a few things at my desk before I went to bed so what I am working on would be available online from the cabin. When I finished, I decided to take a picture of the location in which I have spent so much of my time. It certainly looks different without all of the books and papers piled on the desk.
When I saw the image on my phone it sparked a connection to a song by Jackson Brown – The Load Out.
Now roll them cases out and lift them amps
Haul them trusses down and get’em up them ramps
‘Cause when it comes to moving me
You guys are the champs
But when that last guitar’s been packed away
You know that I still want to play
So just make sure you got it all set to go
Before you come for my piano
Read more: Jackson Browne – Stay Load Out Lyrics | MetroLyrics
I told my wife about the connection and played the song for her. She said it was so sad. Not so. There is nothing wrong with appreciating where you have been and the friends you have worked with. These were great times and great people. It is important to appreciate the opportunities you have had. It does not mean you are not moving on to the next adventure.
But we’ll be scheduled to appear
A thousand miles away from here
More to come from a new location