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Top 10 Moving Tips

Larrylambert
3 min readMay 13, 2024

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You may actually be able to use some of these.

Creative Commons: Meathead Movers

Well, my family and I are in the midst of a move. As I look at the picture associated with this piece, I wonder why that guy is smiling. I suspect he’s posing, not actually moving.

A move is a great litmus test to find out how many friends you have. Friends with a truck can become best friends. Friends with a truck and a strong back can become legends.

We were happy to find we had a surprisingly high number of good friends. Or a lot of people who wanted to get us out of state. Those of you who read my stuff know I’m basically a positive guy, so I will go with that, “a lot of good friends” theory. So, here are some moving tips for people with little money and time.

1: As soon as you know you will be moving, cultivate friendships with guys who own trucks.

Sure, William was your best friend and would give you a kidney if needed, but he drives a compact car and has a bad back. Will might have to take a backseat to Budda who owns a big truck and is obviously overcompensating for something. Don’t overanalyze Budda’s mental health, buy him a beer. Maybe two depending on how soon moving day is approaching.

2: Labeling stuff takes time. Time you may not have.

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Larrylambert
Larrylambert

Written by Larrylambert

You probably don't know my name, but have likely seen my work. I've written for numerous syndicated cartoon strips and my gags have appeared in national pubs.

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