Moved In

It has been about a week and a half since we moved in. I'd like to say the transition was flawless, but it was anything but. First, all of our belongings didn't fit on the 26 foot truck we rented. About 3/4 the way through, the guys loading told us it wouldn't happen. Crap.

I drove the truck out of California, through Oregon and into Washington. After doing the unload, the plan was to fly back to California, clean up the house and bring the remaining items up here. However, because we had way too much stuff left, I figured I'd install a trailer hitch on my SUV and tow a uhaul trailer with me.

More bad luck. Turns out the underside of my vehicle is rusted from all the driving in the snow. The hitch is supposed to secure onto a section that had a rusted bolt. The trailer idea wasn't going to work. Instead, I had to rent a 10ft Uhaul truck and tow my SUV on a trailer. After stuffing the truck and my car, I still had to leave some stuff behind. Crazy what you can accumulate after living in the same place for a while. My wife and I vowed to lighten up our belongings. That week was pure nuts.

We still aren't completely unpacked. Our bedroom is still in shambles. The three car garage is stuffed with boxes and you can barely move through it. Sad sad sad.

Anyhow, I'm taking a break on Wednesday to go fishing. It will either be the Deschuttes or the Clackamas. The D has been slow from all accounts I've been hearing. But it may be picking up. I've driven up the Clackamas, but have yet to fish it. It will be a last minute decision. Whatever the case, I'll have a report later this week.

BTW, it feels great to be here. After more than a year of planning, we are here and living in our new digs. Surrounded by incredible steelhead rivers. Exciting times lie ahead!