i have used professionals once, and never again. as usual I had the place under surveillance seeing them try to get into my safe, stealing papers, cds and other small items, did disgusting things with my property whilst showing a friendly face when I was around. This was the top moving company in the US. When I showed the eight videos of the gang to the managers, I was blacklisted. I cannot get that company again, why the hell they think I would want them, I do not know. IF I do it myself, or use trusted team members, I know it will be done properly, with nobody trying to get into my safe, filing cabinets or other sensitive things.

So, I spend time packing things, and thrwoing out anything I find that I have not been near for over a year. I have disposed of a lot of clothes, so unwise tool purchases, a few CDs and numerous kitchen toys. We still ahve too much stuff though. The Cabin is quite small, and we have a lot of junk.