FAQ: Our Minnesota Move

We have been getting a lot of questions about our move to Minnesota. So, I thought it prudent to post an FAQ.

When are you moving? We pick up the truck on May 26th. We will be leaving NYC either that day or the next. It all depends on whether we decide to drive straight to Minnesota or if we decide to spend a night somewhere. This means that we are guaranteed in Minnesota, barring some unforeseen incident, by June 1st. It is only a 20 hour drive so we will probably get there much sooner than that. The lawyer in me says that I shouldn't make any promises.
Are you bringing your cats? Of course we are! Why would you people believe for even a second that I could abandon my cats? Have you not noticed the number of pictures of my cats I have posted to this very blog? For your information, there have been a total of 33 posts about cats on this blog. We still haven't decided how we are going to transport the cats, however. Our current plan is to drug them and keep them in the cab of the rental truck with us. Let me know if you have any better ideas.
Where are you moving to in Minnesota? This has yet to be decided. Right now, we are planning to stay at Brian's parent's house for a couple of weeks while we job hunt and search for an apartment. I am not renting an apartment without seeing it first and there is no time for a short trip. We are very excited about the prospects though. For what we pay in rent now, we could live like kings in Minnesota.
Are you looking for jobs? Yes we are. Know of any? Let us know. I am looking for a legal job, like a paralegal or clerk position, since I am not admitted to the bar in Minnesota. Brian is interested in anything. He says he is "wide open to ideas."
Are you getting rid of a lot of stuff? Not really. After our last couple of moves, we have really pared down our stuff. I have been scanning a lot of paper into the computer to make the load lighter. I pitched one full garbage bag of shredded documents last night. It feels good to clean.
Why are you moving? It is the right time. A lot of little things built up to make us decide to move. It wasn't just one thing. I refuse to publish a list of complaints to illustrate our reasons because it would be both misleading and whiny.
Are you excited? Yes we are. We can barely contain ourselves.

Let me know if you think of any big questions I may have missed. I will try to be diligent about updating this blog concerning any new moving developments.

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