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I’m 5’2" and this is exactly why I only date guys in the 6’ range in height. Otherwise I’d have all these high shelves full of god-only-knows-what!
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My last boyfriend was 6’8". He was handy to have around, in that respect(and pretty much only that respect, the jerk). Of course, we looked ridiculous… Anyway, I DO hope you find some helpful people for your move!
[QUOTE=OpalCat]
I’m 5’2" and this is exactly why I only date guys in the 6’ range in height. Otherwise I’d have all these high shelves full of god-only-knows-what!
True story from just a few weeks ago: my boyfriend was in town. He went into the kitchen and said “did these used to be potatoes?” I looked up. I had bought a 5lb bag of potatoes on sale, and when I got hope I put them on top of the fridge, because it seemed like a good place at the time. But I couldn’t see them, and promptly forgot they existed. They were fairly grody by that time, so the three of us (boyfriend, son, me) had fun chucking them into the woods from my back deck.
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Oh, yeah, the rotten tater fling. Much fun. We end up doing that on a regular basis because we put our potatoes down in a low cabinet…and then forget them.
I am tallish (5’8") so I can reach the high shelves. However, I once had a shortish boyfriend who was slightly disconcerted by my height. He joked that he would make me get things off the shelves for him instead of using a stepladder.
[QUOTE=Ms. Pumpkin]
My last boyfriend was 6’8". He was handy to have around, in that respect(and pretty much only that respect, the jerk). Of course, we looked ridiculous… Anyway, I DO hope you find some helpful people for your move!
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Tallest guy I ever dated was 6’7".
[QUOTE=OpalCat]
They aren’t. Given that the question is not “what is the best way to move, please give me all of your patronizing advice” but rather “pretty please can anyone help me on June 30 to load a truck” your answers are just rude and condescending.
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You are, or course, correct. Good luck to you, and I hope you don’t throw your back out. The advantage of hiring people rather than asking people is that one does not have to participate, but only supervise.
If you’re sincere, then that was more gracious than I had expected, and I apologize for not having given you the proper credit for your conduct. Thanks.
[QUOTE=OpalCat]
If you’re sincere, …
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Yes. You made a comment that struck.
Nevertheless, I disagree with how you’re trying to do the move, but… on your own head be it. I can’t insist that you do it my way. I do hope it works for you. Good luck.
I’m out of here.
Frank, don’t be a putz.
OpalCat, I live just down the road (actually, just inside the Perimeter, right next to the river). I’m 46, I’ve moved 30 times, and the last time professionals were involved was 1970. I have the functional IQ of a tarsier, but can follow simple instructions. Having said that – I’ll have to check with my social manager about next Saturday, so I can’t make a promise now. But I’ll come help if I’m free.
Baldwin: I appreciate it. 
I look forward to meeting you if you are able to come. (I figure the more people come, the less work everyone has to do, right?)
If any doper who lived in driving distance asked for help moving, I would be there in a blink. It sounds like a fun way to get to know your fellow dopers. If someone doesn’t fell like this is a good plan, there are 3,418 other threads to visit.
[QUOTE=Frank]
You are, or course, correct. Good luck to you, and I hope you don’t throw your back out. The advantage of hiring people rather than asking people is that one does not have to participate, but only supervise.
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Shame you didn’t come to this realization sooner; here’s hoping it’s a lesson for future threads.
ETA: Oh, and good luck OpalCat, if I lived nearby, I’d help. I had to move just a few weeks ago after living in the area for only 6 months, and the only people I knew were from work. It’s not always easy finding people to help you move.
I keep a set of jumper cables inside my vehicle at all times. I’ve never needed them for myself, but I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve come upon strangers whose cars wouldn’t start, and my cables and I have gotten them up and running again.
These hapless motorists almost always offer me money for my assistance, and I always refuse it.
I see from this thread that Frank would probably take the money if offered, or demand it if not.
[QUOTE=Fiver]
I keep a set of jumper cables inside my vehicle at all times. I’ve never needed them for myself, but I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve come upon strangers whose cars wouldn’t start, and my cables and I have gotten them up and running again.
These hapless motorists almost always offer me money for my assistance, and I always refuse it.
I see from this thread that Frank would probably take the money if offered, or demand it if not.
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Do you really not see any difference in offering to jump someone’s car when A) you’re already at the location and B) you already have cables, and helping someone move their entire life’s possessions?
If not, I’ll be moving in about six months. See you then.
[QUOTE=Garfield226]
Do you really not see any difference in offering to jump someone’s car when A) you’re already at the location and B) you already have cables, and helping someone move their entire life’s possessions?
If not, I’ll be moving in about six months. See you then.
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I don’t. It’s about helping someone out if you have the time, the tools, and the inclination. And people, Frank has already apologized to Opal, so maybe everyone can just lighten up now?
Say…anyone got some gum? I could use some gum right now…
blatant attempt at switching the topic
[QUOTE=Least Original User Name Ever]
Say…anyone got some gum? I could use some gum right now…
blatant attempt at switching the topic
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I got Orbit citrusmint. It’s yummy, have a piece.
Ooh! Gimme!
Just a bump. So far, it looks like I can make it.
Next thing we know he’ll be asking us to drive him to the airport
As a newly-minted BFF, I of course will come help.
[QUOTE=zuma]
Next thing we know he’ll be asking us to drive him to the airport
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If you mean me, I’m not a him 