Storage is unloaded, let the madness begin!!!

We had our friends from LA staying with us for the weekend so we had 2 extra sets of hands. WOW! Such hard workers!!! So, between Tom and I, Brian and Kate, Chelsea and another friend, we were able to unload both storage units in only two days. AMAZING!!! (I had the truck reserved for 3 days!).

 

Gosh, though, could we have picked a warmer weekend???

 

Brian and Kate left this morning, so Tom and I went into the store after that.

It was pretty daunting when we started! 

 

We assembled wall units and reorganized gondolas.

 

Several of the fixtures got banged up or broken during the move. So Tom started repairs and reconditioning, while I organized boxes into groups and worked on putting together the backroom.

 

We definitely got a lot done, but have so much more to do!!!

 

Tomorrow will be a short day as I made an appointment in the afternoon since the Red Sox are on so I won't have Tom's full attention (Lol!).

 

Wednesday, we will be back to a full day and I hope to get at least one register back up and running.

 

During our "down" time, we are having our computers serviced and upgraded. We got one back already and hope to get another one this week. (The third will be another week). Then, we can finish getting the electrical wired and the computer network installed. Once that is done, the counters can be finally installed and we can hang the slat wall behind them and start finalizing the location of every other fixture.

 

We still have a few items in storage. This is a wall of just paper trays that are still at the storage unit.

I didn't want to be tripping over excess items while trying to get organized, so we didn't bring all of everything if it would fit into the car later...

Oh so much to do!!

And, during all of this, we are prepping for the Shop Hop, trying to order new product, working on our new online shopping site, and updating everyone on Facebook and the new blog....

I was so tired when we got home, that I immediately lied down on the couch and dozed while Tom took the dog for a walk.

BUSY! BUSY! BUSY!!

But I'm SOOoooooo excited to open at the new location!!

:)

 

Our first day of unloading storage...

So, it was over 90 degrees yesterday {sigh}. We were all covered in sunscreen and drinking TONS of water!!! Phil, at our storage place, checked in on us several times to be sure we had enough water, and even brought us a big pitcher of ice water late in the day - just to be certain. He's awesome!!! If you need a storage unit, go to Storage West in Poway and ask for Phil. Give him my name (Gena Barney) and you'll get at least $25 off. You can email me if you have questions.

 

We made three trips with the big 16' Penske rental truck, plus a pickup truck, and our little Honda Fit full of delicate items and computer equipment.

 

 

This is just one of the GIANT piles of boxes we have...

 

We were surprised that moving the counter was as "easy" as it was... we have it down to a science now!

 

Only 19 more of these to go...

 

Another 90+ degree day today, but we're meeting at 10am to get started again!

 

Everything is a total mess and I just want to be DONE with the storage part and start putting things where they belong!

 

We are hoping to have everything that we KNOW we want in the new store, out of storage today.

Then I can start assembling and organizing and ORDERING NEW PRODUCT!

We're making a list and will have to hire a handy man for a day, plus an electrician and have the Geek Squad out to put our network together (usually I do it, but I just don't have the energy!!)

But, so far, things are on schedule! :)

 

~Gena :)