Down and Moderately Out

So, my back went out on Thursday morning. Thursday morning was rough, Thursday night was just out of control. Friday was a little better, I could walk unassisted. And Saturday I could walk about the condo with only moderate discomfort. I even went with The Girl on an errand in the evening. The destination was a mere 5 or 6 miles away and I have to say by the time the car hit the parking lot I was working my way out of the car. Even that short car ride was too much. Today I managed a similar car ride but had to lie flat for a bit after the round trip. Unfortunately I missed a party for an old friend in Philadelphia. That makes me sad, as we are soon to leave and I won't have the opportunity to see my old friends.

Of course I got to do much thinking and a little Internet research (care of the PALM device that was handed down to me when The Girl upgraded) while I was lying flat for two days. I worked out some ideas about getting necessary items to Palo Alto for The Girl while she is there and I am here. I started to mentally plan a list of items that should be shipped/carried on the plane/ordered; it's a running list.

But after that stuff I started to realize how this injury could affect the physicality of the move. It could easily be several weeks before I can haul boxes about the garage and to and from the condo like I have been. On the days things weren't being sorted errands like schlepping stuff to Goodwill, dragging stuff to the dumpster, and scooting furniture about the garage for photographing were high on the list. This is a giant downer as we are LEAVING in several weeks. I don't know how well I will be able to paint and for how long. As of this moment I really can't lift anything more than 4 or 5 pounds. I can't sit for very long but I can't stand for very long either. Crap. I know we have some time, but I am still concerned.

On the upside, some furniture and household items are starting to move on CraigsList so that is good. Less stuff is always good!