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Saturday, June 21, 2014

The “Movin’ Out” Song


“Movin’ Out” to the tune of Razzle Dazzle 

Elaine:             Singin’ the old “Movin’ Out” song,
Movin’ outta here.
Chorus:                        Packin’ up their gear.
Elaine:             Boxing up things that bring me happiness;
Others may think they’re just a crappy mess.
Singin’ the old “Throw Things Out” song,
            Movin’ outta here.
Chorus:                        Packin’ up their gear.
Elaine:             How can I part with any of this stuff?
What if we really need it some day?
What if it’s worth kaching! on EBay?
Movin’ outta here
‘Cause enough is enough!

Elaine:             Chantin’ the old “Pack It Up” tune,
Headin’ outta here.
Chorus:                        Boxes up the rear.
Elaine:             Give me the taping gun and bubble wrap;
I’ll have this done within a double snap.
Singin’ the “Closets Have No Bottoms,”
Headin’ outta here.
Chorus:                        Boxes up the rear.
Elaine:             Carefully marking top and sides in bold.
Movers won’t read ‘em when they stack ‘em;
Writing will all be on the back ends.
Headin’ outta here
‘Cause our house finally sold!

Elaine:             Dancin’ the “Black and Blue Marks” tango,
Gettin’ outta here.
Chorus:                        Closing day is near.
Elaine:             Carrying boxes down two flights of stairs,
Bumpety bump! Who put that carton there?
Singin’ the “Oh, My Aching Back” tune,
Gettin’ outta here.
Chorus:                        Closing day is near.
Elaine:             Time to rethink what needs to get marked “Keep.”
My how that “Donate” pile is growing,
Trash barrels now are overflowing.
Gettin’ outta here.
I could sure use some sleep!

Elaine:             Hummin’ “We’re Gonna Find A New Place”,
Nothing falling down.
A condominium will be the best.
No mowin’ lawns, no battles with weeds.
Nothing so old it makes my purse bleed.
Movin’ outta here
Chorus:            Movin’ outta here
All together:    Movin’ outta here
And it’s time for a rest.

Speaking of taking a rest, this will be my last blog post for the rest of the summer. We’ll be subletting a third floor walk-up not far from Jagdish’s store until we land in our new home, hopefully within a few months. I’m not moving our phone land line there or getting any Internet access, so I’ll be on hiatus. Have a great summer everyone!

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