“I couldn’t believe it. We’d just driven six hours to get my daughter to her dorm room, unloading and unpacking all this stuff she had to have. And finally, we’re done, and she’s looking around, and she’s freaking out: where’s my laptop?” Abbie shook her head. “It turns out she left her computer behind. Of all of the things to forget – she didn’t bring her laptop?” Making a return trip to her … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2012
Boston: Shipping Sculptures, Installations, and Fine Art
“You ask me what I learned from this experience, and I’ve got to tell you, what I learned is that you’ve got to ask questions.” Devin M. is a tall, imposing man, covered with tattoos. He’s also an up and coming fine artist. “I asked this discount chain shipping store if they could ship paintings, and they said, sure, they could do it. So I drove all the way down there and brought in the picture, … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Planning the Long Distance Move
“This bureau has been in my family for generations,” Avis said. “It belonged to my Mother, and her Mother before her. She got it as a wedding present; it came from her new in-laws, who were one of the first families to settle in this region. “ She smiled and laid her hand on the heavy, tall wooden bureau. “Now it’s got to travel all the way to California. I need to know it will make it there in … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: What’s the Best Way To Ship Fragile Antiques
“We live in a disposable society. Everything is made to throw away. Paper plates. Styrofoam cups. It all goes in the trash.” Rosalinda is preparing to send a china platter to one of her customers. “It’s nice that there are people who still appreciate the fine old things.” Shipping fragile antique items, such as china platters, lampshades, and fine porcelain, doesn’t have to be a … [Read more...]
