Well… it has been a hectic month. We have driven over 4500 miles, criss-crossing the southern U.S., hauling our belongings, pets, kids and selves from Georgia to New Mexico.
The first leg of the trip began on Easter. After playing and directing the choir for Easter Sunday Mass, we loaded up the kids, dog and lizards into the two vehicles and started out. Behind the dually, we had the gooseneck trailer hitched (loaded with 2 bulldozers); the Tahoe pulled a rented U-Haul trailer with the WWII Harley WLA motorcycle strapped inside. We stopped in West Monroe, LA for the first night. 
The next morning, we were able to stop for coffee and have a short visit with friends in Bossier City, LA (where we lived for a few years — two moves back). Then, we headed north to Okmulgee, OK to pick up the third bulldozer. {Let me tell you, this bulldozer collecting can become addictive}. 
After stopping in Clinton, OK for the night, we made the final push into NM and onto the homestead on the 3rd day. We dropped off the gooseneck trailer with the bulldozers, quickly unloaded the motorcycle and boxes from the other trailer and turned the U-Haul trailer in. We were all very happy to see the progress that had been made on the workshop and seeing Mom and Dad, where we left kids, dog and lizards during the next part of the move.
After a short stay, DH and I loaded up on April 12th and drove the dually (with some bulldozer parts to be delivered to College Station, TX), continuing on to Beaumont, TX, where we stayed the night. The next day, we stopped off in Metairie, LA for lunch with friends (we used to live in Belle Chasse, LA before Katrina). Continuing on, we made Warner Robins that evening.
Saturday, April 14th, we picked up the 26′ U-Haul truck in preparation for the packing up of the rest of our stuff (we ended up needing an additional pull trailer to fit everything, as it turned out). It was a relatively relaxed weekend, spent packing up any last things, cleaning house and having dinner with friends on one evening.
Monday morning, the real work began. We had scheduled a 3-man crew to load the truck for us from a local company — ReadytoMove… well only two guys showed up, and one was apparently hungover and was nearly worthless. About 1/2 hour after their arrival, we was tossing his cookies in the front bushes and then made a mad dash for the bathroom…
Seeing the hours slipping away, DH and I got busy helping with the carrying, loading, etc. We got done in about 5 hours, sending them on their way. We were still very happy that we had help for the heavy stuff, but were less than impressed with the company, even though they didn’t charge us for the extra time.
We scrubbed down the quarters, passed our inspection early on Tuesday morning and hit the road.
It was an easy and uneventful drive across the southern states and into NM, with a pleasant stop on the way to see more friends in Azle, TX.
Arriving in NM, we had a 2-man crew to help with unloading (they were excellent and finished up in quick time — thanks to American Moving and Storage) Everything miraculously fit in the workshop… the RV was moved to the pad and hooked up with water and power… life is good.
we are so glad you are here—-
I recommend dust goggles all around for the month of may tho—-
warren
Yes… we’re affectionately calling it the “dust bowl”. Thanks for the welcome!
Glad you are settled in enough to start updating us again.
I am very excited for you! I look forward to reading about your progress.
Let the adventure begin. Good luck and keep us all posted.