Cartel Headquarters Move - 2018
Well, after a day of sorting, shifting and trying to move with every muscle screaming for relief, things are looking a bit more normal around HQ. This move will be the stuff of legends. Songs will be sung. Feasts feasted. Toasts raised and toasted. A glorious day in the history of this great organization.
Just a few shots of the process for your information, entertainment, or just because you're bored enough to read anything. Whatever works.
There was something different from the start of this move. There was clearly a tail on me during the early stages as the following photo shows. This image was captured by a Yakuza operative following me to the house during loading. I was passing under the railroad bridge over the Missouri River when they snapped the picture, no doubt for nefarious reasons.
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The car later showed up as we were waiting for the loading crew. It blocked the truck from moving forward and tension ran high. The loading crew never showed up. They finally called with all kinds of problems and I realized that we'd have to handle the load ourselves.
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The Yakuza operative had approached and, upon realizing there was no loading crew, agreed to take a Ruble to help move HQ as both our interests would be best served through continued cooperation. I was glad they agreed for only one Ruble, as that is a lot of money these days. Nearly 2 cents in American funds. (current exchange rate is 1 Ruble= $0.017)
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Loading was a bit slower than if the crew had shown but we made it. Unloading was accomplished much faster since the unload crew did, in fact, show up and rescue our tired butts. Then, a few more trips in the two cars cleaned out HQ 1.0. I returned the favor of a surreptitious photo of the Yakuza vehicle. Colorado Yakuza. The most devious yet hospitable. The final trip was in the dark and was followed by dinner consisting of piles of BBQ.
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Saturday was spent trying to start the sort process. Everyone moving slow, sore, tired, and a little overwhelmed that we made it happen in a single day. Made a little progress, gave up as evening approached and settled for rare steaks with all the trimmings. Today the new HQ is looking much better, and the official shave den for the Czar has taken shape nicely. Mrs. Czar even bought a new rug to fit the theme. Don't tell me she's not a keeper.
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As of 1900 hours, the official Den looks like this.....
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The Czar's office is not yet that organized but it's getting there. The final momentous occasion for the move was the final summit between the Russian and Yakuza leaders. I'm happy to report that the peaceful cooperation that we have forged will continue unabated. After all, when you hold the summit at Waffle House, how can there be anything but peace and friendship?
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Thanks to everyone for your well wishes and thoughts. I'll shave tonight and get back to normal and hit work again tomorrow. Thanks for a great start already to April! Let's keep it rolling!!
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