Useful things I learned from my dad that have come in handy this week:
* it's better to be lucky than smart (referring to serendipity in packing)
* use pliers to hold a nut while loosening a tight bolt
* boxes can be had for free (yay dumpsters!). only pay money for buying reusable rubbermaid tubs.
* consistently being a nice person will eventually pay off (mostly in friends willing to do kind favors)