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It took about seven or eight hours to pack and load up, drive over to Brooklyn, unload and unpack. And then I had to wait an extra hour for the cable guy. Now I have to drive up to Wilton, Connecticut, and sort things out with the detective handling my brother's death, the owner of the place where he was living (and where he died the day before yesterday), the state medical examiner in Farmington, and finally visit my mom up in Southbury.

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Posted by Jeffrey Wells on October 20, 2009 at 11:08 AM

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Ryansi51 says ...

oh man, and just when i thought my day was rough.

So sorry for your loss Jeff. Stay strong and good luck with the new place, consider it a new beginning.

Posted by Ryansi51 at October 20, 2009 11:25 AM

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Sabina E says ...

I offer you my deepest condolences.. I hope you feel better soon, man. So sorry about your brother.

Posted by Sabina E at October 20, 2009 11:58 AM

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Edward says ...

My thoughts are also with you Jeffrey.

Posted by Edward at October 20, 2009 12:12 PM

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Manitoba says ...

So sorry to read about the loss of your brother. I hope you and your family make it through this difficult time as well as possible. Glad to hear you've found a new place and hope it proves to be more suitable for your needs.Best wishes from a veteran reader in the strange land to the north that celebrates Thanksgiving in October.

Posted by Manitoba at October 20, 2009 12:16 PM

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Phatang! says ...

That reads like the first paragraph to a pretty amazing novel.

I'm from the area and can easily picture your drive down to CT today. In fact, I've made the same drive myself, after the sudden death of a close relative. Same time of year even. There's nothing anyone can say. Somehow our bodies go into lockdown and keep us going, though.

Posted by Phatang! at October 20, 2009 12:17 PM

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chasieb says ...

Hope you have some decent and respectful neighbors at your new place. You definetley deserve some tranquility after all you've been through.

Posted by chasieb at October 20, 2009 12:45 PM

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Jack South P.I. says ...

Hold fast, friend.

Posted by Jack South P.I. at October 20, 2009 12:52 PM

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Brendan says ...

Steady, as he goes. Stay strong Jeff.

Posted by Brendan at October 20, 2009 1:02 PM

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62Lincoln says ...

I wish you strength to handle all that is before you.

Posted by 62Lincoln at October 20, 2009 1:38 PM

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actionman says ...

there's a home cooked meal available to you in Rocky Hill tonight. so terrible what you're going thru. i wish you nothing but the best.

Posted by actionman at October 20, 2009 2:22 PM

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berkguru says ...

let's hope your new neighbors are light on their feet

Posted by berkguru at October 20, 2009 7:23 PM

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Josh Massey says ...

I hate reading this kind of news from you - it happens far too often, far too much for a guy to be expected to handle. Be well.

Posted by Josh Massey at October 20, 2009 8:07 PM

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plastiqueelephant says ...

Jeff, while you expressed the will to keep on trucking if you needed to take a few days off during these tough days nobody on this site would begrudge you that one little bit. We all appreciate what you do way too much. Our thoughts are with you man.

Posted by plastiqueelephant at October 20, 2009 8:29 PM

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