5th Time's a Charm?

So I'm going to attempt (hopefully for the VERY last time) to get my damned sofa moved from my folks' place to mine this afternoon. I've just talked to IHOP Buddy and, so far, her truck has not broken down, none of her family members have had to be rushed to the hospital, and no other emergency has presented itself... as of yet. *knocking on every piece of wood handy*

Also so far, our manpower is still available. But I'm not counting this thing done until it's done. Too many things keep happening. *sigh*

First time we planned to try (months ago), it rained.... and the sofa has to come out the back of my folk's walk-out basement, through dirt (mud when wet, obviously) and grass up a hill to the front. We decided not to risk it.

Second time we planned it, IHOP Hubby had a sudden death in the family, and they had to go to a funeral that weekend.

Third time we planned it, IHOP Buddy had completely forgotten they'd planned a family VACATION for that weekend. This would be a good indicator for how stressed she was at the time, and subsequently needed that vacation. Which I didn't really begrudge her, but I was beginning to get frustrated.

Fourth time I tried a new avenue... a couple of the young, strong students from work, one of whom has a truck. But the day arrived and neither showed up. Turns out, the truck broke down, and said student didn't have any way to get a hold of us to let us know, except via our work e-mail. Which message, of course, neither mom nor myself saw until Monday. *sigh*

That was this past weekend. By Monday, I was of the "Fuckit... I'm hiring a damn mover" inclination. But I have one last shot of trying to do this inexpensively. IHOP Buddy has again volunteered the use of her truck if I could provide the manpower. So here's Try #5 with a combination of factors from the first four: IHOP Buddy's truck and student manpower.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed. If all turns out as it's supposed to, the students plan to go on their merry Friday night way, and IHOP Buddy + spawn + myself plan to celebrate at... well, IHOP. :)