Daisy McLintock Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I rented a U-Haul this evening so that I could go pick up the piano I bought first thing tomorrow morning. All they had available was a 24' truck so I took it. I got in the thing, drove it about 2 blocks, and nearly had a heart attack. It drives like a Tonka truck, it wobbles, it makes creaky noises, its steering column is out of alignment, its windshield wipers sound like the hulk snoring, and the brakes felt very strange (my son says they're fluid, whatever that means). It was raining so that didn't help matters. Everything is ok, its just that I've never driven such a dangerous vehicle in my life. It was scary. They're going to give me a refund, so that's not a problem. I just can't wait til tomorrow morning til that block of black and white stares at me waiting for me to play it. It'll be time to celebrate - Daisy gets her first piano! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris hess Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 congrats daisy!! have fun with it,that's really what it's all about..glad you're getting a refund too!! lol,chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I would get a piano mover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy McLintock Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 Sure Hollies! You gonna pay for that?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 What is the size of this piano? If you're investing in a real piano, you HAVE to get a piano mover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I've moved piano's twice...with a piano mover...How would you move it yourself?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy McLintock Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 Marv - I'm a little ole student still in school. Limited funds. By the time I pay a mover, by all the music sheets I want to play, get it tuned, and whatever else I might need, that can all add up. Remember my only income right now is educational loans. Oh and the size is, I don't know. It's an upright. It's solid Rosewood though, I know that. I've a digital photo of it if anyone has a photo account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy McLintock Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 I'm pretty strong actually. Worked for the post office for 4 1/2 lifting those boxes daily. I've also got 2 strong teenagers to help me plus a dolly. Gosh I was hoping you'd be happy for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Have you priced a mover?...my guy tuned it after he moved it...didn't cost that much. You can screw up a piano moving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy McLintock Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 Yes I priced a mover. Too costly, at least right now. But tell me, how can a person screw up a piano? You mean have it go out of tune? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 If you mess up moving a piano...you've messed up big time! http://www.123movers.com/guides/piano_mover.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna R Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Steve, you are awesome. Always so knowledgeable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boopell Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Everything from raccoons to u-hauls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadie #3 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 This roadie learned way back in the 70's NEVER rent from U-Haul, they just do not maintain their equipment. Sometimes a trailer is OK but never a truck. Every bad truck rental experience I hear about being bad involves U-Haul. For the band we now rent from Hertz Penske and their equipment is normally maintained to a high standard and when we have had an issue they took care of it immediately. The first couple of reunion shows we went to Budget but after having a bad experience on the Chicago run vowed never to rent from them again. Our job as a crew is tough enough without having to worry about transportation issues. If it just a small move look at local rental companies for trucks and trailers and if possible stay away from U-Haul.* Opinions expressed in this post are strictly from the writer and in no way has the endorsement of the band or any rental company. However, I load/unload and drive the truck so I usually make the decision* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Take Ernie's advice Daisy - don't try to save money when dealing with moving a piano!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I don't have a piano but recently drove a U-Haul cross-country. Must have been lucky, all was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy McLintock Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 My sweet baby is sitting in my living room just a few feet from me. I am now the fifth person in my family to own a piano.Went to another U-Haul and this one gave me a brand new truck with only 39,000 miles on it. It was so small it fit right up to my front door. She's doing just fine and loves her new home. Thanks Chris for your kind words. Thanks to everyone else who was worried for my piano. All went really well and she's fine. http://s416.photobucket.com/albums/pp250/DaisyMcLintock/?action=view¤t=SingerPiano.jpg http://s416.photobucket.com/albums/pp250/DaisyMcLintock/?action=view¤t=SingerLabel.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 BEAUTIFUL Daisy... use it in good health!How about a picture of YOU next to the piano? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna R Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 What a beautiful piano, Daisy!!Good for YOU!Congratulations and enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy McLintock Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 Good Sunday Afternoon To Ya, Barbara. I'll have to work on getting one, okay.And Anna, I am so in love its incredible. Funny how a musical instrument can boost your mood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bessieboo Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I'm glad to hear it turned out fine, I was worried. We have move a piano three times and it survived, this was not a fine delicate piano - ours is a beast. The first time we moved it was in the back of a pick-up truck. I don't want to think what would have happened if it had broken free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy McLintock Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 Yeah that could have been dangerous huh Bessie. I was real lucky. The husband used to work for Atlas Van Lines so he knew how to tie it up good, and he did. That I think, was my saving grace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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