Saying Goodbye to Bay Shore

The last day wasn't much different than any other day here in Bay Shore.  I did some laundry, mailed a letter, and went on a run.  On this last run, I thought of 5 potential problems that could face me tomorrow as I attempt to move.  First a little background:

I basically had to spend all my money on first month's rent and deposit.  As mentioned in previous posts, the job hunt was severely restricted by my proximity to where the sidewalk ends ;-)  As such, I had to make hard calculations for this move.  Due to gas prices, rental companies are no longer offering the great specials they did not 3 months ago.  It also seemed to make little sense to attempt to make more than one trip.  Remember- 1 trip is $10.  So I decided to cut down to one suitcase.  One very heavy suitcase, app. 85 pounds.  

Then I have my backpack which weighs in at a little over 30 pounds.  Then I have the guitar, and amp, I bought earlier in the summer to keep me company.  Then I have a cd case full of dvds.  So this is what I will be lugging onto the train tomorrow.  I am leaving early, 9 am, to avoid crowds and because I only have to make one transfer.  Assuming I can get all of this down the stairs of my apartment and wheeled to the train station, and then wheeled to my apartment in Brooklyn (total foot traffic is 2 miles) then I only have 5 variables that could make my trip an absolute joy.

So the 5 potential dangers:

1) Train Selection.  There are two types of trains that serve on the long island railroad.  One is the double decker.  The other is a single.  I need the single.  First the single has a place to store luggage.  Second, it is only one level.  The doubles are like those great split level houses- only forcing me to make an immediate choice, with over 200 pounds chillin with me.     

2)  The Transfer.  I have to transfer in Jamaica.  I need the transfer train to be on the same platform otherwise I am in a bit of a pickle Dick.  I  think there is an escalator to go up to the bridge where you can access the other platforms.  But there is definitely not one going down. That could be interesting.  

3) The Station.  I get off at the flatbush train station.  I need an elevator.  There must be one for handicap people but I have no idea where it is.  If I can't find it, I have to attempt to lug all that cargo up a narrow set of steep stairs.  

4)  The Weather.  According to weather.com, we have rain in the forecast tomorrow. Hopefully, the thunderstorms come a little later in the day. 

5)  The Conductor.  Let's just hope he/she is on my side.  I may need to make up a sob story or something.  I am considering getting on the 6:30 am train just to ensure a small crowd.