I'm good at side questing. I will happily alter my route for an impromptu visit to a lauded ice cream shop. I've been known to take off for the beach with my wife and watercolors simply because it seems like a good day to paint. A good chili dog can justify a surprising number of extra miles, and if someone tells me there's an exceptional cannoli somewhere, well, I'm probably going to need the address.
Read MoreThey say it's not the years, but the miles. (A particular favorite expression amongst truck drivers.) Perhaps when sizing up the magnitude of a move, one could say that it's not the miles but the landscape. The biggest moves aren't measured by the odometer. They're measured by what changes once you arrive: a different morning view, new neighbors, a shorter drive to see family, more quiet, more adventure.
Read MoreNow and then, I'll get a text from someone saying, “Just passed one of your trucks in Arizona!” “… in Tennessee!” “… in Florida!” Or “Spotted Camelot on the I-5 near Sacramento.” Sometimes they even send an accompanying photo of our trucks on the interstate. One of the unexpected joys of this business is how regularly I hear from past clients long after they move.
Read MoreSmall things like these that make it feel like summer do more than announce the season's presence. They also remind us that summer doesn't have to be extravagant to be memorable.
Sometimes it's the unexpected that might tell you it is summertime…
Safety in moving reaches far and wide. It involves proper packing, safe lifting techniques, and protecting your home’s flooring and door jambs. But most importantly, it involves safety behind the wheel! This month, I’m going to use my time to boast of how Camelot’s drivers bring safety to our roads, streets, and highways! They deserve the nod.
Read MoreThis month Camelot celebrates its 40th anniversary! So it's time to reminisce over our 40-year journey and all its twists and turns. After all, the lessons we learned along the way helped shape the company we are today. To mark Camelot's milestone, we've gathered a list of some of the insights that have stuck with me along the way. I hope we never stop learning. I'm looking forward to the twists and turns ahead … but hopefully with fewer bumps in the road!
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