Edmundo: What are you doing?
Ruth: Oh, I’m Packing. My Lease is up at the end of the month and I’m moving to Vancouver for six months while my boyfriend is finishing his degree at the university.
Edmundo: Oh, wow, are you moving yourself or are you using a Moving company?
Ruth: I’m renting a U-Haul and doing it myself. I’m putting some of my furniture in Storage since we plan to move back here after he graduates.
Edmundo: Can I help? Do you need me to Forward your mail?
Ruth: Thanks for the offer. I’ve submitted a Change-of-address form to the post office so I hope my mail will get forwarded Automatically. One thing I have to remember to do is to Shut off the Utilities‚Aigas, electricity, and phone‚Aibut I’ll have two more weeks to do that.
Edmundo: Well, good luck in Vancouver. I don’t envy you. I hate moving. Let me know if You need any help with those boxes.
Ruth: Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.
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