i___zombie

pretty much everything was on wheels, ... carts, hampers, gondolas ... we even had to fork 3/4 of it onto the truck.
but the shit is HEAVY, and doesn't roll easy. Some pieces had to be pulled up a 6% grade out of the Theater by winch, onto a flatbed Tow-Truck, then taken out to the street, onto a flatbed trailer, and pushed into the Traveling Trailer ... pics tomorrow when I upload them
We had 2 teams of 6 truckloaders ... average about 1 1/2 hrs per trailer ... but the shuffle of trailers was what took the time. (I think I have some pics of the "dock" situation ... WAIT! ... there is no DOCK! )
and yes, with the team, ... we all know how to 4-Man lift a box/case, by the corner ... it's just the long hours that can kill you
... not to mention ... this was a 32 show run, in 4 weeks ... 8 shows a week, 6 days a week ... I have had only Mondays off, in the past month ... I even turned down work, Dispatch called me to work, Twice!, on those Mondays ...

and yes ... living in LV ... I was not doing as well, as I am here, now ... being gone for 5 years, and paying my Union dues - keeping my Seniority - moving back was a smart move. I just wished LV was "The Entertainment Capitol of the World", as it's advertised to be ...

I agree, it's not the early starts it's the long hours... why is this not considered when shows are booked... did a 4:30 am call and finished at 2:30am the next day... 1 break, and dinner on the fry floor during levels... I feel your pain that you will be feeling tomorrow...