Have you ever worked with your family? My family’s lively hood is based on working together and it makes for an interesting dynamic. I swear that we could get our own TV show from all the shenanigans.
The past few days have especially been exciting. The gym I work out at in Toronto is no more and Gary, my dad, found this most advantageous. Through special circumstances all the equipment in the closed gym was purchased and had to be moved to the new space in G&G Installation’s building.
It all started on Monday, I went into former ATP for a workout and was met there by the whole gang, Mom, Dad, and Brother. They were working the deal and taking inventory, which seemingly was irrelevant because they took everything, and I was there to do the last workout in that gym. The deal was done and in the middle of my set and I noticed my Bro and dad were already ripping out the special flooring in the other room. Before I was finished six helpers were loading dumb bells into a van. I got into the packing action too, adding to the workout I just had.
A prior commitment kept me busy for that night but the next afternoon I met the crew in the new space. I was surprised to see the mirrors and floor already installed and a lot of equipment to be set up. Apparently I arrived just in time to start unloading what remained in; 2 vans, 2 suburbans, a cube van, and a full size closed trailer. Everyone was in full swing.
Dad was directing, Mom designing the space, my Bro literally throwing things out of the vehicles. Me, I was the floater, helping where ever they needed me; washing windows, carrying stuff, sweeping ,etc. As easy it as it sounds on paper it’s never that smooth in reality. There were really three bosses instructing associates who were slaving away to create this gym. Some yelling happened, miscommunications, and a lot of confusion. Never the less, we did it and within 48 hours we fully tore apart a whole gym and reassembled it to make a beautiful place. Surprisingly only few sustained an injury.
I had my first workout there today, it felt great to be in the new GYT Fit private gym. Thanks to all who helped put it all together :)
It was a great reminder that when it needs to happen I have a family who can be counted on even when things are on the line and last minute. I can’t forget about all of the other awesome people who are always there for us too, yes Jenna, Derek, and Dan that’s for you, sorry if I missed anyone. When the bat light goes out these people really step up to the plate. Although working with family has it challenges the benefits are worth it. I guess it helps when your family has been doing it for over 60 years!