Other than a few weirdos like sponges and clams, all animals move. They just don't use dangerous and polluting methods to do so.

Actually, if you want to get all science-fictiony, the most efficient plan would be to have all dwellings permanently furnished. When you move, all you would take would be a few sentimental objects like photo albums. (And if your photos were all stored electronically, you wouldn't even have to schlepp those around with you!) But I don't see this happening any time soon, except in sci-fi novels. We are very attached to our possessions--one characteristic that distinguishes us from other animals, including sponges and clams.

Anyway, besides being utilitarian and practical, the move looks like it was great fun. I think it's also great for the "image" of utility cycling. I hope the bike community in my town gets to the stage that permits such activities, as my image needs all the help it can get.

(BTW, I just rode by a house on the east side of Lansing with 7 bikes, including an Xtracycle and 2 trailers, parked in the front yard. So maybe we will be having a bike move here real soon.)