Hope this all works out OK for you. I think some of the older guys on this forum might feel that your 'asset allocation' is a bit peculiar, but so be it and I don't fault you for doing whatever you have to minimize damage to that great pin collection you have.
I don't like asking anyone for hand-outs and wouldn't be so quick to ask strangers to come over and help out physically... those days in this country are sadly over. One slip of an ankle, or back strain from the so-called 'helper' might create another set of problems for you and the home owner. Sad - but I know many on this forum have been down this road...