Moving at the WORST Possible Time - Page 2

BriansLovie · 06-08-2015, 01:05 PM

I hope you get it all worked out! I must say that I'm bummed you're so busy

. It's been too long since I've seen you!

Virginia · 06-09-2015, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BriansLovie

I hope you get it all worked out! I must say that I'm bummed you're so busy

. It's been too long since I've seen you!

I know! I'm sorry

Hopefully next year will be less busy

Mom is coming to help me start packing Saturday, so I feel motivated to start getting stuff done this week

Virginia · 06-10-2015, 09:39 AM

Started packing books last night and am already up to five boxes (small-ish, but still).
I sense a lot of decluttering in my future.

mamacat · 06-10-2015, 10:12 AM

Great start!

OnAMission · 06-10-2015, 10:21 AM

Awesome for doing five boxes! You are on your way!

mamacat · 06-10-2015, 10:50 AM

This may be your smoothest move ever in spite of everything

JoannaV · 06-11-2015, 03:37 PM

Your current place might be able to do a walkthrough with you after you've moved all your stuff out. That can reduce the amount of silly "damage" they claim and also allow you time to fix/clean certain things they mention.

Ms_Dahl · 06-11-2015, 06:10 PM

First, congrats on your move....I had no idea you were moving

It sounds like your new place will be quite spacious.

Quiteria's suggestions were really good regarding getting your clothing needs set aside for your upcoming needs prior to packing.

I also agree with the idea of decluttering when you unpack versus trying to do that as you pack with all the pressing needs you have. How are you ensuring that the boxes you pack up arrive in their right locations in the new place?

Virginia · 06-12-2015, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ms_Dahl

First, congrats on your move....I had no idea you were moving

It sounds like your new place will be quite spacious.

Quiteria's suggestions were really good regarding getting your clothing needs set aside for your upcoming needs prior to packing.

I also agree with the idea of decluttering when you unpack versus trying to do that as you pack with all the pressing needs you have. How are you ensuring that the boxes you pack up arrive in their right locations in the new place?

Thank you

The boxes are numbered so far (1-5) and labeled "Books- Office" on them. Any boxes that DH and I pack ourselves, we are moving ourselves using my parents' van and our cars. We're using the moving company just for furniture (washer-dryer, piano, bed, mattress, dresser, etc.).

Still need to find a moving company, though. That's one of my projects for this weekend

mamacat · 06-12-2015, 07:19 AM

Sounds like a good plan to just have movers move large furniture

knitlove · 06-12-2015, 08:09 AM

Have you talked to your movers and check that they will move the piano? Some moving company's won't, they say you need to higher piano movers.

Virginia · 06-12-2015, 12:39 PM

Haven't found a moving company yet. DH was supposed to do it, but he is dealing with family issues right now

So I am doing that tomorrow. We used Mayflower to move the piano up from Texas, so if worst comes to worse, we'll use them again.

FaithHopeLove · 06-13-2015, 12:03 AM

I'm more and more a fan of not moving stuff I'm not going to keep, BUT, I have the hardest time making decisions about what to keep and what to give away. I've been doing the konmari method, which the basic core of it is that you ask yourself, "Does this spark joy?" Suddenly, I'm able to let go of all kinds of stuff like magic. And it is quick and feels great. http://www.marthastewart.com/1106009...anizing-method

My other tip is to pick up extra packs of tape, sharpies, pacing paper,and boxes now and keep them in a centralized spot in your home. All the best with your busy, busy summer and move!

Virginia · 06-13-2015, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FaithHopeLove

I'm more and more a fan of not moving stuff I'm not going to keep, BUT, I have the hardest time making decisions about what to keep and what to give away. I've been doing the konmari method, which the basic core of it is that you ask yourself, "Does this spark joy?" Suddenly, I'm able to let go of all kinds of stuff like magic. And it is quick and feels great. http://www.marthastewart.com/1106009...anizing-method

My other tip is to pick up extra packs of tape, sharpies, pacing paper,and boxes now and keep them in a centralized spot in your home. All the best with your busy, busy summer and move!

Thank you

I am decluttering as I go

I feel it is a better choice for me, and it makes me feel more at peace when I'm packing because I am only packing things I actually need. Thank you for the link

Mom is coming to help me pack today. Yay for moms!

06-08-2015, 01:05 PM	#16
BriansLovie Rose Garden Striving to be a gentle mama and enjoying my littles. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,696	Re: Moving at the WORST Possible Time I hope you get it all worked out! I must say that I'm bummed you're so busy . It's been too long since I've seen you! __________________ Kara *Sharing life with a special man* Mama to J - 11, J - 9, & A - 5 & Two angels 9/2007 & 1/2008

06-10-2015, 09:39 AM	#18
Virginia Rose Garden Don't mind my faces. They usually don't mean anything. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,644	Re: Moving at the WORST Possible Time Started packing books last night and am already up to five boxes (small-ish, but still). I sense a lot of decluttering in my future. __________________ Christine WAHM as writer/editor; part-time high school teacher; wife to pharmacist DH since 7.31.2010 Lila in heaven, 8/2015 DD1 "KO" born 8/2017 DD2 GIRL born 1/2020 My Blog- full of opinions and teacher stories

06-10-2015, 10:12 AM	#19
mamacat Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,473	Re: Moving at the WORST Possible Time Great start! __________________ ~Catherine~ Mama to 5: C W C J S And Grandma to 3: A ,K and baby C

06-10-2015, 10:21 AM	#20
OnAMission Rose Trellis Formerly kdhfly Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,760	Re: Moving at the WORST Possible Time Awesome for doing five boxes! You are on your way! __________________ DH and four along for our crazy ride The greater the difficulty the greater the glory - Cicero

06-10-2015, 10:50 AM	#21
mamacat Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,473	Re: Moving at the WORST Possible Time This may be your smoothest move ever in spite of everything __________________ ~Catherine~ Mama to 5: C W C J S And Grandma to 3: A ,K and baby C

06-11-2015, 03:37 PM	#22
JoannaV Rose Trellis Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: VA, USA Posts: 2,606	Re: Moving at the WORST Possible Time Your current place might be able to do a walkthrough with you after you've moved all your stuff out. That can reduce the amount of silly "damage" they claim and also allow you time to fix/clean certain things they mention. __________________ Joanna INTJ A Brit living in America DH (ISFP) 07/09 DS1 01/12 DS2 06/14 DD1 01/16

06-11-2015, 06:10 PM	#23
Ms_Dahl Rose Trellis Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,026	Re: Moving at the WORST Possible Time First, congrats on your move....I had no idea you were moving It sounds like your new place will be quite spacious. Quiteria's suggestions were really good regarding getting your clothing needs set aside for your upcoming needs prior to packing. I also agree with the idea of decluttering when you unpack versus trying to do that as you pack with all the pressing needs you have. How are you ensuring that the boxes you pack up arrive in their right locations in the new place?

06-12-2015, 07:19 AM	#25
mamacat Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,473	Re: Moving at the WORST Possible Time Sounds like a good plan to just have movers move large furniture __________________ ~Catherine~ Mama to 5: C W C J S And Grandma to 3: A ,K and baby C

06-12-2015, 08:09 AM	#26
knitlove Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle area Posts: 21,260	Re: Moving at the WORST Possible Time Have you talked to your movers and check that they will move the piano? Some moving company's won't, they say you need to higher piano movers. __________________ Wife to a wonderful DH for 19 years. Momma to my 29 weeker Early Bird who is thirteen and my little Wiggle Worm born 33 weeks who is nine. How do I have a teenager?! I don't feel ready for this.

06-12-2015, 12:39 PM	#27
Virginia Rose Garden Don't mind my faces. They usually don't mean anything. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,644	Re: Moving at the WORST Possible Time Haven't found a moving company yet. DH was supposed to do it, but he is dealing with family issues right now So I am doing that tomorrow. We used Mayflower to move the piano up from Texas, so if worst comes to worse, we'll use them again. __________________ Christine WAHM as writer/editor; part-time high school teacher; wife to pharmacist DH since 7.31.2010 Lila in heaven, 8/2015 DD1 "KO" born 8/2017 DD2 GIRL born 1/2020 My Blog- full of opinions and teacher stories

06-13-2015, 12:03 AM	#28
FaithHopeLove Rose Garden Follow That Truck! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 9,374	Re: Moving at the WORST Possible Time I'm more and more a fan of not moving stuff I'm not going to keep, BUT, I have the hardest time making decisions about what to keep and what to give away. I've been doing the konmari method, which the basic core of it is that you ask yourself, "Does this spark joy?" Suddenly, I'm able to let go of all kinds of stuff like magic. And it is quick and feels great. http://www.marthastewart.com/1106009...anizing-method My other tip is to pick up extra packs of tape, sharpies, pacing paper,and boxes now and keep them in a centralized spot in your home. All the best with your busy, busy summer and move!

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