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Yeah we ditched so much "stuff" for our cross country move. Just down to what would fit in the car and around 15 small-medium boxes that we shipped via Amtrak. Ever since then we actively try to avoid collecting "stuff". It's very nice not having a bunch of clutter and overflowing closets.
30 boxes, amazing. I can't begin to count how many SUV loads of donations we have dropped off, an embarrassing amount. Things our kids outgrew, toys stuffed in closets. Feels good to free up so much space. We aren't big shoppers by any means, but there are 4 of us and over the years we've collected birthday presents, gifts, and just stuff. I have 32 boxes of books packed so far (we homeschool plus I love to read and love books) and I probably have a few more boxes left to pack, but packing them is almost completed, and this is after giving away or selling hundreds of books. Then there are the kitchen and Christmas boxes already packed... All of the contents are listed on my spreadsheets so I can go directly to whatever box I want, initially this was to make unpacking easier but I am thinking that I will go through my spreadsheets one last time before the actual move and see what else can be slimmed down. We will be taking very little furniture so most of our things will be in boxes. I love setting up a new home, can't wait for us to get this move on.
We're planning a move too and I've been throwing stuff away, donating.. just getting rid of so many extra items that I never use or have no need for.
It's actually freeing in a way and I feel lighter mentally. It's a good feeling.
Congratulations and good luck in your new house!
It is freeing. My sister laughed when I insisted on keeping because I bought it 45 years ago when I was pregnant. But, obviously, if it ha done its duty for all this time it deserves to come along.
There is so much to do yet, but it's getting better every day.
Most of the books will be donated to the yearly book sale here at the Fall Festival. I'll be gone by then but like to know I am still helping my town.
Down to the wire now. Yup, 30 boxes besides what I'll be taking in the car. This doesn't include the furniture, which I was given a standard estimate on. So I am moving more than the 30 boxes. It was the box count which became the critical point.
Now I have to go through the car boxes & weed some more. Almost done thankfully. Don't think I can take much more, lol. I'm about ready to say to my family here, hey take this. I don't even want to look at it anymore.
When the qa dept called to say the timing could be between 3-21 days, the rep was astonished when I didn't even question/debate the 21 day timeframe. But I told her, I really don't care. As long as it gets there. I've survived worse.
meo92953 - You have been so busy, dear! It sounds like you really are getting down to the wire. And when you arrive, in September, we will be entering a much nicer time of the year, weather-wise. We do have pumpkin stands down here in Arizona, and people do hang seasonal wreaths on their doors, so don't get rid of all your seasonal decor. The fall is lovely here. And, perhaps because the weather is milder here, you will find that folks decorate even more here for Christmas than in the Midwest, where Hubby and I grew up. You will have some fun driving around and seeing the lights, and often a bigger church will have a display with the live animals.
It sounds like you are really on top of this and have everything well-planned. I wish you safe travels and an enjoyable trip down to Arizona. Lots of new adventures and some new friends will be awaiting you here!
Down to the wire now. Yup, 30 boxes besides what I'll be taking in the car. This doesn't include the furniture, which I was given a standard estimate on. So I am moving more than the 30 boxes. It was the box count which became the critical point.
Now I have to go through the car boxes & weed some more. Almost done thankfully. Don't think I can take much more, lol. I'm about ready to say to my family here, hey take this. I don't even want to look at it anymore.
When the qa dept called to say the timing could be between 3-21 days, the rep was astonished when I didn't even question/debate the 21 day timeframe. But I told her, I really don't care. As long as it gets there. I've survived worse.
One phase is almost over. Now it will be the driving and then the moving in. But it sounds like most of the bad stuff is behind you!
I'm hating this packing but what's taking more time is the logistics of contacting the utility companies and figuring things out. Mine is within driving distance but it's not an easy drive--3.5 hours away. Monday I'm going down there to sign the lease and pay the first month's and security deposit. I may as well take a car load as long as I'm going. There are certain fragile items that I don't want the movers to touch--my good lamps, mirrors, pictures from the walls that are hard to pack. Guess I'll take a few folding lawn chairs so I'll have living room furniture until the movers get there in early Sept.
Wishing you the very best of luck, meo92953. It's a big change and it takes courage to do what you're doing. But it sounds like it's the right decision for you.
Thank you in-newengland . One of the things I will miss is the small town helpfulness I've experienced here. The bank, the post office, the utility company. Everyone has been so helpful.
I'll miss that.
But yes, it's almost over. I'll keep everyone advised of how it goes.
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