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Old 01-03-2010, 03:14 AM
 
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I am moving from NY to HI. I just thought I would chronical my trip and offer up details to anyone who has any questions about my journey.

I drove across the US and am now in Cali staying with some family.

Monday I will be dropping my car off at Matson. (It is about another $1,000 to ship a car from the east coast so I just chose to drive; I stayed with family along the route so I did not have to book any hotels. My only expense was gas).

Tuesday I will be flying to HI.

I have appointments set up to view room/shares when I get to HI. If I don't find a place when I fly in, I will stay at a hostel.

I rented a car for 4 days to find a place to live and get settled in.

I will be a student while in HI. I am funding this move with savings (I worked 2 jobs to be able to save for the move and I have no credit card debt).

My income will be supplemented with student loans and savings. I have enough funds to last me a few months until I find a part time job.

I am a second degree student and so I have a good idea of how to budget for school.

I wish everyone well on their journeys and happy new year.
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Old 01-03-2010, 03:26 AM
 
Location: Kauai
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Where are you dropping your car? We dropped ours in Oakland and flew from there.

Have a great flight! And good luck with everything. If you get over to Kauai, drop me a DM and we can get together. Where in NY did you move from? We came from Ithaca in July '08.
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Old 01-03-2010, 04:21 AM
 
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Did you like your experience with Matson? I've heard mixed reviews and was considering Horizon since Pasha doesn't ship from the Northwest. But Matson's website is a lot more user-friendly, which I like (I HATE having to write to customer service for every little detail - I've got enough places to call in the coming weeks)

P.S. Best of luck, you sound like you have a lot of freedom!
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Old 01-03-2010, 12:38 PM
 
Location: Kauai
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I used Horizon and they were great!
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Old 01-03-2010, 01:24 PM
 
Location: Hawaii-Puna District
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We used Matson out of Oakland to Hilo. The ship they used was very new (not that my car cared) and designed as a vehicle carrier. No salt covering on our car, unlike what I have seen on other vehicles from other carriers.
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Old 01-03-2010, 03:48 PM
 
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I will be a student while in HI. I am funding this move with savings (I worked 2 jobs to be able to save for the move and I have no credit card debt).
Where are you going to be? UH or another school?

I moved from the East Coast (Providence) to hear about 18 months ago for a job at UH. So, welcome and best of luck to you. It sounds like you've planned things well and know what to expect.
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Old 01-03-2010, 05:21 PM
 
Location: Tri-Cities, Wa
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Good luck and hope everything works out great!
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Old 01-03-2010, 06:26 PM
 
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Where are you dropping your car?

Where in NY did you move from?
I am dropping my car off with Matson in Long Beach. I will be flying out of LAX.

I am moving from Long Island, NY.
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Old 01-03-2010, 06:33 PM
 
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Did you like your experience with Matson? I've heard mixed reviews and was considering Horizon since Pasha doesn't ship from the Northwest.

P.S. Best of luck, you sound like you have a lot of freedom!
I read the most positive reviews about Matson and also about Pasha. I think you should choose between those two to ship your vehicle. I would choose based off of which one ships the closest to your final destination. I have seen enough reviews about both companies that I would recommend either to you.

I am dropping off my car tomorrow and so I will have to let you know in a few weeks how my experience is with them.

I do have a lot of freedom. As I get older I am able to be more of a free spirit. I am not nervous or anxious about this move. I am just excited and enjoying the journey. I am single with no kids and so that also helps my situation. At first my family wasn't supportive but most of them have jumped on the banwagon. Even if they didn't I'm still sick of NY and I need a change in a dramatic way. I am doing this for myself.
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Old 01-03-2010, 06:35 PM
 
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Good luck and hope everything works out great!

Thank you =). I will keep everyone posted on my progress and how things go (even if it is negative). I know in my heart every thing will work out for me. My resources have paved the path for me to execute everything seamlessly. I'm already having a blast on the journey.
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