I got into one thing early...the portal, LOL. I tried a few days in a row to register and it seems that once they entered me into the system, it let me join.
About Verizon FiOS...I'm kind of a snob about having super fast internet and HD video and I also thought I might as well get a phone number since it was like an extra $5 and will make my Mom happy that I have a "land line" that she can use for emergencies. So with all said and done after taxes and everything, I'll pay about $143/mo for the 150 MBPS internet (two steps up from 50 MBPS), custom TV with just 2 channel packs, the Quantum DVR, a phone line, and all the goodies like free premium channels and the $350 Visa card. I remember people said the best deals were all online. BUT I decided to talk to the Related Verizon guy, and he told me that going through him, Verizon would still honor all current online promotions PLUS you get the $150 Related rebate. But it might be too late for me since I already confirmed an installation on my own. Still, I might be willing to cancel that and go through HPS for the EXTRA rebate, so long as they don't run my credit again...but it was kind of a headache to put together my bundle in the first place...
I was really excited to see in the portal that ZIPCAR lives in our garage! I started to sign up for the $35 special Related annual fee, until I saw that the online promotion for ANYONE right now is a $15 annual fee...so GO DO THAT, people! A simple google search also showed me that Zipcar has ZIPVANS that are the perfect size for a studio move, so I'm going to use one of those for my move. You can also easily find a $25 new member coupon online.
But yeah...with the frequency with which I would ever need a car, having Zipcar there is going to be SO GREAT and way cheaper than buying a car and paying for parking.
And I do wonder how we are supposed to reserve these party rooms if we don't get to see when they're already taken. Has anyone reserved any yet?
Sorry this is long but I do have a QUESTION...did anyone send mail prior to their move-in? Particularly a kind of larger delivery? I ordered a rug because it was on sale and almost sold out, but it's going to arrive on the 6th and I don't move in until the 15th. I wonder if they will be kind and put it aside somewhere for me, if I should warn them it's coming, or if I should have UPS hold it somewhere else. It's not that big...box should be skinny but 5 feet long.
Getting SO EXCITED! Thanks for all the welcome wishes!!!