[Blindtlk] Packing for my move?

[Bonnie Lucas]

We just completed a move from Georgia to Alaska. For us, we were renovating
our house at the same time we were trying to pack up,  get rid of stuff and
make all the decisions and changes associated with a long-distance move.
Thankfully, I did have plenty of help from friends and church members,
however, because I was taking a class and trying to do all of this stuff,
including dealing with a very grumpy teenager who did not want to move, I
did not stay ahead of some of those things. Were I to do it again, I would
do some of the following things. First, identify the most important things
that you are worried about. If they are things that generally stay safe in
there drawer locations, put them in baggies and leave them safe in their
locations. Remember, you won't be without them for verylong if at all. We
have been in Alaska nearly 20 days (according to the counting teenager), and
we just got our truck unloaded this past Saturday. We did not see most of
our stuff for three weeks from the time it left GA. We had to figure out
what was most important to check as luggage when we flew and I must say, we
came wit some things we didn't really need to and made it here without some
other things that we wish we had. As far as your paper work goes, I would
put it in a very large ziplock bag, (They make them 2 gal size), and stick
it either in a backpack which you will have with you personally as you move,
or in your "underware drawer). If it is going to be hard to get to your
childrens' clothes immediately, have each of them pack a 2-3 day suitcase
that they can carry in the car with them. Of course, since you are taking
your furniture and not moving very far, the nicest thing is that most
everything can stay in your drawers. That always helps with the unpacking. 

For things that are currently in the cabinets, not coming with you, get some
of those small things that you are most concerned about and put them
together in a large ziplock bag. Then, when the box is packed with those
things in it, be sure that the label says something like (bag misc), as part
of the items in the box. One of the most important rules of moving is to
label every single box that goes on that truck. If you are packing boxes and
no one is around to help label in print, then, by all means label in
Braille. If you don't use Braille, figure out a system where you can put
tape or Velcro patterns on each box which would stand for each different
room. 
We did not bring any of our dressers and very little of our furniture in
general. 
I hope this helps. Remember, most things will turn up again. I'm still
missing plenty but I know that when we bring some more boxes in from the
garage, many things will suddenly appear again. Right now, I have my knives
with no holder for them. I have a much smaller kitchen and it would be nice
to get the knives out of the limited drawer space and on the counter in
their holder. 
Good luck with your move and if you need some moral support, I'd be happy to
talk either by personal email or phone. 

Bonnie Lucas
Lucas.bonnie at gmail.com


-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Mari Hunziker
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 1:08 AM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Subject: [Blindtlk] Packing for my move?

Hi Foundationers,

I have a question about moving? I am packing up my house and I seem to be
having a lot of trouble packing up things in fear I won't know how to find
it later. Especially small items that are in cabinets or medicine drawers.
Any suggestions? Please let me know what you all have done. We are only
moving about 6 miles away. So it seems silly to box everything up. But I'm
afraid to loose certain tiny things. Plus I am so afraid to loose paperwork
that I keep on top of my desk and in the drawer of my desk? What would you
do?
Thank you,
Mari Hunziker
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