[Blindtlk] Bonnie, a question about moving wasRE: Packing for my move?

Thu Nov 4 18:08:32 UTC 2010

Well, it occurs to me that perhaps we could just take a walk to Russia. I
think it is still several hundred miles away but, you're right, that is
closer than the rest of the US. Oops, one minor detail: we need our
passports!

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From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of David Evans
Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 1:52 PM
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Bonnie, a question about moving wasRE: Packing for
my move?

Dear Bonnie,

CAN you see Russia from your house Too?
You are closer to Russia and Canada then you are to the U.S.

David Evans, NFBF and GD Jack.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bonnie Lucas" <lucas.bonnie at gmail.com>
To: "'Blind Talk Mailing List'" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 1:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Bonnie,a question about moving wasRE: Packing for my

move?

> Job move, absolutely, for hubby and not me! For me, it is the closest I'll
> probably be to living in a foreign country. Now that we're here, it 
> doesn't
> seem much like a foreign country though. People say that one either loves 
> it
> or hates it. Not much in between. We'll see what we all think in a year.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Graves, Diane
> Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 9:30 AM
> To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Bonnie, a question about moving wasRE: Packing for
> my move?
>
> Hi Bonnie and All,
>
> Okay, now Bonnie, my curiosity has gotten the best of me.  You may tell me
> it's none of my business, but I just have to try. LOL (My apologies to 
> Dave,
> I realize that I am getting off the blindness trail here). But was this
> latest move job related, or what was it that prompted the move from the
> warmth and charm of Georgia to Alaska? Talk about a climate change! 
> BUrrrr!
>
> I complain enough during the winter months in Indiana. Don't think I could
> do Alaska. I might be kicking and screaming too. LOL
>
>
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Bonnie Lucas
> Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 4:05 AM
> To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Bonnie, a question about moving wasRE: Packing for
> my move?
>
> When it was decided that we would move, we first checked into using the
> company that my hjusband's employer uses and have them do it all. It was
> going to take every bit of our moving allowance for this so we decided to
> use ABS (their website is youpack.com). They bring the truck to you, or
> container if you don't have too much stuff, and you pack and load it. It
> stays in front of your house for several days, about three working and a
> weekend. You load it up. I am married to a man who is quite the work horse
> and between him, our help and me, we were able to pack everything up
> ourselves. Took lots of effort and it would be quite difficult to do by
> oneself unless you were very organized. After 2 weeks of waiting, the 
> truck
> was parked out in front of our house and, again, we had several days to
> unload. Friends from church here helped with the carrying of the boxes and
> we began the tedious chore of unpacking. Because of the distance we were
> moving, we decided to do it this way. I have also done the move where the
> movers pack and unpack at the other end. Actually, they just get the truck
> unloaded, which, of course, is a big help. The work really begins when you
> have to figure out where everything goes. This become especially difficult
> if the place you are moving into is a bit smaller than the place you moved
> out of, as in thec ase of our most recent move. With all of the previous
> suggestions, I think that most any move can be done in a somewhat sane
> manner. Just don't bring along a kicking and screaming teenager, if you 
> can
> help it. That's when it becomes very difficult. LOL
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Marsha Drenth
> Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 9:59 AM
> To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
> Subject: [Blindtlk] Bonnie, a question about moving wasRE: Packing for my
> move?
>
> Bonnie,
>
> Wow that sounds like a huge move. I am assuming you used a moving company?
> To which one did you use? And would you recommend them again.
>
> The reason I ask, I have a storage unit in Texas with a large one bedroom
> apartment worth of stuff. I live in PA now, and I would like to have my
> things moved up here.
>
> If anyone has any good recommendations about moving companies, please 
> share.
> I have heard good and bad things, and I am unsure what to believe.
>
> Thanks,
> marsha
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Bonnie Lucas
> Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 3:02 AM
> To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Packing for my move?
>
> 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 does 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
> docsome 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
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> 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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