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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 01:38 PM Original message |
I start moving in 28 days - any advice is greatly appreciated!! |
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huskerlaw (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 01:49 PM Response to Original message |
1. One room at a time. |
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yellowdogintexas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-18-07 09:42 AM Response to Reply #1 |
35. definitely one room at a time!!!! |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 01:50 PM Response to Original message |
2. Run around the room screaming. |
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Shakespeare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 02:12 PM Response to Reply #2 |
10. Me, too!! |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 02:17 PM Response to Reply #10 |
11. LOL. I have a good friend who is moving to Chicago |
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kay1864 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 01:52 PM Response to Original message |
3. Shop around for boxes |
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Nicholas D Wolfwood (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
4. Think lazy. |
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supernova (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 01:55 PM Response to Original message |
5. Have a yard/garage sale before you move |
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Catchawave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 07:59 PM Response to Reply #5 |
28. ....and what you don't sell, donate to charity ! |
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mainegreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 01:56 PM Response to Original message |
6. Watch out for zombies! |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 01:59 PM Response to Original message |
7. Moving day tips from the Onion. |
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LSK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 02:04 PM Response to Original message |
8. rent a dumpster |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 03:51 PM Response to Reply #8 |
18. Seriously, though, now is the time to ditch everything you don't really need or want. |
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malta blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 02:08 PM Response to Original message |
9. Go to your local liquor store and ask them for boxes. |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 02:18 PM Response to Original message |
12. Start by developing two piles: donate and trash. |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 02:38 PM Response to Original message |
13. 10 days should give you plenty of time |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 02:39 PM Response to Original message |
14. Get a shitload of boxes early. Then get more, because your guess will be totally off. |
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huskerlaw (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 02:44 PM Response to Original message |
15. If you want to be super-organized... |
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XemaSab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 02:47 PM Response to Original message |
16. Get some boxes |
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1gobluedem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 02:48 PM Response to Original message |
17. Splurge and use movers |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 07:57 PM Response to Reply #17 |
26. movers cut down on stress? |
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1gobluedem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-18-07 08:56 AM Response to Reply #26 |
31. Well, okay, they cut down on MY stress |
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Arugula Latte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 04:25 PM Response to Original message |
19. Figure out how much time you think it will take, and then triple that |
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Okiojira (271 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 04:38 PM Response to Original message |
20. Post anything of marginal value you don't want on Craig's List... |
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Ramsey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 05:02 PM Response to Original message |
21. This is a great opportunity |
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libodem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 05:07 PM Response to Original message |
22. Start packing nonessentials first |
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caty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 05:24 PM Response to Original message |
23. If you have not |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 07:48 PM Response to Original message |
24. Get big boxes and pack a little heavy stuff (books) with a whole bunch |
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NC_Nurse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 07:53 PM Response to Original message |
25. Start with the closets. |
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Lars39 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 07:58 PM Response to Original message |
27. Make sure and get more packing tape and magic markers than |
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DarkTirade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-18-07 03:53 AM Response to Original message |
29. If you're not hiring movers, make sure you get a bunch of friends to help. |
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MissMillie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-18-07 06:31 AM Response to Original message |
30. you start w/ the stuff you never use |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-18-07 09:11 AM Response to Original message |
32. On moving day, board your kitties.. |
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DU GrovelBot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-18-07 09:11 AM Response to Original message |
33. ## PLEASE DONATE TO DEMOCRATIC UNDERGROUND! ## |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-18-07 11:49 AM Response to Reply #33 |
37. She spent all her money on a house and moving and you hit her up for a donation? |
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ashling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-18-07 09:23 AM Response to Original message |
34. I have found |
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LibraLiz1973 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-18-07 11:47 AM Response to Original message |
36. I'm moving too!! |
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