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This is the list of parts for the final shipment. I had ordered fans, the graphics card, and case beforehand.
contents (left to right):
1 tommy hilfiger purse
3 sketchbooks
1 box of reeses pieces
12 graphite pencils
1 macbook pro 15”
1 bag of beads for 2 bracelets
1 airhorn
1 chinese box of jewelry
1 bag of glowsticks
1 bag of temporary tatoos
10 books
1 magazine
1 box of 19 sharpies and 1 pencil
1 artbox of charcoal, india ink, brushes, flashdrive, mints, sculpey clay, sticky notes, sharpies, pens, pressed charcoal, conte, ect
1 terabyte harddrive
1 ipod nano
1 bag of jellybelly pear jelly beans
1 pencil case of pencils, pens, and a toy dinosaur
1 ipod cord
1 set of headphones
6 decks of cards
1 enV3
1 pocket mirror
1 ice cube tray
1 camera charger
1 roll of masking tape
not shown:
3 rolls of duct tape
1 neon pink snuggie
several chargers
1 canon rebel XS
1 suicase of clothes
9 pairs of shoes
1 toiletries bag
1 pillow
The idea of #moving and starting over in a new place can be exciting, at least until reality sets in and you need to pack an entire house for the ride. Unless you have a good plan of action and stick to it, packing and trying to keep track of individual items can be a nightmare. The first thing to do if you want to avoid that kind of stress is find pen and paper then put them to use making a serious list.
First on that list should be #boxes. Other than #buying them new the two best choices for clean, sturdy boxes are either asking your local store to save them for you or ask at a hospital. Start packing things early that you don’t use often, and you’ll be glad you did later.
Get Organized and Lower Your Stress Levels
You’ll need more than strong boxes of various sizes to get the job done. It pays to spend money on quality packing supplies because they are what keeps your belongings safe during the move. Even if you’re only going a couple of miles it makes sense to spend a little extra time doing the job right. Here’s the rest of what you should have on hand before you get started.
•Dark Colored Marking Pens
•Heavy Duty Packaging Tape
•Plenty of Large Self-Stick Labels
•Sharp Scissors
•Packing Peanuts
•Newspapers, Wrapping Sheets, Bubble Wrap. (Or, think about using clothing instead of these supplies and save cash. Instead of bubble wrap to fill in “air space” shove a few shirts in those small empty spots, slide glasses into a sock to keep them from rattling around and breaking, etc.)
•Padding Supplies for Large Items.
Note: Before anything is disassembled for packing, especially electronics, always take a clear picture of how everything is connected. Unless you still have the original set-up diagram, remembering where all the wires go might be difficult when it’s time to put it back together.
You will need a file to contain all the #paperwork associated with the move so not the least item is lost or misplaced. Keep it in a secure, handy location because the last thing you want to do is have to go looking for it among all those boxes when you need something from it. Any paperwork you may need before you are able to unpack including things like moving co. contract, hotel reservations if needed, tip money for people that will be helping you, etc. should all be in this file.
Pack a “Personals” Bag
Every person making the move should have a suitcase ready with at least two changes of clothing and toiletries (including clean towels) long before serious packing begins. Doing this allows you to take your time unpacking at the new place instead of digging into boxed items because you need clean clothes or soap. Once the bags are ready, it’s a good idea to store them someplace away from the action (the trunk of your car or maybe at a neighbors) so they aren’t accidentally loaded up with everything else.
Give Yourself Plenty of Room to Work
Find the largest open space available to use as a “work area.” Move furniture aside if you need to because plenty of room to work in as well as keep all those packing supplies handy makes the job go so much faster and easier. As each box is sealed, use the labels to give it a number, indicate which room it belongs in and briefly list the contents. Numbering boxes will help you to know for sure where it goes or if one is missing when it’s time to unpack in your new place.
Don’t Be Tempted to Over-Pack
It isn’t always possible to completely fill in a box, that’s when you’ll need the bubble wrap, wadded up newspaper, or clothing to fill in any empty areas so the contents are more stable. Be careful not to over-pack just because you still have room. Remember, you’ll need to be able to lift it or not have to worry about the bottom falling out because it’s too full. Heavier items such as books or cookware should be packed in smaller boxes, so they can be easily lifted.
Tame the Madness with Method
One room at a time is a good plan. Small items should go first so they don’t become lost in the shuffle, and don’t forget those labels. The true value of labels, numbered boxes and clear dark ink shows itself when it’s time to unload the truck. Instead of a massive pile of unmarked boxes in one room that must be sorted through, each box can be taken where it belongs for unpacking at your leisure.
When large items are taken apart, put all the hardware in a secure bag, label what it came off and make sure that bag plus any others all end up in the same box with the appropriate tools for reassembly. This box is also a good place to pack things like boxes of nails, remote controls, charging cords, etc.
Note: To prevent items like jewelry or cords from becoming hopelessly tangled in a move, secure them to a piece of stiff cardboard with stretch wrap before packing.
So, You’re Finished Packing, Now What?
There’s no way to know exactly how many boxes you will end up with until everything has been securely packed, padded and protected. By having numbered each box, you’ll be able to tell what size truck to rent for the job, or at least estimate how many trips you’ll have to make in a standard pick-up to get everything moved.
There are professional movers more than willing to take on the whole job for you. From #packing, disassembly, loading, hauling, then unloading, and whatever reassembly may be necessary, paying a professional is more than worth it. Consider every expense, from packing materials to gas there is a lot of detail involved that requires cash and expenses can mount quickly. Hiring pros may end up costing less, and you get to skip most of the work.
I fly out TOMORROW! I still can't believe it! Orlando to London, a day layover in London to putz around (on Valentines Day, without my valentine!), then on to Delhi. Will be in Delhi for a month, then a 4 day stop in London, then back home to Tampa. Whew!
I figured it's a good record of my life for the past few days (err.. weeks). I've put "notes" all over the photo - hover your mouse over them to read my notes. I'm taking one backpack, and one camera/messenger bag. While this feels "heavy" compared to my hard-core pack-light approach to Thailand, I still think it's pretty minimalist.
PS: As you can see, I'm a HUGE fan of compartmentalizing. "Everything goes in a ziplock or container". I hate opening my backpack & seeing a jumble of stuff. Even the toiletry bag has everything divided into ziplock bags by type.
Photo from peregrina's blog Building Bridges: www.peregrinatrix.com/2012/05/12/packing-for-three-weeks/
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it makes me really angry that i have to post this. oh well, that's a 365 for ya, i guess. packing hours before i left for california.
Taken in March of 2017
Coming across a downtown Farmer's Market after work when heading back to the hotel was the perfect excuse to wander.
Finally received the passports back from the India Consulate with our visas. Frustrating, inscrutable process fraught with bureaucracy… Now I can start preparing the camera equipment which always seems to take longer than packing my clothing!
My 365-2023: #59 of 365
And in more than one box too! Packing up the house this week in advance of a house move.
Today I packed away all of Joannas stuff - clothes, wigs etc etc. De-princessing on a major scale.
All the stuff that I took for our around the world trip. Not shown: ipod, camera, baseball hat, everyday/hiking shoes.
That's pretty much everything I packed for Kili, minus a few things. I ended up cutting a bit of weight by leaving behind a few extra clothes (shown here). It turned out to be the right decision. We were only allowed to have 15 kg (33 lbs) for our duffel bag, which the porters would carry.
Dan on the grounds of the Washington Monument, taking down the makeshift graveyard set up by the "Camp Out Now" anti-war protesters. Washington, DC.
Here you can see the WSDOT maintenance crew at work. Right behind the paving machine comes Maintenance Tech Ken Kohanes on the roller. He keep rolling back and forth on the newly laid asphalt, packing it down tight.
Driver also do their part; about 30 minutes to 1 hour after the new asphalt is down, it's cool enough to allow drivers back on it and their vehicles will help pack the asphalt even more.
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Just enough time left during summer vacation for a road trip.
For Our Daily Challenge: Timing is Everything.
Everything I'm taking for my trip to NY. I'm going to be gone three nights, traveling for a wedding which necessitates some dressier clothing. I find traveling in a jacket and nice shirt gets me better service, always.
Not pictured: iPhone 4 (took the picture with), iPod Touch 4th Gen (for watching media on the plane and such; lightweight and doesn't use up iPhone battery).