A new adventure begins!!
Well, it's official. We are moving to Maryland this summer. Now the fun of resigning/finding replacements/packing begins. The packing will actually be the easiest part, as the movers will do all of that. Hopefully all will go smoothly and I will be able to find a new niche. I was looking at the Aberdeen web sites, and it seems like a nice area - time will tell!
In the meantime, I am making a list of random things we need to remember to do:
1) Start throwing away the crap we never use - why should I worry about packing it if I haven't used it since the last move 3 years ago?
2) Remember to tell my magazine subscriptions at least a month ahead of time about the address change - for some reason it takes them 1-3 months for them to enter the info into the computer for the new labels...last time the post office wouldn't forward some as they classified it as "junk mail".
3) Use up the food in the fridge and pantry, or donate it to a friend - nothing worse than thinking you're all packed, not having any boxes or bags left, and then opening the fridge to see condiments and left overs.
4) Find a way to transport 3 cats who hate traveling without having a nervous breakdown - last time I gave them a sedative from the vet and flew them down one at a time during visits. This worked for one of them - Mama was happy and sleepy the whole way. Fiji was okay - mild whining and scratching. Sophie was a MESS - even with 1 1/2 pills - she spent most of the trip practically screaming and clawed herself bloody. It takes 12 hours (with no stopping) to travel to MD form GA - this should be interesting.
5) Make a CD of traveling tunes for the car ride: this will help when I hit a spot where there is no radio reception or all I can find is soothing classical music, which is not really conducive to staying awake at the wheel.
6) Pack a box of cleaning products in the car for the new place:I always end up having to go to the store for items that we already have, but are packed in who-knows-what-boxes, while we unpack.
If you have any other suggestions, please leave a comment!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
6 comments:
Wow, that's a big move. Good luck! I think we will now be about an hour and 45 minutes apart. I always pass through Aberdeen whenever I drive up 95 to New York/New Jersey. Anyway, please say hi to your new neighbor, Cal Ripken for me!
Might be best to take Sophie in the car with you and let her just run around in the car while you're driving but make sure you catch her before you open any doors. Finicky cat. Oh, and you've probably thought about this but switching bank stuff too. I know I'm gonna have to do that when I move. Oh, and make sure you don't let them pack all your clothes and necessities. Need something to travel with. :-)
Awesome! I grew up in Maryland - it is a great state! Have some crab cakes for me! (I actually moved from Georgia to Maryland as well...) When you/your packers are moving you, if you're taking a dresser, put your linens/pillows for your bed in your dresser, then you know where they are so you can make your bed right away. Good luck and congrats!
When I was checking out aerial views of the area, I saw the baseball stadium - I am sure we will go to a couple of games, so i will do my best, Sean!
I have tried having them free in the car before - has never really worked too well, as they want to be in my lap and shed all over the place. I am most worried about the litter box necessity....I will defintely pack a few necessities - thanks, anonymous.
I remembered that you lived in MD, Melissa - I specifically remember how you said "Baltimore" should be said - more like "Balimer".
Bawlmer, hon!
Thanks for all of the suggestions!
And I stand corrected, Melissa - thanks! : )
--Christine
Post a Comment