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Lets talk about moving, real estate, how to pack, tips, horror stories, the good, the bad, DITY, Semi DITY and commercial moves; and share helpful websites.
Website: http://eek-moving-again.blogspot.com/
Members: 144
Latest Activity: Dec 26, 2017
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Be sure to look through all the Discussion topics in the Discussion Forum - your question may have been addressed there. Post your questions in the Comments section, or create a new Discussion for a more general question/topic. Welcome to the group!
Discussion Forum
Moving from West Coast to East Coast
Started by van1612 Dec 26, 2017. 0 Replies 0 Likes
We, my husband and I, will be moving from Washington to Virginia due to my husband’s PCS but we have never done this before and it’s a big move. Furthermore, he will be going on a 7 months long…Continue
Moving/Marriage After "A" School
Started by Bronco14. Last reply by Anti M Feb 19, 2016. 1 Reply 2 Likes
Hi ladies,I need some help! I posted this question in the group specific to my sailor's A school but I thought I'd post it here as well since this group is all about moving. My sailor is about half…Continue
repacking boxes & stuff in 2 locations
Started by garden gal. Last reply by Anti M Dec 24, 2015. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi, my son got orders to Whidbey island for his first assignment out of A school but was put on hold for security clearance processing. He was told this could take several month. Since my son &…Continue
tip for PCS'ing from Camp Lejeune NC
Started by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom Sep 26, 2015. 0 Replies 0 Likes
For anyone doing a DITY move out of Camp Lejeune NC: Jane, the manager at Air Station Storage & U-Haul was incredibly knowledgeable about military procedure and paperwork and very helpful…Continue
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Comment by CarlyRae (ship12div034) on May 2, 2011 at 6:52pm
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if you bought any of it in tucson its been in temps around 90+ for extended periods of time, without rotation.
6 cases! glad to see im not the only enthusiast :)
we have about the same and then 5cases of beer
i have no prob bringing them into the hotels everynight but its going to take up a ton of space in the little vw...
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Comment by Jess_0411 on May 2, 2011 at 6:48pm
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They won't move any alcohol, drinks of any type, food (we had a dinner party with our friends right before we moved to get rid of some of our stuff), lighters, or cleaning products. So when you're planning what to take in the car with you, make sure you keep in mind space for those items.
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dang.
thanks for the info!!
i work for a liquor distribution company and have been building quite the collection for the hubby since hes been gone.
a lot of it is limited edition bottles and special release beer.
guess it will have to come with me...
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Comment by Sweet*Southern*Lady on May 2, 2011 at 6:31pm
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Sorry I've been on Vaca (best friend wedding, and personal wedding planning). I know most moving companies won't move open liquor of any type. 2. Wine is very finicky you can ruin most red wines in temperatures over 80 degrees Fahrenheit. 3. I have to rotate my wines every 3 weeks (I don't think they will do that for you). I know most people travel with their liquor in the car/suv. I suggest don't buy an thing new. Drink what you have. Have a nice party and save back only the few bottle of wine and scotch you've been saving for a nice day. We moved 6 cases of wine on our last move. We were so worried with the crazy weather (110 degrees) it would ruin our red but they were ok we brought them into the hotel both nights.
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good news> they will hold our belonging for 3 months!
for those that have been moved by the navy:::
will they move cases of wine/beer/spirits??
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NOOOO!! Husband received writen orders on monday... he has a C school in Virginia till sept!!! Oh man, I know we are supposed to be good wives and hide our disappointment and stay upbeat but holy cats!! I cried my eyes out!
Now, Im wondering, will the navy move all of our stuff up to WA into a storage unit?
I have been thinking that maybe I'll just take a suitcase full clothes and necessities and move to VA until sept and have the rest of our stuff sent to WA?
has anyone done this? am i totally nuts?
I MISS HIM SOO BAD!!
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Comment by Sara on April 28, 2011 at 3:09pm
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thank you thank you thank you Whitney!
very helpful.
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I've never heard of them coming furnished. You should be able to find lots of well priced furniture on craigslist, airman attic (consignment/thrift shop on the airforce base),
http://themilitaryzone.com/bases/andrews_afb.html
Important phone numbers
http://www.andrews.af.mil/library/numbers.asp
http://www.andrewsfamilyhousing.com/photoalbum/homepage.aspx
I must tell you on base housing isn't the end all be all.
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Hey everyone!
I'm new to this group. My husband will be graduating C school then will be going to the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) in DC so my son and I will be moving there as well. He has yet to be contacted by a sponsor.... (he will be detached from school on May 20th) I looked online and found out that summerfield housing (mainly for Andrews AFB) would be our military installation. I was wondering if anyone knows if the houses come furnished? If we can apply for a furnished unit? anything about furniture?! haha
thanks ladies!
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Hi Carly! My husband and I are actually in the middle of moving right now. If you want the Navy to move you, you need to call ASAP. When my hubby and I called, they were booked until June, which was unfortunate because we need to move in May. So we are diy. My husband was given www.orbitz-moving.com by his old command. They do all the leg work for you and find you movers. You might have to pack yourself, but its fine. We just finished packing today (Yayyyyyy!). But if you diy, keep ALL of your recepits for the movers, any packing supplies you buy, hotel room, everything. Your husband will need to give them to his new command so that he can get reimbursed. Best of luck, and let me know if you have any questions (:
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