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Comment by Anti M on June 25, 2010 at 9:33am

Nancy, does he get to come home after A school, will you two be traveling together? He will be eligible for temporary lodging allowance for the two of you when you first arrive. It varies by area, we had ten days to find a place. Wasn't so bad.

Also as suggested, check out the relocation site, be sure to get your hands on the welcome aboard packet for his new command.

Sometimes it seems as though it makes sense to send him first and then join him, but that depends on which command he's going to. Some of them won't give the sailor time off for house hunting unless the dependents have arrived in the area. Navy housing in San Diego is pretty nice, but the waiting list can be crazy. Most families get an apartment or condo, or a house a bit further out. We were on the housing list for almost a year, and decided not to bother moving when we were eligible. You get enough in the way of BAH and COLA that Cali is livable. Not cheap though, never cheap.

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on June 25, 2010 at 1:49am

Nancy, great assignment! This is a brand-new group and finding its way. Whitney has compiled a great list of links above. To that I can add this one to Naval Station San Diego's main page http://www.cnic.navy.mil/SANDIEGO/index.htm Go to the "Relocation" tab and follow the links. That should get you started. We're here to help you, learn ourselves, and help others who follow, so welcome!

Comment by nancy on June 25, 2010 at 1:25am

hi, I have a question......We just found out that we will be stationed in San Diego. Now what?? I'm a navy wife, my husband is in A-school in pensacola and will graduate on july 9. Not sure what i can do from here?? Any advise will be appreciated. Thanks

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on June 25, 2010 at 1:05am

Hi Lorelai, so good to see you here!

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on June 25, 2010 at 12:13am

Martha Stewart swears by a Brother P-Touch 1090 label maker. This may be the one time she and I ever cross paths. I'm getting one for my corpsman, he's in charge of organizing supplies for his dept on the ship and it looks like a good tool for about $35. Plus I'll get it back - maybe I'll morph from a mess to Martha?

Comment by Sweet*Southern*Lady on June 24, 2010 at 9:07pm

My aunt says to put a dryer sheet in with the space bag so stuff smells fresh. I dont know if it works, but hey it worth a shot.

Comment by Anti M on June 24, 2010 at 7:17pm

My garage rafters are full with flat moving boxes from our last (retirement) PCS. Probably worth a small fortune!

Comment by Anti M on June 24, 2010 at 6:48pm

I never did DITY moves, my moves were all done by professional packers. They contract with the Navy. If you have packers, you do NOT pack anything yourself or you void the insurance. The guys in Japan were amazingly careful. The ones in San Diego, I had to make one guy quit reading my books, another woman flipped my spice rack over and broke half my fancy porcelain jars. Grrrr. You have to watch them like a hawk.

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on June 24, 2010 at 6:47pm

I never would have thought of meat packing boxes! The grocer will set aside boxes if you ask. My mom's an expert at finding boxes, hard these days b/c they flatten them right away. Wine & liquor stores are good for smaller boxes. Also - ask a realtor to put out an email asking other realtors for free boxes. Often when someone's finished moving in, they're happy to give away moving boxes, wardrobe boxes etc just to get rid of them. I get those emails weekly.

Comment by Sweet*Southern*Lady on June 24, 2010 at 6:47pm

Ladies great ideas. I got boxes from a school in my area they had small boxes that even filled with books aren't too heavy. I also use my Large rubber maid tubs i wrapped vases in curtians and I use space bags for bedding and clothing. Then I'm using my luggage to carry my dishes and ect. To pack that i'm using towels and tee shirts (an idea i picked up from a navy wife).

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