pre-packing has begun - YouLookFab Forum

Turns out we are moving back in a couple of weeks. Like maybe Oct. 5. Definitely sudden, but not unexpected. Original plan was late Nov. maybe early Dec. Found this out day before yesterday.
I don't yet know if I'm flying with the cat, or if we are all driving in the Juke. So pre packing is vague at best. Do I reserve clothing for a 6 day cross country drive or keep out the bulkiest, heaviest stuff to wear/take on a plane? I'm sort of splitting the difference at the moment until I know more.
Belts and bras are in one box, most of the bulkier shoes in another. I have eyed 2 smaller boxes for bathroom/makeup stuff. I think one garment bag will cover all my dresses and the 3 jackets I have here. Funny thing, the bulkiest closet items are going to be my wooden hangers! I shipped just 2 dozen of them out here but am going to try to stagger at least a dozen of them in the garment bag with soda pop tops. Maybe just ship one box with a dozen back with some random sundry items.
I stopped shopping just in time, it seems. It doesn't escape me that 9/9 was my last purchase day - nine being German for no.
I do still have 2 sweaters and a hat on my year's shopping list. I think I will allow myself one sweater when I get back, no matter what. The other might have to wait until employment is procured and secured!
Okay, back to my boxes . . . it's a great way to determine what you really need and what's just taking up space. Brought a small bag to the thrift store and consignment shop yesterday. Tossing unloved lipcolors and old mascaras today. Oh, and nail polishes. All those little things add up before you know it.

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Veteran

Wow! Already? Well good luck with everything.

It seems it's always a shock to the system kind of move, never an easygoing thing lol.

kkards

Not sure which I dislike more,packing or unpacking. Moving is always so stressful. Hope everything goes smoothly.

Caro in Oz

Hope it all goes well

Kristin SF

Good luck with the move!! May I ask....what is a Juke?

rabbit

Best of luck! (My first thought is how well does the cat travel? Can he do that kind of a drive?)

Sorry, Kristen the Juke is our new car. It's a small SUV you could say. Small being the operative word
Oh, Rabbit, my poor kitty has well over 80,000 miles on him. We've done all these trips back and forth together. Flown 3 or 4 of them, but drove most. But he's getting older, turned 14 this summer, and it's harder for him. He has had minor wee wee accidents the last 3 flights. Had a major accident on the last long drive home. Needed a gas station washroom to fix that one up in scenic Hawthorne Nevada. Sigh. Just thinking about it makes me weary. I think I'll lobby for flying!
The packing I don't mind so much once I know my parameters (one day flight vs week driving trip). It's the planning ahead that gets me OCD bonkers. I remember 3 trips back when I prepacked a bunch of colder weather stuff only to have us stay an extra month and have to keep opening boxes and digging into them. Don't want to do that again. Luckily, I took a lot of the F/W clothing home on a trip in March already.

TraceyLiz65

Sounds like you have a good head start.. the kitty issue is a tough one. I hope that part works out well... as for the rest, you control that part and will do fantastic!

Elly

Mo, your life would be a challenge and that is coming from someone who has often done the "out of the suitcase" move every six months thing. Still, mine have always been for MY career or MY education or whatever, and while trying it feels a bit different now that I'm splitting my weeks because of the BFs job, commute, apartment situation, etc.

I hope the move goes as well as possible.

And P.S. I totally agree on the "constant packing makes you consider what you really love and need" thing. I think there should be a fantasy thread about that!

Thanks Elly. Yeah, it sometimes gets my us vs me mindset going. But we are a team and it's not always what either of us would most want but what we together decide upon. Challenging, for sure. It wasn't easy deciding to come out this time at all.
I have now also gotten a garment bag packed full of delicate dresses and blouses, white jacket, that sort of thing. Getting the 'definitely won't need to wear in the next 2 - 3 weeks' boxed up. Sort of capsule packing I guess.

deb

After you get here I will come see you.

Debbie

Good luck! You have the best attitude about all the moving. I really admire this.

I hear you Mo, I may be projecting a bit this week, anyway. Still, thought I should jump in and wish you luck on the trip home and let you know there are fabbers who commiserate and are glad you are heading home.

Alassë

Best wishes for this move, and I hope things run extra well for you!

shedev

Good luck on the move.

Thanks everyone! It's old hat by now, just the inconveniences that go along with it. I did confirm a flight tonight, so at least I have that much settled. Kitty and I depart in 2 weeks.

Ginkgo

Thanks for the kitty update, I've always wondered about that. Kitty is a real trooper.

Suz

I am relieved to hear that you'll be flying with kitty -- it sounds a lot less stressful than driving. Good luck with the packing! You must be an real pro at this by now with all you've done. Which doesn't mean it's easy. The back and forth definitely takes stamina.

bj1111

Good luck with the move. Hoping for an acvident free flight with kitty.

Thanks for the wishes for a smooth move. I got into gear a bit packing today. 10 more days until I fly out.
Set the makeup and assorted bathroom goop into the box to be sure it fits. Might just grab as I go out of there since it's all accessible.
Shoes, jewelry, belts, hats all boxed now. 3 sandals left out, running shoes, and booties to wear on the plane.
I got more committed with the clothing and this afternoon started just bagging it up. When I saw what was left in the closet it was: 4 shorts, 4 tees, 3 tanks and 3 dresses. 3 running skirts and tops, and 2 gym tees. 2 sets of sleep wear.
So I'm doing a capsule wardrobe of sorts.

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Aida

Oh the move is already upon us? Great news (I think?), now you can get into those boots of yours. Glad to hear you'll be able to fly with kitty, I don't think my 14-year old cat would put up with any trip via any transport medium. Give him an extra ear rub for me. Hope the move goes nice and smooooth.

Janet

Good luck! Looks like you're already quite organized and sorted. Keep us posted!

Having done several two-day solo drives with the dogs to Texas and back (12 hours drive one day, 8 the next), I sympathize. I hope kitty does OK on the trip!

jackiec

Good luck with the packing! I'm sorry I missed this originally. Hope it all goes well

rachylou

How goes the packing? You are so efficient!

Hi Rachy! I'm doing a load of laundry now, and will pack up most of it, leaving just denim shorts (white and BF), dalmatian tank, white tee, and the olive surplice dress. The rest is kick around at home tees or gym wear. Birks, running shoes and white flip flops. All kitchen is packed but a spatula and water pitcher. Bathroom was packed a week ago. It's going well.
BF is still working long hours and will pack up his stuff in 2 days once he's off. Hoping half day Thursday is it.
Juke is back at the dealership looking into some cloudy spots on the paint. Gotta have something to throw a wrench into a smooth move, right?!

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