notes and/or tips on packing

[darastar]

by someone who has packed up and/or moved a LOT in the past 6 years

• have enough boxes.  you will want to kill yourself if you get to the last box and realize you have 6 boxes worth of stuff to put in it.
• sometimes, garbage bags will do.  but those garbage bags had best be heavy duty, or else they will rip.
• don't put books in boxes that are too big.

Comments

[officerrando]

that's right. i'm a man whore.

[darastar]

but you're a very helpful man whore.

[officerrando]

a man-panion, if you will.

[darastar]

um...that's what you would be if i kept you in my pocket, or else paid for your plane tickets.

[chloebelly]

- in order to avoid the dishes conundrum: invest in some disposable dishes/plasticware. also, bread, cheese, and PBnJ. the less cookage the better... also, these items travel fairly well.
- plan out a good moving outfit, with comfortable, yet no-lace shoes (to avoid trippage!)
- label everything well!!!!
- if planning on moving or storing things in coming months/years, invest in heavyduty tupperware/rubbermade containers for packing. they work better for carrying, last longer, stack easier, AND... bugs lay eggs in the spaces in corregated cardboard, so that's taken care of too.
- also, break down and remove cardboard from new residence as soon as possible to avoid those bugs hatching!

moving 4 times in six months right after college and lots of moving classrooms within a school buildings has taught me well! hope it helps!

[darastar]

have i mentioned that i love the fact that you have replied to both of my posts today? because i miss me some mel. <3

also - i will keep your tips in mind.

[chloebelly]

i love that you have posted twice because i miss me some maggie!! :o)