I've never completely relocated before. I've moved across town, and I've temporarily relocated, but the only permanent relocation I've ever done is from my home town to Minneapolis for college. 18 years at home, 17 years here.
So what are the things I need to do? I've got the following list of tasks:
Find apartment in San Diego Finish all contracted work Get a "new" (used but new to me) car Get the cat all her shots Get my medical/dental/optical records Tidy apartment and cull extra belongings Meet with the movers Arrange for a cleaning service Finish my taxes Take discards to charity Get friends' addresses Pick up dry cleaning Get new computer to replace loaner Get new glasses Get new CPAP mask Make "I've moved" postcard to send to friends Transfer bank account to San Diego location Eat at all my favorite restaurants Hug my niece, like, 3000 times
I'm sure I'm missing things. What are they?
added: Utilities Post office Subscriptions/bills Veterinary records Videotape apartment Figure out license and registration for CA for car and motorcycle IRS addresss (have accountant change) Perscriptions Insurance Avoid dancing naked in front of new neighbors
[ February 22, 2005, 04:22 PM: Message edited by: Intelligence3 ]
Posted by advice for robots (Member # 2544) on :
Cancel utilities?
Maybe figure out where you're going to do laundry when you get to San Diego, if you don't have a washer and dryer there. If you do, then problem solved.
How about selling your parka and buying some shorts?
Posted by Lady Jane (Member # 7249) on :
Change address with all banks, brokers, magazine subscriptions, insurance companies, and former employers in case they send you W-2s and things. Those handy little cards from the post office don't do it, for some reason.
Get maps of San Diego as soon as possible.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Get your friend the list of people to invite to your going away party that you promised would be here this morning.
(Since I haven't checked my home e-mail in about 30 minutes, I sure hope it's not sittign there. )
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
fill out change of address form at post office. send change of address to creditors and magazine subscriptions.
edited for spelling and to add that I realize you may not want your creditors to know your new address, but they might get upset if you don't notify them.
[ February 22, 2005, 03:30 PM: Message edited by: Derrell ]
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
You've never moved before? Wow, in a way I envy you! I've moved... *counts on fingers*... seven times. I hope I didn't miss any.
Intel: My main bit of advice is just to relax. It's not as stressful as it may seem! *hug*
Posted by Storm Saxon (Member # 3101) on :
Along the same lines as what Lady Jane said, contact the post office and tell them you're moving and have them forward mail to your new address.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
*Idly wonders what's on the favorite restaurant list*
*Starts making own list to compare*
Posted by Intelligence3 (Member # 6944) on :
Thanks, Raia.
I'm a planner, both for a living and as a personal avocation. I like planning.
ElJay, sorry, I was out all morning. I sent it.
Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
Buy a beach towel, lots of shorts, sunscreen...
I lived in San Diego, not far from where you will be. I loved the weather. Didn't love paying 700 for a room in a 3 bedroom apartment.
Make sure to head to the beach often . Pacific Beach was where I mostly was, since I lived there, but Ocean beach is better IMHO.
Posted by Intelligence3 (Member # 6944) on :
quote: *Idly wonders what's on the favorite restaurant list*
*Starts making own list to compare*
Quang's Jasmine (yes, two Vietnamese on the list, sue me) Fuji-Ya (what? we didn't know I was leaving last time) Little Tijuana (yes, it's bad compared to what I'll get in CA, but at 2AM it tastes good) Kieran's Harry Singh's Hell's Kitchen (that had better be with you) Sunnyside Up Broadway Pizza
Already accomplished: Porky's Drive-In Black Forest It's Greek to Me
What am I missing?
[ February 22, 2005, 04:17 PM: Message edited by: Intelligence3 ]
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
There were four of 'em I knew would be there.
Hell's Kitchen for breakfast the day you leave? Assuming you're leaving sometime after they open.
Posted by Intelligence3 (Member # 6944) on :
That would be divine.
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
*relieved that ...
Pack a "necessaries" bag to get you through the first two weeks, just in case something goes wrong with the movers and your stuff.
Before you move, also 1) get a copy of the cat's medical records 2) consider getting a videotape record of any important stuff before the movers get there 3) stop buying new food stuff & use up what you have left 4) clean out your safety deposit box, if you have one 5) defrost freezer in advance (if applicable)
Before you move into the new place, make sure it has 1) sufficient power outlets in all the rooms (I once didn't notice that an efficiency had a total of one outlet) 2) something on the windows to hide your blushing glory on the first night 3) utilities set up
Don't forget to 1) get a new driver's license and car registration (if relevant) through the new state 2) IRS change of address 3) get dental records too 4) transfer prescriptions (if any) 5) update your car insurance policy (if relevant)
[ February 22, 2005, 04:20 PM: Message edited by: ClaudiaTherese ]
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
What about The Sample Room and Cafe Barbette? Or do you only go to those places 'cause I like them?
Posted by Intelligence3 (Member # 6944) on :
Doh! Yeah, dang, forgot about those restaurants. And Psycho Suzi's, but I was just there a couple weeks ago.
Hmmm, maybe I'll clean until late and go to Little Tijuana tonight.
CT- Good list! Thanks, initial post updated.
[ February 22, 2005, 04:25 PM: Message edited by: Intelligence3 ]
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
It is one way to make a whole lot of new friends. And you've got the moves down now.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
I was just coming back to ask about Psycho Suzi's.
Pick a Monday night before you leave and I'll take you to Barbette for the tasting menu.
Posted by Intelligence3 (Member # 6944) on :
It's a date!
BTW, the movers will collect my stuff on the 7th!
I may have to stay with friends for a few days.
[ February 22, 2005, 04:32 PM: Message edited by: Intelligence3 ]
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
quote: Before you move into the new place, make sure it has . . . 2) something on the windows to hide your blushing glory on the first night
I don't know if it's a state law or just an L.A. thing, but rentals here are required to include window coverings in all bedrooms.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Are you driving out to CA or having you car shipped and flying?
Posted by Intelligence3 (Member # 6944) on :
I think I'm actually gonna just buy a car there. I'm going to go look at a few on Thursday afternoon here in town, but it seems to make more sense that way.
Posted by Da_Goat (Member # 5529) on :
Awww. I was hoping for a video of you breakdancing or something.
*sigh*
Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :
The title of this thread makes me think back fondly on my first few bellydancing lessons. That, and it makes me picture I3 as Napoleon Dynamite.
Posted by Da_Goat (Member # 5529) on :
Or l3 as Napoleon Dynamite bellydancing...
Huh...
Posted by Intelligence3 (Member # 6944) on :
quote: Or l3 as Napoleon Dynamite bellydancing...
This is pretty much the worst video ever made.
Posted by Lady Jane (Member # 7249) on :
Like anyone could even know that.
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
*also thought this thread was going to be about dancing of some kind...*
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
quote:Get a "new" (used but new to me) car
You should buy this in California, so you can fly out there or drive the U-haul yourself, depending on if you're getting movers.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
I suggested he get the car out there as it will be less likely to have rust damage from salting snowy roads. Posted by Intelligence3 (Member # 6944) on :
Movers, no u-haul. I don't even have to pack.
Posted by Intelligence3 (Member # 6944) on :
Oh, and they will move a car.
Posted by Stan the man (Member # 6249) on :
quote: I still suggest trying sdreader.com for some info.
I tried it. Unfortunately, since I know NOTHING about the city, I have no idea where any of the listed apartments are. It was becoming time-consuming to search all the addresses. Especially since the first 10 I tried were too far from work.
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but they might get upset if you don't notify them.![[ROFL]](graemlins/rofl.gif)
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