1. Uhaul: Good, ol' fashion Uhaul will allow me to rent a truck, fill the truck, drive the truck and unload the truck for a mere $3,000 dollars...bargain? I think not. Originally I had thought that this would be my best bet, but with the cost of fuel and hotels (to say nothing of the time) on the 3500 mile road between Eugene and Boston being this unexpectedly high, I decided I needed to look into alternatives.
2. For the cost of the 'do it yourself' cross country move (see uhaul above), I thought that PERHAPS I could load all of my material possessions into a 'pod' (large metal box) and have it shipped to Boston where I would unload the 'pod' for less dough. Oh my, was I wrong. It seems that there is only one size of pod that my bed and other belongings will fit in....the $4,200-size pod...gulp! Talk about sticker shock! I had NO idea. I am going to call in the morning to ask if the POD is lined with gold...because honestly I really only need the 'standard, gold-free' version.
3. Freight. Apparently there are hybrid-moving companies that will drop off a freight trailer to one's address. In this case the client (me) loads the trailer, using as much space as needed (though estimated in advance). One then pays only for the space used (measured in linear feet, whatever that means). Then the drivers drive the trailer to Boston for me and deliver the goods to my new residence. Then I spend the day unloading the trailer. This service is provided to the client for a mere $2,600...at this point, a rock bottom bargain price.
I suppose, to save money, I could load Macy, my clothes and whatever fits into my suitcases and go to Boston 'free and clear'...but this presents a few other difficulties. For example, what would I do without my wetsuit? Or what about my plate collection? I imagine that when I arrive in Boston I will likely want to throw a 'wet suit' theme dinner party as soon as possible.
Trina and I have a few 'requests for estimates' out to a few other companies. We figure at this point in the game, if we are talking about this many thousands (gulp) of dollars, we might as well see what it costs to have people load it and unload it for us. I have a hard time believing that any of their quotes will be less than what I have described above...but I also never thought that I would, a) run a marathon, b) complete an ironman, c) get a PhD, d) earn a grant, or e) move to Boston. The darndest things have been happening the last few years; all of my wildest dreams are coming true!!! What a life of abundance and blessing!!
What would the pod cost be if you sold your bed and could get a smaller pod and buy new bed out east?
ReplyDeleteI love the wetsuit dinner party idea. NOT. Please, don't invite me to that unless you are serving pitchers of mojitos first!
This is one of those times you may slide into your dreams, not pressed and starched without a hour out of place, but tired, used up and victorious! I love Meg's idea about the mojitos! Better yet, find the Cheers Bar right away!
ReplyDeleteWhat's the possibility of renting a "furnished" residence, or taking only the barest of essentials and purchasing used everything with the idea that it is all temporary and disposable at the end of your tour there?
Good thoughts!!! Thanks everyone. I'll look into the smaller sized pod....and I've thought about furnished residences, so that's still on the table. We'll know more on Friday. :)
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