Anyone else moving back in August/September
Jul 24th 2013, 2:28 pm
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The Kwisatz Haderach
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Anyone else moving back in August/September
I've been looking at flight prices from San Francisco to UK. Should cost us about $3500 for the three of us, not including any extra suitcases.
Aiming for 31st or 1st.
We sold the house in 1 day.
I was in shock and am still have a bit of panic over the logistics, trying to get it in my head, when do we need to ship everything out, when do we have to get out of the house, what day will we need to book the hotel for etc etc.
My fingers are permanently crossed hoping it all falls into place and no one drops the ball.
Breathe breathe. I've had ay least 4 migraines in the last week. Thank you whoever invented my medication.
Aiming for 31st or 1st.
We sold the house in 1 day.
I was in shock and am still have a bit of panic over the logistics, trying to get it in my head, when do we need to ship everything out, when do we have to get out of the house, what day will we need to book the hotel for etc etc.
My fingers are permanently crossed hoping it all falls into place and no one drops the ball.
Breathe breathe. I've had ay least 4 migraines in the last week. Thank you whoever invented my medication.
Jul 24th 2013, 2:47 pm
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Re: Anyone else moving back in August/September
I've been looking at flight prices from San Francisco to UK. Should cost us about $3500 for the three of us, not including any extra suitcases.
Aiming for 31st or 1st.
We sold the house in 1 day.
I was in shock and am still have a bit of panic over the logistics, trying to get it in my head, when do we need to ship everything out, when do we have to get out of the house, what day will we need to book the hotel for etc etc.
My fingers are permanently crossed hoping it all falls into place and no one drops the ball.
Breathe breathe. I've had ay least 4 migraines in the last week. Thank you whoever invented my medication.
Aiming for 31st or 1st.
We sold the house in 1 day.
I was in shock and am still have a bit of panic over the logistics, trying to get it in my head, when do we need to ship everything out, when do we have to get out of the house, what day will we need to book the hotel for etc etc.
My fingers are permanently crossed hoping it all falls into place and no one drops the ball.
Breathe breathe. I've had ay least 4 migraines in the last week. Thank you whoever invented my medication.
One day, well done, now sit down, have a glass (or two) of wine to celebrate. Then do a check list, passports, what to ship, what to sell, sell stuff on Ebay or wherever, tickets, (pets?). Cross them off as you do them and watch the list get smaller.. SMILE..
Jul 24th 2013, 3:33 pm
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Re: Anyone else moving back in August/September
Congratualtions on the sale of your house. Another hurdle completed!!!
Jul 24th 2013, 5:47 pm
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Re: Anyone else moving back in August/September
wow. fast. they say the Bay Area market is hot at the moment (where I am) but your sale is incredible. May I ask did you advertise below market rate to get interest? Just curious on strategies for a quick sale and wary of realtors.
BTW I just did orbitz search yesterday one way from SFO to LND. 760 on virgin in Sept per person.
BTW I just did orbitz search yesterday one way from SFO to LND. 760 on virgin in Sept per person.
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Jul 24th 2013, 7:33 pm
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Re: Anyone else moving back in August/September
I've been looking at flight prices from San Francisco to UK. Should cost us about $3500 for the three of us, not including any extra suitcases.
Aiming for 31st or 1st.
We sold the house in 1 day.
I was in shock and am still have a bit of panic over the logistics, trying to get it in my head, when do we need to ship everything out, when do we have to get out of the house, what day will we need to book the hotel for etc etc.
My fingers are permanently crossed hoping it all falls into place and no one drops the ball.
Breathe breathe. I've had ay least 4 migraines in the last week. Thank you whoever invented my medication.
Aiming for 31st or 1st.
We sold the house in 1 day.
I was in shock and am still have a bit of panic over the logistics, trying to get it in my head, when do we need to ship everything out, when do we have to get out of the house, what day will we need to book the hotel for etc etc.
My fingers are permanently crossed hoping it all falls into place and no one drops the ball.
Breathe breathe. I've had ay least 4 migraines in the last week. Thank you whoever invented my medication.
OK; check the Moving Scam website so you can avoid the dodgy removal companies. Some tips here:
http://www.movingscam.com/internatio...ping_guide.php
http://www.movingscam.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=9
If you need to sell a car or cars, do consider CarMax. I had a great experience selling our two cars in NJ at the end of April this year and had a week to make up my mind once they'd given me a firm price (which I was very happy with). They are in various locations around the US:
http://www.carmax.com
http://www.carmax.com/enus/we-buy-ca...APP01L01Global
I recall that one family moving back from CA to the UK got a great price on one way airtickets from AutoEurope (but phoned the agent for their best fare...see the top right hand corner for the free phone number):
http://www.autoeurope.com/airfare.cfm
No need to worry about booking a hotel room at this stage
Good Luck!
Jul 24th 2013, 7:39 pm
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Re: Anyone else moving back in August/September
Great news - good luck with everything.
Jul 24th 2013, 7:42 pm
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Re: Anyone else moving back in August/September
wow. fast. they say the Bay Area market is hot at the moment (where I am) but your sale is incredible. May I ask did you advertise below market rate to get interest? Just curious on strategies for a quick sale and wary of realtors.
BTW I just did orbitz search yesterday one way from SFO to LND. 760 on virgin in Sept per person.
BTW I just did orbitz search yesterday one way from SFO to LND. 760 on virgin in Sept per person.
We are using Rainier for shipping, thats all organized. Cars are being sold to friends. Just some furniture and last minutes pots pans and dishes to the womens shelter charity shop and we should be good to go.
Fingers crossed the bank thinks it's worth what they offered.
Jul 24th 2013, 7:43 pm
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Re: Anyone else moving back in August/September
1 day! Fantastic news, stressful though. You'll do it
Jul 24th 2013, 7:51 pm
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Re: Anyone else moving back in August/September
Congratulations
I fly back from Calgary to the UK on The 26th September for good! $720 one way with upgraded luggage
I fly back from Calgary to the UK on The 26th September for good! $720 one way with upgraded luggage
Jul 24th 2013, 10:01 pm
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Re: Anyone else moving back in August/September
I just can't find get anything under $1200 by the time they add on the taxes.
Oh well, it's not like I have to do it again is it.
I've been shredding papers all afternoon, 4 bin bags full to take to recycle and four more file boxes to go.
Got all kinds of things arranged with donations so we don't get stuck with stuff at the end.
Now I'm getting antsy.
Jul 25th 2013, 2:12 am
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Re: Anyone else moving back in August/September
Congratulations on selling the house so fast, that is fantastic!
Jul 25th 2013, 3:16 am
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Wow! 1 day? That is amazing. Congrats on selling the house and don't forget to make lists ( if you haven't already). Happy shredding
Jul 25th 2013, 7:21 am
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Re: Anyone else moving back in August/September
Great news - good luck with the next stage
Jul 25th 2013, 3:08 pm
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Great news about the house Mummy!
Jul 26th 2013, 1:00 pm
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Re: Anyone else moving back in August/September
Great price.
I just can't find get anything under $1200 by the time they add on the taxes.
Oh well, it's not like I have to do it again is it.
I've been shredding papers all afternoon, 4 bin bags full to take to recycle and four more file boxes to go.
Got all kinds of things arranged with donations so we don't get stuck with stuff at the end.
Now I'm getting antsy.
I just can't find get anything under $1200 by the time they add on the taxes.
Oh well, it's not like I have to do it again is it.
I've been shredding papers all afternoon, 4 bin bags full to take to recycle and four more file boxes to go.
Got all kinds of things arranged with donations so we don't get stuck with stuff at the end.
Now I'm getting antsy.
Also they changed the law out here not long ago, They have to add the taxes on to the price!I fly back next week for a 2 week holiday. Then when I get back thats when the fun starts lol.
Hope everything goes smooth for you!