FASTBACK340 Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 So starts the process of sorting and packing up a household. My family has owned this house since 1969 so there's a few things to go through…… Throwing out un-needed stuff, pairing down necessities, and boxing and storing. One of the first casualties is the model room. Talk about a daunting task! I'll pop in occasionally to say hi, but my building is on hold until, well…. until i un-pack wherever we end up. Later guys, build on…..
mikemodeler Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Best of luck in the move John, hopefully your next house has a nice sized model room and lots of space for building. I last moved 10 years ago and dread the day when we move next, so much stuff to deal with!
Ramfins59 Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 I wish you and Amy very good luck with your packing and moving adventure John. I've moved several times over the years, with my latest move happening in 2006 from Long Island to our current home here in western PA. I hope I never have to move again. I hated all the packing of boxes, and especially packing up my models and supplies. It seems that no matter how carefully you pack and handle the built models you'll always find some of them slightly damaged or antennas & mirrors, etc. knocked off.... not a huge disaster but nonetheless annoying. One advantage though is winding up with a larger, dedicated model room/area.
Twokidsnosleep Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 (edited) Just done that last weekend with my family so I feel your pain.I packed and moved all my model and hobby stuff myself...including woodworking equipment just so no problems.Hang in there Edited August 10, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep
disabled modeler Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Hang in there John....done that before too and its no fun at all. If anything gets in your way packing up the model room just send it to me buddy...
FASTBACK340 Posted August 10, 2015 Author Posted August 10, 2015 We're getting the house ready to sell so we have to store 3/4's of our stuff until we can sell/buy the house. It's kind of exciting since the 2 stipulations I made was a 2 car garage (electricity, detached, deep driveway) and a hobby room big enough for both me AND the dog. My current situation is more than most have, but severely compromised as it is. Tiny doesn't begin to describe it….. the room is about 10' X 10'. Amy has her list of demands too, but they are reasonable. Namely 2 baths and a finished basement with a second kitchen for holiday baking. Otherwise 2 bedrooms, yard entrance from back of house, and some other much less important details. The new accommodations require: A/C - Day Light - SPACE ! And of course music, maybe a TV, small `fridge. A bathroom close by would be nice too….. But mostly space. To be able to roll my chair back further than 11" without hitting something would be a nice experience. And a display cabinet. All my stuff is in boxes and cases now. We've only been here about 5 years but it's time for change. Packing up sucks, but staying here would suck worst. Hang in there John....done that before too and its no fun at all. If anything gets in your way packing up the model room just send it to me buddy... Actually I will contact you. I know your always looking for materials, kits, and supplies. I'll be in touch….. ;-)
disabled modeler Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Hey...Thanks John buddy!...anything always goes to good use here...much appreciated...
Roadrunner Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 I just moved 11 months ago, and between giving away stuff, selling off things and leaving other items behind, I reduced my overall amount of items I currently own, by probably 80%. Sad, but it needed to be that way.
Foxer Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Good luck with all your packing and moving ... it is exciting when you get to find something that will suit all your needs. I've been in this house for 26 years and so far it's completely filled out needs ... 2 kids and a live in Mother-in-Law. And now the basement is all mine as a model shop. I dread ever having to move again ... they can just dump me under the basement floor!
charlie8575 Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 Sounds like you're planning on leaving the city proper, John? Wherever you land, best wishes and enjoy your new house. I've played real estate off and on, and it's a good gig. Feels good when someone finds a place they like and you helped make it happen.Charlie Larkin
slusher Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 Good luck on packing and selling your home. I am sure you can find something you and the wife will like. You will find things you forgot about while packing, i know i did...
1930fordpickup Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 Good luck with your adventure . The drive for work would take awhile but the house down the street from me is one you would love. Does not have a basement but it does have a two car attached garage and a three detached with a lift already installed. The one bay is big enough for an RV. Cement driveway. http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1032-S-Park-Dr_Temperance_MI_48182_M39460-43953?row=76 Here is a look for you.
tubbs Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 good luck selling your house. hope everything goes smoothly. it can be a rough road sometimes. once you buy and get all the household stuff in, then it will be time to introduce the new neighbors to the cuda....hehe....
FASTBACK340 Posted August 11, 2015 Author Posted August 11, 2015 Yeah, I know we have some work ahead of us. But the thought of a real backyard and a better house is nice. My Wife (bless her….) is showing me houses with 4 car garages. The problem with that is the property taxes are insane….. like $14K a year or higher! Yikes!!!! If we shop for a modest house, 2 car garage, deep driveway, and a hobby room/basement space where I can stretch out it would be nice. And as for introducing the neighbors to the `Cuda, I may yank the engine when we move in (rear main & pan is leaking….) and make friends. Once we know each other and have shared a BBQ or two, I'll put it back together and rattle their windows. Just want out of Queens. The last parking space was taken last week. It's full.
Tom Geiger Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 Good luck to you and Amy John! You could always join Rich and I in Pennsylvania!
FASTBACK340 Posted August 16, 2015 Author Posted August 16, 2015 Nah…. I want to move closer to my job! Besides, I already did Pa. for 5 yrs.
disabled modeler Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 Hope you both find a nice place to call your own that is within the budget....they will get use to the Cuda...if not who cares right?...LOL...
charlie8575 Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 Just want out of Queens. The last parking space was taken last week. It's full. One of my closest friends- really, the guy that's closest to a brother to me (and we are brothers via DeMolay, anyway,) lives in Red Hook, Brooklyn, now. When I go down to visit Rob, and I usually do so after LIARS, parking around there is horrifying. To make sure I understand, there is literally no on-street parking where you are now? Charlie Larkin
uncle potts Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 I empathize with you trying to pack and move, we lived on an acreage, 4 bedroom house, 3 car grage, for 10 years. It was a nightmare sorting, packing and moving what we had collected in 10 years. I can't imagine trying to deal with what can be collected since 1960.
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