So Im working on putting together my shopping/grocery list of €œday 1€�
essentials for our house move this weekend, but trying to not go too
overboard. Im curious to know what you think are first weekend in a new
house must haves, or what youd plan to have on hand for snacks and meals
the first few days when most kitchen items are still packed. Id like to
make sure we arent subsisting on chips and takeout. We bought a vacation
home a few years ago so Im not too stumped on this, but its always good
to get fresh ideas or reminders of easy to overlook things!

"Jinx the Minx" > wrote in message
news
>
>
> So Im working on putting together my shopping/grocery list of €œday 1€�
> essentials for our house move this weekend, but trying to not go too
> overboard. Im curious to know what you think are first weekend in a new
> house must haves, or what youd plan to have on hand for snacks and meals
> the first few days when most kitchen items are still packed. Id like to
> make sure we arent subsisting on chips and takeout. We bought a vacation
> home a few years ago so Im not too stumped on this, but its always good
> to get fresh ideas or reminders of easy to overlook things!

I've made many moves. What I buy for travel and for the new house until we
get cooking stuff are, canned beans, vegetables, fruit and cheese. Once we
get the house (assuming there is a working fridge), I buy lunch meat, peanut
butter, jelly, bread and condiments. I know a lot of people who would buy
frozen meals to heat in the oven, but I would rather not.

This works for me but I'm not a big meat eater. Can also buy hard boiled
eggs and prepared salads or hummus if so inclined. Also things like nuts and
dried fruit.

I have managed to survive for a month or two on stuff like this. Might get a
lone restaurant meal or two in between times.

On Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 1:19:08 AM UTC-4, Jinx the Minx wrote:
> but its always good
> to get fresh ideas or reminders of easy to overlook things!

I'd go with a bottle of rum and pizza delivery. Really.
No need to be thinking healthy all the time. Not that I ever do.

On 9/11/2018 1:19 AM, Jinx the Minx wrote:
>
>
> So Im working on putting together my shopping/grocery list of €œday 1€�
> essentials for our house move this weekend, but trying to not go too
> overboard. Im curious to know what you think are first weekend in a new
> house must haves, or what youd plan to have on hand for snacks and meals
> the first few days when most kitchen items are still packed. Id like to
> make sure we arent subsisting on chips and takeout. We bought a vacation
> home a few years ago so Im not too stumped on this, but its always good
> to get fresh ideas or reminders of easy to overlook things!
>
Is the refrigerator/freezer in place? Microwave? If so I'd grab a
couple of frozen meals like a Stouffer's lasagna to how you over until
ready to cook. There are many things in the freezer section that I
ignore, bit in a pinch would be an acceptable meal.

Eggs and bread are pretty simple for breakfast, cheese and crackers for
snack, even a quick lunch.

If you have a pot and a pan you can do wonders with sausage, ground
beef, beans, even canned soup.

Thomas > wrote:
> On Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 1:19:08 AM UTC-4, Jinx the Minx wrote:
>> but its always good
>> to get fresh ideas or reminders of easy to overlook things!
>
> I'd go with a bottle of rum and pizza delivery. Really.
> No need to be thinking healthy all the time. Not that I ever do.
>

I like how you think, but I have my doubts that any pizza delivery exists
out there in the boondocks. Our driveway alone is more than 1/4 mile long!

In article >, says...
>
> So I?m working on putting together my shopping/grocery list of ?day 1?
> essentials for our house move this weekend, but trying to not go too
> overboard. I?m curious to know what you think are first weekend in a new
> house must haves, or what you?d plan to have on hand for snacks and meals
> the first few days when most kitchen items are still packed. I?d like to
> make sure we aren?t subsisting on chips and takeout. We bought a vacation
> home a few years ago so I?m not too stumped on this, but it?s always good
> to get fresh ideas or reminders of easy to overlook things!

Our housemove "essentials" were always transported by us (not the
removers) in a laundry basket. No need to wait for the right box to come
out of the removal van, or search them for what you need on arrival.

kettle, can opener, plates, mugs, cutlery
tea, coffee, sugar, milk.
breakfast cereal
bread or oatcakes, butter, cheddar cheese
canned snack food (baked beans,fish,ham,soup)
apples and bananas
pet food
packets of biscuits for removal men

J cloth and disinfectant.
soap, towel, toilet paper, personal toiletries
celebratory bottle of wine


list of phone numbers in case of last-minute glitches (lawyer, bank,
removal company, previous owner of property).

Good luck with the move

Janet UK

On 9/11/2018 11:13 AM, Jinx the Minx wrote:

> I like how you think, but I have my doubts that any pizza delivery exists
> out there in the boondocks. Our driveway alone is more than 1/4 mile long!

Congratulations on the new place. I hope you have a smooth relocation.

I assume the new place has a working kitchen or you wouldn't be
moving in? I'd probably grab some canned soups, etc. just to make
sure I had something. And snacks, of course, goes without saying.
Heh. Fruit. And dishes and utensils. Maybe bottled water, I don't
know what your situation is, I assume you'll be on a well? Anyway,
I hope you have a nice adventure.

nancy

On 9/11/2018 11:18 AM, Janet wrote:
> In article >, says...
>>
>> So I?m working on putting together my shopping/grocery list of ?day 1?
>> essentials for our house move this weekend, but trying to not go too
>> overboard. I?m curious to know what you think are first weekend in a new
>> house must haves, or what you?d plan to have on hand for snacks and meals
>> the first few days when most kitchen items are still packed. I?d like to
>> make sure we aren?t subsisting on chips and takeout. We bought a vacation
>> home a few years ago so I?m not too stumped on this, but it?s always good
>> to get fresh ideas or reminders of easy to overlook things!
>
> Our housemove "essentials" were always transported by us (not the
> removers) in a laundry basket. No need to wait for the right box to come
> out of the removal van, or search them for what you need on arrival.
>
> kettle, can opener, plates, mugs, cutlery
> tea, coffee, sugar, milk.
> breakfast cereal
> bread or oatcakes, butter, cheddar cheese
> canned snack food (baked beans,fish,ham,soup)
> apples and bananas
> pet food
> packets of biscuits for removal men
>
> J cloth and disinfectant.
> soap, towel, toilet paper, personal toiletries
> celebratory bottle of wine
>
>
> list of phone numbers in case of last-minute glitches (lawyer, bank,
> removal company, previous owner of property).
>
> Good luck with the move
>
> Janet UK
>
Excellent suggestions! I remember one move when my brother was
allegedly helping me. My new phone line was supposed to have been
connected but due to some snafu that didn't happen. My dog was at the
emergency vet. I went to the apartment office to use their phone to get
my phone service fixed and to call the veterinarian to check on my dog.

While I was gone, my oh-so-helpful brother had the "removers" (we just
call them "movers") stack all the boxes in the front bedroom. I had
carefully labelled all of the boxes - kitchen, bathroom, bedroom,
office. He figured he'd save me some money by having them stack the
boxes in one spot so they could leave sooner. OMG! I couldn't find a
pot or a pan to cook in, much less towels, soap or shampoo so I could
take a shower. That wasn't very helpful. LOL

Jill

"Nancy Young" wrote in message ...

On 9/11/2018 11:13 AM, Jinx the Minx wrote:

> I like how you think, but I have my doubts that any pizza delivery exists
> out there in the boondocks. Our driveway alone is more than 1/4 mile
> long!

Congratulations on the new place. I hope you have a smooth relocation.

I assume the new place has a working kitchen or you wouldn't be
moving in? I'd probably grab some canned soups, etc. just to make
sure I had something. And snacks, of course, goes without saying.
Heh. Fruit. And dishes and utensils. Maybe bottled water, I don't
know what your situation is, I assume you'll be on a well? Anyway,
I hope you have a nice adventure.

nancy

=

Yes Good luck Jinx. I hope it all works out well and you are very happy
there)))

Julie Bove > wrote:
>
> "Jinx the Minx" > wrote in message
> news
>>
>>
>> So Im working on putting together my shopping/grocery list of €œday 1€�
>> essentials for our house move this weekend, but trying to not go too
>> overboard. Im curious to know what you think are first weekend in a new
>> house must haves, or what youd plan to have on hand for snacks and meals
>> the first few days when most kitchen items are still packed. Id like to
>> make sure we arent subsisting on chips and takeout. We bought a vacation
>> home a few years ago so Im not too stumped on this, but its always good
>> to get fresh ideas or reminders of easy to overlook things!
>
> I've made many moves. What I buy for travel and for the new house until we
> get cooking stuff are, canned beans, vegetables, fruit and cheese. Once we
> get the house (assuming there is a working fridge), I buy lunch meat, peanut
> butter, jelly, bread and condiments. I know a lot of people who would buy
> frozen meals to heat in the oven, but I would rather not.
>
> This works for me but I'm not a big meat eater. Can also buy hard boiled
> eggs and prepared salads or hummus if so inclined. Also things like nuts and
> dried fruit.
>
> I have managed to survive for a month or two on stuff like this. Might get a
> lone restaurant meal or two in between times.
>
>

Hummus with pita and veggies€”thats a good one I hadnt thought of. Thanks!

Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
> On Mon 10 Sep 2018 10:19:06p, Jinx the Minx told us...
>
>>
>>
>> So Im working on putting together my shopping/grocery list of
>> €œday 1€� essentials for our house move this weekend, but trying
>> to not go too overboard. Im curious to know what you think are
>> first weekend in a new house must haves, or what youd plan to
>> have on hand for snacks and meals the first few days when most
>> kitchen items are still packed. Id like to make sure we
>> arent subsisting on chips and takeout. We bought a vacation
>> home a few years ago so Im not too stumped on this, but its
>> always good to get fresh ideas or reminders of easy to overlook
>> things!
>>
>
> If it's within your plans, I would make sure to have three meals
> every day, and some decent snacks of fruit, nuts, good crackers, etc.
> For breakfast we usually had cereal or (having a skillet or electric
> skillet) we made bacon and eggs. If you have a working stove, you
> can always make toast in the broiler.
>
> For lunch we made sure to pick up a variety of good cold cuts (not
> the packaged stuff), and whatever else you prefer in order to make
> sandwiches.
>
> By the time we had exhausted ourselves, we treated ourselves to a
> good meal at a decent restaurant. It would give you a chance to
> relax and plan for the next day. I would not bother expending the
> energy to cook dinner after dealing with a move.
>
> I'll probably catch a lot of flak for all that, but that's what we
> did. :-)
>

Actually, that sounds exactly like what Ive planned so far. We will have
a working stove and fridge when we arrive, but I doubt Ill feel much like
cooking and cleaning up. A good breakfast is always a good thing, however.
And Im super excited to finally have a gas cooktop!

Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
> On 9/11/2018 1:19 AM, Jinx the Minx wrote:
>>
>>
>> So Im working on putting together my shopping/grocery list of €œday 1€�
>> essentials for our house move this weekend, but trying to not go too
>> overboard. Im curious to know what you think are first weekend in a new
>> house must haves, or what youd plan to have on hand for snacks and meals
>> the first few days when most kitchen items are still packed. Id like to
>> make sure we arent subsisting on chips and takeout. We bought a vacation
>> home a few years ago so Im not too stumped on this, but its always good
>> to get fresh ideas or reminders of easy to overlook things!
>>
> Is the refrigerator/freezer in place? Microwave? If so I'd grab a
> couple of frozen meals like a Stouffer's lasagna to how you over until
> ready to cook. There are many things in the freezer section that I
> ignore, bit in a pinch would be an acceptable meal.
>
> Eggs and bread are pretty simple for breakfast, cheese and crackers for
> snack, even a quick lunch.
>
> If you have a pot and a pan you can do wonders with sausage, ground
> beef, beans, even canned soup.
>

I didnt even think about frozen meals, but I think there are quite a few
out now that are higher quality. Ill have to take a look at the store
later to see what options I have. Sandwiches are on my list, but those get
boring fast. Im expecting the fridge and freezer to be in place so if
they arent I wont be too happy. Thank goodness my cooktop is built in so
the sellers wont be able to walk off with that. LOL. If all else fails,
theres always the grill.

Nancy Young > wrote:
> On 9/11/2018 11:13 AM, Jinx the Minx wrote:
>
>> I like how you think, but I have my doubts that any pizza delivery exists
>> out there in the boondocks. Our driveway alone is more than 1/4 mile long!
>
> Congratulations on the new place. I hope you have a smooth relocation.
>
> I assume the new place has a working kitchen or you wouldn't be
> moving in? I'd probably grab some canned soups, etc. just to make
> sure I had something. And snacks, of course, goes without saying.
> Heh. Fruit. And dishes and utensils. Maybe bottled water, I don't
> know what your situation is, I assume you'll be on a well? Anyway,
> I hope you have a nice adventure.
>
> nancy
>

Thank you, yes the kitchen should be fully functional and we will be on
well water, too. Im hoping the water there is as good as the well water I
had growing up. City water is just not for me. Im really excited for
this next venture in life.

Ophelia > wrote:
>
>
> "Nancy Young" wrote in message ...
>
> On 9/11/2018 11:13 AM, Jinx the Minx wrote:
>
>> I like how you think, but I have my doubts that any pizza delivery exists
>> out there in the boondocks. Our driveway alone is more than 1/4 mile
>> long!
>
> Congratulations on the new place. I hope you have a smooth relocation.
>
> I assume the new place has a working kitchen or you wouldn't be
> moving in? I'd probably grab some canned soups, etc. just to make
> sure I had something. And snacks, of course, goes without saying.
> Heh. Fruit. And dishes and utensils. Maybe bottled water, I don't
> know what your situation is, I assume you'll be on a well? Anyway,
> I hope you have a nice adventure.
>
> nancy
>
> =
>
> Yes Good luck Jinx. I hope it all works out well and you are very happy
> there)))
>
>

Thank you! Im looking forward to many happy memories there as my daughter
grows up and the bigger kids add grandkids to the mix. Its a wonderful
place for everyone to gather on the weekends and for the kids to experience
nature.

jmcquown > wrote:
> On 9/11/2018 11:18 AM, Janet wrote:
>> In article >, says...
>>>
>>> So I?m working on putting together my shopping/grocery list of ?day 1?
>>> essentials for our house move this weekend, but trying to not go too
>>> overboard. I?m curious to know what you think are first weekend in a new
>>> house must haves, or what you?d plan to have on hand for snacks and meals
>>> the first few days when most kitchen items are still packed. I?d like to
>>> make sure we aren?t subsisting on chips and takeout. We bought a vacation
>>> home a few years ago so I?m not too stumped on this, but it?s always good
>>> to get fresh ideas or reminders of easy to overlook things!
>>
>> Our housemove "essentials" were always transported by us (not the
>> removers) in a laundry basket. No need to wait for the right box to come
>> out of the removal van, or search them for what you need on arrival.
>>
>> kettle, can opener, plates, mugs, cutlery
>> tea, coffee, sugar, milk.
>> breakfast cereal
>> bread or oatcakes, butter, cheddar cheese
>> canned snack food (baked beans,fish,ham,soup)
>> apples and bananas
>> pet food
>> packets of biscuits for removal men
>>
>> J cloth and disinfectant.
>> soap, towel, toilet paper, personal toiletries
>> celebratory bottle of wine
>>
>>
>> list of phone numbers in case of last-minute glitches (lawyer, bank,
>> removal company, previous owner of property).
>>
>> Good luck with the move
>>
>> Janet UK
>>
> Excellent suggestions! I remember one move when my brother was
> allegedly helping me. My new phone line was supposed to have been
> connected but due to some snafu that didn't happen. My dog was at the
> emergency vet. I went to the apartment office to use their phone to get
> my phone service fixed and to call the veterinarian to check on my dog.
>
> While I was gone, my oh-so-helpful brother had the "removers" (we just
> call them "movers") stack all the boxes in the front bedroom. I had
> carefully labelled all of the boxes - kitchen, bathroom, bedroom,
> office. He figured he'd save me some money by having them stack the
> boxes in one spot so they could leave sooner. OMG! I couldn't find a
> pot or a pan to cook in, much less towels, soap or shampoo so I could
> take a shower. That wasn't very helpful. LOL
>
> Jill
>

That is exactly my fear, too. Im fairly organized about things, and Im a
bit worried DH will just have things put down wherever. He doesnt see
this move as much of a big deal (he packed 4 boxes only) and I just sit
back and think €œwhat do you know?€� Or maybe that just makes me a control
freak!

Janet > wrote:
> In article >, says...
>>
>> So I?m working on putting together my shopping/grocery list of ?day 1?
>> essentials for our house move this weekend, but trying to not go too
>> overboard. I?m curious to know what you think are first weekend in a new
>> house must haves, or what you?d plan to have on hand for snacks and meals
>> the first few days when most kitchen items are still packed. I?d like to
>> make sure we aren?t subsisting on chips and takeout. We bought a vacation
>> home a few years ago so I?m not too stumped on this, but it?s always good
>> to get fresh ideas or reminders of easy to overlook things!
>
> Our housemove "essentials" were always transported by us (not the
> removers) in a laundry basket. No need to wait for the right box to come
> out of the removal van, or search them for what you need on arrival.
>
> kettle, can opener, plates, mugs, cutlery
> tea, coffee, sugar, milk.
> breakfast cereal
> bread or oatcakes, butter, cheddar cheese
> canned snack food (baked beans,fish,ham,soup)
> apples and bananas
> pet food
> packets of biscuits for removal men
>
> J cloth and disinfectant.
> soap, towel, toilet paper, personal toiletries
> celebratory bottle of wine
>
>
> list of phone numbers in case of last-minute glitches (lawyer, bank,
> removal company, previous owner of property).
>
> Good luck with the move
>
> Janet UK
>
>
>
>
>
>

Excellent list, thank you! I completely forgot about a can opener, which
is essential, and bowls for the dog (even though his food was on my list).
So far Im organizing €œ1st day€� boxes by room, so one for cleaning,
laundry, bath, kitchen, bedrooms. Ill probably take those myself in the
car so they wont get lost. Its not too far away, only about 45 minutes,
so hopefully our stuff arrives and in one piece. We are keeping our old
house largely intact for the time being (proximity to school, etc), and we
will split our time between each house. It was too complicated and too
last minute to switch schools this year.

On Monday, September 10, 2018 at 7:19:08 PM UTC-10, Jinx the Minx wrote:
> So Im working on putting together my shopping/grocery list of €œday 1€�
> essentials for our house move this weekend, but trying to not go too
> overboard. Im curious to know what you think are first weekend in a new
> house must haves, or what youd plan to have on hand for snacks and meals
> the first few days when most kitchen items are still packed. Id like to
> make sure we arent subsisting on chips and takeout. We bought a vacation
> home a few years ago so Im not too stumped on this, but its always good
> to get fresh ideas or reminders of easy to overlook things!

You could get cans of Vienna Sausages. You could get a box for pretty cheap.. You don't need a can opener, you don't need to heat it up, you don't need to cut it up. You even get a small amount water of water to drink. It's the perfect food for disasters or when the promise of food is not 100%.

"Jinx the Minx" wrote in message news
Ophelia > wrote:
>
>
> "Nancy Young" wrote in message ...
>
> On 9/11/2018 11:13 AM, Jinx the Minx wrote:
>
>> I like how you think, but I have my doubts that any pizza delivery exists
>> out there in the boondocks. Our driveway alone is more than 1/4 mile
>> long!
>
> Congratulations on the new place. I hope you have a smooth relocation.
>
> I assume the new place has a working kitchen or you wouldn't be
> moving in? I'd probably grab some canned soups, etc. just to make
> sure I had something. And snacks, of course, goes without saying.
> Heh. Fruit. And dishes and utensils. Maybe bottled water, I don't
> know what your situation is, I assume you'll be on a well? Anyway,
> I hope you have a nice adventure.
>
> nancy
>
> =
>
> Yes Good luck Jinx. I hope it all works out well and you are very
> happy
> there)))
>
>

Thank you! Im looking forward to many happy memories there as my daughter
grows up and the bigger kids add grandkids to the mix. Its a wonderful
place for everyone to gather on the weekends and for the kids to experience
nature.

==

It sounds heavenly))) Do report back when you get settled)

dsi1 > wrote:
> On Monday, September 10, 2018 at 7:19:08 PM UTC-10, Jinx the Minx wrote:
>> So Im working on putting together my shopping/grocery list of €œday 1€�
>> essentials for our house move this weekend, but trying to not go too
>> overboard. Im curious to know what you think are first weekend in a new
>> house must haves, or what youd plan to have on hand for snacks and meals
>> the first few days when most kitchen items are still packed. Id like to
>> make sure we arent subsisting on chips and takeout. We bought a vacation
>> home a few years ago so Im not too stumped on this, but its always good
>> to get fresh ideas or reminders of easy to overlook things!
>
> You could get cans of Vienna Sausages. You could get a box for pretty
> cheap. You don't need a can opener, you don't need to heat it up, you
> don't need to cut it up. You even get a small amount water of water to
> drink. It's the perfect food for disasters or when the promise of food is not 100%.
>

I think Ill take my chances, LOL! Thank goodness Im not in the path of
any known storms this weekend.

Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
> On Tue 11 Sep 2018 11:59:35a, Jinx the Minx told us...
>
>> Nancy Young > wrote:
>>> On 9/11/2018 11:13 AM, Jinx the Minx wrote:
>>>
>>>> I like how you think, but I have my doubts that any pizza
>>>> delivery exists out there in the boondocks. Our driveway alone
>>>> is more than 1/4 mile long!
>>>
>>> Congratulations on the new place. I hope you have a smooth
>>> relocation.
>>>
>>> I assume the new place has a working kitchen or you wouldn't be
>>> moving in? I'd probably grab some canned soups, etc. just to
>>> make sure I had something. And snacks, of course, goes without
>>> saying. Heh. Fruit. And dishes and utensils. Maybe bottled
>>> water, I don't know what your situation is, I assume you'll be on
>>> a well? Anyway, I hope you have a nice adventure.
>>>
>>> nancy
>>>
>>
>> Thank you, yes the kitchen should be fully functional and we will
>> be on well water, too. Im hoping the water there is as good as
>> the well water I had growing up. City water is just not for me.
>> Im really excited for this next venture in life.
>>
>>
>
> I'm surer you said in earlier posts, but what area are you moving to?
> Call me nosey or curious, or ignore my askingl :-)
>

Currently we are living in a suburb south of Minneapolis, but the new place
is west of Minneapolis, still considered suburban, but actually fairly
rural by my standards. Most homes in the area have a bit of acreage, and
horse farms are not uncommon. No horses for us, but plenty of woods and
protected wetlands. Its private, thats for sure. Maybe Ill raise some
chickens.

Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
> On Tue 11 Sep 2018 11:59:37a, Jinx the Minx told us...
>
>> Janet > wrote:
>>> In article >,
>>> says...
>>>>
>>>> So I?m working on putting together my shopping/grocery list of
>>>> ?day 1? essentials for our house move this weekend, but trying
>>>> to not go too overboard. I?m curious to know what you think are
>>>> first weekend in a new house must haves, or what you?d plan to
>>>> have on hand for snacks and meals the first few days when most
>>>> kitchen items are still packed. I?d like to make sure we aren?t
>>>> subsisting on chips and takeout. We bought a vacation home a
>>>> few years ago so I?m not too stumped on this, but it?s always
>>>> good to get fresh ideas or reminders of easy to overlook things!
>>>>
>>>
>>> Our housemove "essentials" were always transported by us (not
>>> the
>>> removers) in a laundry basket. No need to wait for the right box
>>> to come out of the removal van, or search them for what you need
>>> on arrival.
>>>
>>> kettle, can opener, plates, mugs, cutlery
>>> tea, coffee, sugar, milk.
>>> breakfast cereal
>>> bread or oatcakes, butter, cheddar cheese
>>> canned snack food (baked beans,fish,ham,soup)
>>> apples and bananas
>>> pet food
>>> packets of biscuits for removal men
>>>
>>> J cloth and disinfectant.
>>> soap, towel, toilet paper, personal toiletries
>>> celebratory bottle of wine
>>>
>>>
>>> list of phone numbers in case of last-minute glitches (lawyer,
>>> bank, removal company, previous owner of property).
>>>
>>> Good luck with the move
>>>
>>> Janet UK
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Excellent list, thank you! I completely forgot about a can
>> opener, which is essential, and bowls for the dog (even though his
>> food was on my list). So far Im organizing €œ1st day€� boxes
>> by room, so one for cleaning, laundry, bath, kitchen, bedrooms.
>> Ill probably take those myself in the car so they wont get
>> lost. Its not too far away, only about 45 minutes, so
>> hopefully our stuff arrives and in one piece. We are keeping our
>> old house largely intact for the time being (proximity to school,
>> etc), and we will split our time between each house. It was too
>> complicated and too last minute to switch schools this year.
>
> We've moved enough times to know that we should pack and label by
> room, and we're very watchful that the movers put boxes and furniture
> in the appropriate rooms. The time that didn't work out was when the
> movers preceded us by several days in emptying the van and loading
> everything into the house. They did not follow our instructions.
>
>
>

In the past Ive gone so far as to itemize what is in each numbered box by
room, so that any item could be easily indexed and located. This year I
had planned to do the same, but after cataloging all my books I gave up.
That was too much time consuming work. In my favor, Im in no rush to move
everything in one day. I have the luxury of moving the rest over time.
The old house will keep half the clothes, half the toys, and enough
kitchenware to be fully functionable. Some new furniture will be purchased
in the near future for the new place, and some special pieces we purchased
from the seller, so we luckily will be able to leave some big pieces back,
namely the gigantic not my style dining table. I can definitely be patient
enough to wait 10-12 weeks for the new table to be custom made!

Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
> On Tue 11 Sep 2018 11:59:37a, Jinx the Minx told us...
>
>> jmcquown > wrote:
>>> On 9/11/2018 11:18 AM, Janet wrote:
>>>> In article >,
>>>> says...
>>>>>
>>>>> So I?m working on putting together my shopping/grocery list of
>>>>> ?day 1? essentials for our house move this weekend, but trying
>>>>> to not go too overboard. I?m curious to know what you think
>>>>> are first weekend in a new house must haves, or what you?d plan
>>>>> to have on hand for snacks and meals the first few days when
>>>>> most kitchen items are still packed. I?d like to make sure we
>>>>> aren?t subsisting on chips and takeout. We bought a vacation
>>>>> home a few years ago so I?m not too stumped on this, but it?s
>>>>> always good to get fresh ideas or reminders of easy to overlook
>>>>> things!
>>>>
>>>> Our housemove "essentials" were always transported by us (not
>>>> the removers) in a laundry basket. No need to wait for the right
>>>> box to come out of the removal van, or search them for what you
>>>> need on arrival.
>>>>
>>>> kettle, can opener, plates, mugs, cutlery
>>>> tea, coffee, sugar, milk.
>>>> breakfast cereal
>>>> bread or oatcakes, butter, cheddar cheese
>>>> canned snack food (baked beans,fish,ham,soup)
>>>> apples and bananas
>>>> pet food
>>>> packets of biscuits for removal men
>>>>
>>>> J cloth and disinfectant.
>>>> soap, towel, toilet paper, personal toiletries
>>>> celebratory bottle of wine
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> list of phone numbers in case of last-minute glitches (lawyer,
>>>> bank, removal company, previous owner of property).
>>>>
>>>> Good luck with the move
>>>>
>>>> Janet UK
>>>>
>>> Excellent suggestions! I remember one move when my brother was
>>> allegedly helping me. My new phone line was supposed to have
>>> been connected but due to some snafu that didn't happen. My dog
>>> was at the emergency vet. I went to the apartment office to use
>>> their phone to get my phone service fixed and to call the
>>> veterinarian to check on my dog.
>>>
>>> While I was gone, my oh-so-helpful brother had the "removers" (we
>>> just call them "movers") stack all the boxes in the front
>>> bedroom. I had carefully labelled all of the boxes - kitchen,
>>> bathroom, bedroom, office. He figured he'd save me some money by
>>> having them stack the boxes in one spot so they could leave
>>> sooner. OMG! I couldn't find a pot or a pan to cook in, much
>>> less towels, soap or shampoo so I could take a shower. That
>>> wasn't very helpful. LOL
>>>
>>> Jill
>>>
>>
>> That is exactly my fear, too. Im fairly organized about
>> things, and Im a bit worried DH will just have things put down
>> wherever. He doesnt see this move as much of a big deal (he
>> packed 4 boxes only) and I just sit back and think €œwhat do you
>> know?€� Or maybe that just makes me a control freak!
>>
>>
>
> When we made our cross country move from Cleveland to Phoenix, David
> and I packed all our books and major *unbreakables". We paid for a
> crew to pack all the delicate and breakable items, since they were
> fully insured for damages, and it as worth the money. It apparently
> worked out well, as we had only one small breakable item that was
> broken, and it ws reparable.
>
> In all our local moves we have packed absolutely everything
> ourselves, with nothing broken. Except for our last move where we
> downsized considerably, we had over 300 cartons. Unpacking seemed to
> take forever, as we were both still working full time and were only
> able to take barely a week off from work. We're so glad that it's
> all in the past. God willing we will never move again unless it's
> into an extended care or or similar facility. If that happens we
> will downsize to next to nothing. :-)
>

We are going against the grain a bit. Most our age are starting to
downsize, but we are upsizing a small bit. We are a blended family, so I
€œinherited€� his house which just doesnt fit our current needs. The new
house will give us a bit more room and will accommodate entertaining guests
and grandkids better. The €œold€� house we will update a bit and eventually
rent out. We are not planning to sell it at the moment. It wasnt really
a purchase we set out to make, but it was the right house and it came along
at just the right time. We are going to enjoy it as long as we can, and
then we will likely make our Florida vacation home our permanent residence.

Ophelia > wrote:
>
>
> "Jinx the Minx" wrote in message news >
> Ophelia > wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Nancy Young" wrote in message ...
>>
>> On 9/11/2018 11:13 AM, Jinx the Minx wrote:
>>
>>> I like how you think, but I have my doubts that any pizza delivery exists
>>> out there in the boondocks. Our driveway alone is more than 1/4 mile
>>> long!
>>
>> Congratulations on the new place. I hope you have a smooth relocation.
>>
>> I assume the new place has a working kitchen or you wouldn't be
>> moving in? I'd probably grab some canned soups, etc. just to make
>> sure I had something. And snacks, of course, goes without saying.
>> Heh. Fruit. And dishes and utensils. Maybe bottled water, I don't
>> know what your situation is, I assume you'll be on a well? Anyway,
>> I hope you have a nice adventure.
>>
>> nancy
>>
>> =
>>
>> Yes Good luck Jinx. I hope it all works out well and you are very
>> happy
>> there)))
>>
>>
>
> Thank you! Im looking forward to many happy memories there as my daughter
> grows up and the bigger kids add grandkids to the mix. Its a wonderful
> place for everyone to gather on the weekends and for the kids to experience
> nature.
>
> ==
>
> It sounds heavenly))) Do report back when you get settled)
>
>
>

I will! Ive dug out my old cast iron pans from storage to recondition
them now that I have a stove they can be used on. And canning!!! I cant
wait! If theres one thing I hate most about glass top stoves
(particularly mine) its the inability to (safely) can anything.

On Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:41:04 -0000 (UTC), Jinx the Minx
> wrote:

>Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>> On Tue 11 Sep 2018 11:59:35a, Jinx the Minx told us...
>>
>>> Nancy Young > wrote:
>>>> On 9/11/2018 11:13 AM, Jinx the Minx wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I like how you think, but I have my doubts that any pizza
>>>>> delivery exists out there in the boondocks. Our driveway alone
>>>>> is more than 1/4 mile long!
>>>>
>>>> Congratulations on the new place. I hope you have a smooth
>>>> relocation.
>>>>
>>>> I assume the new place has a working kitchen or you wouldn't be
>>>> moving in? I'd probably grab some canned soups, etc. just to
>>>> make sure I had something. And snacks, of course, goes without
>>>> saying. Heh. Fruit. And dishes and utensils. Maybe bottled
>>>> water, I don't know what your situation is, I assume you'll be on
>>>> a well? Anyway, I hope you have a nice adventure.
>>>>
>>>> nancy
>>>>
>>>
>>> Thank you, yes the kitchen should be fully functional and we will
>>> be on well water, too. I’m hoping the water there is as good as
>>> the well water I had growing up. City water is just not for me.
>>> I’m really excited for this next venture in life.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> I'm surer you said in earlier posts, but what area are you moving to?
>> Call me nosey or curious, or ignore my askingl :-)
>>
>
>Currently we are living in a suburb south of Minneapolis, but the new place
>is west of Minneapolis, still considered suburban, but actually fairly
>rural by my standards. Most homes in the area have a bit of acreage, and
>horse farms are not uncommon. No horses for us, but plenty of woods and
>protected wetlands. It’s private, that’s for sure. Maybe I’ll raise some
>chickens.

Chickens are a lot of work, expensive to feed,
and eggs are cheap at market... much easier to 'raise' some feral
cats that'll keep the rodents out of your veggie garden.

On 9/11/2018 2:59 PM, Jinx the Minx wrote:
> jmcquown > wrote:
>> On 9/11/2018 11:18 AM, Janet wrote:
>>> In article >, says...
>>>>
>>>> So I?m working on putting together my shopping/grocery list of ?day 1?
>>>> essentials for our house move this weekend, but trying to not go too
>>>> overboard. I?m curious to know what you think are first weekend in a new
>>>> house must haves, or what you?d plan to have on hand for snacks and meals
>>>> the first few days when most kitchen items are still packed. I?d like to
>>>> make sure we aren?t subsisting on chips and takeout. We bought a vacation
>>>> home a few years ago so I?m not too stumped on this, but it?s always good
>>>> to get fresh ideas or reminders of easy to overlook things!
>>>
>>> Our housemove "essentials" were always transported by us (not the
>>> removers) in a laundry basket. No need to wait for the right box to come
>>> out of the removal van, or search them for what you need on arrival.
>>>
>>> kettle, can opener, plates, mugs, cutlery
>>> tea, coffee, sugar, milk.
>>> breakfast cereal
>>> bread or oatcakes, butter, cheddar cheese
>>> canned snack food (baked beans,fish,ham,soup)
>>> apples and bananas
>>> pet food
>>> packets of biscuits for removal men
>>>
>>> J cloth and disinfectant.
>>> soap, towel, toilet paper, personal toiletries
>>> celebratory bottle of wine
>>>
>>>
>>> list of phone numbers in case of last-minute glitches (lawyer, bank,
>>> removal company, previous owner of property).
>>>
>>> Good luck with the move
>>>
>>> Janet UK
>>>
>> Excellent suggestions! I remember one move when my brother was
>> allegedly helping me. My new phone line was supposed to have been
>> connected but due to some snafu that didn't happen. My dog was at the
>> emergency vet. I went to the apartment office to use their phone to get
>> my phone service fixed and to call the veterinarian to check on my dog.
>>
>> While I was gone, my oh-so-helpful brother had the "removers" (we just
>> call them "movers") stack all the boxes in the front bedroom. I had
>> carefully labelled all of the boxes - kitchen, bathroom, bedroom,
>> office. He figured he'd save me some money by having them stack the
>> boxes in one spot so they could leave sooner. OMG! I couldn't find a
>> pot or a pan to cook in, much less towels, soap or shampoo so I could
>> take a shower. That wasn't very helpful. LOL
>>
>> Jill
>>
>
> That is exactly my fear, too. Im fairly organized about things, and Im a
> bit worried DH will just have things put down wherever. He doesnt see
> this move as much of a big deal (he packed 4 boxes only) and I just sit
> back and think €œwhat do you know?€� Or maybe that just makes me a control
> freak!
>
It's not being a control freak, it's so you can easily find things.

Jill

20 years in this house and we still have a dozen boxes yet to open from the move.

"Jinx the Minx" wrote in message news
Ophelia > wrote:
>
>
> "Jinx the Minx" wrote in message news >
> Ophelia > wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Nancy Young" wrote in message ...
>>
>> On 9/11/2018 11:13 AM, Jinx the Minx wrote:
>>
>>> I like how you think, but I have my doubts that any pizza delivery
>>> exists
>>> out there in the boondocks. Our driveway alone is more than 1/4 mile
>>> long!
>>
>> Congratulations on the new place. I hope you have a smooth relocation.
>>
>> I assume the new place has a working kitchen or you wouldn't be
>> moving in? I'd probably grab some canned soups, etc. just to make
>> sure I had something. And snacks, of course, goes without saying.
>> Heh. Fruit. And dishes and utensils. Maybe bottled water, I don't
>> know what your situation is, I assume you'll be on a well? Anyway,
>> I hope you have a nice adventure.
>>
>> nancy
>>
>> =
>>
>> Yes Good luck Jinx. I hope it all works out well and you are very
>> happy
>> there)))
>>
>>
>
> Thank you! Im looking forward to many happy memories there as my
> daughter
> grows up and the bigger kids add grandkids to the mix. Its a wonderful
> place for everyone to gather on the weekends and for the kids to
> experience
> nature.
>
> ==
>
> It sounds heavenly))) Do report back when you get settled)
>
>
>

I will! Ive dug out my old cast iron pans from storage to recondition
them now that I have a stove they can be used on. And canning!!! I cant
wait! If theres one thing I hate most about glass top stoves
(particularly mine) its the inability to (safely) can anything.

==

Oh I can see you are going to have some great times in that kitchen!!!
Lovely)

Don't forget, tell us what you are cooking ... yes, and canning)

"Thomas" wrote in message
...

20 years in this house and we still have a dozen boxes yet to open from the
move.

==

If they were mine I would dump them because you obviously don't need what is
in them!

Ophelia > wrote:
>
>
> "Jinx the Minx" wrote in message news >
> Ophelia > wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Jinx the Minx" wrote in message news >>
>> Ophelia > wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> "Nancy Young" wrote in message ...
>>>
>>> On 9/11/2018 11:13 AM, Jinx the Minx wrote:
>>>
>>>> I like how you think, but I have my doubts that any pizza delivery
>>>> exists
>>>> out there in the boondocks. Our driveway alone is more than 1/4 mile
>>>> long!
>>>
>>> Congratulations on the new place. I hope you have a smooth relocation.
>>>
>>> I assume the new place has a working kitchen or you wouldn't be
>>> moving in? I'd probably grab some canned soups, etc. just to make
>>> sure I had something. And snacks, of course, goes without saying.
>>> Heh. Fruit. And dishes and utensils. Maybe bottled water, I don't
>>> know what your situation is, I assume you'll be on a well? Anyway,
>>> I hope you have a nice adventure.
>>>
>>> nancy
>>>
>>> =
>>>
>>> Yes Good luck Jinx. I hope it all works out well and you are very
>>> happy
>>> there)))
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Thank you! Im looking forward to many happy memories there as my
>> daughter
>> grows up and the bigger kids add grandkids to the mix. Its a wonderful
>> place for everyone to gather on the weekends and for the kids to
>> experience
>> nature.
>>
>> ==
>>
>> It sounds heavenly))) Do report back when you get settled)
>>
>>
>>
>
> I will! Ive dug out my old cast iron pans from storage to recondition
> them now that I have a stove they can be used on. And canning!!! I cant
> wait! If theres one thing I hate most about glass top stoves
> (particularly mine) its the inability to (safely) can anything.
>
> ==
>
> Oh I can see you are going to have some great times in that kitchen!!!
> Lovely)
>
> Don't forget, tell us what you are cooking ... yes, and canning)
>
>

First up in canning will be habanero pepper jelly. All my habaneros are
nicely ripening. I did sweet corn with my mom a few weeks ago at her house
but I wish we had done more. Now the corn is done here for the season.

"Jinx the Minx" wrote in message news
Ophelia > wrote:
>
>
> "Jinx the Minx" wrote in message news >
> Ophelia > wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Jinx the Minx" wrote in message news >>
>> Ophelia > wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> "Nancy Young" wrote in message ...
>>>
>>> On 9/11/2018 11:13 AM, Jinx the Minx wrote:
>>>
>>>> I like how you think, but I have my doubts that any pizza delivery
>>>> exists
>>>> out there in the boondocks. Our driveway alone is more than 1/4 mile
>>>> long!
>>>
>>> Congratulations on the new place. I hope you have a smooth relocation.
>>>
>>> I assume the new place has a working kitchen or you wouldn't be
>>> moving in? I'd probably grab some canned soups, etc. just to make
>>> sure I had something. And snacks, of course, goes without saying.
>>> Heh. Fruit. And dishes and utensils. Maybe bottled water, I don't
>>> know what your situation is, I assume you'll be on a well? Anyway,
>>> I hope you have a nice adventure.
>>>
>>> nancy
>>>
>>> =
>>>
>>> Yes Good luck Jinx. I hope it all works out well and you are very
>>> happy
>>> there)))
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Thank you! Im looking forward to many happy memories there as my
>> daughter
>> grows up and the bigger kids add grandkids to the mix. Its a wonderful
>> place for everyone to gather on the weekends and for the kids to
>> experience
>> nature.
>>
>> ==
>>
>> It sounds heavenly))) Do report back when you get settled)
>>
>>
>>
>
> I will! Ive dug out my old cast iron pans from storage to recondition
> them now that I have a stove they can be used on. And canning!!! I cant
> wait! If theres one thing I hate most about glass top stoves
> (particularly mine) its the inability to (safely) can anything.
>
> ==
>
> Oh I can see you are going to have some great times in that kitchen!!!
> Lovely)
>
> Don't forget, tell us what you are cooking ... yes, and canning)
>
>

First up in canning will be habanero pepper jelly. All my habaneros are
nicely ripening. I did sweet corn with my mom a few weeks ago at her house
but I wish we had done more. Now the corn is done here for the season.

===

Happy times to come Enjoy

On Tue, 11 Sep 2018 12:06:38 -0400, Nancy Young >
wrote:

>On 9/11/2018 11:13 AM, Jinx the Minx wrote:
>
>> I like how you think, but I have my doubts that any pizza delivery exists
>> out there in the boondocks. Our driveway alone is more than 1/4 mile long!
>
>Congratulations on the new place. I hope you have a smooth relocation.
>
>I assume the new place has a working kitchen or you wouldn't be
>moving in? I'd probably grab some canned soups, etc. just to make
>sure I had something. And snacks, of course, goes without saying.
>Heh. Fruit. And dishes and utensils. Maybe bottled water, I don't
>know what your situation is, I assume you'll be on a well? Anyway,
>I hope you have a nice adventure.
>
>nancy

As long as there's a fridge all you really need for the first week is
a couple three cases of beer and a suitcase of pepperoni.