A call out to all ye who have experienced a cross-province move, or a move of any kind once you have acquired years of house junk.
I am looking for the best way to move from Toronto to St. John’s. On the cheap – because I don’t have a company giving me a 10k move allowance. I asked and I said no back.
Here’s the thing. I do not know how to move. I have never done it permanently. I’ve just run away with knap sacks.
My ideal would be to get rid of everything since most of it came from garage sales or Ikea, anyway. But then I look at my stack of books and feel an OCD attack come on: “what if I need that book that I haven’t read in 25 years!” “I don’t have time or money to replace watermelon ballers, drills, bits and pizza stones.” “No really, I WILL fit into those pants again.”
Plus Kelly Davis told me there’s no Ikea in Newfoundland. Gasp. No Ikea! Does that mean everyone buys real furniture?
One thing I know I definitely will need is my brand spanking new Second Dan Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Trophy. I think it will look lovely in my china cabinet.
Gotcha, I don’t have a china cabinet anymore. I sold it on Facebook Marketplace – which I heartily recommend as it worked out very well. But I do have china – I got it when I did that marriage thing way back. At least my china pattern had staying power.
OK, so here’s your chance to help a pack rat move and leave her “baggage” behind. My mission – to start a new simple, unencumbered zen life in Newfoundland.
Is it worth it to haul over my stuff? Mostly kitchen things like a toaster, blender, food processor, egg cups and baking tins. Then I do have some books. Lots of Christmas decorations. And the basement dwellers, like skates, crowbars, and painting equipment.
I really wish I had my art supplies here. I have huge urges to paint.
And if I did wish it all were with me, does anyone have suggestions for a moving company?
PS. Go ahead and click on the pic. I know you want one of these.
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Sweetie – if you haven’t used it in two years – LOOSE it! Try to determine what your life style will be in St. John’s – you will have lots more time for leisure activities there – life is much more uncomplicated. If the toaster is newish,bring it. If you have an expensive newish mattress, bring it. Anything you must move ( trophy and art supplies are a must haves) – check on kijii and see if anyone is advertising room on a truck going to NFLD. Good luck and enjoy!
Yes, it’s true. I have not missed anything from home – but my knife sharpener. I brought a really good knife with me last year, but it’s dulling – and since I have one at home, I don’t want to buy another.
I was at home in July and managed to whittle more away. I basically have kitchen stuff left, and some books and photos left to bring.
Once I leave this furnished house I will need some furniture – but for now, all is comfy!