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#81513 - 06/18/06 10:05 PM
Moving to college
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Registered: 06/18/06
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So, since I'm new to this and have read a bit of the posts I thought I would add a subject related to empty nest. My son is moving across country to attend college, he' an only. Any advice of what/how to pack him up? Along with getting him to understand he made a choice that makes it not possible to have a spiffy dorm room.
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#81516 - 06/20/06 10:18 AM
Re: Moving to college
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Thanks for the ideas; won't have to worry about a calling card as we have cell phones. I figure he probably won't "write" as such, just call (free minutes on mobile to mobile) and email. At least I hope he emails... Didn't even think of a reading light; will probably have him pick one up when he gets there. What I'm seeking advice on is the logistics of "packing" him up to send him across country. Trying to figure out what must go in a suitcase, if I should ship or pack in boxes for the airplane or what. It's not quite as easy as tossing everything in the car or truck and "moving" to school. I'm probably overly stressed about the whole thing :>)
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#81518 - 06/21/06 02:25 AM
Re: Moving to college
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quote: Originally posted by Suzan: Since he is going so far I may suggest a "web cam" for each of you - that way you can all connect - see and talk to each other at a set time during the week after he gets settled. My husband thought of the webcam for our daughter - his little girl- you can pick them up at wal-mart-very reasonable and easy to get up and running. As for what he needs to take with him, just the essentials. I know my daughter was not allowed to put nails on the walls so she decorated her room with very creative "wrapping paper" she found at target and walmart and hung it up with tape. Depending on the college and dorm - he will need a shower curtain and bath rug - those floors are so cold - or just send money so he can outfit his room after he sees it and meets his room mate. Good luck! I also think it is harder for you b/c you are sending him on an airplane-and you won't be there to help him get settled--good luck to both of you. Susan
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#81520 - 06/24/06 11:14 PM
Re: Moving to college
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Dotsie, What airline credit card do you recommend? I've been looking into it and am thinking of going with Alaska; as they fly from here to Washington DC, and apparently my Safeway card adds to the miles. I'm hoping that my son will get settled with the few things from Linens and Things etc that we'll buy here and then he can pick up there. Basically we are trying to emphasize necessity over desire; after all it all has to be stored over the summer too. He's not dealing with that very well, but hey he chose to go a long distance. I'll be around, I've found this site very interesting and have passed it on to friends.
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