Rob Not Bob Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 Folks, I haven't mentioned it before because I didn't want to jinx it : Fiona and I are going to be moving at the end of December to the place where our friend Michelle is living currently. It is on 258 Bronson here in Ottawa, and while being slightly more than our current place it has many advantages over our current, the two most important ones being that it is on the ground floor (a big factor as Fiona's back has been giving her a lot of trouble lately) and it is *much* bigger than our current place. Just want to ask a few things of the good folks here on the board : 1) One of the things that won't be making the trip with us is the loft bed in our second bedroom. As we will be getting a second futon, along with our main bed, futon and camping bed, we just don't need the loft bed anymore. If anyone is interested in buying it, please get in touch ... it's great for people who need more floor space where they live. It was purchased at Ikea, it is very solidly built and in great condition, it's just surplus to our requirements right now. It's called a Tromso, it was originally $249.00, we are asking for $100 or best reasonable offer. Here is a picture of it : 2) Secondly, with the move we are looking for boxes and other containers to help with the move. Does anybody have any they are not using and could donate to the cause? Also, does anybody have any suggestions as to where/how to acquire containers for moving? Any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. 3) Finally (and we all knew this was coming), I'm begging for help with the move. I will explain the set up : our friend Michelle will be moving out of her current place on the 6/7th of December. The landlord will then be doing some repairs on a couple of the rooms before we move in. However, we have the all clear to move some of our stuff into the rooms he is not repairing. We are going to have one or two moving parties on the weekends of the 11th and 18th (no more than one move per weekend). We will not be moving any furniture on the moves, that will be done by a moving crew when we finally move in on the 26th, it will only involve moving boxes of books, Cds, dishes, etc. etc. We will be filling up exactly one full van load per move and everyone who helps will be paid in pizza and beer. Any help that can be given would be hugely appreciated, Fiona's back is in no shape to do any moving and I just can't do it all on my own. Cheers, RnB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggo Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 i have the same bed! and a suggestion about containers - those big rubbermaid tubs with the lids are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Not Bob Posted October 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 i have the same bed! and a suggestion about containers - those big rubbermaid tubs with the lids are great. Great suggestion, thanks! Any idea where to get them for the cheapest? RnB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted October 25, 2004 Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 A good place for empty cardboard boxes is your local LCBO outlet. I figure that if a box is strong enough to carry something as important breakable as 12 bottles of Scotch, it'll probably be strong enough to carry books and CDs and stuff. I'm not sure what my plans are going to be for the weekends you're planning on moving stuff, but if I'm in town, I'll be there. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Posted October 25, 2004 Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 Banana boxes from Loblaws are great too! They have lids and handles. As long as we'll be in town that weekend, I'll help out with the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted October 25, 2004 Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 Rob, I`ll PM ya about this -G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalacePrincess Posted October 25, 2004 Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 congratulations!!! new places are always exciting. and sweet deal with the moving parties, beer & pizza for filling up one vanload of boxes? dang, if i was closer i'd help for sure! and that's a sweet bed. if i had any room in my place whatsoever for it, i'd totally take you up on that. anyway. i do actually have a suggestion, not just "oh, well, i'd to this, i'd help with that, BUT..." comments. one of the handiest & most helpful items i've ever found in moving is clear plastic garbage bags! the ones you can get at zehrs (loblaws, valumart, whatever part of the zehrs family you have up there) are awesome, they have green drawstring handles and they are quite heavy duty. it's great, you don't even have to open them to see what's inside, they're perfect for clothes & other miscellaneous unbreakable crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Not Bob Posted October 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 Thanks very much for all of the advice and help, it's really appreciated ... this is very exciting and scary at the same time RnB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Not Bob Posted November 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 Just so folks know, we have definitely set the first moving date as being December 11th, which is a Saturday ... if any folks who are up for helping could get back to me, it would be very much appreciated. RnB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fendermender Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 Hey Rob. We go through plenty of sturdy cardboard boxes at Long and McQuade Music. There is a bin at the back of the store specifically for broken-down cardboard, and quite often you will find a pile of whole boxes there. Give me a call at the store and I can scope it out for you. TMNS is gigging on Dec 11, but having just gone through a horrendous move, I send you the spirit of strength and good fortune in your transition to the new home! Cheers, Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Not Bob Posted December 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 Hux, Could you please PM me when you get in, let me know if you are available? We're still hard pressed trying to gather enough help. RnB getting frantic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggo Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 hey rob. i am looking for responsibilities this weekend so i dont' go taking off on the nero run. i don't think we've met yet and i'm kind of a weakling but i'm pretty cheerful especially on saturdays and i would be happy to help you guys out whatever way i can. 230-0934. :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Not Bob Posted December 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 Thanks a huge bunch, Meggo, I really appreciate the offer ... I will phone you Monday evening, if that is ok. Cheers, RnB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggo Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 that is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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