August 2010 BMQ
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During our moves in the past, we always kept a box or two of stuff that we would bring in the car with us. If you think about it, your stuff will likely be in storage for at least 6 months while you do basic and trades training and whatever else you need. So, I'll be packing anything I *think* I'll need before next spring and keep it in the car or somewhere accessible because you won't be able to access your stuff once it's packed and in storage.
It's a bit weird getting used to someone else packing your stuff... but the worst is when they do the unpacking, they don't actually put it away, they'll place it somewhere for you to find a home for it (ie, dishes, clothing, knick-knacks). So, I found it more work than it was of help. In the end, I got them to stop unpacking it and signed the waiver and risked not being able to make a claim if anything was broken. It was worth it for my sanity!!!! They'll come back in a few days to grab all of the boxes/packing supplies, etc. This time however, I may just let them unpack it all for me since it's just my stuff this time and not a five-bedroom house!!!
Speaking of porn... the last owner of our house (who was military) had a teenage son who must have freaked a bit or something when it came time for packing. The teen's porn made it into the ceiling tiles of one of our basement rooms. His secret was revealed during an earthquake one day (in Petawawa) and the ceiling tile fell down, spilling porn mags and videos all over the place.
Manna from heaven?! *laughs* Maybe for some, not for me!
It's a bit weird getting used to someone else packing your stuff... but the worst is when they do the unpacking, they don't actually put it away, they'll place it somewhere for you to find a home for it (ie, dishes, clothing, knick-knacks). So, I found it more work than it was of help. In the end, I got them to stop unpacking it and signed the waiver and risked not being able to make a claim if anything was broken. It was worth it for my sanity!!!! They'll come back in a few days to grab all of the boxes/packing supplies, etc. This time however, I may just let them unpack it all for me since it's just my stuff this time and not a five-bedroom house!!!
Speaking of porn... the last owner of our house (who was military) had a teenage son who must have freaked a bit or something when it came time for packing. The teen's porn made it into the ceiling tiles of one of our basement rooms. His secret was revealed during an earthquake one day (in Petawawa) and the ceiling tile fell down, spilling porn mags and videos all over the place.
Manna from heaven?! *laughs* Maybe for some, not for me!
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Haha ! that's one funny story ...porn falling from the sky !!! But here's one for you...I was just gonna wait and see and it's not that important, but here it is...I'm leaving for St-Jean on Aug 21st. I live in an appartment by myself and my lease is up july 1st, wich leaves a 7 weeka gap in between ( I'll be enjoying my mom's couch)... so my recruiter told me I had to put all my stuff in storage at my expenses from July !st until sometime in august when THEY are gonna go to my storage space and get my stuff to move it to wherever their storage space is...and from that moment it's all in thier hands and at the Forces's expenses.
All my life is gonna be crammed in a 5 x 10 space...are they gonna unpack ahd repack everything or what ? and is this common way of doing things in situations like mine ...I don't doubt, I am just wondering cause my recruiter didn't seem to be too sure
All my life is gonna be crammed in a 5 x 10 space...are they gonna unpack ahd repack everything or what ? and is this common way of doing things in situations like mine ...I don't doubt, I am just wondering cause my recruiter didn't seem to be too sure
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tank girl said:
Yup. They will not accept responsability for your stuff unless it was packed by them.
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I am in almost the exact same position... except, they won't pack my stuff at the storage unit -- it has to be transferred to a place where they can have ease of access to it... the storage I have right now, is NOT self-storage but a heated, protected storage area... the packers need to be able to have an area to work in, which is why it has to be moved. However, if you are in a self-storage and can access it anytime, I do not think it is much of an issue. This is what I was told by the recruiting office -- as long as their truck can get in, that the people can work safely, that there is protection from the elements (in case of rain), etc. then it would be okay. It is however, up to the discretion of the person in charge of your moving. I did go to the self-storage route had mice right away in my mattress and brand new couch, as well as snowdrifts INSIDE the unit and water leaking in, in just the first two weeks alone. Self-storage was NOT an option for me after that, and I choose to pay extra and have it placed elsewhere.
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Not to derail from AugustBMQ but this is making me think. I said no to the need of packing and storage during the call, which my offer came on, because I thought it would be kind of like asking before earning. Also I've lived out of an American Tourist - walk in closet on wheels, since I left for college. I planned on living in or having to live in these "shacks" I hear about to save up money. Are you, who are going this route of storage and moving , planning on getting your own place as soon as possible? Is that it?
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From what I know (which isn't much, so take it for what it's worth).... if you are married or living common-law, your stuff stays put until you're through basic and trades training, and then they move your home and family to wherever you are posted.
If you are single, and have a house/apartment/things that need packing and storing, then they come before you're in basic training. The reason being is you are likely going to SAVE money by not paying rent and instead, you pay rations/quarters at basic and your trades and other qualifications. Your stuff stays in storage until you are given your posting. Depending on the length of training, time inbetween courses, you could theoretically be "away" for a year or more. From there, you get to decide (generally, from what I've heard) if you want to stay on base or if you choose to rent/buy a house/accommodation elsewhere.
The "shacks" vary from base to base as does the price, from what I've understood. I have heard people paying less than $100 a month but they share a room with someone else. If you want your own room, it's a bit more. Then there's a difference between officer and NCM accommodations at some places. If you are living out of a suitcase, this could be an excellent way to save up some cash, especially if you think you are going to be on training a lot of the time. Why pay $1000 a month on an apartment if you're going to be gone significantly for extra training or time in the field?
For myself, I have enough furniture for a house and as well, have a cat and dog -- not really acceptable in the 'shacks'! But I likely will try to get a regular apartment on base where you pay more and have less restrictions. Prices for this are roughly the equivalent price of housing/market price in the area. However, I will also look off-base for housing. My ex (who was army) did not want to live on base because he liked being able to 'get away from work'. We lived off-base for the six years we were together and it was our preferred way at the time. Where you choose is up to you I suppose. All I know is, I've been in a "transient" state since February 2009 and the thing I most look forward to is having my own place again! So yes, definitely am taking the packing/storage route and definitely am looking for my own place.
If you are single, and have a house/apartment/things that need packing and storing, then they come before you're in basic training. The reason being is you are likely going to SAVE money by not paying rent and instead, you pay rations/quarters at basic and your trades and other qualifications. Your stuff stays in storage until you are given your posting. Depending on the length of training, time inbetween courses, you could theoretically be "away" for a year or more. From there, you get to decide (generally, from what I've heard) if you want to stay on base or if you choose to rent/buy a house/accommodation elsewhere.
The "shacks" vary from base to base as does the price, from what I've understood. I have heard people paying less than $100 a month but they share a room with someone else. If you want your own room, it's a bit more. Then there's a difference between officer and NCM accommodations at some places. If you are living out of a suitcase, this could be an excellent way to save up some cash, especially if you think you are going to be on training a lot of the time. Why pay $1000 a month on an apartment if you're going to be gone significantly for extra training or time in the field?
For myself, I have enough furniture for a house and as well, have a cat and dog -- not really acceptable in the 'shacks'! But I likely will try to get a regular apartment on base where you pay more and have less restrictions. Prices for this are roughly the equivalent price of housing/market price in the area. However, I will also look off-base for housing. My ex (who was army) did not want to live on base because he liked being able to 'get away from work'. We lived off-base for the six years we were together and it was our preferred way at the time. Where you choose is up to you I suppose. All I know is, I've been in a "transient" state since February 2009 and the thing I most look forward to is having my own place again! So yes, definitely am taking the packing/storage route and definitely am looking for my own place.
Not to beat a dead horse, but should I leave everything "as is", i.e.everything up to the pictures hanging on the wall, books on the shelf, and not bother organizing? I don't have a lot of stuff, it's just a basement suite. Great info here thanks everyone.
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All you literally have to do, is stand there and watch. They'll ask you any questions about things and go through everything. It's awkward the first time you go through it (trust me!), having people go through your stuff but - just put the stuff you don't want them going through into a smaller box and keep it with you. Either bring it with you or, ask them to pack it without going through it. (Duct-tape it, etc)...
You don't have to do a thing. They literally take everything off the walls, from cupboards, and the such. You will be given a huge list of everything at the end with numbers on it.... for example, your bike gets tagged and a damage report is created. For example, are spokes already missing and your dog chewed off the seat? This gets noted as part of the insurance process. Another example (one that happened to me!) our brand new dining table was tagged and marked as being in excellent condition, no marks. When it got to my house, a big scratch along the side. This gets noted and becomes part of the claim process. So, your job actually is to observe what they are doing, go through the list, inspect your items as they are tagged/identified, and make sure that you agree with what they are putting. Same thing when you get moved, you watch everything get unpacked and make sure you stuff is in the same condition when you left. If not, you tell them and a claim opens up.
So, this is a bit off topic i guess and I'm sure there's tons of info somewhere on the site!
... to put it back on topic, anyone scared $hitless yet?? *laughs*
You don't have to do a thing. They literally take everything off the walls, from cupboards, and the such. You will be given a huge list of everything at the end with numbers on it.... for example, your bike gets tagged and a damage report is created. For example, are spokes already missing and your dog chewed off the seat? This gets noted as part of the insurance process. Another example (one that happened to me!) our brand new dining table was tagged and marked as being in excellent condition, no marks. When it got to my house, a big scratch along the side. This gets noted and becomes part of the claim process. So, your job actually is to observe what they are doing, go through the list, inspect your items as they are tagged/identified, and make sure that you agree with what they are putting. Same thing when you get moved, you watch everything get unpacked and make sure you stuff is in the same condition when you left. If not, you tell them and a claim opens up.
So, this is a bit off topic i guess and I'm sure there's tons of info somewhere on the site!
... to put it back on topic, anyone scared $hitless yet?? *laughs*
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armychick2009 said:
Nope, not yet, still looking forward to going
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Me either! I'm finally starting to get stoked about it and it's been a long year of preparing for it! I've been putting a lot of time in at the gym and am getting some serious muscle... getting ready for the 10 million stairs a day at the megaplex!! I should have thighs of steel by the time I get there, that's my goal anyways!
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Regarding the packing, we have moved through the military many times so far. You DO have to remove things from your walls, as well as your curtains, rods or the window blinds.
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Thanks for adding that fish out of water! I wonder if it depends on the moving company (since they use so many different ones). The only thing they asked us to separate or move was the chemicals and batteries. Maybe we got lucky? They even took out the screws for the brackets for the blinds. So, my move wasn't typical then! Good to know for future reference!
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You are right armychick.
Some of the moving rules change from year to year and between moving companies. This is due to contracts and claims that have been made in the past.
5 years ago we were allowed to pack our live potted plants. Our last move, (2 years ago), we had to put them in the car with our POL, HAZMAT and personal items.
Some of the moving rules change from year to year and between moving companies. This is due to contracts and claims that have been made in the past.
5 years ago we were allowed to pack our live potted plants. Our last move, (2 years ago), we had to put them in the car with our POL, HAZMAT and personal items.
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6 Weeks to go for the Aug 9 start, anybody getting restless yet?
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Duke Lantoran said:
I am extremely eager to go. I even have a countdown timer on my desktop computer at work to remind myself how much time is left!
I am glad I have 6 weeks left to work on my push ups though ...
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