It looks like it's my time. I've been following the events in NH for 2 years, and I should be moving in the next couple of months. I have a couple of questions:
1) I've heard that some movers get help unloading furniture. Where can I find these people? Is it here on this forum, or is there another forum.
2) I've heard that some people can get a good deal on a place to stay for a couple of weeks, in Porc Manner. Who can I talk to about this?
Thanks,
Craig (Houston)
You have found the place right here. If you can give people some warning as to time and place of furniture moving, they will respond here.
There are more than one Porc Manor (http://porcmanor.com/), a few landlords post here. I've got one in southwest corner, Porc Manor Winchester (http://porcmanor.com/residence/porc_manor_winchester).
Congratulations upon your move(effective as of move). :P
Cool, another soon-to-be ex-Texan. :D
Congrats, Dog. When you arrive with your stuff (or maybe a couple days or hours before), announce the date/time and location on Porc411 (http://porcupine411.com) and people (like me) will show up to help move you home.
I agree with what Lauren said; post it on this forum, as far in advance as possible. Many people (including me) aren't on Porc411, and those with jobs and/or kids need more than a couple days' notice.
You can also post it to the NHPorcupines-announce (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NHPorcupines-announce/) Yahoo list. Unfortunately, a lot of people left this forum during "the great political discussion war of ought seven" and never came back.
yup!
Those of in the boonies need a couple hours to get anywhere, so more notice than that is good :)
you will get more help if people know and like you ... and you give them notice
some people we even move twice
Weekends, of course, get bigger turnouts. Makes the work really easy, but it might cost you more in refreshments. We didn't mention refreshments? Yep, I take diet Coke and no peperoni on my pizza.
Cathleen
Thanks guys! I'll let you know when time gets closer.
I'm here! I'm going to look for a job for somewhere between 30 - 90 days, (depending on how everything else holds up). :)
First order of business: Find a place to stay for a while.
Craig
Mike Barskey and I got to meet SnowDog today. :)
I'm happy to say, the guy is well versed in libertarian philosophy and we anarchists busted his chops a bit this evening.
I hope his next few months are pleasant and productive for him. He should be meeting a lot of great people in that time and vice versa. :)
It was really uplifting to meet some of the porcs. Moving somewhere strange, and far away, can be quite unsettling. There is always doubt that one has, in the back of one's mind, that the decision made will lead to more harm that good. With my wife, house, and mortgage back in Houston, a good part of my savings can be wiped out if I don't pull this off.
The next order of business: get a computer. How can anyone do anything without a computer these days?
Craig
I'm a little late here on the forum, but I did meet you the first minute you walked into the place you're staying now. :) Welcome home. I hope the job hunt goes well.
I've been back in Houston this week, shoring up support amongst the troups, (my wife), and taking care of some things I missed. I'll be back on Saturday.
It was a pleasant and ironical encounter to find that Kayleen lives next door to where I'm staying! I met her at the 2008 Porcfest, over 1 1/2 years ago. My wife and I enjoyed her company a great deal.
Next order of business: applying for a job! I'm giving myself until April 1 to find a job.
I haven't seen a place for journal entries like this; meaning, entries describing someone's move, as it happens. So, if there's a better place, please let me know. Otherwise, I want to catalog my move here, with all the experiences and problems that I encounter.
Craig
The FSP website has a "We made the move" section where you can tell your story in detail, to help other movers. Tim Condon was admin'ing the thing, but I don't know if he still is.
Patty Lee and Bill Walker (the elder) welcomes you, we live in Plainfield, NH now, but lived in Ferris, TX. Probably have some mutual acquaintances in Houston, perhaps Dallas. I (Patty) worked at the Texas Medical Center, TIRR when I first moved to Houston, TX a long time ago when working in hospitals was rewarding. Actually I am fond of Texas glad we moved here. I want to encourage you in relocation. Varied FSP individual experiences probably would be enough material to make a great new HBO series ( but definitely not Sopranos). I have had my own share of struggles combined with massive enlightenment but finding a cooler and funny side of reality. I advise you that you will have to try to be usually strong to endure the inevitable challenges. I love it here for so many reasons; wonderful summer climate is just one (contrast to summer in TX.) but most of all discovering my own individual "deeper meaning" has been unique. ::)
If you wind up landing in Manchester when you move you and your wife will find other Porcupines in Manchester. I live 2 buildings over from Kayleen and we have quite a few porcupine families in the area. Please keep us updated with your plans.
For the logistics of moving to NH check out the moving guide.
http://www.freestateproject.org/moving_guide (http://www.freestateproject.org/moving_guide)
There is a great deal of useful info to make the move easier.
Kate
Oh noes you busted his chops.
Quote from: Kevin Dean on January 22, 2010, 12:44 AM NHFT
Mike Barskey and I got to meet SnowDog today. :)
I'm happy to say, the guy is well versed in libertarian philosophy and we anarchists busted his chops a bit this evening.
I hope his next few months are pleasant and productive for him. He should be meeting a lot of great people in that time and vice versa. :)