We have a POE date!

[~Nini~ 2]

Thanks for the well wishes, everyone!

Congrats!! When it came to recall what to cancel, I took everything out of my wallet, that gave me a good list to start with. I cancelled all my movie rental store subscriptions as well.

I believe I got my BC drivers abstract online! Just went to ICBC webpage and found the info.

As well you should change ur addy with the govt of Canada. One can do that online: http://www.canada.gc.ca/MGA/intro_e.html Your signing up for an Epass acct. Has been a few yrs for me since signing up, but i think it asks for an amt on one of ur line #'s on a previous tax yrs return??

congrats

Thanks, flames! The idea about cleaning your wallet sounds really smart, since half my life is in there I need to head to a DSC in order to get my driver's abstract, but your info paved the way and I'll definitely look into that site later on for changing my address with the government, I assume it's for taxes as well?

I think I have seen here before where the person got a letter from their car insurance company, just stating that you have been a customer since - whenever, generally they always ask if you have had auto insurance before, so that might be helpful to have too.

When packing don't forget to number the boxes and make a list.

That's also an awesome idea - except that I've never held car insurance, so nix that. But I am OCD enough to make inventoried numbered lists of my boxes!

At the very least, take out the HD and bring that with you and ship the rest. You can also take the cards out and bring it with you as well. You know, ever since I switched to laptop only, I don't think I could ever go back to a desktop!

That's a great idea. HDs are pretty solid but in moving they can get damaged. Transfer all your important files to your cruzer or whichever flash drive you use and keep it with you. That way you don't need to touch the HD and if you need the files you can use them anywhere.

I'll most likely be throwing my most wanted CDs into one of those jumbo CD wallets. Photos are most important so I'll be burning them onto a few DVDs.

Most likely I'll be going to a few places (UPS, FedEx, etc) to get quotes on how much it'll cost to ship a computer across the continent. I also considered just... selling my computer and buying a new one in PA, but I've had it for less than a year. I also practically live on my computer, and sharing with Bee is out of the question as he's the same way.

I've just started packing too. Here are a few more tasks for the list:

• Give your landlord/landlady notice.
• Arrange for movers (I'm going to use Upack).
• Get added to your fiance's health insurance effective the day you arrive in the US, if possible. If that isn't possible, get temporary health insurance in the US to cover you until you can get coverage through your fiance.
• Get a copy of your medical file from your doctor. If you take any prescription medication, stock up on it.

U-pack has a detailed moving checklist and other resources. Not everything on it applies to everyone, but it has some things I hadn't thought of. The site also has a "Do not ship" list.

Ooooh, I hadn't thought of those things, especially the health insurance. And that list is super helpful!

As to Len's question about how I'm going to move, I don't have a car, but I seriously considered renting a tiny U-Haul and driving it cross-country with my items. But, um, driving in November with real snow (not just piddly three-inch Vancouver slush) is probably not a smart idea. My whole life is contained in a single bedroom and I'm not taking any furniture with me, so I'm considering going to UPS or FedEx to ask how much they'll charge for a dozen boxes to be shipped by ground. My mom has also offered to let me keep some of my non-essentials here (I mean, do I really want to bring all my high school yearbooks?!) so that I don't have to do it all in one go - and plus, I'm looking to save a bit of money since I am on a bit of a tight budget.

I'll also be getting quotes from places like United and U-Pack when I can figure out just how much stuff I'm intending to send to PA.

[kimmbo 0]

good luck with your move!

[dearheart 0]

Congrats!

We too are hoping to be moving by November. I was looking at your list and was wondering what a MSP for non-residency is?

Your list has been very helpful for me. Thanks! And good luck!

[~Nini~ 2]

I was looking at your list and was wondering what a MSP for non-residency is?

BC Medical Services Plan, or the provincial medicare.

I have to let them know that I'm leaving the country, otherwise they'll continue to charge (and fine!) me for my medicare. Luckily enough they cover me for the remainder of the month when I move - Bee told me that I'm only covered under his medical insurance if I'm his wife, so that might mean a very busy first week.

Glad that the list helped, dearheart!

Edited September 4, 2007 by Nini & Bee

[L_n_O 3]

that's so awesome Nini!

keep us posted when you decide on a date!

[jg_am 0]

Congrats! Let me be the first(here) to welcome you to scenic Pennsylvania! If you ever want to get together with another Canadian(my wife) let us know.

I think my wife still needs to file some kind of exit thingy, and she's been here six months. I just hope it doesn't come back to bite us down the road.

[Jasman0717 9]

Congrats

[Kayleigh+Kyle 0]

Congratulations!!!