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GANDT-SYD said:
That's actually way better than I thought. I kind of thought I would have to offer 3 or 4 months rent up front, so 2 plus deposit seems OK. Congrats on getting it all underway. It sounds like you've almost got it all sorted? Have you gone car shopping yet? What's the plan there?
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Yep, we are pretty much settled! I *almost* have a job (I will be very surprised if I don't get an offer on Monday) and husband also has work lined up with a startup (Fingers crossed they are a success so he makes lots of money :p ) We got a car a few weeks ago (I don't have my licence - need to get a learners permit and start driving lessons!) but my husband got a new'ish Camaro s he is very happy. We went through Carmax as he wanted second hand but wanted to use a dealer to make it easy / not get screwed over. Paid up front as there was no need to finance (and he didnt have employment anyway to show them so I doubt he would have got it). I believe he needed his US licence first though.
 
SuicideBlonde said:
Yep, we are pretty much settled! I *almost* have a job (I will be very surprised if I don't get an offer on Monday) and husband also has work lined up with a startup (Fingers crossed they are a success so he makes lots of money :p ) We got a car a few weeks ago (I don't have my licence - need to get a learners permit and start driving lessons!) but my husband got a new'ish Camaro s he is very happy. We went through Carmax as he wanted second hand but wanted to use a dealer to make it easy / not get screwed over. Paid up front as there was no need to finance (and he didnt have employment anyway to show them so I doubt he would have got it). I believe he needed his US licence first though.
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Just FYI, you don't need a US licence to buy or insure a car - we did both on our foreign licenses.
 
SuicideBlonde said:
Yep, we are pretty much settled! I *almost* have a job (I will be very surprised if I don't get an offer on Monday) and husband also has work lined up with a startup (Fingers crossed they are a success so he makes lots of money :p ) We got a car a few weeks ago (I don't have my licence - need to get a learners permit and start driving lessons!) but my husband got a new'ish Camaro s he is very happy. We went through Carmax as he wanted second hand but wanted to use a dealer to make it easy / not get screwed over. Paid up front as there was no need to finance (and he didnt have employment anyway to show them so I doubt he would have got it). I believe he needed his US licence first though.
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Wife wants a newish style camaro too. Ha. Prices are not bad but I think we will concentrate on getting set up with good credit history first.
 
SuicideBlonde said:
Paid up front as there was no need to finance (and he didnt have employment anyway to show them so I doubt he would have got it).
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Yeah, we are pretty similar. We're selling a car and motorbike here so we'll just use that to pay cash for a new one. We'll buy a second car if/when we need it. But we figured if we are in a position where we need a second car it's because we are both working, so it won't be a problem.

All this chat is getting me excited... Does someone want to pack up my apartment for me? :)
 
SusieQQQ said:
What else do you need to do but put it on a luggage cart between arrival/check in and again between the luggage belt and whatever transport you use?[/QUOTEI like to be portable, and it's not the airport I'm worried about. Its all the traveling around I will be doing before I get to my destination. And you have to get to a trolley before it becomes helpful
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I like to be portable, and it's not the airport I'm worried about. Its all the traveling around I will be doing before I get to my destination. And you have to get to a trolley before it becomes helpful[/QUOTE]
 
Deb :D there are usually luggage trolleys waiting where you alight from whatever transport you have taken and next to the baggage belts ;)
As for travelling around, I'm sure you can find a left luggage somewhere?
Alternatively if you really are that worried about it then yes it makes more sense to have it shipped ...
 
GANDT-SYD said:
Yeah, we are pretty similar. We're selling a car and motorbike here so we'll just use that to pay cash for a new one. We'll buy a second car if/when we need it. But we figured if we are in a position where we need a second car it's because we are both working, so it won't be a problem.

All this chat is getting me excited... Does someone want to pack up my apartment for me? :)
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Ha ha, youre on your own there. I have enough packing of my own to do. And throwing out of clothes. Vinnie's is going to get a mother lode
 
SusieQQQ said:
Deb :D there are usually luggage trolleys waiting where you alight from whatever transport you have taken and next to the baggage belts ;)
As for travelling around, I'm sure you can find a left luggage somewhere?
Alternatively if you really are that worried about it then yes it makes more sense to have it shipped ...
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Yes, I'm sure I'll manage. I always do.
 
Deb7a said:
Ha ha, youre on your own there. I have enough packing of my own to do. And throwing out of clothes. Vinnie's is going to get a mother lode
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Haha. Yes, we're feeling the same way. But, we've got a couple of months to sort that out :), Unlike some of you crazies that are out of the country in a couple of weeks.
 
GANDT-SYD said:
Haha. Yes, we're feeling the same way. But, we've got a couple of months to sort that out :), Unlike some of you crazies that are out of the country in a couple of weeks.
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Yes it seems crazy to have so little time, but it's been such a long process that I thought it best to get out quick and get started on this shindig. And I think I will have to send some stuff over, just remembered I have a whole heap of work stuff to send as well. The luggage pile is growing. o_O
 
We have so much stuff and also brand new furniture that's not even a year old. So we are going to need to ship a container over. We are activating next week but won't be moving until after December once the baby is born and old enough to travel so we have a bit of time. Still. Prices of shipping stuff is expensive. I am
Hoping we can get everything into a 20" container. Otherwise it's going to blow the budget I would think
 
Hershal said:
We have so much stuff and also brand new furniture that's not even a year old. So we are going to need to ship a container over. We are activating next week but won't be moving until after December once the baby is born and old enough to travel so we have a bit of time. Still. Prices of shipping stuff is expensive. I am
Hoping we can get everything into a 20" container. Otherwise it's going to blow the budget I would think
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We will be shipping things over too. I have a book collection that goes with me wherever I go, plus my IMAC and my shoe collection (I'm the original Carrie with over 200 pairs, and I wear all of them). The boys are happy to travel light but I will be princessing my way to the USA.
 
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