Started the process for the big move.

tempestjohnny

Member since
November 2003
From: Naples, FL

Started the process for the big move.

Posted by tempestjohnny on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 5:52 AM

My wife and kids and mother in law are all moving to Florida sometime this year. I have put a transfer request at work and am waiting for the approval. My wife will find a job when we get down there. Mother in law's house is on market and mine will be soon. In the meantime we have started packing the non-essentials. And I decided to pack the builds and stash but left a few boxes untaped to be able to get to the stash if I get the shakes. So here is the area now.....

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tempestjohnny

Member since
November 2003
From: Naples, FL

Posted by tempestjohnny on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 5:59 AM

These are the bigger kits and the builds

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hogfanfs

Member since
May 2013
From: From the Mit, but live in Mason, O high ho

Posted by hogfanfs on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 6:42 AM

Good luck on the move. What part of Florida are you moving to?

Bruce

On the bench: 1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF

1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I

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Tojo72

Member since
March 2003
From: Western North Carolina

Posted by Tojo72 on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 7:40 AM

Looks familiar,best wishes on your move also

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goldhammer

Member since
August 2014
From: Willamette Valley, Oregon

Posted by goldhammer on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 12:17 PM

Good luck on the transfer and move. I feel for you, going to be moving in the next couple of months, after 32 years in the same place. But at least only within 40 miles of present location. Going to walk away from a lot of "stuff" that doesn't matter anymore.

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tempestjohnny

Member since
November 2003
From: Naples, FL

Posted by tempestjohnny on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 12:33 PM

hogfanfs

Good luck on the move. What part of Florida are you moving to?

we are moving to the Naples area

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checkmateking02

Member since
September 2003
From: AandF in the Badger State

Posted by checkmateking02 on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 2:54 PM

Happy trails to you, tj. Hope everything goes well, and the models arrive in one piece--at least the built-up ones.

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GMorrison

Member since
September 2012

Posted by GMorrison on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 4:05 PM

Done that twice recently. One piece of advice. Pack a ready kit with the basics. It takes forever to set the bench up, and there is a need for a sanity break.

Good luck!

Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

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tempestjohnny

Member since
November 2003
From: Naples, FL

Posted by tempestjohnny on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 4:10 PM

GMorrison

Done that twice recently. One piece of advice. Pack a ready kit with the basics. It takes forever to set the bench up, and there is a need for a sanity break.

Good luck!

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fox

Member since
January 2007
From: Narvon, Pa.

Posted by fox on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 8:17 PM

Good luck with the move. Know what you're going through. Just did it in November. My bench is ready but the boxes still have to be unpacked. Luckily I did what GM said and had a small plastic tool box with some of the necessities and a few kits that I took separately in my car on one of our trips to the new house before the actual move-in.

Jim Captain

Main WIP:

On the Bench: Artesania Latina (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

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GMorrison

Member since
September 2012

Posted by GMorrison on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 10:40 PM

Yeah because you wake up and the 6 says- today we need to set up the dining room so we can have the neighbors over.

Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

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ikar01

Member since
October 2004
From: Orlando, Florida

Posted by ikar01 on Friday, April 20, 2018 9:58 AM

I welcome you to Florida. Weather is normally good here, some say it's too hot, but I *** hot. Been to too many very cold places.Look up our club if you are at Orlando during a meeting or show up for the Modelpalooza contest in September.

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hogfanfs

Member since
May 2013
From: From the Mit, but live in Mason, O high ho

Posted by hogfanfs on Friday, April 20, 2018 11:28 AM

tempestjohnny

hogfanfs

Good luck on the move. What part of Florida are you moving to?

we are moving to the Naples area

I've been to Ft. Meyers, but never to Naples. I lived on the East coast of Florida in Port St. Luice for a couple years. I really miss the Florida weather. Again, good luck on the move.

Bruce

On the bench: 1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF

1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I

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tempestjohnny

Member since
November 2003
From: Naples, FL

Posted by tempestjohnny on Saturday, April 21, 2018 7:51 PM

ikar01

I welcome you to Florida. Weather is normally good here, some say it's too hot, but I *** hot. Been to too many very cold places.Look up our club if you are at Orlando during a meeting or show up for the Modelpalooza contest in September.

Will definitely check out modelpalooza. If not this time the next

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plasticjunkie

Member since
November 2008
From: Central Florida

Posted by plasticjunkie on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 6:55 AM

Hey TJ. Hope all is going well with the move and the house sale. As a veteran of many moves I will strongly recommend that you transport your models and anything you don't want damaged or handled by the movers.

As for Modelpalooza, it's about 2 hours from you and well worth the drive in September. For me it's just a quick 40 minute drive. I can keep you posted if you want and maybe you can have lunch with me, eagle90 and Jay Jay as we've been doing for the past 2-3 shows.

Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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tempestjohnny

Member since
November 2003
From: Naples, FL

Posted by tempestjohnny on Thursday, April 26, 2018 5:42 AM

plasticjunkie

Hey TJ. Hope all is going well with the move and the house sale. As a veteran of many moves I will strongly recommend that you transport your models and anything you don't want damaged or handled by the movers.

As for Modelpalooza, it's about 2 hours from you and well worth the drive in September. For me it's just a quick 40 minute drive. I can keep you posted if you want and maybe you can have lunch with me, eagle90 and Jay Jay as we've been doing for the past 2-3 shows.

Absolutely would love to.

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tempestjohnny

Member since
November 2003
From: Naples, FL

Posted by tempestjohnny on Sunday, May 6, 2018 7:38 PM

Well it seems in typical U.S. Government fashion. I work for the USPS. Everything takes time. My transfer will not go through until at least September maybe longer

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plasticjunkie

Member since
November 2008
From: Central Florida

Posted by plasticjunkie on Monday, May 7, 2018 9:14 AM

Hey TJ it's called "Hurry up and wait". Hate when they do that! Keep your fingers crossed. Wink

Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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tempestjohnny

Member since
November 2003
From: Naples, FL

Posted by tempestjohnny on Thursday, May 10, 2018 5:35 AM

Mother in laws house is Sale Pending. Going up for a few days to help her out with a few things.

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tempestjohnny

Member since
November 2003
From: Naples, FL

Posted by tempestjohnny on Saturday, June 16, 2018 5:39 AM

My house is on the market. Have had two showings already. Will probably pack up the bench soon

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Tojo72

Member since
March 2003
From: Western North Carolina

Posted by Tojo72 on Saturday, June 16, 2018 5:40 AM

Hope yours goes as snoothly as nine did

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plasticjunkie

Member since
November 2008
From: Central Florida

Posted by plasticjunkie on Saturday, June 16, 2018 5:25 PM

Hey Tj get ready for our wet season. It rains every afternoon complete with fireworks. So far over 6" in the last 2 days.

My lawn is a green carpet!

Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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tempestjohnny

Member since
November 2003
From: Naples, FL

Posted by tempestjohnny on Sunday, June 17, 2018 8:13 PM

It's been wet here too. Calling for triple digits here tomorrow

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tempestjohnny

Member since
November 2003
From: Naples, FL

Posted by tempestjohnny on Saturday, July 21, 2018 11:18 AM

I received an email regarding my transfer. They are reviewing my request. I've been told that everything should move along rather quickly at this point. So with that in mind I've decided to pack the bench. Hopefully to be unpacked soon

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tempestjohnny

Member since
November 2003
From: Naples, FL

Posted by tempestjohnny on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 8:07 PM

Well I've done it now. Just sold the model bench

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mustang1989

Member since
March 2012
From: Corpus Christi, Tx

Posted by mustang1989 on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 10:30 PM

tempestjohnny
Well I've done it now. Just sold the model bench

Uh oh......you did??!!

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tempestjohnny

Member since
November 2003
From: Naples, FL

Posted by tempestjohnny on Thursday, July 26, 2018 5:08 AM

mustang1989

tempestjohnny

Well I've done it now. Just sold the model bench

Uh oh......you did??!!

That means I get a better one in Fla

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Eagle90

Member since
November 2010
From: Florida-West Central

Posted by Eagle90 on Thursday, July 26, 2018 5:52 AM

tempestjohnny

plasticjunkie

Hey TJ. Hope all is going well with the move and the house sale. As a veteran of many moves I will strongly recommend that you transport your models and anything you don't want damaged or handled by the movers.

As for Modelpalooza, it's about 2 hours from you and well worth the drive in September. For me it's just a quick 40 minute drive. I can keep you posted if you want and maybe you can have lunch with me, eagle90 and Jay Jay as we've been doing for the past 2-3 shows.

Absolutely would love to.

Absolutely!!!! If you can make it this year, let's hook up for lunch! We have a great time at the show and doing lunch has become a tradition. LOL! The show is great! Keep us posted, PM if you have any questions, and hope to see you in September!