Migrating

[bmccasland]

I got the job offer this morning. The whirlwind will start soon.. :eek:

My tentative separation date here in New Orleans is August 15. Pray for no hurricanes at that time.

I see more wool in my future....

OMG, what have I just done?

And do you use gas or electric dryers???

[OakLeaf]

Congrats Beth! Good luck with the move.

Use an electric dryer, for the same reason you use an electric oven. More stable temperature. Even at the lowest setting, gas dryers just get super hot for a very short period of time.

[ny biker]

Congrats!! Where are you moving to?

[bmccasland]

Congrats!! Where are you moving to?

I plead brain fog - was watching the TdF this morning.

Seattle

oh, and the thing about the dryers - we use gas down here, and my dryer was just pronounced dead. Cheaper to replace than to repair. Since my house tends to be in the "starter home" size, thought I'd leave the washer & dryer behind as a way to market the house (+ newish roof, new a/c & heater, new water main, new floors). So was thinking to buy a less expensive gas dryer to use now, then buy new once I got up there, if new place doesn't come with one, or I'm in an appartment for a while.

[uk elephant]

Congrats on the new job and good luck with the move!! Enjoy the wool shopping!

[colby]

It depends, but I'd guess more commonly electric (really depends on the area, but even when homes have gas, it's still a split where some things are and some things aren't).

Congratulations on the job/move and welcome to the area!! :D

[OakLeaf]

If the house isn't already set up for both options and you want to switch from what the previous owners had, you'd need a bit of work done either way, since electric dryers run on 220.

We had propane to the water heater and furnace only when we moved in. It didn't cost a lot to run a gas line up to the kitchen.

We didn't shell out for a gas stovetop with electric oven though. If there's a next time, we will. Best of both worlds.

[bmccasland]

New separation date is Aug 29 - the 5th year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. What a day to skip town!

[redrhodie]

Congratulations! That's great! Let the adventure begin!

[Eden]

Congrats! Welcome to the great NW. You'll probably be arriving for the best part of the year too. I love late summer and fall here!

p.s. - we have a gas dryer

[Susan126]

Congratulations on getting the job! Happy moving and welcome to the PNW! :)

[Biciclista]

we use a gas dryer. less $$$
welcome to the Pac NW!!

(after ALL the things you said about the Seattle People!)

[MM_QFC!]

Joining in the congratulations (that was a long haul process, eh?!) and hearty welcome to the great Pacific Northwest, Beth! I'm a native New Yorker, but have been here for over 20 yrs, so I'm not a recent transplant...am hoping you love it as much as I do.
Mary

[ny biker]

Around here, some neighborhoods (like mine) have no gas lines -- everything is electric. So I would think that you need to know where you're living before you know what kind of appliances you're dealing with.

[OakLeaf]

Gas dryer is very hard on clothes, because of what I said - it doesn't maintain a steady temperature, it gets super hot and then cools down for a while if it's not on the hottest setting. We've got a gas dryer in one house and electric in the other, so I get a direct comparison.

Not that I've used either one yet this year. ;) Almost thought I was going to have to, it's been so cloudy and humid, but I got a load done today.

[bmccasland]

SOOO, if I buy a decent new dryer here, and haul it up there, I could probably sell it on Craig's list or something without too much loss (well, not give it away), if I wind up in an all-electric house. OK, more to think about while I'm hunting for a new dryer tomorrow. Sigh. I need to do laundry.

Moving. Oy vey. At least the job comes with relocation, so there will be packers and movers. Keeping the house presentable for selling will be fun. :rolleyes:

[NbyNW]

Congratulations! Can't begin to tell you how jealous I am.

Our W/D in Seattle were electric but we could have run gas if we really wanted to.

If you are bringing those appliances with you and they are under warranty or if you bought a service plan, you may just want to double-check that those will transfer with you. Otherwise it might just be a good idea to wait and see what the situation is where you decide to live and buy locally if you need to.

[Zen]

Congratulations! I know you've been waiting a while.

As for the dryer, why don't you just go to a laundromat until then?

[KnottedYet]

YAY!

Welcome to the PNW!

My apartment has washer and dryer (and fireplace). They are electric. (well, the fireplace is real)

I don't know if it would really be worth it to buy a dryer to use there for the next 4 weeks, and then move it up here. Most newer rentals in my area come with washers and dryers. It's just a bit too damp for line-drying most of the year, so they are pretty much necessities.

Hey, need an apartment? PM me, I know a nice apartment complex... :D

[Blueberry]

Congratulations!! I'm so jealous:) Especially now - could the heat PLEASE turn down???

[Aggie_Ama]

Congratulations! I am sooooo jealous. One day we will leave the sweatbox south, one day. Have fun moving!

[sgtiger]

Congratulations, Beth! Welcome to the PNW. Most of the newer homes tend to have electric hook-up. Condo and townhomes are usually electric,too. The older homes are a toss up between the two, sometimes they have the option for both. Can you pick up a used dryer while you're there that you can leave with the house? If you have to sell the new one, you'll probably take a bigger hit.

[salsabike]

Yay!!!! Welcome, Beth.

[jobob]

Congrats, Beth! :cool:

[Selkie]

Beth, congratulations! Sometimes waiting for the news makes it all the sweeter. May your move go smoothly and without incident.

Why is everyone jealous? If you want to move there, start job hunting! :-)

[crazycanuck]

Beth, may you have a funkily fun time up in the PNW :D Enjoy the rain, the mountains and most imporantly..your NEW job!!!

Weehar!:)

[Blueberry]

Beth, congratulations! Sometimes waiting for the news makes it all the sweeter. May your move go smoothly and without incident.

Why is everyone jealous? If you want to move there, start job hunting! :-)

Some careers are significantly less portable than others:rolleyes:

[NbyNW]

Why is everyone jealous? If you want to move there, start job hunting! :-)

Selkie, I'm jealous because I used to live there and would never have left if not for the economy. Collapse + massive layoffs in both DH's and my sector, and I don't think there's a "back to normal," just a new normal.

Believe me, I've been hunting!

[Selkie]

Notice the winky-wink smiley, ladies. I was just giving you a hard time! :)

Trust me, I know about geographic limitations related to employment. Having a spouse's career to consider makes it all the more complicated if you want to apply for an assignment in another city/country/state. It's a non-starter in my situation, unless we have a long distance marriage for the duration of the assignment (not gonna happen---he's my best friend and love).

[Crankin]

Congratulations!
It will be exciting to move to a new place and discover all the neat things you've been wanting to see and do. After 20 years back in MA, I have been saying that I still haven't seen and done everything I want to do here.

[jesvetmed]

Congratulations Beth!
Welcome to our gorgeous Pacific NW. I hope you will love it once you get here and get settled in. Excellent timing - -best part of the year is late summer/early fall. Glad you are used to rain, however! :)

[GLC1968]

Congrats Beth - and welcome to the PNW!

My H is from the gulf coast (Gulfport, MS) so if you find you need commisuration about the weather or the food or anything else, let me know and you guys can feed off each other! :p

[bmccasland]

Congrats Beth - and welcome to the PNW!

My H is from the gulf coast (Gulfport, MS) so if you find you need commisuration about the weather or the food or anything else, let me know and you guys can feed off each other! :p

I'll have to make us some shrimp gumbo.

[Grog]

I'm a bit late to the party, but:

Congratulations!

And welcome to the Pacific Northwest!

[bmccasland]

I have the last bit of paperwork ("travel orders"), so now I can call the local Navy base travel office to arrange a date for the movers.

Dates are getting close. :eek:

[Trek420]

I'm jealous. Knott will be down here soon, we'll be painting the bathroom (oh what fun :rolleyes:), talk to my realtor, see if I can sell the condo. I think I can now.

[bmccasland]

Condo?

I see my realtor on monday. I'm really hoping my house here sells quickly. The bones are good *, and the a/c system is new, but once the furniture is gone, it's going to look like it really needs a coat of paint - which I don't plan on being here to apply.



* please don't let there be termites, pretty please? Just because I didn't have deadly chemicals applied monthly or annually even.....

[Trek420]

Condo?

Yeah. Want one? :p