Migrating

**Biciclista** · 07-22-2010, 12:58 PM

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

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

**MM_QFC!** · 07-22-2010, 01:33 PM

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** · 07-22-2010, 01:34 PM

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** · 07-22-2010, 03:11 PM

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** · 07-22-2010, 03:11 PM

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.

**NbyNW** · 07-22-2010, 05:09 PM

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** · 07-22-2010, 05:14 PM

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** · 07-22-2010, 05:27 PM

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...

**Blueberry** · 07-22-2010, 05:44 PM

Congratulations!! I'm so jealous

Especially now - could the heat PLEASE turn down???

**Selkie** · 07-23-2010, 07:51 AM

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** · 07-23-2010, 10:35 AM

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** · 07-23-2010, 10:49 PM

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** · 07-26-2010, 08:30 AM

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!

**Grog** · 07-26-2010, 06:51 PM

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

Congratulations!

And welcome to the Pacific Northwest!

**bmccasland** · 08-13-2010, 04:58 AM

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.

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