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Post by cindyupnorth on Sept 3, 2015 13:32:37 GMT
Yep, this is the 6th yr moving a dd to college. In the past when they've been on a higher floor we have always had an elevator. NO elevator this yr. The dorm was built in the early 1900s. granted the woodwork is beautiful. The no elevator is gonna suck though.
Any advice or tips on getting her stuff up to the 3rd floor, at 90 degrees and humid MN? ha.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2015 13:34:38 GMT
A big strong guy?
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Post by padresfan619 on Sept 3, 2015 13:36:12 GMT
Start as early as you can, limit the amount of large items, take plenty of water breaks, and make sure to bring some strong rope.
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Post by bianca42 on Sept 3, 2015 13:37:04 GMT
Lots of trips. I was on the 3rd floor my sophomore and senior years with no elevator. It was just me and my Mom and about a billion trips.
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Post by Meri-Lyn on Sept 3, 2015 13:38:09 GMT
Been there, done that! And no a/c to boot! My only advice is to pace yourself, and take a lot of breaks. I don't remember anything too heavy, except a trunk and a mini-fridge. I was buddies with a couple guys upstairs who helped me with some of that. (They had a 4th floor walk, ugg!) Oh, and drink lots of water, of course.
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Post by Flowergirl on Sept 3, 2015 13:39:21 GMT
Does the school have a move-in team of students? DS's college has student volunteers and he has also volunteered as a student-athlete.
Will any of her friends/roommates be there to pitch-in? You could feed them afterward and make it worth their while.
If not, I'd pack more lighter boxes/bags rather than fewer heavier, I'd make sure my FitBit was charged, and I'd get hiking!
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Post by stampinbetsy on Sept 3, 2015 13:40:08 GMT
Yep, lots of trips. And have 2 people carry really heavy stuff. Drink lots of water.
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Post by Basket1lady on Sept 3, 2015 13:44:57 GMT
That was my freshman and sophomore years. I was young and my dad and brother were there and did the heavy lifting!
Is she moving in this weekend? The weather is supposed to break and be beautiful on Monday.
I moved DS in yesterday. Just the two of us. It was horribly hot and humid, but we had elevators. We used giant laundry carts to haul everything and it still took 4 loads. But we also moved in a dorm fridge, microwave, and a chair.
I'd take lighter loads because 3 floors is pretty rough. Do you have any of those chilling neckcloths? I wish I'd thought of that. I'd also pack some water. I didn't pee from 10 am to 6 pm. Not good! We packed a lot of clothes and such in those giant Ziplock bags. But wheeled luggage will help, even on the stairs.
Good luck!
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Post by desertgirl on Sept 3, 2015 13:47:00 GMT
If you have to, pay a couple of those big strong guys. Or hire a moving company. Above all, limit what you carry, Mom.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Sept 3, 2015 14:05:56 GMT
We are moving her in sunday. Suppose to be hot and humid. Luckily we will not have to do a fridge or microwave, as those are provided with the dorm room. Just ALOT of "stuff". ha. Last yr they said they had student volunteers, but we sure never saw any. Just some girl who no way could help us. She could barely make it up one flight. Maybe this yr will be more, as she is moving in with the rest of the under-grad population. She moved in early last yr for leadership training.
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Post by wrongwayfeldman on Sept 3, 2015 14:10:23 GMT
I would also bring along a cooler filled with ice cold water bottles to share with all the kids that forgot to bring one or don't have a cold one handy. It will be a great way to show your appreciation for those helping with the move.
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Post by twinsmomfla99 on Sept 3, 2015 14:20:06 GMT
Use standard moving boxes because the are uniform and easy to stack. Then you can use a moving dolly (make sure it has good wheels for going up steps) and secure them with straps so they do not slip/fall off the dolly.
Trust me. The moving dolly is worth it's weight in gold when moving into a building with no elevator. They may have some available, but I would take my own so I didn't have to wait. AND MAKE SURE YOU PUT YOUR NAME ON IT! A good one isn't cheap, and it will disappear as soon as you turn your back if other students/parents assume it belongs to the school.
We even took our own dolly plus one we borrowed from a
neighbor when DD moved into her building that did have an elevator. We didn't have to wait for the big moving carts that were in such high demand that day.
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Post by Basket1lady on Sept 3, 2015 14:58:14 GMT
We are moving her in sunday. Suppose to be hot and humid. Luckily we will not have to do a fridge or microwave, as those are provided with the dorm room. Just ALOT of "stuff". ha. Last yr they said they had student volunteers, but we sure never saw any. Just some girl who no way could help us. She could barely make it up one flight. Maybe this yr will be more, as she is moving in with the rest of the under-grad population. She moved in early last yr for leadership training. Ugh. They are calling for storms on Sunday, too. DS moved in early and there wasn't anyone to help. Hopefully the full squad of movers will be there Sunday. I had everything packed into those giant Zip bags, a box, a suitcase or a Rubbermaid tote. Nothing loose. You can carry more that way. But it's a lot of steps! Grab the bedding stuff--that's light. |
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Post by monklady123 on Sept 3, 2015 15:03:44 GMT
At my dd's university they only have the hordes of student helpers at move-in for the freshmen. After that you're on your own. We moved dd to an apartment this year, also third floor and no elevator. In southern Virginia, i.e., hot and humid all summer long.  We had some heavy furniture but thankfully not much of it. We just did it slowly, drank water, and rested in the AC of her apartment before heading back to the car. |
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Post by RiverIsis on Sept 3, 2015 15:05:22 GMT
Put in a suggestion to the school in the future to have moving teams (I'm surprised how many schools are moving to this) because they basically unload your car and your student and send you off to park whilst they get everything up to the room!...well the first year anyway...
I second getting a moving dolly even if you have to rent one from UHaul.
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Post by RiverIsis on Sept 3, 2015 15:09:44 GMT
At my dd's university they only have the hordes of student helpers at move-in for the freshmen. After that you're on your own. We moved dd to an apartment this year, also third floor and no elevator. In southern Virginia, i.e., hot and humid all summer long. We had some heavy furniture but thankfully not much of it. We just did it slowly, drank water, and rested in the AC of her apartment before heading back to the car. DS moved into a 3rd floor apartment last year. DYS helped. As the lease is a year, thankfully his furniture was able to stay and we actually had to buy a new bed for his room so had that delivered straight to the apartment  . I might actually tell him to sell the bed to the next occupant when he does leave school as it is a Twin XL so those sheets they bought for the dorms their first year still work. |
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Post by maryland on Sept 3, 2015 15:22:42 GMT
We just moved some stuff up to the 6th floor last week. Our freshman got to use a cart for 15 min., and she and her sisters could only get one load up. So we all carried the remaining stuff up to the 6th floor (elevator line was long). It was hot and tiring! My daughter told us yesterday that she takes the stairs (for exercise) and after 3 flights, she has to rest for a second.
I am terrified of elevators, so I never take them. No tips for you, but it sounds like that will really make move in difficult! Maybe get a few helpers (unless you are out of state like we are!)
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Post by STBC on Sept 3, 2015 15:36:12 GMT
Put in a suggestion to the school in the future to have moving teams (I'm surprised how many schools are moving to this) because they basically unload your car and your student and send you off to park whilst they get everything up to the room!...well the first year anyway... I second getting a moving dolly even if you have to rent one from UHaul. The university I attended has been doing this for years - it make a difference! My dorm was unusual in that it had an elevator, but it didn't stop on every floor, so there were still stairs involved.
My brother's dorm did not have an elevator, so we took many trips to get everything unloaded.
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Post by casii on Sept 3, 2015 15:43:48 GMT
We just moved our daughter back to school into a 3rd floor room. Even last year when there were elevators in her dorm building, they were slow and congested, so we carried everything up the stairs. Many trips, take your time, hydrate. Don't be shy if there are people designated to help on move-in day. Grab one or 2 of those guys! My dd is too introverted to ask and was mortified when I recruited a couple of guys to help us carry, but it was so worth it!
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Post by FLA SummerBaby on Sept 3, 2015 15:48:00 GMT
One thing we did last year for DD's move in (up the stairs) in FLA humidity. We used a lot of the large heavier weight shopping bags (like TJ Maxx sells for $1) and filled those up. The handles made them more manageable to carry up. Then she could keep them folded in her closet for her grocery store trips.
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!
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Post by RiverIsis on Sept 3, 2015 15:56:24 GMT
We just moved some stuff up to the 6th floor last week. Our freshman got to use a cart for 15 min., and she and her sisters could only get one load up. So we all carried the remaining stuff up to the 6th floor (elevator line was long). It was hot and tiring! My daughter told us yesterday that she takes the stairs (for exercise) and after 3 flights, she has to rest for a second. I am terrified of elevators, so I never take them. No tips for you, but it sounds like that will really make move in difficult! Maybe get a few helpers (unless you are out of state like we are!) Another help was that the school only allowed people to take elevators up! All the "carts" folded up and had to be carried back down the stairs. Yeah, my DS was on the 9th Floor. But it was only one trip up because of the helpers. It made such a difference. |
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Post by peasful1 on Sept 3, 2015 15:58:32 GMT
Pack light? I packed all of DS' stuff into three big rolling suitcases. Granted, we had valet service of sorts and people moved his stuff into his room (5th floor) for us, but they LOVED us for the uniform suitcases. They all fit neatly into one trolley. Then easy to roll on out of there once we were done unpacking. It was over 110 degrees out when we moved him in.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Sept 3, 2015 16:08:37 GMT
Well, since there is no elevators. No trolley. I guess the stairways are quite wide though. So that's nice. It will be intereting to see if there will be any help. It was all talked up last yr that were would be help, and there was none to be found.
I am asking my dh if he can find a dolly. Trouble is, we will be packed in tight enough the way it is, moving her 4 hrs away. Let alone fit a dolly. Which would have to go on top of the car, and I think she will have 2 suitcases up there. she better dang well get a ground floor next yr. I'm getting TOO old for this. HA
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2015 16:13:22 GMT
PIVOT!
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Post by 1lear on Sept 3, 2015 16:15:13 GMT
My daughter's college apartment is also on the 3rd floor with no elevator. It was just she and I moving her in this year since my husband was working out of state and it was no bueno. We packed everything in lots of small boxes to make things easier to carry. I also stressed the importance of not taking as much stuff as in previous years.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2015 16:19:24 GMT
Yeah, BTDT, except I was on my own (my parents only moved me in my freshman year, and I was on a ground floor that year).
It's just a lot of trips, start as early as you can, take a lot of water breaks and round up some friends to help with the bigger stuff. There's no magic tip - short of paying someone to do it - to make it better.
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Post by foolana on Sept 3, 2015 16:27:23 GMT
Big strong college boys! Make friends with as many as you can.
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Post by CeeScraps on Sept 3, 2015 16:30:52 GMT
I just did this.....first go to the room to see if there is another stairway closer to her room. Why? Cause where they sent us wasn't good, there was a closer stairway that we discovered. It made it a little easier.
1. get help (my dh couldn't go. he gave me a few $10's. find a kid or two, pay them)
2. have your dh build you a cart to use. The college may have them and use 1! Take the other to the top of the stairs.
3. Load college cart at your car, pull to stairway.
4. Carry stuff up and load onto card dh made you
5. Pull that cart to the room/unload
REPEAT
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Post by cindyupnorth on Sept 3, 2015 17:04:28 GMT
That is great advice on the going up to the room 1st and scoping it out to see what stairway is the closest!!! Unfortunetly she can't move in til 1pm. Freshamn are in the AM, rest of the undergrads are in PM.
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Post by anxiousmom on Sept 3, 2015 17:08:28 GMT
One thing we did last year for DD's move in (up the stairs) in FLA humidity. We used a lot of the large heavier weight shopping bags (like TJ Maxx sells for $1) and filled those up. The handles made them more manageable to carry up. Then she could keep them folded in her closet for her grocery store trips. GOOD LUCK!!!!!! Here's another old school Florida trick. Take a cooler. Wet down multiple washclothes, put them in ziplocks and throw them in the cooler. If you are icked out by the idea of touching other people's cooties, write their names on the ziplocks. When you want to cool down, pull out your damp washcloth and wipe the back of your neck, arms, face, whatever. Dampen the rag again, put it back in the ziplock and then back in the cooler. Run your wrists under cool water as often as possible. Drinks lots of water the day before you go, you should start hydrating ahead of time. Have fun!  |
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We had some heavy furniture but thankfully not much of it. We just did it slowly, drank water, and rested in the AC of her apartment before heading back to the car.
. I might actually tell him to sell the bed to the next occupant when he does leave school as it is a Twin XL so those sheets they bought for the dorms their first year still work.
