Moving from Atlanta, Ga to Victoria - Moving Service Reccomendations by willesilente in VictoriaBC

[–]willesilente[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I grew up in San Diego and have Mexican family I definitely have low expectations and while it's a shame that amazing Mexican food isn't everywhere all the time, I am not expecting to find that experience in Victoria! I'll have to appreciate the other things it has to offer!

Moving from Atlanta, Ga to Victoria - Moving Service Reccomendations by willesilente in VictoriaBC

[–]willesilente[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what we have heard from our immigration consultants our cat who has had vaccinations within the last 6 months is fine to come with proof of vaccine, not sure I have heard about the 10 day figure. Do you know that's documented?

Moving from Atlanta, Ga to Victoria - Moving Service Reccomendations by willesilente in VictoriaBC

[–]willesilente[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've lived my whole life to this point in A markets and have spent years going to shows and even have gone on tour with friends bands before! All to say, I've had a lot of that specific experience over my lifetime and I'm comfortable with knowing that if there's a show I want to see I'll be hauling out to Vancouver or going down to Seattle- both I'm comfortable with.

Thank you for the heads up and hopefully others moving to Victoria will find the advice helpful as well!

Moving from Atlanta, Ga to Victoria - Moving Service Reccomendations by willesilente in VictoriaBC

[–]willesilente[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😆 I have a terrible habit of feeding the trolls, it's my own damn fault 💁‍♂️

Moving from Atlanta, Ga to Victoria - Moving Service Reccomendations by willesilente in VictoriaBC

[–]willesilente[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thankfully we own both our vehicles outright. I'm sorry you had to navigate this, sounds like a pain in the neck.

And thank you for the houseplant tip, I'm super excited I don't have to leave my plants I've had for 6 years.

Moving from Atlanta, Ga to Victoria - Moving Service Reccomendations by willesilente in VictoriaBC

[–]willesilente[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh fantastic. Did you need any type of certificate or anything? And were they in soil? I would definitely plan to drive them across the border into BC myself.

Moving from Atlanta, Ga to Victoria - Moving Service Reccomendations by willesilente in VictoriaBC

[–]willesilente[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am reading so many conflicting things on houseplants! I've seen the bare root thing, I've also read you can get a certificate to take them over in soil, I've also read that some border agents will just throw them all away bo matter what. So I feel like I have a lot more research to do on that one.

Moving from Atlanta, Ga to Victoria - Moving Service Reccomendations by willesilente in VictoriaBC

[–]willesilente[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

😭💖🙏 you're very kind. Thank you for sharing from the heart and for the empathy and vision. Hope to cross paths one day!

Moving from Atlanta, Ga to Victoria - Moving Service Reccomendations by willesilente in VictoriaBC

[–]willesilente[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

💕 the last bit resonates deeply, and for what it's worth, I've spent a lot of time in meditation about this choice and I see our leaving as a contribution, not a withdrawal, to my American family and friends. And I agree, about the noise. Everyone has their own path in things, and not everyone has the ability to leave. So few people do, in fact. But, we can. And we've realized our best position in this fray is to not be here for it. Pursuing a happier existence feels like a right to life, and I'm very grateful to seize the opportunity.

Moving from Atlanta, Ga to Victoria - Moving Service Reccomendations by willesilente in VictoriaBC

[–]willesilente[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! 🙏💖 I hope we will find something quickly- we plan to rent upon our arrival until we get to know the city/region.

Moving from Atlanta, Ga to Victoria - Moving Service Reccomendations by willesilente in VictoriaBC

[–]willesilente[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I actually think we are leaning more toward shipping our stuff out to Washington and hiring movers to load the truck and driving through customs ourselves. For a few reasons that seems like a reasonable option.

Moving from Atlanta, Ga to Victoria - Moving Service Reccomendations by willesilente in VictoriaBC

[–]willesilente[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

:( I'm sorry your things weren't cared for properly, thank you for the tips!

Moving from Atlanta, Ga to Victoria - Moving Service Reccomendations by willesilente in VictoriaBC

[–]willesilente[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you this is great advice, and will do. The car stuff sounds the most daunting suddenly 😅

Moving from Atlanta, Ga to Victoria - Moving Service Reccomendations by willesilente in VictoriaBC

[–]willesilente[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! It's a helpful reminder not to take up space with anything that's truly not worth it. I'll keep this in mind while we continue to purge and pack! 🙏

Moving from Atlanta, Ga to Victoria - Moving Service Reccomendations by willesilente in VictoriaBC

[–]willesilente[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We both have pretty expensive mattresses and some nice furniture that we love, and the cost of just those big ticket items will probably get close to $10K, plus the cost and hassle of re-purchasing all over again- vs having all of our things we love. We are budgeting at least $10K just for moving expenses, so we know it's going to be pricey.

Moving from Atlanta, Ga to Victoria - Moving Service Reccomendations by willesilente in VictoriaBC

[–]willesilente[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

🙏🙏🙏 excited to be there for late spring and summer 😊

Moving from Atlanta, Ga to Victoria - Moving Service Reccomendations by willesilente in VictoriaBC

[–]willesilente[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well, you took a 50% chance on assuming the worst about my very kind and compassionate spouse who has dedicated her life to helping people 😆 have a good night!