I might be moving to IL, to a town named Geneseo, to teach, and i was wondering since i live in Oklahoma and have my whole life
any tips for me since ive never lived outta state?

Be sure to pack your things. Then you will want to go to your new house, apartment, ect. Then unpack your stuff.

Make sure you have all your mail redirected and have your driving licence changed (if you have one). Also, it's good to introduce yourself to your neighbours. If you don't know many people that can be an easy way to make a friend, plus it's always nice to be on good terms with your neighbours.

Be prepared to buy some warm clothes. Illinois is coooooooooold.

Also kind of common sense stuff. Kind of want to have accommodations set up before you get there, house or apartment or whatever. For moving you can go to truck rental places and buy boxes, and pack your stuff in said boxes. If you want to pay money you can have a company come to your house and haul all your stuff to a truck so you don't have to do heavy lifting, or you can rent a U-Haul (I hear Penske is better though) and do it yourself or with help from friends.

Hm. Going to want to get an Illinois state driver's license soon after you get there I think, may need to register your vehicle there and see about insurance too. I know SC requires in-state insurance in order to have state registration.

If you have an old/cheap refrigerator, make sure to defrost it before you start hauling it around. A friend of mine didn't when she moved. I was amused, she was pissed.

the fridge has to stay
and the winters clothes thing i think ill buy me some nice think clothes haha
heard it gets to like -30 during the winter

Absolutely brilliant

I would highly suggest following this advice

Buy nice clothes. Don't settle for the cheap [censored] or you'll regret it. See if you can find a nice warm wool duffle coat or down parka for those frigid days. And buy some nice sweaters and socks, too (wool is a good bet to stay warm). Also, buy at least one scarf (cashmere or wool) and you'll stay warm as hell.

Check out yelp as a starting point to find out about anything like restaurants or barbershops or what have you.

i have a ski mask, wont that work instead of a scarf?

Packing advice from someone who moved over 15 times:

- If you have many things, it's good to write on the boxes not what's inside, but where does it go. For instance, Bathroom, Kitchen, Room... this way, you can find things faster and if people help you, they won't have to ask "Where does it go?!?!". (Put cardboard around sharp knives).
- Also, when you pack, use your own towels and clothes to warp around fragile stuff. You use less newspaper and what not, and you still carry the things you will move anyway. Fill the interior of glasses, cups with cloth to strenghten their resistance to pressure.
- Don't forget to put extra tape UNDER boxes. People tape it a lot over, but almost always forget under.. I've seen it so often!
- Don't pack your tools, you always need a hammer or screwdriver in a new home.
- Keep one toilet paper roll where you leave, it's appreciate by the newcomers. Keep one handy if your new place is not "newcomer friendly"
- Use small boxes for heavy things such as books, dvd's, big boxes can be use for lighter things. Trust me.

Not that it matters now, but set your car's coolant for the correct winter temp. in your part of IL. Also be sure to get some jumper cables.

Regarding moving. How much crap do you have? What haven't you used for quite a while? What can you sell?

Stay away from Target, Walmart, or Kmart....those places just seem to swallow money! Toilet paper, soaps, towels, bedding, shower curtains, bathmats, vacum... There were so many things that we realized we didn't have!

Oh, and guinea pigs. Don't forget the guinea pigs!

edit: If you're planning on heading east, get an Ipass for the tollways. Cheaper than change, and quicker as well.

If you really want to be a pro at moving, transfer yourself to a vacuum in order to remain in motion indefinitely.

Chances are your ski mask is made of polyester or cotton or argyle, though. Wool knit cap plus a nice colourful scarf also looks better than a ski mask, which is just one step above pantyhose as headwear goes. If it's really cold, you'll probably want to be wearing a Ushanka or something, but that rarely happens and is not an issue if you avoid spending too much time outside.

Note: I'm biased and am trying to prevent you from looking bad while being warm in winter.

To add on to what rumblyguts said, make sure you get a lower freezing temp. windshield washer fluid for your car when it starts to get cold out.

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Seriously, though, label EVERYTHING and try to keep the boxes all in one area so that when you move them to leave you won't potentially forget any.

Tips for car in cold weather:
- Start your car five to ten minutes before driving (somewhere below 5F), especially if the night's been colder. Turn on Defrost and the fan (in the dashboard) for your windows. Don't mind about polution at this point, a warm engine polutes less.
- You could turn on and off the headlights (just a fraction of a second), apparently, this wakes up the battery before you start your engine...
- Leaving the fan speed to its minimal is recommended for the same reason as above. I never had a problem with a dead battery, even at -13F.
- If you have to boost your battery, plug the http://www.ehow.com/video_112636_start-car-with.html -red cable- on the dead battery.
- You need to drive long enough to fill your battery. A drive to work every day for about 5-10 minutes might lead to surprises. Make it run longer once in a while.
- Salt (used to melt ice on roads) corrodes steel. There are silicon treatment available (if you got money) or you can wash it intensely in spring (especially under) to wash the salt away. Not as efficient though.
- Mind the snow if your car is low, it can break exhaust pipes and the likes.

Get boxes from the backs of shops. That's what we've done every time and it's saved us a lot on our constant moves.

to the first i always do that,its habit
the second my tool box is in my car
third i leave a 12 pack(i have so much toliet paper why not just give it away)


The first im use to cold, i live in oklahoma its pretty bi polar
i have too much gonna sell some
i use target because i got a discount card because i had an issue with them (good any were tell 2012)
i had to sell my dog
i have a pike pass that work?


the mask is hand made wool


this is stuff i learned when i started to drive (uncle wanted me to not get stuck) i also got a survival kit in the trunk

Hire me Ive moved more than 20 times, easily.

Wyatt why is it when i think of you helping me i think of an Oregon trail type move with you showing up at my door in a duster and cowboy hats and boots
with a six shooter on your hip with a covered wagon
i think its your name

..... "You have contracted Dysentery, It will take two weeks to heal, do you wish to rest"

rofl

The best tip I can give you is, go through everything and toss out anything you don't need. It makes the whole experience much easier, especially if you are moving to a smaller space.

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