Monday, May 20, 2013

E-box and packing

When we were in Houston we got to see what an E-box looks like.  Our family will get two of these big boxes to fill with as much stuff as we can.  They will be shipped at the same time our big shipment with all of our furniture is shipped, but they will come by air and get to us about 3 weeks after we arrive in Saudi Arabia.  Each box will hold up to 500 lbs.  It sounds like a lot but for a family of 6 I am sure we will fill it up really fast. 


We used a carry on sized suitcase and a lap top bag to try and get an idea of how big it is.  The actual dimensions are: L 42", W 29", H 27"  

Here is the list of (tentatively) what will be packed into the E-boxes.

Microwave
Vacuum
Pans, utensils, baking pans,
Diapers
Air mattress
Small kitchen appliances
Gaming system and small TVs and wall mount
Board games
Teacher supplies (lesson plans, materials)
Halloween decorations
Briggs potty chair
Surge protectors and extension cords
Racquetball racquet
TV trays 
Outside toys
Kid toys
Lamps

On the airplane we will each have two pieces of luggage that can weigh up to 70 lbs each.  We will also each have a carry on suitcase and a backpack.  Here is the list of what will go on the plane with us.

Most clothes and swim suits
Shoes 
Electronic devices (computer, phones, kindles, DVDs)
Batteries
Toiletries (soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shaving things)
Blankets, sheets
Pillows
Some toys for each kid
Towels, washcloths, bathroom rugs, front door rugs
Medicines 
Fans
Passports, binders, paperwork, 
Vanilla in with toiletries, spices
Oxyclean
Sunscreen, swim toys, sand toys, 
Bike
Cards, games,
Art supplies.

Anybody wanna volunteer to pack all this for me???

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