Furniture Bringing vs Leaving

[mella l]

Maude Gonne
With all the music lovers here, I would say yes indeed bring the Mandolin. We heard on recently at a party and it was so lovely! We will be bring some leather clothing, and telescopes, cameras and such which also doesn't take the humidity well.

To safeguard your mandolin as it is a small item, think about dedicating one closet to being as moisture proof as possible, then installing some type of moisture control item, or dehumidifier.

We are thinking about in a small closet that is weather proofed, weather stripping, including a light bulb on a timer that operates on a twice a day cycle for 1 hour each cycle and go from there. An experiment to protect those few small things that need protection and dryer air.

You might like to start a new thread perhaps on the building forum about dehumidifying and I'm sure people will share their experiences.

Aloha,
Mella

mella l

[morganlady]

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Moving all the way from Connecticut, I found that it would cost more to ship the things we have than what they cost in the first place to buy.

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Maybe so, but would today's furniture (at the same price) quality compare to your older stuff? I know machines are less sturdy (plastic cogs instead of metal) and flimsy means you have to buy more often (makes you support the economy at your expense).
I too bought some used furniture (not Smiths but I forgot who), but a new but inexpensive mattress (what an education I need about THEM!!) to furnish my used Nanawale gem.

[Lee G]

Dave,
We moved here with 3 suitcases, Oh I did ship 1 crate with my tools. We bought all new stuff once we got here.

[maud gonne]

Thanks for the tips Mella. I like the low-tech idea of a small closet with a light bulb. Of course, that would be after we get electricity I've heard vaseline on the back of the mandolin helps protect the wood...has anyone tried that? My husbands's instrument can be purchased on the island I hope, and will prove very useful: a washtub bass.

[Scott_S]

Ed, my wife bought a set of rattan drawer units from Paradise Plants, nice units. They have some interesting items there.

Scott

[pslamont]

Try bees wax to protect the mandolin wood. Also, there are actually lights designed for closets to keep things dry, plus there is the good old dehumidifier. Definitely bring the mandolin.

We brought a 20 foot container. Would never do that again. Pack a crate with your "can't live without's" -- and realize there really aren't any -- and come over with your suitcases. Everything is attainable here unless you need tools for a fine trade that are ancient and exquisite... (woodworking??).

By the time we spent $6000 on the container and trucking and such, we could easily have replaced what we brought. It's fun to shop slowly, create your new life really new and can be cost effective if you use your sense and take your time.

IMHO
Pam

Just another day in P A R A D I S E !!

[MyrnaUkulele]

We are in escrow and as soon as possible hope to become ONE with the Islands - It's Culture and It's People! I read the "PunaWeb", KonaWeb, and City-Data forums everyday. We need all the information we can get. I will now pass some on. We went to Ikea yesterday excited about kitchens and closets. Everything they sell has particleboard in the structure - even if the door and drawer fronts are solid wood/steel the rest has particleboard. The Limited Warranty states " The limited warranties do not apply if products have been placed outdoors or in a humid environment." I am pretty sure Puna qualities as a "humid environment".

J&B

[HADave]

Hey Lee I'm betting the suitcases were full of money? ; ) lol