HELP Ship Our stuff from FL TO PA
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Well, here We are.... Started this campaign, hoping to have a very Merry 2017 Christmas, and summer 2018 is upon us. We don't own a whole lot of anything, but it's all Cassandra, Ellie, and I, have. And, it still sits in storage at a Miami shipping yard storage facility. Back in August 2016, we were very fortunate to survive a fire, but, with extensive damages. Went weeks without water, electricity, house phone, and cable. It was a no brainer, that we had to move. It took months to save up, and get "Most" of our ducks in order, before we just HAD to move. We packed most of our stuff that was important and fit into boxes. Afraid that we would experience a rough start, we decided to ship the couch, a tv, our new washing machine, and our mattress. Figuring that, at the least, we would have something to sleep and to sit on. Boy, did we, EVER, have a rough start. We said Goodbye to our Beautiful Puerto Rico on Apri 18 2017, and flew to Florida. Getting started, from scratch, was tougher than anticipated. Without a car, and source of income, besides my fixed income ( Soc. Sec. ), we were in for quite challenging times. Our belongings arrived in early June, but without an apt we had them placed in storage. At which time I paid some monies, toward the balance. My wife was briefly employed, but difficulties with hours and transportation required reevaluation, and she had to seek other employment. Finally, in July, I was able to finance a vehicle, and shortly after, my wife was able to obtain work. Not long after, Hurricane Irma was a looming threat,and we decided to drive to Pennsylvania and return when everything cleared up. During this time, we took some time to reflect and researched the work and rental market. Elliana and Cassandra immediately felt a greater comfort level, employment and rental homes market appeared more attainable and affordable. We had always thought that leaving Puerto Rico was inevitable, for the sake of our daughter's education. The opportunities were there, in Florida, just not as bountiful, accessible, and affordable. Especially moreso, after Irma. So we stayed. After 2 months, My wife is employed, and we have saved some monies to begin apt hunting.The cost of the trip, cost of cold climate clothing ( we come from the tropics ), car payments, and trying to catch up to the cost of storage have made it difficult but we managed to secure an apartment. We still have to transfer car registration, Drivers Licenses, Insurance, banking, and not too long ago we were doing so in Florida. This has been a housing,financial, and even medical nightmare, But we are seeing some light but still a little challenging. So we are asking for your help. We finally have an appartment, after this 7 month journey, But can't afford the cost to keep up with storage until saving up to Ship what we are NEEDING NOW. Sorry to have to ask, but, Can anyone help us ? We are almost there...... Thanks
Peace & Love,
Ron, Ellie, & Cassandra
Well, here We are.... Started this campaign, hoping to have a very Merry 2017 Christmas, and summer 2018 is upon us. We don't own a whole lot of anything, but it's all Cassandra, Ellie, and I, have. And, it still sits in storage at a Miami shipping yard storage facility. Back in August 2016, we were very fortunate to survive a fire, but, with extensive damages. Went weeks without water, electricity, house phone, and cable. It was a no brainer, that we had to move. It took months to save up, and get "Most" of our ducks in order, before we just HAD to move. We packed most of our stuff that was important and fit into boxes. Afraid that we would experience a rough start, we decided to ship the couch, a tv, our new washing machine, and our mattress. Figuring that, at the least, we would have something to sleep and to sit on. Boy, did we, EVER, have a rough start. We said Goodbye to our Beautiful Puerto Rico on Apri 18 2017, and flew to Florida. Getting started, from scratch, was tougher than anticipated. Without a car, and source of income, besides my fixed income ( Soc. Sec. ), we were in for quite challenging times. Our belongings arrived in early June, but without an apt we had them placed in storage. At which time I paid some monies, toward the balance. My wife was briefly employed, but difficulties with hours and transportation required reevaluation, and she had to seek other employment. Finally, in July, I was able to finance a vehicle, and shortly after, my wife was able to obtain work. Not long after, Hurricane Irma was a looming threat,and we decided to drive to Pennsylvania and return when everything cleared up. During this time, we took some time to reflect and researched the work and rental market. Elliana and Cassandra immediately felt a greater comfort level, employment and rental homes market appeared more attainable and affordable. We had always thought that leaving Puerto Rico was inevitable, for the sake of our daughter's education. The opportunities were there, in Florida, just not as bountiful, accessible, and affordable. Especially moreso, after Irma. So we stayed. After 2 months, My wife is employed, and we have saved some monies to begin apt hunting.The cost of the trip, cost of cold climate clothing ( we come from the tropics ), car payments, and trying to catch up to the cost of storage have made it difficult but we managed to secure an apartment. We still have to transfer car registration, Drivers Licenses, Insurance, banking, and not too long ago we were doing so in Florida. This has been a housing,financial, and even medical nightmare, But we are seeing some light but still a little challenging. So we are asking for your help. We finally have an appartment, after this 7 month journey, But can't afford the cost to keep up with storage until saving up to Ship what we are NEEDING NOW. Sorry to have to ask, but, Can anyone help us ? We are almost there...... Thanks
Peace & Love,
Ron, Ellie, & Cassandra
Organizer
Ron Nieves
Organizer
Croydon, PA
