Can I tell you what's sad?

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_Gadianton Plumber

Can I tell you what's sad?

Post by _Gadianton Plumber »

Good news: I got final approval and my green card to go back home to Norway. I am super excited!

Bad news: I have to dispose of all my worldly goods. Everything but what I can fit into two suitcases and some boxes. How does one part with the possessions gained through a lifetime of living?

I am so sad.
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I'll be happy to relieve you of any MST3K DVDs you don't want.
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Got a list of heavy books you wont be able to pack up? A list would be nice, also could you ask a friend to check them for the smell of fondue? I say ask a friend because you yourself are probably immune to the odor.
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Post by _Yoda »

First of all, congrats on the green card! I know this has been a long wait for you! I'm sure you're excited. :)

Do you have any family who is staying in the States who might be able to store some things for you?
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GP,

Why can't you box up your possessions here and have family members ship the boxes one by one to you overseas? When I moved to Europe, that's exactly what I did.

If it's not worth shipping, then it's not worth keeping or worrying about. Period.
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In answer to the title of the thread:

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Say hello to all my relatives in Stavanger as well as my friends in the JWC.
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bcspace wrote:Say hello to all my relatives in Stavanger as well as my friends in the JWC.

Ah, Stavanger. Never been, but when I do, you will be with me in spirit. What is JWC?
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NATO's Joint Warfare Centre

My Grandfather (mother's side) is from there. Had to hide from the Germans in WWII. Lived in the attic. My mom was 7 when they moved to the USA from there after the war.
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bcspace wrote:NATO's Joint Warfare Centre

My Grandfather (mother's side) is from there. Had to hide from the Germans in WWII. Lived in the attic. My mom was 7 when they moved to the USA from there after the war.

That is really interesting. I have a friend who has told me of many times his grandpa ran people to Sweden to escape the Germans. Plus, I usually fish off the end of my peninsula, from a German bunker!
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