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[gilana]

Met with the landlord and roommate of the new place last night, signed a lease, and handed over a check. The landlord hasn't signed the lease yet, so I suppose something could still go wrong, but it's looking pretty good. I'm both relieved and really stressed; I know it'll be a good place, but starting all over in a new place with a new person is always hard.

Details: it's on Powderhouse Blvd, not far from where I am now. (So still in Somerville and I should be able to keep my phone number.) It's the second floor of a 3-floor house, and the landlord lives next door. One of those great old Somerville houses that has been treated right; gorgeous woodwork everywhere, built-in cabinets, front and back balconies. My bedroom is huge, has lot of windows, and one wall is all mirrors. There's a dishwasher, and storage space in the basement. My roommate is a psych/marketing professor, seems like a cool woman, and has a wonderful dog. I think it's all going to be good, it's just going to take a while to adjust.

Time to book movers. I've always had good luck with Gentle Giant, although I've heard they're not the cheapest; any other recommendations?

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moving company recommendation

[cos]

I'm moving this month too. I posted to suspects asking for moving recommendations, and got more than 20 enthusiastic recommendations for Gentle Giant. Unfortunately, they're all booked up for the entire month. Most other moving companies still seem to have a lot of openings on weekdays, particularly for next week. Only four people responding recommending a company other than Gentle Giant, and two of them recommended:

Nick's Moving Company
495 Columbia St # B, Somerville, MA 02143
1-800-286-NICK or 617-491-7700
$100/hour for two guys + truck

Re: moving company recommendation

[gilana]

Thanks! Luckily, I have a little leeway in when I get out of this place, so I figure if I wait until after the 1st I should be able to a) get a lower rate and b) get movers in the first place. Gentle Giant has time available 9/8 so I think I'm going to aim for that.

[tcb.livejournal.com]

I've always loved the houses on Powderhouse Blvd.. glad you found a nice place :)