# Ahh! I'm moving in two weeks! Help me calm down. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 8, 2003, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahh-im-moving-in-two-weeks-help-me-calm-down/167367 "2003-04-08T19:16:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Skerri](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f04885/32.png) [@Skerri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skerri)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2003, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahh-im-moving-in-two-weeks-help-me-calm-down/167367/21 "2003-04-09T18:11:26Z")
Whee! Two weeks from today, I will be on the road. Freak out time! šŸ™‚ **Ginger** , thanks. I know Iā€™m not the first person to move across states for someone, but knowing that people on here have done it and made it work just fine makes me less apprehensive about it all. Iā€™m still nervous as all get-out, though. But at least the guys are all excited that Iā€™m coming up there. (I think they think that once I move in, it means maid service. They better think againā€¦:D) ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2003, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahh-im-moving-in-two-weeks-help-me-calm-down/167367/22 "2003-04-09T19:31:16Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Skerri \* > Well, the directions I have include: > > Merge onto I-395 N via exit number 170A- on the left- toward WASHINGTON. > Merge onto I-495 N/CAPITAL BELTWAY via exit number 170B toward TYSONS CORNER. > Merge onto I-95 N via exit number 27 toward BALTIMORE/NEW YORK. > Take the I-695 W exit- exit number 49B- on the left toward I-70/I-83/TOWSON. > Merge onto I-695 N/BALTIMORE BELTWAY INNER LOOP. > Take the MD-144/FREDERICK RD exit- exit number 13- toward CATONSVILLE. > Turn RIGHT onto MD-144/FREDERICK RD. > > This is the way I have gone on both trips to Baltimore, so is this the best way to go? The directions take you around DC to the west; mine took you around the east side. In mileage terms, itā€™s about even. Thereā€™s one drawback each way: east has the Wilson Bridge, which Iā€™ve given you some guidance about; the west way has that stretch along the north side of the Beltway (the part that includes the Mormon temple - ā€œsurrender Dorothy!ā€) that winds around like crazy, at least by the standards of 8-lane interstates. But youā€™ve driven that, and if youā€™re OK with it, then by all means go that way. > [@](#): > > Iā€™ve driven on 295 once around Richmond, but thereā€™s no way in heck Iā€™m driving through downtown with this truck and trailer. Thanks for reminding me of that! šŸ™‚ More than happy to. > [@](#): > > I was planning on leaving Charleston as early as possible, but that may put me in the DC area around 3-4 P.M. (Well, thatā€™s saying if it takes me between 7 and 8 hours to get to DC.) Isnā€™t that the beginning of road rage time? šŸ˜‰ And just plain bumper-to-bumper time. Nothing wrong with getting an early start, but if youā€™re on track to hit the DC area anytime between 3 and 7 p.m. as you approach Fredericksburg, Iā€™d urge you to stop in the Fredericksburg area for a nice leisurely meal and a nap, then wait until after 6pm, at the very least, to resume your trip. For a moment I thought of suggesting US 301 as an alternative, but I know the thought of tackling the Nice Bridge (thatā€™s the actual name of the bridge that carries US 301 over the Potomac) in a big truck, towing a car, would give me the willies. So forget that. Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2003, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahh-im-moving-in-two-weeks-help-me-calm-down/167367/23 "2003-04-09T20:01:42Z")
301 is way outta the way, IMHO. Itā€™s nearly 35 miles east of 95 from Fredericksburg to the Nice Bridge, then thereā€™s the stop-and-go thru La Plata and Waldorf before getting on Rt 5 and heading back towards 495, or to Bowie then I-97 to Baltimore. Stopping in Fredā€™burg for a snack is a much wiser idea. Getting an earlier start is even wiser, but then Iā€™m a chronic early riserā€¦ šŸ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![Skerri](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f04885/32.png) [@Skerri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skerri)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2003, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahh-im-moving-in-two-weeks-help-me-calm-down/167367/24 "2003-04-09T21:40:00Z")
> [@](#): > > the part that includes the Mormon temple - ā€œsurrender Dorothy!ā€ Muwah ha ha ha! The first time I saw that thing, I was kind of wigged out about it. I couldnā€™t figure out why someone had built a castle in Baltimore! šŸ˜ƒ I do want to leave extra early, and I want to get to Baltimore before too late, but the traffic thing is worrisome. So if I leave Fredericksburg around 6, what time will that put me in Baltimore? ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2003, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahh-im-moving-in-two-weeks-help-me-calm-down/167367/25 "2003-04-09T22:47:31Z")
8-ish, barring an accident along your route ---
**Author:** ![av8rmike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/edb3f5/32.png) [@av8rmike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/av8rmike)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2003, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahh-im-moving-in-two-weeks-help-me-calm-down/167367/26 "2003-04-10T15:47:12Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Skerri \* > **Basically the only stuff Iā€™m taking to the house is my clothes and my cats. All my stuff is going into storage, because Iā€™ll be living with the Boyfriend and 3 other guys. (Woo!) I think what Iā€™ll end up doing is driving it to the storage space in Glen Burnie directly after getting my car detached somewhere, and unloading everything. I donā€™t have a lot of stuff, anyways. Thanks for all the offers of help with unloading. Iā€™ll keep that in mind!** As a current Glen Burnian and pickup truck[sup]_[/sup] driver I offer myself for any services that may be required. [sup]_ But Iā€™m really not a redneck, I swear! :)[/sup] ---
**Author:** ![Skerri](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f04885/32.png) [@Skerri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skerri)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2003, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahh-im-moving-in-two-weeks-help-me-calm-down/167367/27 "2003-04-10T16:22:19Z")
Gracias! I think we may have it covered, actually, since Iā€™ll be moving in with 4 guys. (I might actually not have to do heavy lifting for once!) šŸ˜ƒ The truck has to be returned in Dundalk, which has had me singing ā€œBlue Skies Over Dundalkā€ since I made the reservations. Hee hee! Oh, and for the record, my boyfriend is having his annual ā€œBIG Benā€™s Birthday Bashā€ at Palomaā€™s again this year. Itā€™s April 25. If youā€™re in the area, please come by and find me. Iā€™ll be the crazy girl with the star of the evening. Oh, and I think that this will be the last night that Palomaā€™s is open, as they are moving to a new location. (The grand re-opening is July 10, and **ABBA** is the grand opening show. Hee hee! And my boyfriend may be opening for them!) **Palomaā€™s** 15 West Eager Street (for now) 410-783-9004 ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2003, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahh-im-moving-in-two-weeks-help-me-calm-down/167367/28 "2003-04-10T16:25:39Z")
Dundalk?? Dang, thatā€™s a bit of a trek from Catonsville. Oh well, youā€™ve got to learn your way around the city sometime! ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2003, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahh-im-moving-in-two-weeks-help-me-calm-down/167367/29 "2003-04-24T14:16:06Z")
Inquiring minds want to know! Are you here yet? Any problems with the drive up? ---
**Author:** ![Zebra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/c0e974/32.png) [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2003, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahh-im-moving-in-two-weeks-help-me-calm-down/167367/30 "2003-04-24T14:25:31Z")
Did I ever mention that I find women who drive like grandmothers sexy? (he he he, let your boyfriend read that post right after you move in) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahh-im-moving-in-two-weeks-help-me-calm-down/167367.md?page=1)