Laura Farnham Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 So I had to send the "New to me" Head Back to APQS this morning to have a good once over. You would have thought I was sending my youngest off to college. I was a nervous wreck. I packed "her" carefully, called APQS at least three times, then took her to ups to be shipped off. They thought I was a nut job. They put her on the Scale, weighed her and walked away! I asked if someone would please put the box on the floor because I didn't want it to fall. They looked at me so funny. I just told them they wouldn't understand. Can't wait to hear she made it to APQS. I know she'll be in good hands. Thanks for listening. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Oh Laura, They just don't understand! The mere thought of sending my girl anyway but her home is too unbearable to tolerate! Let us know when you baby arrives at the doctor, and when she's back home safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 It okay Laura...new mom's are always this careful...its a normal feeling to this way when your child is away from you....I'm sure that by the tracking you will se that it arrives just fine, and it will soon be home with you in good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Farnham Posted September 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Thanks Beth and Bonnie- I'm here at the shop with "her" (I Haven't even named her yet!) Big Brother "Bodee". He's my Green Milli. We are hard at work Getting caught up on some quilt tops. She should arrive at APQS on Tuesday! Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Hi Laura, I have to send my Millie in next month, it's been over 3 years since I got her and am just as nervous as you! Please keep us posted as to her journey, it will be good to hear how she gets to Iowa and how long they keep her for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 My DH would say, DRIVE! Don't ship. Escort it to the service center and camp out until they're done. Now how's that for attachment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Hey, I'm doing one better - I'm flying my baby to Iowa! A customer and I are attending the Maintenance Class in October, and we're both boxing up our heads and checking them onto the plane with us ($250 roundtrip:(). The folks at the factory will check out both heads while we're at the class, then we'll fly our babies back home. Do you think they would let us put them in the overhead compartments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Mine went in last week and made it just fine - insured it for a bunch and that made everyone pop their eyes - they were more respectful after that!!! Hopefully, mine heads home soon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 I could tell you that I was so nervous that I drove my machine head from Reno, NV to Carroll, IA, but that would be kind of a huge fib....we were driving to NY and I made Gene take a half day side trip so I could hand deliver her to the factory and drop her off...and while she was getting her tummy fixed and new braces on her teeth and a new heart, we had a great trip and she was home the day after I got back... and I was to busy goofy off in NY to realize she was at the Doctors... It was back in the days of Doctor Connie and I was getting updated telephone calls periodically as questions were needed to be answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 Barb, I would put her in the seat beside me (LOL). I traded "gator" in on the new model but let me tell you when I boxed up "gator sr" a tear came to my eye because I knew I'd never see her again. When I turned her over to the UPS guy, you should have seen his face when I told him to be careful and take care of her!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabric007 Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 I am so lucky..I only live about 3 hours at the most from Carroll Iowa...that is why Ichose the co. to do business with... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 It's finally dawned on me that I've found a group of people who understand! Long ago, before getting quilting took over my life, I played the double bass. (You know, the bull fiddle, great big stand up bass) The one that is so big you have to take him to the car dealer to be sure he'll fit before you guy the car. Not having a hard case, we use those for shipping, so not much call for it, I'd panic while driving with him in the car. Yelling in my mind at people driving too closely behind me because if they hit me, I've only got splinters left of my bass. I don't know of other musicians who feel that way about their instruments, but you all understand how I felt. Now, poor Georg (that's his name) has to sit in the corner of the music room while I wander by on my way to the basement where my girl lives. I'm sure he understands though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgene Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 When I traded up to the new Millie, and went to UPS to ship my older one to APQS, they asked how much I'd like to insure it for. I said $10,000. Well, I couldn't afford to insure it for that much, but that was my trade in value. But it did get their attention. They put a big red star on it, saying that the star alerts their people to a "special" high dollar item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyL Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 I feel your pain! I have to send my beloved Bernina 1230 off next week. I think they're actually more careful with big stuff than little stuff sometimes -- especially with the amount of insurance you have on it. I'm sure it will be very safe and in good hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Beth, I love the story about Georg. LOL, I can picture you going to the car dealers with it. Georg is probably enjoying retirement!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 I'm sure he is. He's about 150 years old after all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lym95 Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 When Margie and I went to Austin TX to pick up her Millie, she made me use nearly all the roll of batting the lady provided with it to cushion and comfort it for the trip home. I'm sure it had a more relaxed ride than I did, especially with Margie making me stop every 15 miles or so to go back to the trailer, open the doors, pull away some of the packing/batting, and just lovingly stare for a while. I swear she never looks at ME that way! The longest respite I had from this pattern was the hour or so Margie was on the phone to Mary Beth. (..thanks MB) It was a long trip... mrmargie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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