On Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 3:30 PM, Stephen Novotny <novotny.stephen(a)gmail.com> wrote: Thanks you all! > On Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 3:24 PM, Ben Burke <benjaminburke(a)me.com> wrote: > At long last, the fedex packages have been picked up! Thanks to Joe and Matt for help at various points. We got there! > > >> On Oct 10, 2014, at 10:26 PM, Arnas Lucassen <arnas.lucassen(a)gmx.de> wrote: > >> Hi Ben David David Nikki and all the Otter sudoers who Helped. THANK YOU SO MUCH!! >> I Miss you all so much. >> Arnas >> >> >> >>> Am 11 Oct 2014 um 04:43 schrieb Ben Burke <benjaminburke(a)me.com>om>: >>> >>> So about the Arnas packages… >>> >>> I boxed and padded the chairs and wrapped them. I printed the labels and placed the on the appropriate boxes. >>> >>> BUT >>> >>> There was a problem with the manifest. We have 18 labels and 19 boxes. I emailed Kristin McArthur to get another label. When we get it I’ll do the deed first thing tomorrow… and report back. >>> >>> FYI a member of the public named Root found us on a website whose name I can’t remember and volunteered to help make it happen. He is cool. >>> >>>> On Oct 10, 2014, at 10:46 AM, Stephen Novotny <novotny.stephen(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> Arnass Lucassen needs his personal belongings, which DK had been working on, but since he's stepping back from responsibilities could someone else help out?? I thought Arnas might have been involved with Sudo somehow and thought you might all possibly have some familiarity with this situation. I personally cannot help out with this right now. Read below messages for further details. >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: 'DZ Brazil' via BayAreaPublicSchool-organizing <bayareapublicschool-organizing(a)googlegroups.com> >>>> Date: Fri, Oct 10, 2014 at 10:34 AM >>>> Subject: [BAPS-Organizing] help with shipping via fedex >>>> To: Bay Area Public School Organizing <bayareapublicschool-organizing(a)googlegroups.com> >>>> >>>> >>>> dear friends : >>>> >>>> i have received the following email (below) from david keenan. >>>> >>>> i am attempting to help take some workload off him, but i absolutely can not do this right now. >>>> >>>> i really dont know the right omni channels through which to shunt the below, so i am sending this to the BAPS list in the hope that someone (not niki!) can help with this. >>>> >>>> the solution to david keenan's overwork is not my overwork, or niki's overwork -- >>>> >>>> if anyone is able to help with this, i might be able to contribute some help, but i absolutely cannot do it by myself. >>>> >>>> please backchannel me if you can help with this -- >>>> >>>> love -- david >>>> >>>> ----- Forwarded Message ----- >>>> From: Kristin <kmcarthur(a)homeshipping.com> >>>> To: David Keenan <dkeenan44(a)gmail.com>om>; DZ Brazil <dzbrazil(a)yahoo.com> >>>> Cc: Arnas Lucassen <arnas.lucassen(a)gmx.de> >>>> Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2014 2:02 PM >>>> Subject: Re: HS105548 OCEAN SHIPMENT TO HANNOVER, GERMANY >>>> >>>> Good afternoon, >>>> >>>> The location listed below (as long as they accept FedEx Ground shipments) that location will be okay for drop off these pieces. >>>> >>>> Thank you, >>>> kristin >>>> >>>>> On 10/9/2014 11:05 AM, David Keenan wrote: >>>>> Kristin / Arnas - >>>>> At this late point and due to the large pickup timeframe (8am-6pm), I feel it is probably better if we just drop off the cargo at a FedEx location. I assume the following location would work?: >>>>> >>>>> FedEx - 5895 Christie Ave, Emeryville, CA (510) 594-9800 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> David B. - >>>>> >>>>> Thanx for being willing to take on some of my task workload at Omni - if you are agreeable, I was hoping you might be willing to take on this small task of coordinating with Kristin and Arnas (copied above) to make sure his stuff is picked up from the ballroom (or ticket booth room if the boxes is back inside after drywalling it)? >>>>> >>>>> This is at this point a pressing matter I cannot attend to right now do due to taking some time off -- Arnas does need his belongings, and they are long overdue to be shipped. >>>>> >>>>> Arnas' boxes were not picked up originally for two reasons: >>>>> >>>>> - They all needed to be re-taped with packing tape (they were originally taped with duct tape, which apparently was not allowed.). This has been done. >>>>> >>>>> - There were two large (but light) chairs and cushions that still needed to be packed. >>>>> >>>>> I personally spent an afternoon going to 7 different stores attempting to find shipping boxes large enough to accommodate the chairs. Boxes this large are apparently not sold at moving places, and the appliance / grocery stores with large boxes would not give them to me - they get crushed / compressed at 5am before the store is open and I could not get them to set any aside. >>>>> >>>>> Therefore, I set a volunteer looking for something to do, towards fabricating shipping boxes for these chairs - and indeed there are two large boxes fabricated, in the ballroom. >>>>> >>>>> These 2x large boxes need the following: >>>>> - 1 chair & 1 associated cushion put in each box >>>>> - Packed with shipping peanuts or similar cushioning material to reduce movement inside the box >>>>> - These 2 boxes particularly should be entirely enclosed in packing tape (all external surface areas) - they will be put on a container ship, so this needs to be solid. >>>>> - Remaining 2 shipping labels printed out and affixed & instructions re: labelling followed (pasted in below). >>>>> >>>>> I bought more packing tape for the boxes for this purpose into the ballroom by the boxes, but I am not sure where that tape is at this time, since I am not there. >>>>> >>>>> Anyhow David, if you can please finish packing these boxes, and get them over to FedEx? >>>>> >>>>> Relevant contact infos: >>>>> >>>>> Arnas: >>>>> arnas.lucassen(a)gmx.de >>>>> >>>>> Kristin McArthur >>>>> Operations Dept >>>>> Dispatch Team >>>>> Universal Express >>>>> www.homeshipping.com >>>>> 14930 S. Figueroa St. >>>>> Gardena, Ca 90248 >>>>> 310-243-2900 ext 110 >>>>> fax 310-243-2905 >>>>> >>>>> Attached are: >>>>> - the shipping labels. Most have been already affixed, again it is just the two boxes for the chairs that still need to be printed out and affixed >>>>> >>>>> - Instructions regarding the labels - please read through (below) >>>>> >>>>> A million thanks, >>>>> David >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> Dear Customer, (please read all the instructions very carefully) >>>>> >>>>> Terms and conditions: http://www.homeshipping.com/legal/terms.asp >>>>> 1- Please find attached the FedEx Labels pertaining to your shipment. FROM YOUR HOME TO OUR CUSTOMS WAREHOUSE >>>>> 2- Please print the labels (you are receiving one label per box) and Secure labels extremely well on the side of the box. >>>>> >>>>> USE CLEAR PACKING TAPE TO SECURE THE LABELS (IF YOU HAVE TO WRAP THE TAPE AROUND EACH BOX/BAG COMPLETELY) >>>>> 3- If label is peals off, your shipment may be be subject to loss. >>>>> 4- To avoid that, please affix two (of the same label) on each box; >>>>> >>>>> 5- Place a copy of the label inside the box >>>>> >>>>> PLEASE WRITE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA ON EVERY BOX/BAG >>>>> 6- With a black marker write down the tracking number on box. >>>>> 7- The tracking number is located (under the bar code) on the box. >>>>> 8- No need to write the number inside the ( ) on the FedEx label. >>>>> >>>>> If you are shipping DUFFEL BAGS/LUGGAGE PLEASE USE LUGGAGE TAGS and THEY ARE FILLED OUT WITH YOUR INFORMATION >>>>> 9- Make sure the boxes or luggage are well packed. >>>>> 10- We suggest that you wrap every box or luggage with plastic wrap (Home depot or packing places) >>>>> 11- Load heavy items at the bottom, and light items on top. >>>>> 12- For boxes, make sure you tape the Middle of the box and tape all twelve edges of each box. >>>>> 13- Prepare the labels prior to the appointment time. >>>>> 14- Drivers are not allowed to go inside your home. Prepare boxes outside your door. >>>>> 15- Do not over pack. Your boxes will endure a very long trip. >>>>> 16- Tens of people will handle your boxes and luggage before you receive it again. >>>>> 17- If the box is too heavy and you cannot carry it, it will jeopardize the safety of the box. >>>>> 18 - Make sure that your boxes do leave your house before they are well packed and protected. >>>>> 19- No one cares about your items more than you. >>>>> >>>>> 20- Understand your Destination charges. All shipments traveling overseas are expected to pay Local Terminal Charges as follows: >>>>> >>>>> - Destination Terminal Handling Charges for ocean freight shipment LCL is estimated between $175-$350 in local currency >>>>> - Destination Terminal Handling Charges for Air freight shipment that is: estimated between $75-$100 in local currency >>>>> >>>>> When vessels and air crafts arrive, local customs send the trucks to retrieve the cargo, dismantle it and keep >>>>> it a safe warehouse until customs has cleared. That service is called (Terminal Handling Charge). This is a local charge that is paid in >>>>> local currency. We do not see it or profit from it. It is based on the feedback of our clients who shipped with us since 1995.