[sudo-discuss] [BAPS-Organizing] help with shipping via fedex

[niki]

woo hoooo!!! what a team effort.

On Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 3:30 PM, Stephen Novotny <novotny.stephen at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Thanks you all!
>
> On Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 3:24 PM, Ben Burke <benjaminburke at 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 at 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 at me.com>:
>>
>> 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 at 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 at 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 at 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 at homeshipping.com>
>> *To:* David Keenan <dkeenan44 at gmail.com>; DZ Brazil <dzbrazil at yahoo.com>
>> *Cc:* Arnas Lucassen <arnas.lucassen at 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 at 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 LUGGA**GE 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.
>>
>>
>>
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