I am encouraged to know there will likely be the basics upon arrival for survival(coffeemaker/sheets). I love shopping when I have the money, but can't imagine the jet leg of 24 hours in the air and heading out to the mall immediately! You guys are all pretty awesome-a couple of QL ladies have been amazingly generous with information and I am more than appreciative. I didn't even know there was a thingy to adjust for our north american DVD's! (thanks for that!).

I don't actually KNOW anyone there yet(in person), but I can't wait to meet you all.

Thanks,
Shelly (PS, I found out that there is a way to figure out transit time without giving out info, but the info about the set up at alfardan answers an important part of the question that mere transit time could not have)

Our company gives us money for each lb. we don't ship. If all the rest of this holds true, there is a lot of inspiration to pack lightly:)