<p>Ahh the winter clothing.. I know, I know.. That's the hugest thing for me. I barely have any long-sleeved shirts..let alone long johns!</p>
<p>Um...you probably won't want any long johns. :) You will need sweaters/sweatshirts, pants/jeans, a good jacket, possibly some snowpants, etc.</p>
<p>thanks, goaliedad.. i was going to PM you for this info.</p>
<p>I didn't receive a list of things to get yet, but maybe that's because I haven't signed the official papers and sent them in.</p>
<p>Is a trunk unrealistic?</p>
<p>I was being sarcastic.. lol. I can get used to lots of sweaters/hats/scarves/boots/etc... this IS New Hampshire, after all! I think I'll need a new wardrobe..</p>
<p>you might want to wait on clothing if you are the type that likes to "fit in" with others and wear what they are wearing. If you beat to your own drum, don't worry about it. NH is tax-free shopping, too! And you can always shop online - many places have free shipping plus no tax when shipping to NH. Also, about 20 or so minutes away are all the outlet stores in Kittery ME - including Ralph Lauren and others
<a href="http://www.thekitteryoutlets.com/directory.cfm%5B/url%5D">http://www.thekitteryoutlets.com/directory.cfm</a></p>
<p>blairt- if I remember right you won't get the supply list until July. You will get a large packet of paperwork to fill out and the list will be in it.</p>
<p>The easiest way to move in and out of the dorms for me is to use a duffel bag. They can hold tons of stuff, but don't weigh much. I can't tell you how many kids go over the airline weight limit when travelling with all their stuff. I would say that a trunk is pretty unrealistic.</p>
<p>Detecting sarcasm online is an art that I have yet to master, blair. :)</p>
<p>Me in long johns is a very funny sight.. that won't be occuring.. ever.</p>
<p>Yeah, I always go over the weight limit for baggage (ha.. pun?). My mother thinks it's best to ship things.. esp. my bike!</p>
<p>Definitely ship the things you won't need for the first week or so. I didn't realize that I wouldn't need all my sweaters and coats at the beginning of the year last year. I now have my parents bring those over parents weekend. At the end of the year last year I sent 26 pounds worth of books home. Luckily there is a media rate, so it wasn't too expensive.</p>
<p>I can just wing it, i guess.. I like vintage shopping, so I want start looking now to find some winter stuf... it's not a common site here... or maybe ill just buy the winter stuff there... whatttever</p>
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<p>The bike is one of those things I'd ask about. I could have racked up my D's, but didn't. She doesn't need it. At her school everyone puts pegs on and kids give rides (usually the owner doesn't peddle). If you want to be sure that your bike will be in the same location as you left it, a lock is critical. Not that anyone steals bikes, but they have been known to be borrowed and left at another building. LOL</p>
<p>And for the cost of shipping it 2 ways (september and may), you could probably get a cheap disposable one. </p>
<p>Another thing to consider is renting a small storage unit (closet sized) in the summer to store those things that will only be used at prep school, like winter clothes, dorm bedding, fans, disposable bike, etc. Find an international student to share. Saves money and the hassle of shipping stuff.</p>
<p>I like how Deerfield has all the bikes around for anyone's use...</p>
<p>Oh, that wouldn't be me. I'm way too proprietary-natured for that.</p>
<p>Always been that way. Since kindergarten the teachers would always write home: "D'yer doesn't share well."</p>
<p>Blairt, I really hope you didn't get the ais you've been talking about if it's going to vintage clothing.</p>
<p>If properly done, vintage clothing from good second hand stores is much cheaper than buying the knockoffs that they make now. Fashion and thrift can work together.</p>
<p>I just like vintage because they really don't make clothes like they used to.. better quality, classic style. It's actually really expensive to vintage shop here in SoCal, which sucks. I heard there was a thrift shop across the street from Exeter?</p>
<p>What's "ais" supposed to be?</p>
<p>My son's first year of bs, we spent a fortune on his textbooks - the store was always out of used ones and the new ones are very expensive. His subsequent years he learned to "trade" book with other students....never really bought many books again. He also was extremely frugal all four years; I would get his quarterly statement and he had purchased maybe two frappes and a pack of gum. First year of college he blew through $1000 dollars in a few months....suddenly eating out a lot!</p>
<p>i think i may be a bit of a spendthrift at BS because everything will be so readily available - my coffee addiction will be enabled, vegetarian food at the grill, a surplus of supplies whenever you need them - and i don't think i will have much time to do much otherwise. i'm normally very frugal, though. we'll see.</p>
<p>Blairt, I thnk it's just amazing that you say your grandfather has paid random people's tuition but you want a free ride and for other parents to pay for your carpet free room and vintage clothes. You live in a ritzy place and know so many rich people yet someone else should pay.</p>
<p>Where did you get in other than Exeter?</p>