Request for transportation assistance

[randysmith]

So my current mattress is ten years old, and the platform bed on which I sleep is older yet. I have an upgrade in process, but the transportation requirements are a *little* bit more than I can easily handle. Can anyone help me with the loan of either of the following?
* A vehicle that can comfortably fit something that's 83 inches long (39"x4" are the other dimensions, but it's not the only thing I'd be carrying, just the most awkward). The back area of my station wagon goes to 60"; I could probably stick it in and leave the hatch open with sufficient cleverness with ropes, but "the right tool for the job" (i.e. a bigger vehicle) would probably be better.
* A roof rack (the folks I'm buying the bed from advertise that they can tie things solidly to the top of the car, and I'm happy to go with that, but my car's old enough that I'd rather have a *little* more structure :-}).

Assistance with the transportation itself would also be welcome, but I'm less worried about that (because I can probably draft psongster).

Bribes of backrubs, ice cream, or helping you with your own transportation difficulties can all be arranged :-}.

Comments

[wolf-grace.livejournal.com]

I don't know how long exactly my truck bed is, but with the aid of a few ratchet straps that I own, was able to bring my mattress from the Jordan's by Ikea back to Somerville just fine. I'd be more than happy to help if you'd like; helping people move stuff was the main reason for getting a truck in the first place :)

[randysmith]

Thanks! If we can find a good time, I'd love to take you up on it (especially since it sounds like I won't be seeing you much at gaming in the near future; silly job). What does your schedule look like? The bed should be ready sometime next week, and they're open T-S 11-6.

[wolf-grace.livejournal.com]

Well, Thursdays and Fridays you'd have me until I need to be in Medford at 4, so either of those days work?

And yeah, mumble grumble about the loss of both my board games and my RPG night because of the job. I'll be posting at some point why it was worth it, but it still hurts to have done so. But for board games, I'm intending on getting a few games myself and inviting people over on random weekends to soothe my social starvation :)

[randysmith]

Well, Thursdays and Fridays you'd have me until I need to be in Medford at 4, so either of those days work?

Sure, either one in general. And, in fact, the place just called to say that my mattress has come in, so we can do it this week if you'd like. Ideal for me would be Friday late morning/early afternoon; would that work for you? Where/how should we meet up?

But for board games, I'm intending on getting a few games myself and inviting people over on random weekends to soothe my social starvation :)

Yes, please! *eager look* :-} :-}

[beah.livejournal.com]

I have no equipment I can offer you, but I will say that Home Depot rents vans and trucks for something like $19/hr with no reservation needed, and you don't have to rent them to transport goods you're getting from them. I have used them on several occasions.

[randysmith]

Thanks! That's a good option to keep in mind.

[catya.livejournal.com]

You could try trading cars with Shayde?

[randysmith]

I think I'm set; thanks!

[rintrahroars.livejournal.com]

I have a van!! It is huge! And it has a roof rack?

[randysmith]

*chuckle* I think you had a punctuation spill over there? :-} :-}

My memory of your van is that we'd have to take the seats out and fiddle around with stuff like that? So I think I'm going to give a try at wolf_grace's truck, and ping you if that doesn't work out, if that's ok?

Thanks very much for the offer!

[rintrahroars.livejournal.com]

Seats easily fold up and disappear underneath. Let me know if your plans fall through.