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#31
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Why not make yours cheaper than the other seven? Sounds like the only way to get a sale.
#32
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I agree. I always astonish people withe the way I get things sold - whether it be stuff on amazon, ebay, or at a yard sale. It's no secret - you must be willing to drop the price to below what others are offering
#33
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It seems to me that houses either sell very quickly or hang around for years. If it hasn't gone in the initial listing period, you have to do something drastic to make it fresh to the market again.
#34
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If we are seen to be dropping it every month, it may mean we are desperate which we are not! I guess that when you make your mind up to do something you want action lol
#35
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Six weeks to go, and we are up to box 237. We are ahead of schedule on the packing, but I'd rather spend our last couple of weeks surrounded by cardboard boxes than have a panicky last few days.
On Saturday my 88 year old mum had a fall and broke her arm badly. My brother is with her at the moment, getting a care assessment from social services and making sure she is going to be OK. This was the kind of event that I was hoping wouldn't occur while I'm still out of the country, and if I didn't have so much to do here, I'd be on a plane home right now.
On Saturday my 88 year old mum had a fall and broke her arm badly. My brother is with her at the moment, getting a care assessment from social services and making sure she is going to be OK. This was the kind of event that I was hoping wouldn't occur while I'm still out of the country, and if I didn't have so much to do here, I'd be on a plane home right now.
#36
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Re: Countdown
Six weeks to go, and we are up to box 237. We are ahead of schedule on the packing, but I'd rather spend our last couple of weeks surrounded by cardboard boxes than have a panicky last few days.
On Saturday my 88 year old mum had a fall and broke her arm badly. My brother is with her at the moment, getting a care assessment from social services and making sure she is going to be OK. This was the kind of event that I was hoping wouldn't occur while I'm still out of the country, and if I didn't have so much to do here, I'd be on a plane home right now.
On Saturday my 88 year old mum had a fall and broke her arm badly. My brother is with her at the moment, getting a care assessment from social services and making sure she is going to be OK. This was the kind of event that I was hoping wouldn't occur while I'm still out of the country, and if I didn't have so much to do here, I'd be on a plane home right now.
#37
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Sorry to hear about your mum Editha-hope she heals quickly. Wow, 237 boxes, like me you have a lot of stuff. I had my third tag sale yesterday and the house is emptying slowly but surely. Like you even though I have 11 weeks to go I'd rather not be running around like a chicken with my head cut off the last few weeks. :-)
#38
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I am seriously worried about my mum. I've been told that she is OK and will make a good recovery, but at the same time she seems to be developing multiple problems and symptoms in addition to her injured arm.
This is giving me a strong sense of déjà vu, because that was precisely what happened with my dad. Eventually, I realised that something was up, but he died before I got there.
The difference this time is that mum is not in hospital, and she is receiving much better care than my dad did (these two facts are not unconnected). But even so this is the situation I've been dreading during the 8 years I've been in Canada -- that is not knowing whether I should get on a plane or not and it is ironic that it should happen in the last few weeks when it is particularly difficult for me to get away.
I've more or less finished the packing, and OH could manage without me, but if I go I'll miss all the goodbyes with my friends here. And also, OH will be mega-pissed off. Plus, there's the expense. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.
This is giving me a strong sense of déjà vu, because that was precisely what happened with my dad. Eventually, I realised that something was up, but he died before I got there.
The difference this time is that mum is not in hospital, and she is receiving much better care than my dad did (these two facts are not unconnected). But even so this is the situation I've been dreading during the 8 years I've been in Canada -- that is not knowing whether I should get on a plane or not and it is ironic that it should happen in the last few weeks when it is particularly difficult for me to get away.
I've more or less finished the packing, and OH could manage without me, but if I go I'll miss all the goodbyes with my friends here. And also, OH will be mega-pissed off. Plus, there's the expense. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.
#39
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I am seriously worried about my mum. I've been told that she is OK and will make a good recovery, but at the same time she seems to be developing multiple problems and symptoms in addition to her injured arm.
This is giving me a strong sense of déjà vu, because that was precisely what happened with my dad. Eventually, I realised that something was up, but he died before I got there.
The difference this time is that mum is not in hospital, and she is receiving much better care than my dad did (these two facts are not unconnected). But even so this is the situation I've been dreading during the 8 years I've been in Canada -- that is not knowing whether I should get on a plane or not and it is ironic that it should happen in the last few weeks when it is particularly difficult for me to get away.
I've more or less finished the packing, and OH could manage without me, but if I go I'll miss all the goodbyes with my friends here. And also, OH will be mega-pissed off. Plus, there's the expense. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.
This is giving me a strong sense of déjà vu, because that was precisely what happened with my dad. Eventually, I realised that something was up, but he died before I got there.
The difference this time is that mum is not in hospital, and she is receiving much better care than my dad did (these two facts are not unconnected). But even so this is the situation I've been dreading during the 8 years I've been in Canada -- that is not knowing whether I should get on a plane or not and it is ironic that it should happen in the last few weeks when it is particularly difficult for me to get away.
I've more or less finished the packing, and OH could manage without me, but if I go I'll miss all the goodbyes with my friends here. And also, OH will be mega-pissed off. Plus, there's the expense. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.
#40
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I am seriously worried about my mum. I've been told that she is OK and will make a good recovery, but at the same time she seems to be developing multiple problems and symptoms in addition to her injured arm.
This is giving me a strong sense of déjà vu, because that was precisely what happened with my dad. Eventually, I realised that something was up, but he died before I got there.
The difference this time is that mum is not in hospital, and she is receiving much better care than my dad did (these two facts are not unconnected). But even so this is the situation I've been dreading during the 8 years I've been in Canada -- that is not knowing whether I should get on a plane or not and it is ironic that it should happen in the last few weeks when it is particularly difficult for me to get away.
I've more or less finished the packing, and OH could manage without me, but if I go I'll miss all the goodbyes with my friends here. And also, OH will be mega-pissed off. Plus, there's the expense. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.
This is giving me a strong sense of déjà vu, because that was precisely what happened with my dad. Eventually, I realised that something was up, but he died before I got there.
The difference this time is that mum is not in hospital, and she is receiving much better care than my dad did (these two facts are not unconnected). But even so this is the situation I've been dreading during the 8 years I've been in Canada -- that is not knowing whether I should get on a plane or not and it is ironic that it should happen in the last few weeks when it is particularly difficult for me to get away.
I've more or less finished the packing, and OH could manage without me, but if I go I'll miss all the goodbyes with my friends here. And also, OH will be mega-pissed off. Plus, there's the expense. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.
It's a bloody tough one for you. All you can do is go with what you feel is the best thing to do - both going and staying have some negatives, maybe have a think about which negatives you could live with, and those you couldn't.
Let us know how you get on and I so hope that your Mum's health improves. Take care x
#41
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I am seriously worried about my mum. I've been told that she is OK and will make a good recovery, but at the same time she seems to be developing multiple problems and symptoms in addition to her injured arm.
This is giving me a strong sense of déjà vu, because that was precisely what happened with my dad. Eventually, I realised that something was up, but he died before I got there.
The difference this time is that mum is not in hospital, and she is receiving much better care than my dad did (these two facts are not unconnected). But even so this is the situation I've been dreading during the 8 years I've been in Canada -- that is not knowing whether I should get on a plane or not and it is ironic that it should happen in the last few weeks when it is particularly difficult for me to get away.
I've more or less finished the packing, and OH could manage without me, but if I go I'll miss all the goodbyes with my friends here. And also, OH will be mega-pissed off. Plus, there's the expense. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.
This is giving me a strong sense of déjà vu, because that was precisely what happened with my dad. Eventually, I realised that something was up, but he died before I got there.
The difference this time is that mum is not in hospital, and she is receiving much better care than my dad did (these two facts are not unconnected). But even so this is the situation I've been dreading during the 8 years I've been in Canada -- that is not knowing whether I should get on a plane or not and it is ironic that it should happen in the last few weeks when it is particularly difficult for me to get away.
I've more or less finished the packing, and OH could manage without me, but if I go I'll miss all the goodbyes with my friends here. And also, OH will be mega-pissed off. Plus, there's the expense. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.
#42
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Thank you all for your support.
Yesterday I was checking out fares to the UK, but today, when I rang mum, she sounded much much brighter. Some antibiotics she was prescribed have kicked in and she seems to be on the mend. So, I've decided to wait. There is no doubt that she is getting good care.
Yesterday I was checking out fares to the UK, but today, when I rang mum, she sounded much much brighter. Some antibiotics she was prescribed have kicked in and she seems to be on the mend. So, I've decided to wait. There is no doubt that she is getting good care.
#43
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Thank you all for your support.
Yesterday I was checking out fares to the UK, but today, when I rang mum, she sounded much much brighter. Some antibiotics she was prescribed have kicked in and she seems to be on the mend. So, I've decided to wait. There is no doubt that she is getting good care.
Yesterday I was checking out fares to the UK, but today, when I rang mum, she sounded much much brighter. Some antibiotics she was prescribed have kicked in and she seems to be on the mend. So, I've decided to wait. There is no doubt that she is getting good care.
#44
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Re: Countdown
Good news about your Mum! Not long now till you will be there
#45
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Thank you all for your support.
Yesterday I was checking out fares to the UK, but today, when I rang mum, she sounded much much brighter. Some antibiotics she was prescribed have kicked in and she seems to be on the mend. So, I've decided to wait. There is no doubt that she is getting good care.
Yesterday I was checking out fares to the UK, but today, when I rang mum, she sounded much much brighter. Some antibiotics she was prescribed have kicked in and she seems to be on the mend. So, I've decided to wait. There is no doubt that she is getting good care.