Originally Posted by dinky2

After sale goes through, we have to give 4 weeks notice at work then we will be off, it's looking like May now but don't want to get too excited yet

Originally Posted by Sparky wife

Anne and Jay, that is fantastic, things are going really well then! Wish things were going that fast with ours!

Well, Fly Away, for the next three weeks....hmmmmm, it is just odds and sods until the shippers come on the 10th. The major cancelling has been done, it's just the tv licence and the meter readings that have to be done last minute. Reminds me, diverting mail with RM.

My CV needs updating, dusty and dirty things need cleaning (to be done next week when I'm off).

You will get there. I read somewhere on another thread someone saying how they have seriously considered not buying a property again because of all the hassle and I can understand that.

I think that was me!!

I am a very shy person, I do struggle, but get me some alcohol and I am a bit nutty. Got wrecked at the work Xmas do (in a non aggressive, comedy way I like to think ) and the quiet, reserved girl at work turned into...

..... A terrible dancer who fell over, got picked back up by a nice guy going past and then carried on as though nothing had happened.
A hugger.

I'm looking forward to meeting Beth!

Originally Posted by Fly Away

Can't wait to meet Beth, I wonder if she's quiet..... Nah!

Originally Posted by JenniGee

Beth'll be the one at the door, with the list & issuing name badges... colour-coded according to the visa you've applied for, of course

Wish we were coming, would love to meet you all, but the Kent folks are having a get-together just a few miles up the road from us & we've been looking forward to meeting NickieandKev

Originally Posted by Fly Away

I don't think you're VERY shy. My OH is VERY shy. You're medium shy. I am honestly a little bit shy, but force myself not to be. Can't wait to meet Beth, I wonder if she's quiet..... Nah!

PMSL at your drunken antics. They say your true personality comes out when you're drunk. :

Good luck with all your bits and pieces - I'm sure they will all be done and dusted soon.:

Fingers crossed for you too Dinky - hopefully you'll be able to give notice really soon!

Originally Posted by JenniGee

Beth'll be the one at the door, with the list & issuing name badges... colour-coded according to the visa you've applied for, of course



Wish we were coming, would love to meet you all, but the Kent folks are having a get-together just a few miles up the road from us & we've been looking forward to meeting NickieandKev

Originally Posted by Sparky wife

Whoops, didn't realize it was you Fly Away! Now, here is proof of me losing my marbles!!!

Medium shy...yeah I reckon so! That's why I love the meets, have chatted to people already online so the ice has been broken. True personality, lol!

My stepmum claims to be very shy, now you would never believe it, how she is, very very chatty, life and soul etc. She says it's a front and always has been.

Originally Posted by Sparky wife

It is a shame we don't all get to meet up, but wow, could you imagine a place filled with all of us from Expats?

Originally Posted by Fly Away

Well, actually, I am quiet an shy and retiring as is SW... Haven't met Beth yet.. EEK I suspect she isn't.

Originally Posted by dinky2

Well it's not looking good for us exchanging this week Buyer solicitors have requested a copy of ground rent bill and receipt, which I sent them, now they want the one before that and a letter stating that we will pay the next installment due in April. FFS it's only £17.50!! I'd happily give the buyer the cash! But oh no, we've had to get on to the council for an early bill, heaven knows how long that will take to arrive
It seems like every week they request something else, why can't they just ask for it all at the start?
Please let this be the last hurdle

Originally Posted by Sparky wife

I am a very shy person, I do struggle, but get me some alcohol and I am a bit nutty. Got wrecked at the work Xmas do (in a non aggressive, comedy way I like to think and the quiet, reserved girl at work turned into...

..... A terrible dancer who fell over, got picked back up by a nice guy going past and then carried on as though nothing had happened.
A hugger.

I'm looking forward to meeting Beth!

Originally Posted by Sparky wife

It is a shame we don't all get to meet up, but wow, could you imagine a place filled with all of us from Expats?

Originally Posted by Fly Away

That's true about meets - you know stuff about people without them having to explain it all. Sometimes too much...

Originally Posted by Fly Away

I think the word bedlam would cover it!

Originally Posted by Fly Away

LOL, it's the sort of story they report in the Sun....



Well, actually, I am quiet an shy and retiring as is SW... Haven't met Beth yet.. EEK I suspect she isn't.

Originally Posted by Fly Away

I don't think you're VERY shy. My OH is VERY shy. You're medium shy. I am honestly a little bit shy, but force myself not to be. Can't wait to meet Beth, I wonder if she's quiet..... Nah!

PMSL at your drunken antics. They say your true personality comes out when you're drunk.

Good luck with all your bits and pieces - I'm sure they will all be done and dusted soon.

Fingers crossed for you too Dinky - hopefully you'll be able to give notice really soon!

Originally Posted by Icarus

<pokes his shy head in the door & says

My house is clean & the newspaper photo girl will be here with in the hour

Originally Posted by Off2Oz

I don't believe that for one minute.

I am honestly.


True, FA, so true. Life is much easier in the cyber world.

I too am a shy retiring type. : Don't think my OH would agree with that.

LOL, we can tell how quiet you are!

Night, night everyone. Let's hope we all get woken up by the sound of phone's ringing. :

Not me, I have the school run tomorrow. Kid's don't break up until the 4th.

Originally Posted by Icarus

<pokes his shy head in the door & says

My house is clean & the newspaper photo girl will be here with in the hour

Originally Posted by BethandAndrew

I am quiet......when my mouth is shut!!!! ::

PMSL - I suspected that.

Can't wait to meet you lot too......should be a blast!!!!::

I bet we all get shy. Then have a drink and all hell will be let loose.

Good Luck Ic...........hope she writes up a cracking review for you!!!
Beth x x

Originally Posted by Fly Away

These holidays are mad - the whole country seems to have different times...

Fingers crossed your phone rings today.



PMSL - don't think you're shy Ic...

Good luck with the newspaper lady. Remember to hide the baby lotion. I'm sure you will be able to impress her.




Morning all, hows your bum today Beth?

No news my end. Had to call the flat EA as my sign hadn't been moved to somewhere visible. He wasn't there - still on hols... GRRR I tell you dealing with 3 EAs at the same time is exhausting.

Originally Posted by BethandAndrew

Feels like there's a huge bruise there......but I can't see it
Better than having another bun in the oven though
Lovely day here at the mo.....but rain coming in from the west later!!!
Beth x x

Originally Posted by Fly Away

Sounds sore! As you say, better than being pg if you don't want to be.

Lovely here too - hope the rain stays away for a while. We went into Cardiff yesterday - lovely and sunny - I was sweating in a light jacket, then on the way home it poured with rain and was cold all evening.. I think today will be the same.