Originally Posted by trottytrue

One day till we move out and its been really hard. No one ever follows through on what they promise. The Salvation Army came and only took the beds and a couple of items of furniture. Said the rest was not sellable. When I went outside to look at the van it was full no room for most of my furniture. I told him that and he said that I could call and complain if I wanted to. I was so upset. The next day I called the Wonderland Charity and asked them if they could take some more furniture. They said yes. I spent the next morning cleaning the sofa and chair and polishing the table and chairs. When the chap came he just looked and said yes he would take everything. He had such a small flat bed truck but he got everything in. He was in the Army Reserve and said he was use to making things fit. Such a difference in people.

It seems that I am finding stuff everywhere. I made another trip to the library. I dont know what it is with people today. Instead of helping me bring in the books they started going through them and got all excited when they found a Harry Potter DVD. Didnt even thank me. I was just glad to get rid of the books.

My shredder is no good. I put more than one sheet of paper in and it stops. I called my son and he is bringing me a big one on Friday but that means I have to take all the filing to the cottage.

My OH is not well he keeps trying to do stuff and then he gets sick. If I tell him not to do it he gets angry. Men........

Will be in touch next week.

DDL...Love your posts and the food.

Have not had time to read all the post will catch up next week.

Originally Posted by between two worlds

Oh dear, Trotty, so sorry it is being so hard.

Once you have moved, do take it easy with the unpacking and settling in to the rental--no deadline there, just do it one little bit at a time! Remember the point is to catch your breath there, and take a rest.

Good luck with the move itself, both you and hubby take care.

Tina

Originally Posted by Mrs Sully

Just a little update on where we are with our big adventure. I'm sitting on the floor with my iPad wondering what on earth I'm doing at this stage of life and living like 'hippies' for the next 7 weeks! We have booked our plane tickets for 2 nd November so it is really happening now. TT, I have thought of you so much during this time. Somedays, I feel so tired just from the emotional perspective and yet the anticipation of what is ahead keeps me buoyant. I still think about the family here and we are making the most of these weeks. I'm starting to realize the benefits that 'a little space' could bring I love reading all the news from those who have settled in so well and are happy. Quoll, what an exciting time you are having 'back home'. I'm looking forward to our cuppa when you get back to Canberra (but don't think about that just yet). Easterdawn it was lovely to hear from you in the highlands. My sister lives in Brora and my mum used to live in Dornoch. If you get time to drive to Helmsdale there is a great fish and chip cafe there. the decor will make you smile ...
Nearly time for the little ones to come home from school so I'd better get back to preparing afternoon tea

Originally Posted by charleygirl

Big Hug TT wow you move tomorrow, just try and relax a bit when you get to the cottage, thank god you sold your house and just think in 6 months your dream will come true.

I cant remember what I wrote before, but i have now found a different place to live, the one I was going to take ( lost my 200 pounds but never mine) was really too small for me and my son and my girls are visiting too... but I found a place not quite so close to my mums home, ( at least she cant see if I am home or not if I dont want to answer the phone hahaha) anyway it is a beautiful Bungalow, with fab gardens and veggie plot and fruit trees, totally renovated.. and immaculate. It is expensive but rentals are, I will have my son out walking the streets looking for work.
I am so excited, get the keys monday, not a scrap of furniture in there.. so that will be fun. I will post some photos when i am settles.
Got the job as a carer for one lady in her 40s in her own home, no personal care just companionship, so have said yes start Monday, just part time.
And looking for something else to go with it. I feel very lucky to get a job so soon!
meeting my sister in town to day she is coming up from Brighton and we will go for pub lunch... steak and kidney pie and chips... yippee.
I love my little car...and life is good.
Mrs Sully good luck with everything.
Rodney lovely to see you are doing okay.
Got a huge family party to go to on Saturday, live music, a nieces 30th, see I would have missed all this...

take care everyone

Originally Posted by jasper123

cheers thanks for the mantovani clips, I forgot how lovely the music was from his orchestra,

Originally Posted by charleygirl

B... but I found a place not quite so close to my mums home, ( at least she cant see if I am home or not if I dont want to answer the phone hahaha) ...

Originally Posted by trottytrue

My shredder is no good. I put more than one sheet of paper in and it stops. I called my son and he is bringing me a big one on Friday but that means I have to take all the filing to the cottage.

Originally Posted by charleygirl

I cant remember what I wrote before, but i have now found a different place to live, the one I was going to take ( lost my 200 pounds but never mine) was really too small for me and my son and my girls are visiting too... but I found a place not quite so close to my mums home, ( at least she cant see if I am home or not if I dont want to answer the phone hahaha) anyway it is a beautiful Bungalow, with fab gardens and veggie plot and fruit trees, totally renovated.. and immaculate. It is expensive but rentals are, I will have my son out walking the streets looking for work.
I am so excited, get the keys monday, not a scrap of furniture in there.. so that will be fun. I will post some photos when i am settles.
Got the job as a carer for one lady in her 40s in her own home, no personal care just companionship, so have said yes start Monday, just part time.
And looking for something else to go with it. I feel very lucky to get a job so soon!

Originally Posted by between two worlds

Good luck Mrs Sully--an adventure indeed!--plane booked, wow!

Concept of a little healthy space between family members...that's an interesting one, certainly I think sometimes parents and grandparents can get too wrapped up in lives of their adult children and in worries etc about the grandchildren...I haven't had that chance! (Adult children mostly far away, no g/children yet) but I have seen other grandparents in this situation to an unhealthy degree.

Not saying you are! I'm just saying I liked that you raised this point that a little spcae can sometimes be beneficial....

anyway, the adventure is happening--it's exciting!!

Tina

Originally Posted by J.J

lol, same with my MIL, she wanted us to take the bungalow across from her back garden , I can just imagine the call "Juuune, are you there" No thanks, 1 hour away is just fine for me.

[/QUOTE=charleygirl;9622311] steak and kidney pie and chips... yippee.

Originally Posted by charleygirl

Big Hug TT wow you move tomorrow, just try and relax a bit when you get to the cottage, thank god you sold your house and just think in 6 months your dream will come true.

I cant remember what I wrote before, but i have now found a different place to live, the one I was going to take ( lost my 200 pounds but never mine) was really too small for me and my son and my girls are visiting too... but I found a place not quite so close to my mums home, ( at least she cant see if I am home or not if I dont want to answer the phone hahaha) anyway it is a beautiful Bungalow, with fab gardens and veggie plot and fruit trees, totally renovated.. and immaculate. It is expensive but rentals are, I will have my son out walking the streets looking for work.
I am so excited, get the keys monday, not a scrap of furniture in there.. so that will be fun. I will post some photos when i am settles.
Got the job as a carer for one lady in her 40s in her own home, no personal care just companionship, so have said yes start Monday, just part time.
And looking for something else to go with it. I feel very lucky to get a job so soon!
meeting my sister in town to day she is coming up from Brighton and we will go for pub lunch... steak and kidney pie and chips... yippee.
I love my little car...and life is good.
Mrs Sully good luck with everything.
Rodney lovely to see you are doing okay.
Got a huge family party to go to on Saturday, live music, a nieces 30th, see I would have missed all this...

take care everyone

Originally Posted by cheers

A look at Rodney's Plymouth on video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrCcWGxUnms

Originally Posted by trottytrue

One day till we move out and its been really hard. No one ever follows through on what they promise. The Salvation Army came and only took the beds and a couple of items of furniture. Said the rest was not sellable. When I went outside to look at the van it was full no room for most of my furniture. I told him that and he said that I could call and complain if I wanted to. I was so upset. The next day I called the Wonderland Charity and asked them if they could take some more furniture. They said yes. I spent the next morning cleaning the sofa and chair and polishing the table and chairs. When the chap came he just looked and said yes he would take everything. He had such a small flat bed truck but he got everything in. He was in the Army Reserve and said he was use to making things fit. Such a difference in people.

It seems that I am finding stuff everywhere. I made another trip to the library. I dont know what it is with people today. Instead of helping me bring in the books they started going through them and got all excited when they found a Harry Potter DVD. Didnt even thank me. I was just glad to get rid of the books.

My shredder is no good. I put more than one sheet of paper in and it stops. I called my son and he is bringing me a big one on Friday but that means I have to take all the filing to the cottage.

My OH is not well he keeps trying to do stuff and then he gets sick. If I tell him not to do it he gets angry. Men........

Will be in touch next week.

DDL...Love your posts and the food.

Have not had time to read all the post will catch up next week.

Originally Posted by jasper123

I said you take both or none at all, the two guys said sorry its the rules, so I said OK dont let the door hit you in the ass