My house move

It's a long time since we moved but that was a series of disasters one after another, redundancy, family bereavement, accidents, illness etc etc.
Sometimes life does seem to throw one thing after another at you and you wonder later how you coped.

I don't know what to say except to send sympathy and best wishes to you.

Since the move

Work had to be done on vacated bungalow , no problem ?

Son in law who took on the painting had the news his father has about two weeks to live.

Removal man found he didn't have a free date untill March to deliver a wardrobe I had paid for and was to be delivered the dsy of the move.

Daughter discharged from hospital but was admitted again.

Niece who was helping with the unpacking developed a nasty chest infection.

Brother decided to take control and bring in his firm whilst I sorted out a vat query!

Brothers mother in law, darling woman age 89 was found unconscious and rushed to hospital, still there.

Brothers son serious injury on knee , couldn't walk and his partner had to leave for Holland because her grandfather had died. Brother racing to Merthyr and Cardiff hospitals,bungalow work on hold.

Applied to council, given another week to hand in the keys , another week paying rent on two properties.

Work resumed, brother took up flooring

Chap booked to sought out all my garden pots and bring them here had slipped disc.

Now five days to handing over keys.

Ex son in law offers to see to garden pots. Poured with rain all week.

Terrible news Thursday, very close friend of daughters committed suicide, upset us all.

Friday evening text from brother - in hospital, got septic arthritis .

Flooring still outside bungalow, shed not emptied,

I see a council fine awaiting me .

Love the new bungalow but troubled for those in extended family who are ill

welcome to your new home Anniebach

Annie one day at a time eh? Lots going on for you but take strength from everyone's good wishes. Planning the garden is a good move - when things get too much inside it's great to go outside and breathe. New beginnings all round ((hugs))

Ignore my post of 17.50, meant for somewhere else and living proof that multi tasking is harder than it used to be

Its exciting though and I bet you'll enjoy organising all your things into their new places. I'd say try to enjoy it but that would sound daft so I won't! I hope you're warm and have hot water and functioning appliances asap. This time next week...

Ooops you and me both! What fun lives we lead ??

Oh dear that all sounds stressful Annie my heart skipped a beat when I read the bit about the dogs, I'm glad you were able to retrieve them.
When we moved here 8 years ago, everything took longer to do and it all felt so exhausting. I can remember thinking I would know when I was settling in when I could put on my knickers without opening and closing several drawers!

All the best Anniebach. It's a big change and one of life's big stressors, but hopefully you will settle in soon. ?

Could you put something like photographs or something up first so you'll feel more settled?

Oh enjoy your new home ??

Best wishes for your new home anniebach, hope you've found the kettle.

things settle down, there is often a problem with tv or internet or phone just at first.Don't sweat the small things as they say, at least you are in your new home now.
most of the unpacking can wait until you feel ready to do it.Are you in the same town?If so, at least you know where everything is.

let's hope you find the bathroom in the middle of the nightanniebach

(or perhaps you don't need to, unlike me)

I bought a dongle thingy POGS, a kind poster told me about them , hope to have landline and broadband connected Tuesday . Having a slight problem though, coming from bedroom into hall I keep walking into the bathroom not living room , duh

Well at least your internet is working.

I have been wondering when you were eventually moving Anniebach. So the day finally came and I would like to join with the other posters in wishing you happiness in your new home.

Certainly sounds a challenge but hopefully things will quickly settle down for you and you are happy with your move.

I know my priorities Alima

Every happiness in your new home Annie. Good to see you are doing the important jobs first! Once the garden is planned everything else will fall into place.

Best wishes from me too annie.
These things take time - you'll get there.

Thank you all

I hope you'll be very happy and content in your new home anniebach

Enjoy your new home.

Enjoy your new home. All the very best.

Cornergran, yes I have waited years for it , I first applied about 2002, was told no chance, applied again several times .

That's the way annie, it will all be worth it. Be happy in your long awaited new home. .