BuddysMum Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 We have had a frantic few weeks, trying to sell/give away all our furniture and much of our other "junk". Finally we are nearly finished. The shippers came yesterday and packed up all the stuff we wanted shipped (well most of it, and some stuff we didn't want to take, but that was our fault for putting boxes in the wrong places!). Today we completed on the sale of our house and spent all morning cleaning so that it would look nice for the new family. Ben and OH came to the Travelodge on Wednesday night but I stayed on the sofa at home because I was having a bit of a meltdown and needed to work half the night; sorting and organising. Last night we collected Buddy (the dog) from our sitter for the last time - that was VERY emotional. We are going to miss her so very much, and she will miss Buddy. Then all four of us spent our first night ever together in the Travelodge. Bud shared our bed; taking up much more than his fair share, and only woke to lick Steve's face once and to bark at something at 6.30. Then we woke to deep snow and had to drive to our house to meet the Petair vet for Buddy's final health check, then despatched him and Ben to the in-laws for the morning. So, so, so tired and sore. Waiting for more snow tonight and the promise of a horrid drive to get Steve to work in Newbury tomorrow morning. I finished work last week. They were so very nice about my very short time there, but I really enjoyed the job and I think they liked me. We have our Christmas "do" on Monday. We are nearl there!!! I heard a runour about Christmas coming soon,but have done nothing about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Burness2Oz Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 So your nearly there well done, when do you fly out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddysMum Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 We fly on 30th (our wedding anniversary) and land in Brisbane on New years Eve. Then drive up to Gladstone on 3rd Jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Burness2Oz Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Wicked we fly 31st and arrive in Brisbane 2nd Jan, are you excited? Have you got rental/holiday accomadation ready? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddysMum Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 Wicked we fly 31st and arrive in Brisbane 2nd Jan, are you excited? Have you got rental/holiday accomadation ready? Wow! So are you in the air for New Year? Our cousins have (brilliantly) found us a short-term, very basic rental which we can have for anytime from a week to 3 months so we will have plenty of time to look araond for a longer-term rental with no penalties for breaking the lease. Don't care what it's like really. Just want to be under our own roof from the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Burness2Oz Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Thats great so you have family there that helps. Where are you planning to live then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliott-Family Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 good luck, its come round so quick for you, wishing you all the best claire x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest annemarie and brian Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 nearly there i bet it feels brillant and i hope you have a safe journey to your new life enjoy! annemarie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest juliemtaylor Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 wow all systems go. Glad you managed to complete today, we are still waiting to exchange as we have been held up by all of you lot completing today!!! Hopefully we shall be on our way in Feb too.. Good Luck for your journey and keep us posted. Julie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 We fly on 30th (our wedding anniversary) and land in Brisbane on New years Eve. Then drive up to Gladstone on 3rd Jan. Buggaroff and enjoy the rest of your lives. Gladstone has a very nice climate.:yes: Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yuills Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Enjoy the time you have left in England..make the most of it. Hope you settle quickly on arrival. Good luck. Sue xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Soooo chuffed for you. Enjoy christmas & hope all goes well & smoothly with the rest of your plans. Hope Oz is everything you dream it will be, also hope that we will be following you VERY soon!!! X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr luvpants Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Hi guys Good luck on the next chapter of your lives. We are aiming to go next year around this time. Can I ask when did you book your flights and did you pay a premium because its Christmas time? JOHN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddysMum Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 Hi guys Good luck on the next chapter of your lives. We are aiming to go next year around this time. Can I ask when did you book your flights and did you pay a premium because its Christmas time? JOHN We booked at the end of August and because we wanted to go at around that time we didn't really compare withother times of year, although the days we ended up with were a bit cheaper than some other days around then if you see what I mean. And having only 2 hours stopover in Singapore made it slightly cheaper than a later flight out of there. All the best for your plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Magnetic6 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Wishing you and your family a very special Christmas!!! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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