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For
now, we are back but might have to dash off again some time soon!
Where
have we been, what was our exciting news (to us anyway)? Our DS and
FDil have finally moved out of rented accommodation and
into their own place. Yes, they have managed to get on the property
ladder!
I
had promised photographs but despite taking my camera and flip video
I simply forgot. The move from rented house to their new home went
okay. It took about 4 hours to empty and around 3 to refill. The men
took their time and had several breaks but none of us was in a rush
as DS. and FDiL. were still finishing packing when we arrived.
I
could lie and say we were raring to go but having got up at 4.30am,
attempted breakfast (failed) and drove up to them, it was around
8.00am when we arrived feeling slightly sluggish. So a slightly
slower move than anticipated was okay.
Luckily,
it was the one dry day of the whole time we were there! After that,
things went slightly downhill. We all got up quite chipper in the
morning when I decided to let the dog out AND completely forgot about
the very clean patio door in the lounge. I have never felt such pain. Let me tell you, it was very much on a par with childbirth if a lot
shorter.
So...
when you have all stopped choking with laughter on your tea/coffee
I'll carry on.
By
now DB was supporting me as I was bent over holding my cupped
hands beneath my nose to catch the blood whilst DS. and FDiL. came
dashing down stairs to ask what the the very loud bang was. Tears
were pouring down my face. DS. very kindly informed me that there was
a face imprint on the glass – yes dear, - I knew. I had probably got a
corresponding glass imprint on my face!!
Finally
the bleeding stop and I decided gingerly to go upstairs and inspect
the damage. Just got to the bathroom when an insistent buzzing
started in my ears, my vision started to go and I only just managed
to get to the bed before nearly fainting.
Eventually
I was able to check my face and other than a weird mark on the side
of my nose there was no external evidence of a flattened face. The
middle to top of my nose was killing me, as was my forehead and I
think I was probably concussed as I couldn't stay completely awake
during the whole of that day nor much of the next. I also felt like bursting into tears all the time.
Now,
4 days on, my forehead has stopped hurting and my nose is almost back
to normal. No external bruising (think it must have all been
internal) and I can almost breathe properly again.
As
it rained almost constantly, we were unable to sort out the garden at
the new place. All the shrubs need removing and the lawn lifting to form a veggie patch. Then we need to move all the veggies
from the old place before handing it back to the landlord.
Plus the
old place needs holes filling in the walls and repainting, carpets
cleaned etc so they don't lose their deposit.
So,
I think we will be returning shortly, if it ever stops raining
(currently having a thunderstorm at the moment). FDiL. is on dog/puppy sitting
duties for a fortnight, DS. is back at work so not much will get done
before they have to hand over the old place.
Anyway, the house is sound and in reasonable decorative order. They will be able to put their own mark on it. They have an extra bedroom, a larger lounge plus a huge conservatory. Sheds have to be moved, a large outdoor kennel built, chicken house installed etc. How exciting!
Other
than that folks, we are home for a short while and are okay.