Let’s try this app thing on the phone…
There was a point when I was sitting on the kerb homeless, surrounded by all my worldly goods while another family moved into my home behind me. Thankfully, I was only waiting for the van to come back for the final load.
Even so, it felt weird.
It felt weird for quite some time, as I know my new home well… It has been younger son’s place for the past five years… and really didn’t feel like mine.
Nevertheless, mine it now was, complete with the mountain of boxes, bags and chattels.
It had been touch and go for a while… We were moving at nine on Saturday morning. The cavalry didn’t manage to arrive until half eight Friday night to help me clear the loft, a terrible place full of the stored junk of fifteen years and the eleven people who have called the place home at some point.
I wanted one suitcase. The rest, almost all of it, ended up on the drive, ready for the recycling guys next day.
I’d been recycling for two days, trying to give away the furniture, clothes and books that couldn’t come with me… and with any luck at all, what was left from a four bedroom house would squeeze into a one bedroom flat.
Possibly.
Though the books seemed to take up the whole cloakroom, floor to ceiling…
The cavalry arrived too late to bring the requested dinner…and couldn’t get the sideboard or my homemade computer desk out.. my long-ago ex having, for some reason, screwed and glued them to the wall …and taken all my tools as well as his own.
Another night on the sofa was far from appealing… Not that I spent much of the night on it, as I was still packing the kitchen and cleaning… then back up at five to finish.
The furniture was downstairs, cooker and washer disconnected, all done. At five to nine, I was finished. And I got the blasted sideboard out. The desk thing collapsed though. Seeing how it had been made, I’m only surprised it had survived for so long…
It had been a hell if a week and with no help till the loft…my son works full time, needed dental surgery…and of course, was also moving.
I’d grumbled and worried…but got it done anyway…even though, by the time the van arrived, I ached in every pore.
Which is pretty good really… because necessity had kicked my backside into realising what I can do, instead of being afraid of what I can’t.
Still, I was glad to see Hollie’s other grandma and her family…they were all of them just wonderful, and doing what close families do best, they worked together to get both me and my son’s little family moved, while a third family moved into my place.
Then they made lunch and fed the lot of us.
As soon as my boxes were stacked and I was fed, it was down to Nick’s to do the needful…which didn’t leave me much of the day…
Just time to clean and organise the bathroom…and make a bed. And watch the kites and the little birds who hopped right to the door to look in. And watch the western sky turn pink and gold. Then watch the mistwraiths dance in the fields…
We were all shattered, but Alex, my younger son, still bobbed down to see if I was okay.
We stood in the garden, listening to the owls, watching a hedgehog and all the while the bats skimmed around us and a wide, dark sky sent a billion stars wheeling.
Okay?
More than okay…
And next morning, I woke to a golden dawn.
Sue Vincent's Daily Echo 
So much light in your new space – looks wonderful. Now to settle in!
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Loads of windows…lots of light and changing skies 🙂
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Wonderful in all seasons. 🙂
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Yep 🙂
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If it’s possible to like something so much that it hurts, that’s how I feel. ♥
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Thanks Wendy. The hurting bit is all too present at the moment… 😉
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I bet… sending love and dragon magic your way. ♥
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Thanks, Wendy.x
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Moving day through you words sounded just like my experiences as well: chaotic, nerve-wracking and cleansing. Sue, your new view is absolutely gorgeous!
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It’s a lovely place, and the view really makes up for the hassle 🙂
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The hard part is over. Now it’s time for the new beginning. We are stronger than we think, and, you will make your new place a home. In six months your move will be a memory that you can write about. Best of luck. Remember everything happens for a reason and beside, the view is gorgeous. :o)
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The place is perfect for me and ani..though she has yet to meet the cows that sometimes occupy the field 🙂
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Wow, well done Sue!
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Thanks Robert 🙂
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You’re going to love your new, compact world. Congratulations. The hardest part is over and you can begin to make it perfect.
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Just one room to go then I can sit back and enjoy for a while 🙂
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Glad you made it through the move, its a huge job no matter what stuff you have. Hope you get some relaxing days ahead of you.
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I’m rather looking forward to it too ..
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New beginnings Sue! 😊 time to celebrate that!!!
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When I’ve finished, I will 🙂
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😊😊😊
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Sue, you humble me. Every time I move, there is much bitching and moaning and tearing of hair. But you get up and take a picture of a golden dawn.
Here’s wishing you and Ani all the adventure, love, and tennis balls you both deserve in your new home.
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There was all that, Barb…and the air pretty much blue when the only screwdriver I could find to disconnect the cooker was a table knife…but so much open sky makes it well worthwhile.
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So, it’s come to pass… Moving’s never fun, but it looks as if the end result was worth it
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Pretty much perfect, Graeme…apart from the fact I’d like to move the whole place northwards 😉
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Maybe one day. Didn’t see your name on the guest list for Saturday, so I guess Ireland won out. Have a great trip
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Ireland is off too 😦 moving took precedence…
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Fair enough. Maybe later in the year. Hope you get settled in
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One day I’ll get there..
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And it’ll be worth the wait
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I know 🙂
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Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
Head over and welcome Sue Vincent into her new home and with the trials of moving over she can now enjoy waking up to this each morning. Something tells me that Ani will be making herself at home in that garden very quickly.. Happy new Home Sue.. XX
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Thanks, Sally. Ani is loving those doors…I can see a running battle with them come winter 🙂 x
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BTW – while you were offline I added you and Stuart to my new feature.. a selection of your books and links to buy and website. https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore/ XX
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I’m still offline, Sally..just the intermittent access on the phone. But…thank you so much for that! Xxx
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Pleasure Sue.. hope you are settled soon.. looking forward to our move in .. looks like another couple of weeks.. X
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It will be good to get a place of your own again, I imagine and start putting down new roots.x
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I hope you and Ani enjoy life in your new home.
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Ani is loving it…but I think she is still wondering when we are going home.
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i’m so happy for you, it looks like you’ve landed on the sun. ) enjoy your new home –
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It’s a lovely spot, Beth 🙂
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Reblogged this on Anita Dawes & Jaye Marie and commented:
sounds like it was worth every aching muscle!
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It looks and sounds beautiful and you`ll be able to relax a bit, hopefully, now all the moving has been done. When is Ani coming back is it Monday. I hope you get lots of pics of her adjusting to her new home. Well done Sue, I think you`ve moved to a very magical place. x
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Ani was back amid the mayhem..no doubt she will tell you all about it when she has internet again 🙂 I have almost finished what I can do for now 🙂
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Good hope you have time to have a relax.
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*falls over laughing…* 🙂
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oh dear I have to say I know exactly what you mean. 🙂
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🙂
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just gorgeous and well done! Time for R & R …
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Nearly 🙂
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Hope you have a breather pencilled in.
Love that light. Xx
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I do. Much needed too 🙂
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Glad to hear it. Maybe you should underline it!
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No need, the thought has been my spur the past few days 🙂
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So glad all that work and stress were worth it in the end. 🙂
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It will be.. when I’m done 🙂
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lol – but are you ever done making a home?
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Not really… there are always memories to add 🙂
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Always! 🙂
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🙂
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Happy new homing Sue! Is this Nick’s old place? Is it the one with the fish pond???
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No, this us my younger sons place…with the aquarium. Which appears to still be in residence…
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And will it be staying?
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If it is, it will need moving…
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One could easily read past the hassles of moving, Sue, just to get to that windowed door, and the light from your golden dawn. Such a great omen. Thanks for paying attention to what matters. It seems…you are home. 💖
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It is a good place to be right now 🙂
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Moving from a place you’ve been for years is a massive challenge and a change not easily made. I had a feeling I knew where you were moving. I’m concerned for you – such a change lowers your immune system – so take care of yourself. I also hope Ani will handle the change as well. Will it be as easy to take her for a walk or let her outside. On the other hand, she is a loving constant in your life, and you can do this together. Be well, Sue, and I look forward to hearing more about your move This post was a hard one to read!
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Tonight, I have a homely looking flat, with French doors into the garden…it will be keeping ani in come winter that will be the problem. She’s loving it here…and miles and miles if fields to play in too. And kites 🙂
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Moving is so hectic and exhausting, but what a lovely morning. Beautiful light 🙂
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It is a lovely spot…the camera is never far from the door either 😀
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Wow Sue, I know your pain of moving. So glad you’re in! And judging by that beautiful photo it reminds that there is always light at the end of the tunnel! Congrats on your new home. 🙂 ❤
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Thus evening, I may actually get to sit down in it too 🙂
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🙂 Here’s to hoping! 🙂
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🙂
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Reblogged this on stevetanham and commented:
Sue’s house move happens…
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Packing up and moving is such an ordeal. Everything hurts for days, but soon that will be forgotten and the new space fixed. Happy days ahead. Wonderful to have lots of windows. 🙂 🙂 ❤
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Done now … just the unpacking to finish, bit by bit 🙂
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I moved 7-1/2 years ago. Had to mega downsize. Still have unpacked boxes, but you’re more organized, I’, sure. 😀
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I still have a huge pile of boxes with homeless contents…
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phew…
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🙂
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One door closes and another opens..love the view and the memories of the move will fade…I have been moved in a month now ..all boxes unpacked and can now work on the garden. Enjoy your new home 🙂
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I’m enjoying it this morning. .not much more I can do till I can replace the bookcases 🙂
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The first thing we set up when we move is the bed … closely followed by the kettle. 🙂 Welcome to your new home. 🙂 … and I’ll be looking forward to reading Ani’s thoughts on the matter. 😀
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The kettle went in first here 🙂
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Moving can be great, but it’s also stressful (I had to do it twice in the last year). Enjoy your new home – those windows are wonderful. 🙂
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Lots of nice big windows… I just had to clean them all 😉
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Oooh… looks lovely! Congratulations. Hope you’ll be very happy and settled there. Xxx
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I think I will, Ali, thank you…and ani lives it 🙂
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Lovely!!! I don’t know what I’d do if I had to downsize at the moment — small 3 br house and garage and attic space filled instantly when Tracey and I moved from a 750 square foot duplex without garage to 1265 square foot home with garage and that was 15 years ago. We got rid of a ton of stuff when we did a kitchen remodel (to put in more cabinets, for one thing) but the place instantly filled again when the remodel was done…. House Math: Lots of stuff minus a good slice of stuff = more stuff. Maybe it’s House Physics a la Schrodinger’s Cat. Although our two may not have noticed at the time…Enjoy!!
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We expand to fit…but I must say, I was glad to lighten the load of ‘ stuff’s x
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