It's great news, isn't it? We're finally moving house.
Assuming we can manage the stress sufficiently well to stay married and solvent, we'll be relocated to a different position in Front Street on Friday this week.
The immediate upshot of this happening is that there is a possibility that we will lose our internet connection for a few days, or even a couple of weeks. If all goes according to plan we will not lose anything at all, and our telephone number and internet connection will travel with us up the street and all will be smashing and lovely.
That said, I simply do not trust BT in any shape or form. So, expect the worst and hope for the best.
As for this place, I really do not have any emotional attachment to it whatsoever. I don't think it has been for either of us much more than a place to sleep and eat. For me, maybe not even the latter. I am grateful that we were able to have a base in Newbiggin to get us started last year, but that's about as far as it goes.
I shall not miss the cramped conditions, noisy street and all the problems associated with the club next door. I may miss being so near to the Co-op, but it's really only a few yards further from the new place.
In contrast, there is much to look forward to. More space, more comfort, quietness to sleep in, TL having a decent shack at last with space to spread out just a little. Having a kitchen that can comfortably accommodate more the one person will be quite an experience too.
More than that - just to have a place that I am not embarrassed to invite people into. That will be splendid.
So, much to look forward too, not too much to mourn at leaving behind. Just an awful lot of work and expense in moving. We have already spent enough to mean that we really should stay there at least a couple of years. I honestly don't think that will be a hardship. There is a nice atmosphere about this new place. It's peaceful and friendly.
I feel we will be happy there. Please do feel free to pop round and see us.
REALLY pleased for you both, and we hope the move goes smoothly. We'll drop in before long... and that's a threat.
Tim and Bren xx
Posted by: Tim the Enchanter | October 10, 2007 at 10:51 PM
If Steve and myself are allowed we would like to see your new home and wish you both well.
Posted by: christine | October 11, 2007 at 12:04 AM
I popped in and out and then in again. More popping in very soon.
Posted by: Rebecca | October 12, 2007 at 10:29 PM
Delighted with the news. Look forward to visiting you there.
Posted by: markbear | October 13, 2007 at 12:26 PM
I wish I could pop in for a visit!
Posted by: Ruby | October 17, 2007 at 08:03 AM