Friday, 29 March 2013

Survived, Just........

What a hectic couple of weeks we have had. The move to the country is now complete. I have not moved house for around 30 years and gee, had I forgotten what it was like. So much aquired over the years and I did cull some of it. I should have done a lot more too. I promise myself that if it is not being used now that we have moved it will be gone, either donated, sold or given away. Anyway the move did go reasonably smoothly. The only problem we have is that all our plants would not fit on the truck and thankfully our former next door neighbour helped us move them into his yard and he is looking after them until we can get down next weekend and hire a ute to get them.
We are settling in nicely now. Most of the boxes have been unpacked. I said most, not all. I have the excess stacked neatly and as I have quite a lot of cupboard and wardrobe space these have been utilized. The townsfolk here are very friendly and most helpful so we have been made feel very welcome. We have quite a bit of work around the yard to keep us busy. The house had been vacant for around 2 years so the garden needs attention, but this is what we love doing so it is no problem. Things need a tidyup and we have some new found enthusiasm now. We are so glad we took the plunge and moved to the country. I have a few bush walking tracks not far from home, the wildflowers in spring are abundant and the town centre is just 1 kilometre away. The golf course will also be utilized, I am looking forward to playing here, in the near future.  I will have to make aquaintances with the local computer business as the only problem I am having is a very slow internet connection which keeps on dropping in and out. Oh well we can't have everything can we. I have a lot of blogs to catch up with so I don't want to be out of action for too long.
Family and friends aren't convinced that we have done the right thing in moving, but HOM (husband of mine) and I are certain that we have made the right move. And that is what counts. A change is as good as a holiday.


Work In Progress


Beneath this tangled mess sits a garden seat.
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8 comments:

  1. Rose ~ from Oz30 March 2013 at 04:07

    Well done Linley and husband! I was wondering how it all went (the move). It's a lovely place and lots of new projects and adventures to be had from and in and around your new locale.
    Congratulations and happy days ahead!!
    x

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    1. Unknown31 March 2013 at 17:19

      Thanks Rose,I am glad it is all over, normality slowly returning. Happy Easter.

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  2. Leave It To Davis30 March 2013 at 09:15

    How exciting! A new place, a new beginning and less clutter! Good luck to you in your new home!

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    1. Unknown31 March 2013 at 17:34

      Thank you. I am not missing the clutter. Hubby also agrees now that less is more.

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  3. diane b31 March 2013 at 15:08

    I hope it all goes as well as you hoped for. Are you near the sea or inland?

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    1. Unknown31 March 2013 at 17:37

      Thanks Diane, I am loving the change.. We are in the Central Wheatbelt area, a little town called Wongan Hills

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  4. Carole M.31 March 2013 at 18:46

    a big job I've done many times over the years; this current stay of ten years is my longest to date. Balk at the thought of having to 'cull' as you mention to enable that down-sizing shift some day. All's good for you; the 'country' is a beautiful lifestyle to share with your husband; just enjoy each day.

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  5. Valerie3 April 2013 at 09:03

    Congratulations on your move, Linley - it takes courage to "swim against the tide"! Sounds like it is the right decision for you both and even after the exhaustion and excitement have abated, I'm sure there'll be lots of joy-filled hours for you and your husband as you settle in and place your stamp on your new surroundings. Enjoy to the maxx !! (and many thanks for taking time out of your unpacking to visit my blog - greatly appreciated.) I, too, would love a move to the country but at this stage it would not be practical, so I satisfy that inner yearning by frequent drives into the Adelaide Hills or along the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula.

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