Oh dear it looks like 1 of the blogs was slow in loading, but I am sure whoever reads this will realise this, as the furniture moved before us.
It is 8am on a Sunday morning - opposite us the the Dutch Reform Church - no it does not have a steeple like almost all other DR churches, but every Sunday morning from 7.57 until 8.03 a recording of bells ringing wakes the whole area up. Besides this all the dogs in the area bark and howl to the music. This happens again at 8.30 and 9 - I suppose it means get up, get there, and get inside.
Went to CTM yesterday to get small tiles to revamp an old bathroom mirror that had lost some of its mirror round the edges,gbot lovely black mosaic tiles, and last night revamped it. Had some tiles over, so attacked the bread board, and now we also have a fancy black tiled pot stand.
The rest of the family have made a trip back to Cape Town today to fetch Stanley the cat, who has been in hospital for the last few days due to a abcess on the side of his neck bursting and needing stitches. They phoned us at 11 yesterday to say he can come home, but unfortunately by the time we woud have got there they would have been closed, so it was an early start here this morning.
As I have at least 6 hours on my own again today, I will be attacking the house with mop and broom and doing a spring clean whilst I have no one to disturb me.
Yesterday it poured with rain, but today the sun is shining so hopefully the washing will also get dry.
All for now, must turn into Mrs Mop for the rest of the day.
Saturday, 21 July 2012
Wednesday, 18 July 2012
THE FURNITURE HAS MOVED
Woke up yesterday at 4am to get going in time for the furniture removal truck. Woke up feel terrible as I have a very sore throat and feel like I have been given razor blades to eat. Danny fetched Calvyn's van and Mike dropped his BIG trailer off, so we were all set.
The truck arrived early as promised, and with 5 guys all my furniture and 100 boxes were packed and ready to go within an hour. Amazing to see you whole life packed into a truck.
We all set off at more or less the same time. Danny and John in the van and Monique and I with puppy in my car.
Along the road we were phoned by John to tell us to slow down as their petrol was running low. Someone read the guage at 3/4 instead of 1/4. Fortunately there is 1 petrol station alone the 150km route and we made it to there. By this time I was convinced that the truck would be outside the house waiting for us, so phoned my Angel who collected the keys for me and looked out for the truck.
Arrived to find the truck has not arrived yet, so all was well. due to road works, they had been delayed for and hour, fortunately I missed the turnoff so had to take a dirt road which as not too good after heavy rains.
The angel sent her husband down with the keys and later phoned to tell him to come and fetch lunch. delicious soup with home made bread.
When the truck eventually arrived-the guys again unpaced in record time, and asked where everything had to go. They even arranged my lounge for me. If ever you want a 6 star removal company, contact Gina at AA Movers in Mantague Gardens. All my quote and dealings have been via internet or phone. What wonderful service.
Due to traffic and road works it took us 3 hours to get back home. Oh what fun to sit in the lounge on garden chairs and sleep on blow up beds. As soon as one turns over the other goes up in the air - such romantic fun, and so cold. Put the electric blanked on top of us for some heat.
Today I am feeling worse than ever, but have to get going as we have to pack the last of our goodies and clen windows etc before our final trip down on Saturday.
The truck arrived early as promised, and with 5 guys all my furniture and 100 boxes were packed and ready to go within an hour. Amazing to see you whole life packed into a truck.
We all set off at more or less the same time. Danny and John in the van and Monique and I with puppy in my car.
Along the road we were phoned by John to tell us to slow down as their petrol was running low. Someone read the guage at 3/4 instead of 1/4. Fortunately there is 1 petrol station alone the 150km route and we made it to there. By this time I was convinced that the truck would be outside the house waiting for us, so phoned my Angel who collected the keys for me and looked out for the truck.
Arrived to find the truck has not arrived yet, so all was well. due to road works, they had been delayed for and hour, fortunately I missed the turnoff so had to take a dirt road which as not too good after heavy rains.
The angel sent her husband down with the keys and later phoned to tell him to come and fetch lunch. delicious soup with home made bread.
When the truck eventually arrived-the guys again unpaced in record time, and asked where everything had to go. They even arranged my lounge for me. If ever you want a 6 star removal company, contact Gina at AA Movers in Mantague Gardens. All my quote and dealings have been via internet or phone. What wonderful service.
Due to traffic and road works it took us 3 hours to get back home. Oh what fun to sit in the lounge on garden chairs and sleep on blow up beds. As soon as one turns over the other goes up in the air - such romantic fun, and so cold. Put the electric blanked on top of us for some heat.
Today I am feeling worse than ever, but have to get going as we have to pack the last of our goodies and clen windows etc before our final trip down on Saturday.
Tuesday, 17 July 2012
FRESH AIR AND SUNSHINE
Since my last post, one of the cats decided to go awol on Sunday evening and only returned at 1am yesterday morning. Woke up to let him in, and got my first experience of the Smell of the West Coast, as the processing factory was in full swing processing fish meal. This is surely a smell you have got to get used to. According to the estate agent, it only works when the weather is good and from February until October.
Went into Vredenberg to do some shopping, what a lovely experience, no traffic and you drive thru wheat fields, fields with sheep and cows and fields with ostriches.
Went to Pick n Pay and got a few things, and when I got to the till the cashier asked me if I was a pensioner, and if so would I please go thru till 6 or 7 as these are specially for pensioners on a Tuesday and you get 2.5% discount. So glad grey hair is finally paying off.
Came home via the small complex of shops where the Post Office is and visited the shop called Pizza World - before you think we had pizzas for lunch you are mistaken. They only make pizzas from 5 - 10pm and on Saturdays and Sundays. The rest of the time you can buy milk fresh from the farm for R6.00 a litre as well as cheese at R25.00 a big block and soft serve. If you don't take your own container it costs R3.00 extra.
Spending today sorting out the garage and unpacking. Have done the lounge so far and filled 3 boxes of goodies to be disposed of.
Went into Vredenberg to do some shopping, what a lovely experience, no traffic and you drive thru wheat fields, fields with sheep and cows and fields with ostriches.
Went to Pick n Pay and got a few things, and when I got to the till the cashier asked me if I was a pensioner, and if so would I please go thru till 6 or 7 as these are specially for pensioners on a Tuesday and you get 2.5% discount. So glad grey hair is finally paying off.
Came home via the small complex of shops where the Post Office is and visited the shop called Pizza World - before you think we had pizzas for lunch you are mistaken. They only make pizzas from 5 - 10pm and on Saturdays and Sundays. The rest of the time you can buy milk fresh from the farm for R6.00 a litre as well as cheese at R25.00 a big block and soft serve. If you don't take your own container it costs R3.00 extra.
Spending today sorting out the garage and unpacking. Have done the lounge so far and filled 3 boxes of goodies to be disposed of.
Sunday, 15 July 2012
HOME AT LAST
After not having internet for a few weeks, I am please to say all is now up and running and I am again able to blog.
An update from my last blog - The furniture moved down on 27 June and once again I had to call on my Angel Helena, as we had to stop along the way down, and thought the furniture truck was ahead of us, so phoned her to fetch the keys from the agent and let them in. Fortunately they were delayed at the weigh bridge and road works, so we got here before them What a team of people. Arrived on time and within an hour had packed my house up and were on the road. They unpacked in record time. I can strongly recommend AA Movers from Montauge Gardens.
On the Saturday we came down with a load of garage goodies and plants, thanks to my brother's kind offer of a truck and trailer. Due to Telkom not installing the lines as promised, Monique and John had to camp here for 2 weeks whilst Danny and I camped in Plumstead - 2 weeks on a blow up bed is no fun, that I can assure you. The reason for us staying behind was that the new buyer only wanted occupation on transfer which only took place last Tuesday.
On Wednesday 11 July, with a very heavy heart, we finally packed up what we had with us plus 2 dogs and 5 cats and set off on our homeward journey. It was lovely to see that some of the spring flowers were already out, after very heavy rains and that there were patched on yellow white and pruple flowerrs all arond the road and the fields are very green.
The cats have settled in nicely, except for 1 who thinks he needs to live in a cupboard, and the dogs think they are in clover as the back yard is huge.
Spend most of yeaterday hanging curtain rails and adjusting curtains and moving lounge furniture.
Today we went to do our shopping at Vredenburg Mall which is about 25kms away. It seems strange to buy 7 loaves of bread at a time, but the local cafe charges R12.00 a loaf.
We have had lovely weather here so far, except for today it is very misty and cold. Also when for a drive down round the harbour area.
Until next time it is unpacking, unpacking and more unpacking as I think we eventually ended up with about 300 boxes. Some of the boxes are full of surprises, as Monique and John packed them for me whilst I was at work, so some hold some very treasured memories of family members no long with us on earth, but I am sure are with us in spirit. Have already started to sort what must be given away and what must be sold, but this is taking a long time as I am feeling very tearful, so stop every now and then for a little cry. Am really missing my Mom at the moment.
Until next time - Keep warm and safe.
An update from my last blog - The furniture moved down on 27 June and once again I had to call on my Angel Helena, as we had to stop along the way down, and thought the furniture truck was ahead of us, so phoned her to fetch the keys from the agent and let them in. Fortunately they were delayed at the weigh bridge and road works, so we got here before them What a team of people. Arrived on time and within an hour had packed my house up and were on the road. They unpacked in record time. I can strongly recommend AA Movers from Montauge Gardens.
On the Saturday we came down with a load of garage goodies and plants, thanks to my brother's kind offer of a truck and trailer. Due to Telkom not installing the lines as promised, Monique and John had to camp here for 2 weeks whilst Danny and I camped in Plumstead - 2 weeks on a blow up bed is no fun, that I can assure you. The reason for us staying behind was that the new buyer only wanted occupation on transfer which only took place last Tuesday.
On Wednesday 11 July, with a very heavy heart, we finally packed up what we had with us plus 2 dogs and 5 cats and set off on our homeward journey. It was lovely to see that some of the spring flowers were already out, after very heavy rains and that there were patched on yellow white and pruple flowerrs all arond the road and the fields are very green.
The cats have settled in nicely, except for 1 who thinks he needs to live in a cupboard, and the dogs think they are in clover as the back yard is huge.
Spend most of yeaterday hanging curtain rails and adjusting curtains and moving lounge furniture.
Today we went to do our shopping at Vredenburg Mall which is about 25kms away. It seems strange to buy 7 loaves of bread at a time, but the local cafe charges R12.00 a loaf.
We have had lovely weather here so far, except for today it is very misty and cold. Also when for a drive down round the harbour area.
Until next time it is unpacking, unpacking and more unpacking as I think we eventually ended up with about 300 boxes. Some of the boxes are full of surprises, as Monique and John packed them for me whilst I was at work, so some hold some very treasured memories of family members no long with us on earth, but I am sure are with us in spirit. Have already started to sort what must be given away and what must be sold, but this is taking a long time as I am feeling very tearful, so stop every now and then for a little cry. Am really missing my Mom at the moment.
Until next time - Keep warm and safe.
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