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.