My sister L and her husband J offered to come and help with anything that needed doing on Saturday which was wonderful, especially as I'd discovered the washing machine connection was drip drip dripping. The WM is in a special big cupboard in the bathroom which sounds odd but a perfect solution when the kitchen isn't huge. I had turned off the water behind the machine but J was soon able to cure the problem.
We were just stopping for a coffee when the doorbell went and there was BiL Andrew who had brought some more of my gardening stuff over to put in the shed and garage. I wasn't expecting him as he's in the middle of repairing and painting the barge- boards and end walls of his house but had been rained off.
The doorbell went again later and this time it was the postman with a long parcel and what a lovely surprise when I opened it - a yellow rose bush along with a plastic lined fabric pot from blog friend Ang.
Thank you so much and what a lovely surprise present and how clever is a flat-pack rose! - (think that green stake was to stop the rose sliding in the parcel and meant to be taken out!) I guess it could be planted out in the garden later.
And then much later blow-me-down when the doorbell rang again and there was Son who had come over to see if there was anything he could help with.
So during the course of the day many more jobs were done.
Thank Goodness for friends and family.
Have lost internet now!
Edited in this morning to say ....now t'internet is back again ....as today is the day is was due to start so heavens knows how it was working between Friday and yesterday afternoon?
Glad you are finally in! How lovely to have people come and help :)
ReplyDeleteYou're quickly getting sorted, thanks to family and friends. It'll soon feel like home. xx
ReplyDeleteCan’t beat timely help, glad it’s all going well.
ReplyDeleteSo glad the rose arrived safely. The Victorians regarded the Yellow Rose as a sign of friendship
ReplyDeleteThank you so much - it was such a surprise - a lovely welcome gift and very kind
DeleteWhat a beautiful rose. One of my moving in gifts was Jude the Obscure, who is yellow.
ReplyDeleteSounds like your family know where you live now anyway, and lovely to have them visit and help you with moving in problems.
Yes friends and family are wonderful, what would we do without them? So glad the nightmare is over and you're settling in now, and that the leaky problem was solved quickly. Hope the internet one is too! Looks like you have a nice view out of that window.
ReplyDeleteYou've been so patient during the protracted moving process, everyone is delighted to see you in at last. You've wonderful family and friends. I'll bet you're tired at night though!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely start to your new life. It's taken more time than hoped, but it's done and dusted and now you can move in.
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I've just clicked the 'lost internet' bit - what a nuisance. I've sent you an email but it can wait. xx
DeleteInternet is back............ will find your email
DeleteNo doubt you had sufficient tea/coffee/milk/sugar and mugs/cups to hand! How exciting to have visitors.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased you had lots of visitors especially ones that help. My D and GD came yesterday they helped to sort out a few things my GD always makes us a cup of tea. I had a pink rose from a friend when my Son died I have plans to put it into the garden people are so kind. Enjoy your day Sue.
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What a lovely way to start life in your new home...welcoming helpful friends and family--everyone wanting only the best for you.
ReplyDeletefrinds, family and I would add to that neighbours here - what would I do without them indeed, This morning alone my son has taken over three jobs which were on my mind. Neighbours pop round to see if I want anything - sounds as though you have also moved into the perfect place Sue.
ReplyDeleteSo nice in this almost post-Covid time that friends and family could just stop by to help you settle. It will feel like home in no time now.
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't take long to make a house a home does it?! x
ReplyDeleteSo nice to have so many people close by to pitch in and help! Enjoy your new home!
ReplyDeleteOne job at a time and you get there in the end.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to have friends and family helping out especially on your first weekend. That rose bush is beautiful and is such a thoughtful gift from Angela. I imagine it felt good to wake up in your new home today. You can start settling in now with all that waiting behind you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful first weekend in your new home!
ReplyDeleteYour friends and family are pitching in and ready to lend a hand. Their thoughtfulness is impressive. The yellow rose signifying friendship is a lovely housewarming gift from Angela. There must be a special place in the garden for this rose.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! It's great to have all those supportive people around you.
ReplyDeleteYou have a wonderful network, Sue. That means so very much!
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