This is the calm before the storm. There are only three weeks to go before the big pack and shift . You can imagine the amount of stuff that we have acquired over 30 years and how hard it is to separate ourselves from it.
Today is our inorganic collection so I have taken the opportunity to get rid of a few things like a drier that doesn't switch itself off when it has done its job and household equipment, broken or surplus to requirements.
For the past few days we have been going through envelopes and envelopes of old photos which have evoked not a few memories of holidays gone by ( and created more mess on the coffee table). Most have ended up in the paperchase as we also have albums and albums capturing holidays of the pre-digital era.
Gave away my embroidery threads, tapestry canvas and yarns recently to an enthusiastic friend but fear the rest of the downsizing will have to wait. Another friend helped me make a start on packing the china and glassware with the result that one cabinet is empty. The rest I will leave for the 3 packers in their 8 hours here on the 20th and concentrate on putting away things on top of cabinets and chests of drawers so they can be moved.
They say shifting is one of the major stressors of life and I can well believe it. Our last move over 30 years ago was across the street and down a bit, this time it is up the street, along the road a bit and to a small sunny street. Our remodelled and restored house is no 4, on the flat and close to the bus stop, cafes and our favourite Italian restaurant. It is sunny, faces north and there is a park, a pétanque club and the beach not far away down the end of the street.
It feels good to move before it is absolutely imperative to do so. Watch this space.
