We survived the move!

Am totally exchausted but all went well with the move and we are settled into our new home. I have nearly finished unpacking - it was a horrible jpb and one I hate having to do. Despite that, we're very pleased with our new house and even though it's only rented, it's looking really nice and our things go well in there.

The only thing that is still outstanding is the broadband which needs to be enabled - we're not sure how long it will take. At the moment, I'm at my mum's using their computer but we hope to be up & running soon.

Yesterday, I drove up from Hampshire to my mum's and we went to Olympia horse show (did you see me on TV? 3rd row from the front by the orange and purple jump??). I decided not to let my mum's pregnant friend put me off enjoying the day and in the end, it wasn't too bad. She had a large coat on and a fleece and her pregnancy wasn't too obvious. I was pleased that I managed to be fine with her and managed to have a normal converation with her about the pregnancy. I've been there many times before over the last 5 years but it doesn't get any easier.

In the newspaper, the forecast for Libra (my sign) was "Good news in the form of a new relationship or pregnancy" Now as me & Pat are definitely not getting divorced, I took it to mean that it was the pregnancy part that was more relevant to me. I know it's ridiculous, but I can't help wondering .... but it's probably going to be someone I know - although I'd hardly class that as good news for me...

Will update more after Christmas

Have a good one, everyone!!

Sarah
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We're just about packed and ready to go!

This week has been very hectic and emotional for both of us. Although we want to move, it was sad saying goodbye to all our colleagues - especially for Pat, as he has worked with them for over 5 years.

Although I have only been in my job for a year, they were still really sad to see me go. I must admit that I’ve never really gelled with my colleagues and therefore had to pretend to be very upset about saying goodbye, while they were crying!! They were very kind, though, and I got lots of presents and cards, including 6 gorgeous and very expensive-looking wine glasses!

Today we have spent the day packing up and have also taken 2 car-loads to the dump and we are pretty much ready to go! I can’t wait!!

I’m not sure when my next entry will be because I can’t imagine the computer will work when we’ve moved, but I will let you know how I’m getting on as soon as I can!

Sarah
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Yesterday was the worst day EVER!!

The day started OK, with everything at work going ahead as normal. Then, a man phoned up and had a whinge at me about something totally inconsequential. And when I hung up - I started crying!! It came as a surprise to me as well as everyone else in our office!! Then, I'd just pulled myself together (you know what I mean - to the stage where you're not crying but they're just below the surface) and the letting agent rang to say our references had been declined!! Instead of talking it through, as a normal rational human being would do, I said "OK Thanks very much" (THANKS VERY MUCH ?????) and hung up and then cried - and couldn't stop! In the end, I had to go home because I just couldn't get a grip on myself!!!

Luckily, later on in the afternoon, I managed to pull myself together and phoned her back. We were declined because we'll be just starting as self employed (even thougth I told them at the beginning!) so we've agreed to pay 6 months up front. If I'd not gone hysterical, it could have all been sorted in one phone call!!

Anyway, the good new is that we exchanged yesterday on the sale of our house, so that's definitely going through on Tuesday next week.

I'm going to try very hard and stay calm today ...! ;o)

Sarah
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We're going to see Take That at Wembley!! Woo Hoo!!

Oh - My - God! This time next week, we'll be pretty much moved out!

Have had a very successful weekend and have managed to get nearly everything packed up so there's not too much left to do this weekend. And on top of the packing, we also went to Wycombe on Saturday night as it was Sonia's birthday. We had a nice meal and a few laughs and then me & Pat went back to my Mum & Dad's for the night - which was just as well because apparently Sonia picked up another man that night and took him back to her's. I can't understand her - she admitted that she didn't even LIKE this bloke!

On Sunday morning, I went with mum up to the yard and helped her with Paddy, but didn't ride him, due to hangover and time constraints. But we had a good chat and they are coming to ours next week to help with the move - which is nice of them.

Anyway - onto something very important - I spent ages on Friday on the internet and have managed to get 4 tickets for Take That at Wembley!!! Am very excited!!!! So, it's me, Sonia, Helen and Katie (Helen's sister) who are going!!!! Back in the early 90's, we were real Take That fans so I just HAD to get tickets when I knew they were re-forming for a one off tour!!!

Yoday is CD2. On top of everything else, AF arrived yesterday. I just need to record that so that I'll have half an idea when the next AF is due to arrive as I'm not able to remember, what with everything that's going on. A few weeks ago, I heard about a mooncup (www.mooncup.co.uk) as an alternative to tampons & pads. The idea sounded uncomfortable and messy, but lots of ladies on my discussion forum use them and say they're really good so I have bought one. But the thought of struggling with it at the moment, what with everything else that's going on, has made me decide to put it off until next month, when, hopefully, I'll have a bit more time to practice with it.

We tried once more to look for Edith the missing tortoise and I'm 99.99% sure that she's escaped from our garden. The puzzle is that there isn't anywhere that she could have got out because I've checked every inch of the boundary. But on the other hand, we've also checked every inch of the garden in case she's dug herself right down and she's definitely not there! The ground is all smooth and no evidence of digging.... it's a real mystery. I'm so slack, aren't I? I only got the tortoises this year and I've lost one already - hopeless!!!! Call myself a vet's wife / future vet practice manager / owner? I can't be trusted to look after a tortoise responsibly!!!

Sarah
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