Today has been another full-on day trying to sort through stuff in the outbuildings, as well as (me) wrapping up ceramics from the house. This is such slow work but I am hoping that they are all safely wrapped and double-boxed so they won't get broken in transit. Outside with Keith and Tam, we have been sorting out stuff for the next Trip to the Tip, going through gardening tools (we have 4 hoes, which is 3 more than we really need!) and I felt compelled to sweep up the masses of oak leaves strewn wetly across the yard. When I had the horses, that yard was always impeccable - not a stray wisp of hay in sight, and it sends me a-twitching to see it half buried with leaves.
We also got leaves out of the only gutter we can reach, emptied an old stone sink of water and placed it on blocks, and filled with soil ready to be planted (if they are gardeners). These Belfast sinks are far too heavy to take with us.
Getting ready to move house is a long process. You seem to be handling things very well.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
We're hoping it will be all packed in advance of a move date, leaving the essentials unpacked until the bitter end of course.
DeleteI love that lane, winding down the hill
ReplyDeleteIt leads you into the view doesn't it?
DeleteSad to see tools going to the tip...or the Cowp as it is called here..but so many people nowadays insist on brand new when the old ones can be better!
ReplyDeleteA wise decision to keep the dresser. You will find a space for it, they are so useful apart from it being part of the family
They are pretty ancient and rusty tool heads I have to say, probably early 20th C, so they have earned their keep down the years.
DeleteHope they have the other dresser or we WILL be stuck for room!!
You seem to be coping so well. Here's hoping it stays that way and you will be in your new home soon.
ReplyDeleteOn occasion it's only the wee slug of gin when nerves are strung like bowstrings which stops me exploding! That's happened 3 times in the last 6 weeks or so.
DeleteI am gradually learning to really read the Solicitor-speak but I really do NOT enjoy the dealings. We will now be here over Christmas, we have discovered.
That path is just gorgeous. PS I love furniture. I'd like to see a picture of your bureau!
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it lead you into the landscape?
ReplyDeleteI will have to see if I have a photo of the dresser "all dressed up" (it is now stripped bare and needs its finery.)