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I'm surrounded by boxes, half of my furniture has already gone, the cat is not happy and I'm exhausted already. I move in with the baroness-in waiting on Friday but 'preparations' are in full swing...

I hope family life will be worth the week of sleep I already require...

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Kirk5w7

How exciting, another chapter, good luck with the move xxxx Janet xxxx

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BaronC in reply to Kirk5w7

Thank you xx

Good luck and I hope you will be very happy. My hubby copes in the house with me and our many visitors, he just has his own spaces within the house to go to when he needs them. We just let him go with no need for explanation. Same goes for the cat, when she finds her little space to escape to she will be fine.

Good luck I wish you all well xxx

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BaronC in reply to

My escape spot is already earmarked :)

in reply to BaronC

Rightfully so, enjoy it

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cat3

How far away are you moving Andy ?

I bet the kids are excited at having you 'in situ' at last, not to mention the baroness-to-be.

Don't forget to butter Curfew's feet before you let him out to explore the new territory ; It really works.

Love & best wishes to you all on this penultimate move towards official union ! :o ;-) :D :-/ xxx

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BaronC in reply to cat3

Thanks you! But...

Him?? HIM??? Curfew is now very offended :)

Yep, kids are on another level right now, genuinely can't wait.

Only three a bit months to go...

xx

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cat3 in reply to BaronC

Oops, sorry Miss Curfew !!

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BaronC in reply to cat3

She forgives you :D

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cat3 in reply to BaronC

:-) x

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CrazyCatLady

Wishing you all the best with your move to your new home, may it be filled with good luck, good fortune and good health for you and yours :-)

I am sure you don't really need any advice regarding your move, but may I just say (as I told J when he moved in with his other half, last month) - pace yourself and remember once you have all your stuff in your new home it doesn't all have to be sorted out immediately! ;-)

Lou xx

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iforget

"Pace yourself or pay" is of course the reality.... Wishing you Happy happy everything in all of this...

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BaronC in reply to iforget

Thank you muchly!

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RogerCMerriman

Sounds good, sure it will go well, and enjoy it!

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BaronC in reply to RogerCMerriman

Cheers mate, thank you!

Good luck with it all. As for the cat just leave a box with some old newspapers in it and she will soon make herself at home :) I hope you will all be very happy in your new home.

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BaronC in reply to

Thank you very much indeed!

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Broken_Doll

Good luck in your moving

Emma x

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BaronC in reply to Broken_Doll

Thank you kindly! Much appreciated

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Torquay

Wishing you all every happiness in your new home.

Recently moved house ourselves would advice to keep the kettle handy.

Good Luck.

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BaronC in reply to Torquay

The kettle is ALWAYS handy :)

And thank you very much for your best wishes

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D0v3

All the best in your new home!

Dave

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BaronC

Thanking you!

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Sem2011

yep, cats hate moving almost as much as us, but they help pack! good luck and enjoy. Yes you be tired, but t least you have baroness in waiting to snuggle up with. :)

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BaronC

Indeed, the Baroness will keep me warm :)

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celtic27465

I wish you all the best and hope its everything you imagined ! David

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BaronC in reply to celtic27465

Thank you!

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Tortie14

Good luck with the move, hope you and Miss Curfew are settle in and feeling at home quickly and recover from all the upheaval. I invested in Feliway for my two fairly neurotic cats when we had to move and it certainly helped them cope with the changes. Moving was exhausting for me (and those moves were pre-BI). Vanessa

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BaronC in reply to Tortie14

It's certainly been tiring thus far...

BOY AM I WITH YOU ON THAT ONE.

WE SPENT 7 HOURS BOXING STUFF UP AT DAD'S ON WEDS, AFTER 4 1/2 HOURS LAST SAT & WE'RE GOING BACK AGAIN ON SUNDAY.

IF I EVER SEE ANOTHER DINNER SERVICE, WINE GLASS, MUG OR MORE TABLE LINEN I AM GOING TO SMASH THEM TO OBLIVION OR RIP THEM TO SHREDS RESPECTIVELY ( YOU OBVIOUSLY CAN'T SMASH A TABLECLOTH CAN YOU).

SOMEHOW I AM GOING TO END UP WITH ALL THE CHARITY STUFF IN MY HOUSE. IT'S EASIER FOR THEM TO COME HERE TO GET IT RATHER THAN ME HAVING TO GO TO DAD'S 400 TIMES TO LET THEM IN. . MY HOUSE LOOKS LIKE A WAREHOUSE & I'M NOT EVEN MOVING..

I REALLY HOPE YOU LOVE YOUR NEW HOME. LIKE ANYTHING WORTH WHILE THERE'S ALWAYS SHORT (?) TERM PAIN FOR AN EXCELLENT LONG TIME GAIN. IT'LL BEWONDERFUL ONCE YOU'RE SETTLED & CARDBOARD BOXES ARE BUT A MEMORY (HOW POETIC!)

GOOD LUCK & HAPPY MOVE!

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BaronC in reply to

We're at the chaos stage right now...

IT'S ALWAYS DARKEST BEFORE DAWN IF YOU CAN EVEN SEE DAWN RISE OVER ALL THE BOXES.

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aqua4

Hi, hope your move not too tiring. Happy new home. K

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BaronC in reply to aqua4

Thank you!

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Danslatete

I hope you have managed to complete your move successfully.

The excitement of moving and the reality of cardboard city can be overwhelming but give if a few weeks and it will feel like you have never lived anywhere else!

I'm moving my daughter out to uni halls next weekend so we are just packing things this weekend :)

So many fresh starts and new adventures it's great to see so many people still moving forward.

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BaronC in reply to Danslatete

We're getting there! Two kids are acting as servants and all is going well!

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SAMBS in reply to BaronC

Hi Baron, only just caught up with ths discussion - I really hope the move went well and that Miss pussy cat galore has setlled in well along with rest of you all. Don't overdo te unpacking is there are still boxes let to open. I'm still surrounded by plenty as only just got some new furniture - just waiting for it to be assembled for me. The french are very good at promising to do things, yes my cheque book awaits - they are not so good t turning up when they say they will though. Hope you don't have similiar problems.

Good luck to you and the family in your new home - Shirley xx

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BaronC in reply to SAMBS

Thank you, Shirley! All done here now! Life has fitted into some sort of rhythm and all is well. Even the puss has settled to a certain extent.

Thanks again and hoping you're well

Andy x

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SAMBS in reply to BaronC

Pleased to hear thatt Andy. x

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MICH451

well its a good job your not surrounded by lads boxers, to wash, joke, I know moving can be very stressfull , I do hope you don't tire yourself out to much, As far as your cat is concerned she will settle in I am sure. And be more happy soon I hope. And hopefully you may be able to catch up on some sleep.

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