Cate in NZ Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 As most of you know I'm on a bit of an emotional roller coaster right now with our planned move to NZ, up until we embarked on this process I was fairly steady, sensible, calm, collected and so on........well, almost , but these days I'm lurching from near panic attacks to unbearable excitement . Today is an exciting day, because, not only is it hubby's birthday, and we've just had through confirmation of the venue for our leaving party, but I've just heard from the estate agent and our house has sold . I do know that this can be a painful process and that things can go wrong, so I'm trying to temper my excitement with a little bit of realism, but please humour me for now and let me fizz excitedly all over the forum We've got a short chain (maybe too short ........I'm not actually flying until June). We're top of the chain since we're not buying over here and our buyers have sold to first time buyers, so as long as surveys etc work out OK it could be a quick and easy process. Oh, and we got close enough to our asking price for me to be celebrating. Anyway, I hope that by posting my news I'm not jinxing things, but there's been some real, miserable, wet, gloomy January stuff going on recently, so I wanted to lighten the mood with my happiness. It might be a different story by the end of the week mind, I'm into son's school on Thursday to find out how he did in his mocks and to see what the teachers think of his progress and prodicted GCSE results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Great news Kate! Good luck regards GCSE's too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Kate Congratulations on the sale of your house...........I do hope things go smoothly for you.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Fizz all you like Kate. A very exciting time for you. Best of luck with it all. Rotorua got a mention on The Archers last week! ( I listen to the Omnibus on a Sunday. I thought of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 congratulations - it's an exiting/scary time isn't it! Fingers crossed that it all goes through - if you're at the head of the chain and there's only three people in it, you should be able to hold out for the date you want. Remember, it's not the things you do that you regret, it's the things you don't do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 FAB news Kate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Exciting news - I'm feeling your vibes from here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Oh Kate! That's fantastic news! Congratulations ! I know it's all been such a worry but hopefully it's going to be plain sailing all the way to Rotorua now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Great news Kate, & I hope it all goes well for you It must be such a worry - I would be in pieces,but I am sure you will manage with everything really well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 Thanks all I'm supposed to be working at the moment, but I'm having problems concentrating Rotorua got a mention on The Archers last week! ( I listen to the Omnibus on a Sunday. I thought of you. I missed it on The Archers, but Rotorua was also featured on "Wanted Down Under" last Friday morning............and the houses that they looked at were amazing, so much space with stunning views and cows in the back gardens. It might me impatient to get out there. Less than a month now before hubby goes, 5 months for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 That's fantastic news Kate - Phil's folks are over there at the moment, visiting his aunt. Apparently it's very hot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 That is great news Kate! One step nearer - no wonder you are excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Great news, sounds like its all going to plan! How exciting. My dad is in NZ at the moment for a month with his partner visiting her daughter and SIL and grandaughter she's not seen (they live there) he rang last night, he said it was 80 degrees and raining! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Phew Kate! Great news! All that vacuuming made a difference then?! Happy birthday Jeff! X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Well done Kate! Glad it is working out for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Congratulations Kate - I'm glad it's all going well As you know - I watched the Wanted Down Under programme, it looked lovely, I'm sure you'll all be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Kate that's wonderful news!! Here's hoping it's a smooth process and everything happens as it should How exciting!! A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Woo hoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Kate, I'm bursting with excitement for you! That's such great news. Happy birthday, Jeff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Brilliant news Kate! Fizz all you like over the forum What a fantastic time for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 Thanks, I'm still fizzing................. much like a steradent in a tooth mug . I'm just crossing fingers and toes that it all goes smoothly. The dream's feeling achievable right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Thanks, I'm still fizzing................. much like a steradent in a tooth mug . You are much more classy than that! Like champagne in a glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basset Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Fantastic News. Best wishes that it all goes smoothly - I'm sure it will. Lucky you going off to NZ, it looks an amazing country, with a fabulous lifestyle to offer. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 Thanks, I'm still fizzing................. much like a steradent in a tooth mug . You are much more classy than that! Like champagne in a glass Ahh, but I have humble origins................and all my own teeth Besides which, I just drank the champagne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Crikey - I was in pieces enough when we were selling/buying/moving schools etc and we were only moving a couple of hundred miles! Good luck with everything and hope that it all goes smoothly with us. Hope you manage to keep up with the forum when you're over the other side of the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...