Richard T Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Longer term inmates of the forum might have noticed that the thread entitled “I’ve just bought a …”, about the attempt by HennyPenny and me to move from sarf east lundun, innit, to leafy Kent, has disappeared. Unfortunately about a week ago it was deleted accidentally. But never mind. Here’s an update. There is good news and bad news. The good news is that everything is on track for moving into our new home before the end of October. We’re hoping to sign the contract this week and aiming to complete so that we can move in in half term week (the week starting 23 October). The bad news is that on Friday the sale of our current home fell through for the second time. Basically, there were too many things wrong with the house for the buyers. So it looks like we’re going to have to do all of those repairs we were hoping we could avoid doing. Can anyone recommend a good removal firm? Richard T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Great news Richard, about the move that is... not so good about the problems selling your place though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 fingers crossed that it all goes well - lots of positive thoughts to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Good luck with it,Richard Get out that hammer & nails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Great news that you're going to be able to move.... not too long now from the sounds of things What a pain to have the sale fall through again though, here's hoping that with a bit of speedy DIY and quick repairs you'll soon have it sold again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 or even the No Nails! Good luck with it all. Hope your little jobs aren't too big i.e replacing the roof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 or the walls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Longer term inmates of the forum might have noticed that the thread entitled “I’ve just bought a …”, about the attempt by HennyPenny and me to move from sarf east lundun, innit, to leafy Kent, has disappeared. Unfortunately about a week ago it was deleted accidentally. But never mind. Here’s an update.Richard T Pheww.. that means my offer to help you move house (extra pair of hands) can never be proved!! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted October 2, 2006 Author Share Posted October 2, 2006 Thanks everyone (except Phil ). I don't think there's anything really major to do, but we will probably have to get someone in for some of the work because I just haven't got the time at the moment. But it depends how much we think we need to do and whether anyone comes along prepared to buy the house in the state it's in and do the work. Longer term inmates of the forum might have noticed that the thread entitled “I’ve just bought a …”, about the attempt by HennyPenny and me to move from sarf east lundun, innit, to leafy Kent, has disappeared. Unfortunately about a week ago it was deleted accidentally. But never mind. Here’s an update.Richard T Pheww.. that means my offer to help you move house (extra pair of hands) can never be proved!! Phil As for Phil, you see that emoticon there ? That's Phil that is. (clears throat) "Oi Phil! Are you sure you're a vicar?" Richard T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Oops, I confess. Really sorry to anyone who was avidly following the original thread - it was me who did the accidental deleting. Thank you for giving us an update Richard. Fingers crossed for everything to turn out right very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 I hope it all sorts itself out Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 House buying can be such a faff can't it? hope it gets sorted for you karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 House buying can be such a faff can't it? That's right on the nose Karen. I liked that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 As for Phil, you see that emoticon there ? That's Phil that is. (clears throat) "Oi Phil! Are you sure you're a vicar?" Richard T Oi!!! In that other thread I did actually offer to help you move (I'm quite good a lugging stuff about..)!! I said that I was closish to both ends (though the Kent end might be nearer) and I am currently on sabbatical so more available than usual... how very dare you!! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Good luck mate - moving house is vile. I don't even want to try and recall our last move it was a complete horror show... I have moved house 9 times in my few short years (err.. 42) - I love it - the sense of the new - the new start - stuff to explore... I'm a bit of a moving-junkie... moss grows fat on a rolling stone etc... Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 Sorry Phil for implying that you hadn't made your very kind and generous offer. I completely withdraw the accusation and hope you will accept my apology. I've moved seven times in the last 20 years and have used just about every form of transport except horse and cart (I did one move by making several trips on my bike). But this time, despite having several friends making kind offers (including my mate Drinking Dave and his German friend Dodgy Deutsch, who's got a van that runs on chip shop oil), HennyPenny is insisting on using a proper removal firm . But we'll see ... Richard T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 It's interesting (and embarrassing) how we manage to accumulate so much stuff over the years. My first move, like Richard's was done in the back of my Fiat cinquecento. When my ex and I moved in together in London, his belongings were all in a black bin liner . I reckon I'd need a pantechnican now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Sorry Phil for implying that you hadn't made your very kind and generous offer. I completely withdraw the accusation and hope you will accept my apology. I've moved seven times in the last 20 years and have used just about every form of transport except horse and cart (I did one move by making several trips on my bike). But this time, despite having several friends making kind offers (including my mate Drinking Dave and his German friend Dodgy Deutsch, who's got a van that runs on chip shop oil), HennyPenny is insisting on using a proper removal firm . But we'll see ... Richard T no problem, Richard... (I was only mock-cross!) I like the sound of Drinking Dave and Dodgy Deutsch - I'd go with them rather than Pickfords anyday!!! in fact - why not go into business together: - I can just imagine the vans: "Drinking Dave & Dodgy Deutsch's Domestic Removals".. in fact, if you joined in it could be "Dave, Deutsch and Dick's Dodgy Domestic Removals" I can remember us moving from Southampton to Manchester. My dad transported all our stuff (not very much) in a motorbike and sidecar... Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Brilliant, Phil!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 the bl**dy forum software has asterixed out my d.i.c.k. (as it were..) Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 My condolences Phil. We shall all send positive thoughts, etc. for a full recovery. Richard T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I never could resist a "Ooops, word censored!"-joke.. It's what being British is all about - that and thinking farts are funny... Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 now my n.o.b's been asterisked out - is that the forum software or a moderator?? Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 It wasn't me! I just thought you'd been sensible enough to moderate yourself - I should have known better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
