beach chick Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Hi all - havent been here for ages, so I hope everyone is well. Life has been hectic. Mostly because we have come to a life-changing decision, which is to move house... We are planning to escape rural bliss and move to a local town - giving up the big house, the huge garden, the direct access to the beach so that we can buy something a bit smaller and cheaper but with the potential for a granny annexe. Cant do that here for various reasons, so a move is the only way to go. I know many people long to do it the other way round but we are quite excited about the prospect of a new start - although I am NOT looking forward to moving 12 chickens, 5 quail, 4 rabbits, 3 cats, 1 hamster, 1 dog and 2 children, not to mention the accumulation of 13 years' worth of household detritus! Someone tell me I will survive all this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Thats a shame but it sounds like the practical choice You will survive it, everything will be fine just be absolutely ruthless with your posessions so your new home doesnt look over-full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 You'll come through! Great chance for de-cluttering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Living in an urban area has it's ups and downs but its ok. Life is easier in some aspects. You'll adjust to different noises at night. I struggle to sleep in the country, its so dark and quiet. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Sounds like an exciting change for the whole family . I'm sure you'll find a lot of benefits to town living . (You'll need quite a bit garden in your new place to fit all your animals in .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 well we left deepest darkest south London for the countryside, but we wont be going back to anything like London, so hoping we'll cope. frantically ebaying/amazoning stuff at the moment, boot fairs planned, decorating etc to be done, it's exhausting already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Good luck with the move. I haven't been down your way for quite a while now but will miss seeing your girls in your garden from the sea wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pips_pekins Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 We are planning to escape rural bliss and move to a local town .... I know many people long to do it the other way round but we are quite excited about the prospect of a new start - although I am NOT looking forward to moving 12 chickens, 5 quail, 4 rabbits, 3 cats, 1 hamster, 1 dog and 2 children, not to mention the accumulation of 13 years' worth of household detritus! Someone tell me I will survive all this?? I had always lived in a big city until I moved out of London in 1995. We are now in a small town and it took me a while to adjust but I now think it has been a good compromise (OH comes from a small village). We live about 10 minutes walk from a busy little High Street and I can jump on a train and be in London in no time at all if I need a fix of noise, pollution and crowds. We live in a side road of a very quiet cul-de-sac and I have finally got used to not hearing any traffic Moving can be very stressful but I am not surprised you are feeling excited. I hope it all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Yes you'll survive. We moved 33 chickens!!! We laugh now & you will too. Good luck..you'll love it! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
