I don't suppose any of our Sydney mates have a stash of boxes that they don't need...do they?
Rob and I have to start hording the darned things again. About 2 1/2yrs ago, we threw out 60+ cardboard cartons and now we wish we hadn't. We are also going to have to go through our possessions and do a huge cull. I think we will be doing a lot of listing on E-bay...hopefully we may make enough to defray at least some of the costs of moving. When I moved down here, it cost me just over $4K (and we did the packing) now it looks like costing around the $5-6K mark.(shudder) Still, we can't replace all our stuff for that price, so we will just have to bite the bullet.
Oh that's right...I hadn't told you had I? We have decided that we are moving back to Far North Queensland and our home in Gordonvale (25kms south of Cairns). Neither of us has a job to go to yet, but the feelers are out. Doing the math, it will cost us at least $13K LESS, per annum, to live there. We will also be living in our own place - which is a definate plus! Imagine being able to have power points where we actually need them!
The aim is to be leaving mid January. I need to give our tenants 90days notice, so it won't be too long before I'm making that joyous phone call to the Rental managers. The place is not in a good state and we it's going to take some real TLC to get it anywhere near the way it used to look. Still, now's the time to totally redecorate.
One thing that we are really looking forward to, is being able to have a dog again. It's also a pretty decent area to go for walks, so both of us might be able to drop those persistant Kgs that have taken up residence around our mid sections.
It's going to be tough being without our friends. There's not a particularly strong gaming scene in Cairns...too many other things going on. I'm sure we'll find plenty to keep us out of mischief. We will still be at the end of the phone line and on the computer. Oh and we do have a guest bedroom.
Both of us have the feeling that it's the right time for us to make the move. Following our hearts is something we've come to trust, so it's time to climb up on the garage roof, put on our capes and take a flying leap of faith.
...oh I must remember to take the umbrellas!
Vickie.
Boxes?
I got LOTS of boxes.
LOTS of Sizes.
I work in a LOADING DOCK!!!!!
I am the Master of the Dock... All it's Box are belong to us!
Tell me what you want, & I'll scab...
Wow I'm speachless - I didn't think you'd leave Sydney and I most especially didn't see the return to FNQ in the winds. Good luck for the packing and the trip and all going well our paths will cross early-ish in 2005.
Take care,Luv Kat
Thanks Arlen, (Burrose)
Glad you came for a visit and that you like what you see.
It really is nice to have caught up with you again...it's been far too long!
Vickie.
Posted by: Vickie at November 1, 2004 01:10 PMThanks for the boxes Lauren,
I've already used some of them. The spare room is now the repository for packed and empty boxes. We are never going to have enough.LOL
Vickie
Posted by: Vickie at November 1, 2004 01:12 PMHi Kat,
Hope you got my e-mail OK.
I guess I've infected Rob with some of my Gypsy blood! LOL
I think both of us will be greatful for the respite. It won't do either of us any harm to step back and take a good few breathes of fresh air.
Hope we see you sometime in the New Year. Our move is scheduled for the 21st of January.
Love,
Vickie.