Well at last we have left Scotland and the move to Austwick is completed! Now we have to try and fit two houses into one although we have managed to unload sell and generally redistribute our possessions!
Funny that after nearly 31 years in a place I left feeling little regret! George and Anne "removals" arrived very early after leaving the village in the early hours and it only look an hour and half to get the van back on the road again! Derek called in to disconnect the alarm system on his way to install another post burglary alarm and found himself in the midst of moving stuff! Thanks for the help! Perhaps the ploy was to get us gone quicker! The neighbours were kind with lovely cards and gifts for our new home, as it does feel exactly that!
So expecting to walk into a fantastic place only to find the new stove had not been installed owing to a personal bereavement of the sweep, rooms full of furniture and the lounge with dust covers instead of carpet! But hey ho we coped! The local neighbours rallied around and the Luton Truck was soon empty and ready for returning to the fire firm in Skipton.
Amidst the chaos there was only one thing to do! We retreated to the Game Cock Inn for an excellent dinner and libation.
Frank had three leaving parties one which I attended was really appreciative of his work over eight years and I know there was genuine regret at him leaving but happiness for us in a new phase of being!
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