We've been back for 2 months now but it still feels really strange! My daughter asked me the other day if it was odd not to be moving but funnily the problem is that although we have LOADS more space (see below) we keep bumping into each other!!
Unfortunately, Chris's Dad (Ken) passed away at the beginning of February; it was obviously very sad but he was 91, had been driving up until September last year, had spent many, many afternoons on the computer scanning , copying and 'playing with' photos (putting two separate photos together on yet another background for example!!) and had had a good life. Chris, Bill (brother) and Lorraine (sister) and partners have all been busy clearing the house getting it ready to be sold. Ken and Nell (his wife) moved in when Chris was about 18 months old so as you can imagine there has been quite a bit of clearing to do which has been pretty sad (nearly 65 years of memories etc!!!) but there have been many good moments remembering the good times.
Chris and I have moved into my flat just down the road. My tenants had decided to give up the flat from the end of February so it all fitted in quite well. Of course, all our belongings are on the boat but we have been able to take some cooking utensils and crockery from the house together with a few bits of furniture and a bed!!!! This will all have to go when we leave the UK as we just don't have the storage.
We've heard from a number of our friends who have crossed the Atlantic this year and whilst being delighted to hear that all has gone well for them, we are a little sad not to be there. Ah for next year!
So long for now, take care and I'll update again during our time here.
Unfortunately, Chris's Dad (Ken) passed away at the beginning of February; it was obviously very sad but he was 91, had been driving up until September last year, had spent many, many afternoons on the computer scanning , copying and 'playing with' photos (putting two separate photos together on yet another background for example!!) and had had a good life. Chris, Bill (brother) and Lorraine (sister) and partners have all been busy clearing the house getting it ready to be sold. Ken and Nell (his wife) moved in when Chris was about 18 months old so as you can imagine there has been quite a bit of clearing to do which has been pretty sad (nearly 65 years of memories etc!!!) but there have been many good moments remembering the good times.
Chris and I have moved into my flat just down the road. My tenants had decided to give up the flat from the end of February so it all fitted in quite well. Of course, all our belongings are on the boat but we have been able to take some cooking utensils and crockery from the house together with a few bits of furniture and a bed!!!! This will all have to go when we leave the UK as we just don't have the storage.
We've heard from a number of our friends who have crossed the Atlantic this year and whilst being delighted to hear that all has gone well for them, we are a little sad not to be there. Ah for next year!
So long for now, take care and I'll update again during our time here.