My mind and body are telling me to SLOW DOWN.
We have three months until we move. And I need to stop racing around like a mad thing, trying to get everything done NOW.
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This afternoon we will be making an offer on the home we saw on Monday. If all goes well, and our offer is accepted, it will go UNCONDITIONAL in a couple of weeks.
It's all a waiting game right now. I hate waiting games!
With those words (above) in mind, I'm actually not going to do much today.
First up, I will paint the last two walls. I have been procrastinating over them, they should have been done yesterday, but I just couldn't face yet more painting.
Once that is done I will have some enjoyable sewing time. I was going to buy some fabric that would suit the lounge suite we will be taking with us, but I might not need to.
It certainly 'tones' in with the Patchwork Chair! lol
IN FACT, last night he dripped Soya Sauce on one of the arms! So yeah, I will be making quite a few, so I can switch them out as he messes them up! 😂😁😅
A conversation with Stew the other night.
He looked at me and said "I'm worried about this move."
I was like "Why? This was your idea!"
And he replied:
"I am never gunna know where I'm sitting in this new house when I come home, because you will be able to move our lounge chairs around all over the place!"
One 'downside' of not having the big Blue Leather Lounge Suite!!!! Or is it an UPSIDE??? LOL
I'm going to LOVE moving shit around. 😂😅😁
One more wall and I can put the goddam paint shit away.
10.22 am and all the painting I intend doing is DONE. Paint tray, brushes, roller etc all cleaned and put away.
I had a shower to get all the paint off ME.
Our Estate Agent just rang, she's working with the other agent to get our Contract to Buy ready for us to sign. She just has to get a couple of points sorted out.
So that is ticking along in the background.
I have sat down for a rest. YES. Rest.
It may not last long, but I am taking breaks when I feel I need to.
Seriously, there isn't too much more I can do around here now.
1.47 pm: I went out at lunchtime, picked up Stew and we headed over to the Real Estate Office.
Hopefully they don't want to haggle, cos I'm really not in the mood to haggle YET AGAIN over a house.
I tell ya, the paperwork on this deal seems bigger than the darn house!
I don't know if I've mentioned it on here, but the house we are buying is a TEENY, TINY place, and will be only just big enough for us.
Next thing.
I know I'm going to upset a few people (obviously), but NO, we will not be replacing our La Z Boy Lounge Suite.
WE like it.
It is very comfortable.
It is practical for the space in our new home.
And YES, we will have arm rest cloths, cos they are easy to clean. I don't freakin well care if it looks like an old folks home.
ONE day ... we will be old folks.
We only have to please ourselves at the end of the day.
I'm now having a rather late lunch of crackers and salmon dip. Really YUM.
AND ... my feet shall stay up for at least the next couple of hours. See? Taking it easy.
VERY QUICKLY... I do have some news, but am out right now so will fill you in later.
House purchase negotiations went on for two hours... and by 5 pm we had a result we were all happy with... and our contract was signed by all involved, dated and sent off to the solicitors.
DONE.
We have a two week wait for that contract to become UNCONDITIONAL. Our conditions of purchase are standard, and should not hinder the purchase.
Stew went to the pub as per usual for a Thursday night, I visited the kids then joined Stew for an hour or so.
Home now.
Knackered.
Feel wrung out.
I detest 'house negotiations', but this time we came out much happier than in previous negotiations.
Time to sign off for the day, it's been A LONG DAY!
Catch ya tomorrow.
You need to slow down!!!! You have more than 80 days to go before you close the door to this home. It won't be long before you are telling us you have nothing to do.... you have plenty of time!
ReplyDeleteObviously "slowing down" didn't include painting walls, lol. I wonder what else isn't included in the "slow down". Audrey
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the offer!
ReplyDeleteOh, that was me, Penny
ReplyDeleteJesus, can you read that first sentence again!! Calm down. It’s doing my head in. Marie, Melbourne
ReplyDeleteYes and the slowing down means your mind is mentally making a list of jobs to be done at other property..
ReplyDeleteLots of rests and hydrate and eat.
How has your back been?
Did you confirm rules regarding parking etc? It's very important to do that now. Personally I think the lazyboy suite doesn't match and is too 'old rest home' for you both. You need to make your new place fresh, you guys are still young!! Knowing you, you'll go and buy something new anyway :) Maybe something that doesn't need arm covers. I have one of those wooden tray things on mine for putting my coffee and it works well. I think you bought some a while ago?
ReplyDeleteLynda, I agree with you. I think Chris will match up one of the colours in the patchwork chair and buy a new suite! I bet the wooden arm thingees are in storage, lol. Audrey
DeleteBTW, are you able to match settlement date with the three months for the two transactions otherwise you will have the same problem as you had with the contract you cancelled (ie, not wanting to have bridging finance). Audrey
DeleteDitto Audrey and Lynda. Marie Melbourne
DeleteOMG slow down. Three months is a long time. I know my skirting boards would be needing an another clean in three months time! I agree with Lynda about the lazy boy settee. I hope your offer is accepted and goes unconditional as you and Stew are seeing yourselves there. Hope it all goes well.
ReplyDeleteChris, I'm sure everyone wants you to rest and avoid a meltdown. We all say we'll never get that low but it happens. So watch a movie, do another jigsaw, or little bot of sewing each day but easy relaxing stuff. I care. Kj
ReplyDeleteUnderstand Stew dilemma Dad never knew which room he was sleeping in mum would have a shifting bedroom furniture I had every room in the house I called mine lol. When I had Anthony I got the master bedroom cause I had cot and bed mum and dad had the smallest room just room for the double bed nothing else...wardrobe was in hall.
ReplyDeleteAs you will still be getting visitors in the next three months, should keep your blue couch until you move?....Peta
ReplyDeleteMy best friends mum moved to a smaller place she bought a wonderful pull out 2.5seater sofa bed has never regretted it. Gets used alot
ReplyDeleteWe all know with your dazzling sewing and colour combos the covers will be amazing as always and it’s your house your choice fingers crossed for speedy finale
ReplyDeleteAre you the only offer?
If it's teeny tiny you won't be able to move furniture around too much🤭
ReplyDeleteDefinitely not upsetting me Chris. Your house, your decor and only my opinion which at the end of the day means nothing lol. You will have many adjustments to make in your move and new lifestyle. I’m sure you’re aware of them all and have taken them all into consideration. I wish you only happiness moving forward 💕.
ReplyDeleteWow, who feels the need to comment about your couch and making the space look like a rest home? Is it really concerning them and how they get on with their day. Honestly some people.
ReplyDeleteCongrats signing the contract and will be keeping my fingers and toes crossed for the next 2 weeks! ❤️
My opinion, take whatever is most comfortable for you both, especially for your back, that you already have, and then absolutely WAIT until you move in and have lived there a while to buy or do anything else. Regardless of what it looks like.
ReplyDeleteIf you are regretting the chair and ottoman, I think you mentioned, is it returnable? I would assume not, but sometimes things are. If it is not returnable, then sit in it as much as possible, before you move, to see if it is comfortable for you.
I think you have to live in the space to know what will work. No point guessing.
Vickie
Congrats on signing your contact. Fingers crossed it all goes well. I would love to downsize but can not convince the husband.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the signing. Can't wait to see your new home once you are in and settled!! Ky Girl
ReplyDeleteWe have cream colored recliners. I purchased recliner chair covers that lay on top of the chair. I'm sure you could sew something similar in the colors that you like. I can't tell you how many times my husband has spilled something and all I need to do is take the cover off and wash it. We downsized about 20 years ago, went from 5000 sq ft. to 1400 sq. ft. We love it!!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely didn’t upset me Chris. Your house, your decor and your choice and only my opinion which means zero lol. It’s a shame your blue lounge won’t fit in your new house as I absolutely love it. If I were you I would wait till moving in and getting a good feel for your new living space before making too many decisions. You have lots of time. It’s a huge change for you and Stew and something you have no doubt planned for a longtime. Congratulations on signing the contract. Before long the whole selling and buying will be a distant memory and you and Stew will be enjoying your ‘new life’ xx
ReplyDeleteI’m so excited for you and this new lifestyle adventure. So what if it’s rest homeish??? I have a feeling you and Stew will be spending less time at home and more time seeing more of your gorgeous homeland. Wishing you nothing but happiness! Caroline
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