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Yesterday evening we moved into our temporary home, a local holiday let we have taken for a week within walking distance of the house. It's very comfortable and homely, with everything you could need (including wifi ). Thursday evening, yesterday and today have been busy, Thursday evening we finished clearing out the kitchen cupboards, him packing, me wiping the shelves. Actually we did loads on Thursday evening and I had a very weepy episode when I got into bed, a combination of tiredness and emotion. We woke yesterday morning at 5.30am but I absolutely refused to get up until 7am when we went for a gorgeous walk, it was like being away on holiday with a beautiful sunrise, a little early morning mist and already warm. We moved as much as possible out of the house yesterday and brought what we needed for the week to here. Then he took himself off to play golf while I sorted out our phone (we want to keep the number so there's a process to be followed). We went out for an early meal (well we are on our holidays ) and Mr. Osc was asleep on the couch by 9.30pm, so I packed him off to bed and followed him around 10pm.

Woke on and off during the night, strange surroundings and noises, and up quite early again this morning. Ourselves and my sister cleaned the house and kept finding more stuff to pack up but we made such good progress that we have done everything that needs to be done including reading the gas and electricity meters, Mr. Osc has turned off everything, and basically we don't need to go back at all. Left the new owners a bottle of wine and a nice card to welcome them to their new home. Miss Osc called in too.

When we got back here, sis and I went out to buy something for lunch, and while we were having that, Miss Osc and family popped in (their holiday let is literally a minute's walk away ), Mr. Osc has now gone for a nap and we will have a nice quiet evening at the start of the next stage of all of this. Things are going well in Miss Osc's house and it's all pretty much on schedule for us all to move in next weekend. Tomorrow we might take a complete day off, there is an afternoon dance on in Wicklow, so we might go out for lunch and have a few hours of dancing, I think we need the break - although I have to say it's rather nice just sitting here at the window looking out at the harbour and all the people coming and going in the glorious weather.

How come it's so much fun doing houseworky stuff when it's not your house? I've made scones this afternoon, have a wash on, and even enjoyed washing up

Aww Osc, no wonder you were feeling emotional - it's been your home for so long hasn't it, and the last few months have been so stressful too (((((Osc)))))

Enjoy your 'holiday' and definitely have a break from it all tomorrow! xx

Aw Osc, moving is such a mix of emotions, isn't it? You have a lot of memories tied up in your old house, but will be making very many more in your new home when it is finished, I am sure

I hope you enjoy the rest, this week ((((((((((((((((x))))))))))))))))))

You deserve a holiday Osc, it's a very good idea to think of it like that and to treat it so

Glad it's going well at Miss Osc's too xx

(((((((Osc))))))) xxx

We‘ve had reasons this week to be at Don‘s mum‘s house a number of times and I‘ve been amazed at how many memories have been bouncing about....memories of all Don‘s family who we seen a zillion times there.

Enjoy your wee holiday Osc. xx

ho osc enjoy your holiday glad things are falling into place for you all
take care xxx

Enjoy it Osc, you deserve it. Glad Miss Osc's house is coming along too xx

Enjoy and relax Osc

And very glad that everything going on well at Miss Osc's house too.

Have a Dance. Less responsibility, time to really relax and to start enjoying your forthcoming new NEST... You are a wonderful couple, so glad we met.xxxx

Your holiday place sounds lovely. I think I would be spending a fair amount if time just gazing out of that window. Enjoy. I think you all need to take a breather before round 2. Best of luck