Little boxes, big boxes, sticky tape and yet another Excel spreadsheet

That's where we're at at the moment, have started packing up 32 years worth of house into boxes.   The first 13 contained nothing but books and dvd's!!   We have set ourselves a challenge to pack at least 1 box per day until we move, that way we won't be in a mad rush at the end.   Of course Mr Excel has each box labelled, numbered, and the spreadsheet even has them colour coded with what room they will go in as well.   Geez, ever since he did that advanced Excel course, he has gone into overdrive!!!

On the house front, we have been lucky enough to have a key this last weekend and took our friends down there yesterday for a bit of a look.   The tiles have been delivered and the tiler was supposed to start last week but hasn't as yet.  With all the weekend rain, it was a bit of a mud pit down there.    I do know for a fact that the plumbers are booked to do their fit-off on Thursday 10th November, and according to the office, the house is supposed to be finished by 25th November!!!  (That is, if all goes to plan), now with the tiler a bit later, this is where their estimates can be a little sketchy.

Last week, I delivered the taps to the plumber, ordered a couple of lovely leather recliners from Plush furniture for my lounge room, and then spent 2 1/2 hours at Sharon's Curtains deciding on all the colours and styles and fabrics for the curtains & blinds for the entire house.   Felt pretty pleased, but a little drained after that exercise!

We also now have a fence on the right hand side of the property and have had a quote for the left hand side fence.   David has spoken to both neighbours over the phone and they sound quite approachable and nice, which is a relief.

Hopefully this week will see the tiling done, next week plumbing fit off and electrical must be due at the same time as well.   There is a tiny light at the end of the tunnel now, and I can't wait!!!