The caravan was hitched on early and we set off for Dilston where we backed it up beside the house and set it up. The bed is not being delivered until Tuesday so we’ll stay in the van until then. We didn’t have the keys to the new house so could only peer through the windows until they were officially handed over. The place is looking great; everything has been moved giving us a clean slate to develop our own personal touches. The only thing left, in fact, is the resident cat which we agreed could be left and we would look after it. Jamie has nick-named it Chatterbox and I’m sure that name will stick.
Things to be done, so I dropped Marilyn into town to pick up the keys from the solicitor while I drove back to Deloraine to collect the table and chairs we had bought at the furniture shop in the main street. Sunday – Jamie woke us up early with breakfast from McDonalds. It was nice to see him and, as it had been a cold night, we decided to use his muscles to help me drag the mattress from the caravan into the house. I had already set up the TV so, with the mattress on the floor and the heat pump keeping us warm, we had all the comforts of home. Chatterbox is supposed to be an outdoor cat but is taking every opportunity to come indoors, sitting on one of the padded dining-room chairs. At night, though, it’s outside for her.
Tuesday – we got up bright and early as the bed, the fridge and the washing machine were booked to be delivered today. It was only just after 8 o’clock when we saw the Beds-R-us van coming in the gate. Ten minutes later, the Harvey Norman truck pulled in beside him. Delivery drivers don’t bring an off-sider anymore expecting, I suppose, that the householder will take the other end. Who’s complaining, we were just so happy to see the stuff arrive so we could finally move in. Marilyn has worked hard to get the kitchen cupboards and wardrobe sorted out so there won’t be a lot a lot of stuff around when we’re away.
We’re looking forward to trying out the new bed tonight. Chatterbox is also interested and has already tried sneaking under the doonah, hoping not to be noticed. I’ve moved her outside box to a new spot which is more protected and we hope she’ll be quite happy there for the winter. She certainly wasn’t happy when I put her out but that’s just tough!
Wednesday – the first thing we notice when we get up is the cat on her favourite chair in the loungeroom. We hadn’t realized that she knew about the cat-flap and we had left it unlocked. At least she had the sense not to snuggle into bed with us. That would certainly have given the game away!
We need to be on the boat about 6 this evening and the carpet man is due to lay the new carpet in the loungeroom. Marilyn has a couple of appointments in town and I’ve been left to supervise the worker. We haven’t packed yet so that’s a job still to be done. I’ll lay my clothes out on the bed but Marilyn will still have hers to do when she gets back.
It’s a bit of a rush but we arrive in plenty of time and the boat sails on schedule. Can’t wait to get up the road!
Buying this property has been a very positive experience for Jamie. Everyone he has dealt with has been totally professional: Peter Lees Real Estate, Aussie Home Loans, Commonwealth Bank and Clarke and Gee, Solicitors. We found the same with the shopping we have been doing. Beds-R-Us, Harvey Norman, Carpet Court, all were honest and genuine, and a pleasure to deal with
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