MJW (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} lazyknight) wrote,@ 2008-03-19 14:42:00 |
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A rather moving update...
Sorry to all who have asked recently regarding the flat-hunt. I've been kindof busy...
Everything regarding the contractual side of the flat has been sorted, leases signed, standing order mandates set-up etc. etc.
Last Friday was my last day at Praxis, and, although I left with my to-do list unemptied, I was actually quite impressed with just how far I managed to get through it. In a shift from the normal leaving speeches, I was grilled -- the whole thing turned itno "An Audience with MJW" kind of thing. Which was quite cool, as I got to throw a few more insults around prior to departing. 32 people turned up for the meal in the evening, with more in the pub before hand.
Saturday, and a farewell to the dive club. I kind of re-purposed a birthday party for one of the club member's girlfrends into a good-bya party, and was really touched when I had a presentation from the dive club as well. I got home from the party at 4, and slept through sunday rather than packing as I'd intended.
Monday, and the van I hired was dropped off at 8am sharp. An hour and a half later, my assistant turned up to help me pack everything into the van. The first thing we loaded was my futon mattress, which ended up being moved time and time again as we reshuffled stuff. Still, we were on the road at 12.30, in St Albans by 2.30, keys picked up and fed by 3.30, and the van unloaded by 5. Back on the road to Bath, and home by 8.30.
Tuesday, and despite me being quite plain when I ordered the van, there was no prompt pickup at 8am. I live in a residents parking zone, so was rather annoyed to be baby-sitting a van for several hours until they finally deigned to turn up... but only after I'd phoned to complain.
Still, managed to get everything else packed on tuesday, but too late to make a return trip. So, wednesday comes around and I'm still in Bath. Slow start, as I couldn't really summon the enthusiasm to do any moving. Still, I eventually get underway around 1.30, having replaced the wing mirrors on the car (don't ask).
And I'm driving up the A46 towards the motorway, listening to an article about The Prisoner on Radio 4, when there's a bit of a rattle and, in my rear-view mirror, I see the rear half of an exhaust. And cars swerving madly to avoid it.
5 minutes later, and that would've been on the M4. NOT something I would have enjoyed.
So, I'm now sat in The Bell, having a small drink (non-alcoholic, of course!) waiting for Kwikfit to put a new exhaust on the car... Maybe I'll get to the flat tomorrow...
Sorry to all who have asked recently regarding the flat-hunt. I've been kindof busy...
Everything regarding the contractual side of the flat has been sorted, leases signed, standing order mandates set-up etc. etc.
Last Friday was my last day at Praxis, and, although I left with my to-do list unemptied, I was actually quite impressed with just how far I managed to get through it. In a shift from the normal leaving speeches, I was grilled -- the whole thing turned itno "An Audience with MJW" kind of thing. Which was quite cool, as I got to throw a few more insults around prior to departing. 32 people turned up for the meal in the evening, with more in the pub before hand.
Saturday, and a farewell to the dive club. I kind of re-purposed a birthday party for one of the club member's girlfrends into a good-bya party, and was really touched when I had a presentation from the dive club as well. I got home from the party at 4, and slept through sunday rather than packing as I'd intended.
Monday, and the van I hired was dropped off at 8am sharp. An hour and a half later, my assistant turned up to help me pack everything into the van. The first thing we loaded was my futon mattress, which ended up being moved time and time again as we reshuffled stuff. Still, we were on the road at 12.30, in St Albans by 2.30, keys picked up and fed by 3.30, and the van unloaded by 5. Back on the road to Bath, and home by 8.30.
Tuesday, and despite me being quite plain when I ordered the van, there was no prompt pickup at 8am. I live in a residents parking zone, so was rather annoyed to be baby-sitting a van for several hours until they finally deigned to turn up... but only after I'd phoned to complain.
Still, managed to get everything else packed on tuesday, but too late to make a return trip. So, wednesday comes around and I'm still in Bath. Slow start, as I couldn't really summon the enthusiasm to do any moving. Still, I eventually get underway around 1.30, having replaced the wing mirrors on the car (don't ask).
And I'm driving up the A46 towards the motorway, listening to an article about The Prisoner on Radio 4, when there's a bit of a rattle and, in my rear-view mirror, I see the rear half of an exhaust. And cars swerving madly to avoid it.
5 minutes later, and that would've been on the M4. NOT something I would have enjoyed.
So, I'm now sat in The Bell, having a small drink (non-alcoholic, of course!) waiting for Kwikfit to put a new exhaust on the car... Maybe I'll get to the flat tomorrow...
