We're all moved in and most things are going well, moldy twat of an ex-landlord and no internet connection until mid-January notwithstanding. The house is wonderful. You can see plants and hear birds from every window. Jason likened it to living in a tree. We have basically no furniture, but we're working on it.
Our shipped goods arrived on Friday and we've been unpacking at a steady rate. Incredibly, having our things moved across the ocean has been the least stressful part of this entire transition. It went so much smoother for us than everyone else we know - and it's a good thing, as trying to buy this house has just about made my hair fall out on its own, no pulling required.
As mentioned above, due to the holiday break it's going to be ages until we have internet again. There are a few cafes here in town, but I imagine I won't be blogging much until then.
If you need to get in touch, please e-mail, text or call.
22 December 2006
Hi and hello
We're all moved in and most things are going well, moldy twat of an ex-landlord and no internet connection until mid-January notwithstanding. The house is wonderful. You can see plants and hear birds from every window. Jason likened it to living in a tree. We have basically no furniture, but we're working on it.
Our shipped goods arrived on Friday and we've been unpacking at a steady rate. Incredibly, having our things moved across the ocean has been the least stressful part of this entire transition. It went so much smoother for us than everyone else we know - and it's a good thing, as trying to buy this house has just about made my hair fall out on its own, no pulling required.
As mentioned above, due to the holiday break it's going to be ages until we have internet again. There are a few cafes here in town, but I imagine I won't be blogging much until then.
If you need to get in touch, please e-mail, text or call.
Our shipped goods arrived on Friday and we've been unpacking at a steady rate. Incredibly, having our things moved across the ocean has been the least stressful part of this entire transition. It went so much smoother for us than everyone else we know - and it's a good thing, as trying to buy this house has just about made my hair fall out on its own, no pulling required.
As mentioned above, due to the holiday break it's going to be ages until we have internet again. There are a few cafes here in town, but I imagine I won't be blogging much until then.
If you need to get in touch, please e-mail, text or call.
17 December 2006
A house and a home
Red Rocks is a fantastic place for a long walk. If you're in Wellington, it's not to be missed.
Things are moving along and not. We're only a few days away from settling on the house and yet there is still so much to do that it seems as if this will never end.
We had a serious worry over the weekend regarding whether or not our purchase agreement was still valid. The current owners had said that because our solicitor had failed to get the deposit from us and pay it on Friday, our agreement was void and by the way, our lawyer sucks. Naturally, there was a lot of stress involved and both sides were upset. In speaking with our solicitor today, though, the version he gave is that they have no idea what they're talking about and everything is going ahead as planned. So who can say what is actually happening. I don't care who is right or wrong, I just want this done, and as far as I can tell things are moving forward and we'll be settling on Thursday. At least for the moment.
On the other side of things, I'm starting to realize how much I'm going to miss Wellington. I will certainly enjoy not stepping outside only to have the wind re-style my hair into one giant mass of tangles, but otherwise this is a great town with wonderful people. I started to feel very sad last night in saying goodbye to people like Cowgirl, who I feel as though I've only just started getting to know. As soon as we have basic things like a refrigerator, bed and table, I'm going to start getting that guest room ready. And quick.
A house and a home
Red Rocks is a fantastic place for a long walk. If you're in Wellington, it's not to be missed.
Things are moving along and not. We're only a few days away from settling on the house and yet there is still so much to do that it seems as if this will never end.
We had a serious worry over the weekend regarding whether or not our purchase agreement was still valid. The current owners had said that because our solicitor had failed to get the deposit from us and pay it on Friday, our agreement was void and by the way, our lawyer sucks. Naturally, there was a lot of stress involved and both sides were upset. In speaking with our solicitor today, though, the version he gave is that they have no idea what they're talking about and everything is going ahead as planned. So who can say what is actually happening. I don't care who is right or wrong, I just want this done, and as far as I can tell things are moving forward and we'll be settling on Thursday. At least for the moment.
On the other side of things, I'm starting to realize how much I'm going to miss Wellington. I will certainly enjoy not stepping outside only to have the wind re-style my hair into one giant mass of tangles, but otherwise this is a great town with wonderful people. I started to feel very sad last night in saying goodbye to people like Cowgirl, who I feel as though I've only just started getting to know. As soon as we have basic things like a refrigerator, bed and table, I'm going to start getting that guest room ready. And quick.
12 December 2006
I would normally never do this
...But in glancing at my Mint stats, I am genuinely shocked to see that 51% of you are still using Internet Explorer. People, I am surprised at you. For the love of baby puppies and kitties, please get Firefox.
If not for me, then for world peace.
If not for me, then for world peace.
I would normally never do this
...But in glancing at my Mint stats, I am genuinely shocked to see that 51% of you are still using Internet Explorer. People, I am surprised at you. For the love of baby puppies and kitties, please get Firefox.
If not for me, then for world peace.
If not for me, then for world peace.
09 December 2006
Kinks
Leave it to me to let my blog go silent for a week and a half after 30 straight days of posts.
I guess I just haven't wanted to say much. There have been various moments of stress or confusion in working out our lives here, as we try to find the right pieces and fit them together. In moving forward, we've run into a number of question marks that will sometimes leave us hanging for days or weeks. From where I sit in this moment, it seems as though everything is coming to a head and 2 weeks from now we will be getting a real running start on this phase of our lives at our new home in Nelson. Of course, the experience of the last couple of months has taught me that rough patches are possible at any and every step during times of transition. And I know that even in two weeks time there will still be any number of problems, challenges, questions, and above all, work to be done. It seems that in this time of our lives there is an endless list of things that need sorting out, and as soon as one matter gets crossed off, another is added. I think the part of this I am unused to is that much of it we can't take care of completely on our own, but rather these things require the hiring of lawyers, builders, consultants. For me, it's a strange new world.
In short, we now officially own a car. There were some major issues on our builder's report for the house. We're working it through with the owners and have come up with what seems like a good solution. It means we'll be taking on the project of having some rather serious work done to the place. But for this house, we're okay with that. Our ferry and hotel room are booked. If all goes according to our best laid plans, we're heading down to Nelson next Wednesday, the 20th, and will be moving in the next day. We're definitely excited, but in a bit more of a cautious way.
I guess I just haven't wanted to say much. There have been various moments of stress or confusion in working out our lives here, as we try to find the right pieces and fit them together. In moving forward, we've run into a number of question marks that will sometimes leave us hanging for days or weeks. From where I sit in this moment, it seems as though everything is coming to a head and 2 weeks from now we will be getting a real running start on this phase of our lives at our new home in Nelson. Of course, the experience of the last couple of months has taught me that rough patches are possible at any and every step during times of transition. And I know that even in two weeks time there will still be any number of problems, challenges, questions, and above all, work to be done. It seems that in this time of our lives there is an endless list of things that need sorting out, and as soon as one matter gets crossed off, another is added. I think the part of this I am unused to is that much of it we can't take care of completely on our own, but rather these things require the hiring of lawyers, builders, consultants. For me, it's a strange new world.
In short, we now officially own a car. There were some major issues on our builder's report for the house. We're working it through with the owners and have come up with what seems like a good solution. It means we'll be taking on the project of having some rather serious work done to the place. But for this house, we're okay with that. Our ferry and hotel room are booked. If all goes according to our best laid plans, we're heading down to Nelson next Wednesday, the 20th, and will be moving in the next day. We're definitely excited, but in a bit more of a cautious way.
Kinks
Leave it to me to let my blog go silent for a week and a half after 30 straight days of posts.
I guess I just haven't wanted to say much. There have been various moments of stress or confusion in working out our lives here, as we try to find the right pieces and fit them together. In moving forward, we've run into a number of question marks that will sometimes leave us hanging for days or weeks. From where I sit in this moment, it seems as though everything is coming to a head and 2 weeks from now we will be getting a real running start on this phase of our lives at our new home in Nelson. Of course, the experience of the last couple of months has taught me that rough patches are possible at any and every step during times of transition. And I know that even in two weeks time there will still be any number of problems, challenges, questions, and above all, work to be done. It seems that in this time of our lives there is an endless list of things that need sorting out, and as soon as one matter gets crossed off, another is added. I think the part of this I am unused to is that much of it we can't take care of completely on our own, but rather these things require the hiring of lawyers, builders, consultants. For me, it's a strange new world.
In short, we now officially own a car. There were some major issues on our builder's report for the house. We're working it through with the owners and have come up with what seems like a good solution. It means we'll be taking on the project of having some rather serious work done to the place. But for this house, we're okay with that. Our ferry and hotel room are booked. If all goes according to our best laid plans, we're heading down to Nelson next Wednesday, the 20th, and will be moving in the next day. We're definitely excited, but in a bit more of a cautious way.
I guess I just haven't wanted to say much. There have been various moments of stress or confusion in working out our lives here, as we try to find the right pieces and fit them together. In moving forward, we've run into a number of question marks that will sometimes leave us hanging for days or weeks. From where I sit in this moment, it seems as though everything is coming to a head and 2 weeks from now we will be getting a real running start on this phase of our lives at our new home in Nelson. Of course, the experience of the last couple of months has taught me that rough patches are possible at any and every step during times of transition. And I know that even in two weeks time there will still be any number of problems, challenges, questions, and above all, work to be done. It seems that in this time of our lives there is an endless list of things that need sorting out, and as soon as one matter gets crossed off, another is added. I think the part of this I am unused to is that much of it we can't take care of completely on our own, but rather these things require the hiring of lawyers, builders, consultants. For me, it's a strange new world.
In short, we now officially own a car. There were some major issues on our builder's report for the house. We're working it through with the owners and have come up with what seems like a good solution. It means we'll be taking on the project of having some rather serious work done to the place. But for this house, we're okay with that. Our ferry and hotel room are booked. If all goes according to our best laid plans, we're heading down to Nelson next Wednesday, the 20th, and will be moving in the next day. We're definitely excited, but in a bit more of a cautious way.
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