Going away

Posted on 23 Aug, 2009 14 comments

No, I am not going away from GOY, but I will be away for a week. I promise to bring back lots of pics for you. I am going to seen my new and first great grandson!
The auction went flat. We had two offers, but too low and besides, they couldn’t get the finance. Banks are tight as a drum at the moment. So, after the auction we’ve had every weekend open days, including today again. Nobody came yesterday, nobody today, but as the agents were packing up their gear a couple pulled up and wanted to see the place and fell in love with it. Yes, well, I’ve heard that one again. We do have a beautiful big house and a huge garden, and we’ve had 5 people wanting to have it, but can’t afford it. But, I haven’t given up hope yet. Who knows what these people will come up with.
Meanwhile I am getting exhausted, as weeks fly by and it is so hard keeping the place spic and span. Hubby mows the lawns every week, I water them, so the grass stays green and grows, so he can mow them again, lol. But it is very dry and I am trying to keep the plants alive. Lucky some are doing fine and are even flowering, which is great. I’ve been able to put vases with flowers in the museum like tidy house, so it all looks good, smooth and plain easy to care off ( not telling them how much work it actually is, haha ).
The dogs too have been fabulous, as up to now we’ve had 14 open days in which we have to make ourselves invisible for an hour each time. We take them places, either walk in the park, shop or like today find a lovely shady spot near the river, parked the car, walked a bit and then we were just lying in the back of the car, we were that tired. Cully was with us, whilst Pivot was lying on the grass next to the car. It was 28C and a cool breeze was blowing.
Now, because I have been wanting to see this little baby and the houses we are interested in buying over there, hubby bought me a plane ticket and I’ll be leaving on the 1st Sept, the first day of spring. What better way to start spring than going to a spring baby.
I will have a lovely break for just 5 days, as the open days will be finished after next weekend and we’ll have a rest.
So, I will see Jeremiah, Molly, my daughters and my son and daughter in law and the grandchildren. My daughters house and garden and her partner, the man in her life!
Wow, so much to do in such short time. I will see 4 houses too. It will be exciting and to top it off I am staying with my best friend, who lives close to everyone.
But no time for blogging or reading here….
Thought I just let you know, my hubby is just the best!

Comments

Sandra

wow how exciting Marguerite. congrats on your great grandson....;-))

hope you get a buyer sooooon....

enjoy your break.

23 Aug, 2009

Madperth

How lovely, & congratulations Marguerite! Where does your family live?
Good luck with the house sale & finding a new home!
All change for you, then??
Exciting!!

23 Aug, 2009

Lily2

Wow Marguerite, so many exciting things to pack in, you're going to have a whale of a time. Congrats on the new great grandson and have a lovely time catching up with your best friend and family. I love house hunting, good luck with it and when you get back, who knows, you may just have that buyer who is 'the one'.

23 Aug, 2009

Amblealice

Many congratulations on your great grandson...hope you have a wonderful break...it sounds as though you need it. Look forward to the many pics on your return.

23 Aug, 2009

Fluff

Congrats Great Grandma! Have a good holiday.

23 Aug, 2009

Louise1

Oh Marguerite, what a lovely time ahead and yes, we like your hubby, he sounds a nice, kind man :))

23 Aug, 2009

Sewingkilla

have a lovely visit Marguerite, hope the house sells for you too.

23 Aug, 2009

Clarice

Congrat's on your new greatgrandson,

23 Aug, 2009

The_norfolk..

Keep your spirits up, I always believe things happen for a reason or in your case even if it means waiting longer than we'd like, for a reason. All good things happen at the right time (I've been there, along with many others Im sure) then all of a sudden, things just pan out. Also, congratulations :-)

23 Aug, 2009

Marguerite

Ohh, so nice all your comments dear people. Thank you for the congrats. Haha, he's only one month old, but just starting to act "human", so I will perhaps even get a giggle outof him.
Yes, a whale of a time, did you know you can go whale watching too? But I won't have time and still cool there. My family lives south of Perth Madperth, on the coast, so yes I am flying diagonally across the continent.
The Norfolk, all of a sudden there are some enquiries today, so keeping fingers crossed again. One person lives a few hundred kms away and have been on the phone asking details and houseplans etc. So that sounds like they are getting stuck into thinking about it.
Well, that gives a ray of hope, so yes, one never can tell, and as you say, waiting might be in our advantage.
Thanks again everyone for reading my blog.

24 Aug, 2009

Wagger

Enjoy your break, Marquerite, and lots of cuddles with your great grandson.

24 Aug, 2009

Shirleypoppy

I will be thinking of you on the day you take off on your flight to the family, Marguerite - the 1st. of September will be my 60th. birthday, and we will be in the Isles of Scilly (off the far southwestern tip of the UK) somewhere I've always wanted to go - another hubby treat! Give that baby a big hug for me, will you? Sounds as though you deserve a break.

24 Aug, 2009

Marguerite

Wow Shirleypoppy, that sounds fantastic. Have a wonderful birthday and enjoy the island.
Yes, going tomorrow, all packed now. It will be wonderful Wagger to see and hold this little baby, looking forward to it.

31 Aug, 2009

Lily2

Have a lovely time Marguerite and tell us all about it when you get back PLUS pics of the baby!

31 Aug, 2009

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