Let's face the music and dance...

Sarahwithlove

I know you say you can't afford a man and van but could you get one for moving the fridge. Ours charge about £20 to move one item and if you can manage the rest yourself. Unless of course you or your family know someone with a van. 

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beanielou said:

That's fantastic news.
A new chapter begins.
No magic tips on moving other than declutter ruthlessly.

How do you be ruthless? I am about to go in my wardrobe and have a clear out been meaning to do this for a while now. Just cleaned behind the freestanding cooker... yuck... I now won't feel embarrassed when that gets pulled out

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Sarahwithlove said:

I know you say you can't afford a man and van but could you get one for moving the fridge. Ours charge about £20 to move one item and if you can manage the rest yourself. Unless of course you or your family know someone with a van. 

I called an old friend last night, I said I am giving you two weeks warning... he thought I had corona! then when I told him I am moving, well more of a shouted it down the phone to him, he was just as elated as me. He has seen my moans rants videos and other posts on facebook over the years, so is well aware of the situation.

He is going to help, and knows a few people with vans who he will get to help for 'petrol' money. It's the fear of my beautiful bright red Smeg fridge freezer getting damaged somehow, I have told him it is my 'baby'.

Hopefully I will have access to a man with a van for the white goods and other large stuff, mum has a 7 seater car thing that is a tardis. it might take many trips but as it is 3 miles away its not the end of the world if that is the case.

Why are white goods so big heavy and a pain to move?

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Boxes:

Does anyone have advice on cheap boxes? I am going to stalk the supermarkets and look on facebook for free ones

Bubble wrap: a friend said you can get this cheap of ebay, will have a look into that. if anyone knows of a good supplier please let me know

Xx

Drawingaline

I have just bought some box's, tape and bubble wrap from @mazon. We will be booking movers as we are moving from a three bed house to a four bed townhouse. I am having a clear out this weekend, but having to book appointments at the top is an absolute pain, and charity shops are only taking stuff on certain days.

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So far managed to get boxes of Facebook market place for free, and pad £5 for a roll of bubble wrap.

Have packed up the living room, kitchen I have started, but run out of suitable size boxes have really big one left, have emptied all the base unit cupboards had a clear out and wiped the cupboards down. Two black bags of clothes I do not like anymore went to charity shop, have a pile of books and other bits to go, alas charity shops are full up and not talking donations, items are in the car boot, so I have tured into a crazy stop and ask lady everytime I see a charity shop!

I brought a pair of boots today when asking in one charity shop, they have hardly been warn were £6.50 and so lovely

I never realised how stressful moving is, all you are doing is putting stuff into boxes! I am trying to be super ruthless and live in a minimalist home... 

In other news, I started a clothes making course the other week, had my 2nd class last night, Making a pair of casual trousers, well a PJ bottom pattern and using everyday fabric. Actually enjoying the class, annoying thing is mum knows how to do it all, but she cannot teach and we end up arguing, hence why I decided to do the class. Also getting me out and giving me a project.

Job hunting, I haven't looked been too busy with boxes

Money: still poor but have payments under control

beanielou

Well done on getting rid of stuff. 

Great bargain with the boots. 

When do you move? 

Sarahwithlove

I don't envy you I hated having to pack up but like you I got rid of alot of stuff and put some on Facebook as well which paid for takeaway for the family who helped me with moving 

Drawingaline

We are packing up to move too, it's amazing how stressful it can be. 

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beanielou said:

Well done on getting rid of stuff. 

Great bargain with the boots. 

When do you move? 

Thank you, it is hard being ruthless.

No idea if truth be know, will be either next week or week after, council like to say here and boom expect you to move with days notice! I am so glad my Housing Officer has given me roughly 3 weeks notice