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Date: 19 August 2003 21:47:41
The family move on 28th August - and as I've not found anywhere else to live I go with them (though they keep stressing this is only until October).
I'm away at the weekend doing the dutiful daughter bit so I've either got to pack before or after and it looks as if it's going to have to be a bit of both.
Firstly, it's working out what I can pack that can be kept "in storage" until I find my own place as it's silly to unpack everything just to go through the whole procedure again. So apart from a few books - including those needed to be referred to in writing a sermon to 2 weeks time - and my absolute "can't do without listening to" CDs most will get boxed. It'll keep a few orament/candle type things for my new room to make it look homely for the few weeks I'll be there but again most stuff will be stored until needed - the same goes for art stuff, pictures, paperwork etc. I must remember to retrieve things from around the house that are mine and that have been "borrowed".
Secondly, it's working out what I may need in the next month or 2 but not in the next week, and that includes clothes. The more I can get in boxes/cases before the move the easier life will be (though my room will look very, very bare.
Thirdly, I need to work out what I need in the week leading up to the move including a weekend away. I just hope there isn't a drastic change in the weather.
Then there's making sure relevant people know my new address and phone number (though I'll have my mobile); and notifying everyone that I won't be online after Friday as lndlord is packing up the computer; and arranging for the post office to redirect my mail.
So it's a busy fortnight ahead of me - and I'm not looking forward to it.
Anyone got any boxes they don't want?
Anyone want a lodger?
Anyone?