A gift from our real estate agent, Lewis who popped in today to thank us. We are giving him a gift too as both Pete and I thought he was an excellent agent, very patient and helpful.

Kitchen chaos...where to put everything? There are so many cupboards and draws so I am just shoving stuff anywhere and will sort it out later. We have to give the crates back on Monday.

We are very indecisive as to which TV unit we will use...the grey built in or our wooden one from Nanson Street...

Our clever Siemens dishwasher...this little light on the floor tells us at what stage of the cycle it is at. 

Another colourful sunset...viewed from our balcony facing west. Pete and I had a fabulous day unpacking and finding a home for everything.

 MOVING DAY

I was so excited...having lived in Nanson Street for 39 years. I expected to be emotional about leaving but was so looking forward to a NEW house. Settlement was at 11 ish and not long after that the removalists  arrived. Pete and I packed both cars with paintings and my quilts (to protect the paintings). While the guys (who were very friendly) loaded up the truck Pete made two trips to Alice Street and I began cleaning.

It was a hot day, 36 degrees but everyone was moving quickly and efficiently. Luckily the guys weren't working directly in the sun.

Alice Street...dining room

Family room... we had labelled every crate and piece of furniture and the removalists were placing everything in the correct rooms. 

While Pete went back to Nanson Street with the guys and the truck for the second load (yes two loads, we have too much stuff) I started unpacking the crates of kitchen ware.

What a beautiful sight on our first night at Alice Street. This is the view from our bedroom window...facing east.

 

It was nice to have a break from all the packing and cleaning...I played golf...this is one of my favourite trees...

We are pretty organised now...just hoping it all fits in the truck...for me it has been a huge wakeup call...we do not need so much stuff! 

 

Around 9.30 our crates that we have hired arrived....let the packing begin.

I started with the books and because I had them all in neat rows of similar height, it was easy to pop them all in the crates. Then I moved on to the kitchen while Pete boxed up all the shed bits and pieces. I can not believe how many crates I filled with crockery, mixing bowls, salad bowls etc....and we had already given away a heap of kitchen utensils.

We just love the crates...so much easier than taping cardboard boxes and worrying if they are too heavy.

 

Started the cleaning today before the packing....

After cleaning for a few hours I decided to get the books in order to put in the crates. Here they are in rows of similar heights...looks good I reckon..

...and in the afternoon we had our final inspection of our new home in Alice Street. What will I pout in those black shelves? So many decisions . 

 

Playing volley ball in Geoff's and Hannah's pool on a warm afternoon...

The deep end...

Our lunch was delicious...and the passionfruit birthday cheese cake was sensational. We sang Happy Birthday to Bernie, who was really chuffed.

 

The new home for the BIG cupboard...looking splendid in Tash's and Todd's family room. Photo was taken by Tash.