tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post6204424764029306803..comments2023-12-27T17:26:35.546+00:00Comments on A Smaller and Simpler Life: A Beautiful Day ... and a Progress ReportSue http://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-2650374571324033072020-10-22T16:21:39.944+01:002020-10-22T16:21:39.944+01:00I'm quite glad our first farmhouse was the lar...I'm quite glad our first farmhouse was the largest and we've gone down in size every time we have moved on. It's meant that things have quite organically and logically reduced in number and it's not been a huge upheaval for me this time. I would hate to have lots of stuff now.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-86664396850540300382020-10-22T16:19:36.831+01:002020-10-22T16:19:36.831+01:00It's been quite bright here until today, now t...It's been quite bright here until today, now the clouds have rolled in. Of course with the clocks going back on Saturday night we are in for long cosy evenings from now on, my favourite :-)Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-14546530177737644862020-10-22T03:19:12.920+01:002020-10-22T03:19:12.920+01:00I love starting over with big empty rooms. We have...I love starting over with big empty rooms. We have a large house. It's taken me 12 years of collecting things, but now it's all filled. Next year, we'll be downsizing for a smaller house. Now I've got to get rid of things!Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-42819490906709617742020-10-21T17:54:23.800+01:002020-10-21T17:54:23.800+01:00I've grown to love this time of year, although...I've grown to love this time of year, although it has been rather rainy and dark here today. I'm glad the move is going well and I'm looking forward to seeing your new home taking shape. <br />Belated Birthday wishes to Suky. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-15380443813760375482020-10-21T09:39:28.398+01:002020-10-21T09:39:28.398+01:00Alan and our other furry kids will come to the fla...Alan and our other furry kids will come to the flat until he finds somewhere of his own. Hopefully it won't take too long as he will be a cash buyer.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-42134570737677810612020-10-21T09:37:58.032+01:002020-10-21T09:37:58.032+01:00I know!! She was, and of course still is, so gorg...I know!! She was, and of course still is, so gorgeous. It's quite sad that our furry kids are getting older, it's gone far too quickly. On the 1st January 2021 Ginger will be 11, Mavis 10 and Suky 9.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-11020292483398859412020-10-21T09:35:27.328+01:002020-10-21T09:35:27.328+01:00Thank you, yes it's pretty isn't it. It w...Thank you, yes it's pretty isn't it. It was tightly rolled up when I viewed the flat so I had no idea it was that pretty.<br /><br />Time has gone so quickly with Suky, she was my beautiful Christmas present when we lived at Jointers and had just decided on one final splurge each before we knuckled down to saving for a place of our own. She's the best little companion ever.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-72161076725548729322020-10-21T09:32:48.304+01:002020-10-21T09:32:48.304+01:00It's working really well, four bags of stuff i...It's working really well, four bags of stuff in the boot and the front passenger seat and footwell filled with bulkier things and then Suky on the back seat. She won't travel on the front seat for some reason, although Mavis loves to be up-front when she's with Alan.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-39579383405913426832020-10-21T09:31:12.197+01:002020-10-21T09:31:12.197+01:00Haha, we are SO similar. Spring and Autumn are ju...Haha, we are SO similar. Spring and Autumn are just perfect for me. <br /><br />Yes I think Mavis feels cheated on walks when Suky needs to turn back but she's still raring to go. If we are both out with the dogs Alan carries on for a bit with Mavis while me and Suky sit on a bench or loiter slowly.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-40519664334343368402020-10-21T09:28:56.599+01:002020-10-21T09:28:56.599+01:00So do I, I couldn't believe how nice it was wh...So do I, I couldn't believe how nice it was when I rolled it down to give it a wipe. It had been rolled tightly up at the top, no doubt to let as much light into the kitchen for the viewing. It's the prettiest thing in the flat.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-45329520351874836732020-10-21T09:28:17.019+01:002020-10-21T09:28:17.019+01:00Sounds like you are really enjoying this move and ...Sounds like you are really enjoying this move and change in your life Sue. Flat is looking great and your sparkling clean cupboards put me to shame. I am sure you and Suky will be very happy there. Where will Mavis and Ginger live when your Welsh home is sold? Good luck with everything and I am glad things are running smoothly for you and hopefully will continue to do so. An exciting time - enjoy!Louise Stopfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11151477784515959764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-54233502184560054442020-10-21T09:27:41.289+01:002020-10-21T09:27:41.289+01:00Yes, it's a good 'cooks kitchen', ever...Yes, it's a good 'cooks kitchen', everything within reach or just a step or two. I just need to plan out my cupboard contents to keep the flow.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-12110086901074367792020-10-21T09:26:56.550+01:002020-10-21T09:26:56.550+01:00It's a perfect fit isn't it, and the freez...It's a perfect fit isn't it, and the freezer is a bit bigger than I imagined so I'm very happy with it. I'm going to miss stairs, even after a few weeks at the Van I find the stairs tougher back in Wales. I think I'm going to be going over to Booths every day just to run up and down the stairs to the café. :-)Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-14893634384017457972020-10-21T09:25:06.926+01:002020-10-21T09:25:06.926+01:00My moves seem to have gotten smaller and smaller e...My moves seem to have gotten smaller and smaller each time. I wish you lots of luck with yours, as you say it is on a much bigger scale.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-54384631387128467062020-10-21T09:23:45.317+01:002020-10-21T09:23:45.317+01:00Thank you Pat, it seems to be up to now. xxThank you Pat, it seems to be up to now. xxSue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-11190720637685701812020-10-21T09:22:57.203+01:002020-10-21T09:22:57.203+01:00I do need to sort out some organisation for that d...I do need to sort out some organisation for that deep corner cupboard, I can barely reach the back of the second shelf!! Yes, my 'things' have been whittled down nicely, but I do think I can part with a bit more once I have set this flat up how I like it. Luckily the charity shops are only just down the road now.<br /><br />I am being careful with all my balancing on chairs, lifting etc, thank you for the reminder :-)Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-55269134567792446642020-10-21T09:18:17.998+01:002020-10-21T09:18:17.998+01:00I think the majority of my clothes, bedding and to...I think the majority of my clothes, bedding and towels will have to live in plastic boxes under the bed as this flat has no storage at all and I have no furniture. It will keep the room looking neat and tidy though. <br /><br />The Welsh house has not sold yet and at the moment with the complete 'firebreak', 'circuit break' or whatever they are calling it at the moment. in place no-one can enter Wales to even look at it. As most of our interested parties have been from mid or southern England this has stopped everything in it's tracks. Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-41267683328782743832020-10-21T01:32:21.341+01:002020-10-21T01:32:21.341+01:00Things are moving right along. Amazing that Suky i...Things are moving right along. Amazing that Suky is 9 already. I remember her as a small puppy the day you brought her home.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-1258051785393017172020-10-20T22:04:02.492+01:002020-10-20T22:04:02.492+01:00Looking great already Sue and I love the kitchen b...Looking great already Sue and I love the kitchen blind:) Happy Belated Birthday to Suky, I can't believe she is 9 years old aready♥♥ Gorgeous photo of your walk xxManchester Lass, Now and Thenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946068658998389838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-34279713665111360662020-10-20T20:36:42.083+01:002020-10-20T20:36:42.083+01:00I like your kitchen as it is a good size to be con...I like your kitchen as it is a good size to be convenient to work in and easily reach everything. I understand what you say about getting one car load there and put away at a time. It is not overwhelming that way because you won't have stuff all over the place at once. I bet this lovely little home will work out very well for you!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17738727252267659979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-47102739500701468352020-10-20T20:29:36.367+01:002020-10-20T20:29:36.367+01:00I too love autumn, also spring, the colours of bot...I too love autumn, also spring, the colours of both seasons are lovely and autumn is such a cosy season. I certainly don't enjoy the summer, sweating is not attractive and is so uncomfortable and the heat makes some people show far too much of their bodies for my liking and winter can be too extreme, the thought of icy roads and pavements fills me with dread.Our nearly 11 year old spaniel is feeling like Suky , today she dug her paws in 10 minutes into the walk and turned to face home, so home we went, our little terrier was disgusted as she felt cheated.Happy home making. Chrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15265885693374549426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-58114132715440575322020-10-20T20:23:52.841+01:002020-10-20T20:23:52.841+01:00I really like your kitchen blind...I really like your kitchen blind...Gemma's personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740156670047388540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-69771102869603341012020-10-20T19:28:53.285+01:002020-10-20T19:28:53.285+01:00That kitchen would just suit me fine. Everything c...That kitchen would just suit me fine. Everything close at hand. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-89972550328871945832020-10-20T19:25:49.409+01:002020-10-20T19:25:49.409+01:00The fridge freezer you chose is ideal for the spac...The fridge freezer you chose is ideal for the space. I said you'd have it all ship shape asap. If I move to a house it will probably kill me after living in a bungalow!!Living Alone in Your 60'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848266282669835475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-91461005014495749562020-10-20T19:09:05.163+01:002020-10-20T19:09:05.163+01:00Well done with getting your move done yourself. S...Well done with getting your move done yourself. Sounds like it is all going very smoothly for you. Our move will be on a slightly . . . larger!! . . . scale!Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.com