January 2020. A news report ‘coming out of China’ advised of a new virus. Suggestions were that the virus was like the one that caused SARS. China rarely shares anything other than shipping containers. So, take note. Little did we know the impact it was going to have. Two years later, we still don’t know. …
Tag: House sale
House to rent?
It’s been a busy week. But a week of one step forward, and two steps back. Making progress, overcoming a few hurdles while waiting a patience game. Started the week with a great clear out of more ‘stuff’. Old bookcases dismantled and garden tidied. Garage cleared. Two trips to the recycling centre. Boxes of stuff…
Sprint or marathon
Initial response, I’m a sprinter. But often it takes me a marathon to get started. Maybe, I just have a sprint finish? Reflecting on how I approach things, both personally and professionally, is helping me understand more about myself. It’s never troubled me. I’ve not worried about it. I just get on and do things….
Hold my nerve
Confidence is high at the moment. There is a lot happening, often with rapid progress. Sometimes in small steps, other times in huge strides. It is time to hold my nerve. House sale Swift progress has been made. Buyers’ queries have been answered. Contract paperwork signed. Transfer of Title paperwork signed. All done within 24…
To do list gets longer
Much to do. Make a list. Tick the items off. It’s only been one week since I received a quick succession of phone calls which moved the house advert from ‘offers over’ to ‘sold subject to contract’. Revert to practical mode and build another to-do-list, and tick items off. Day one. Confirmed Birchall Blackburn Law…
Small steps, huge leap
Selling our home brings mixed emotions. It’s been the place we’ve called home. We’ve had good times, we’ve had fun times. We’ve also had some difficult and sad times. It’s where there are many memories and quirky traditions. The simple things like sitting at the breakfast bar, making pizza, Christmases, birthdays and doing homework at…