Packing Commences

Tape and Cardboard Boxes

The shut down is underway.  After weeks of lists, edited lists and yet more lists, household possessions are getting packed in to cardboard boxes by the Britannia removal and shipping team.

Today the stuff going in to long term store is being packed, early next week the more essential items, that we will need quickly, as and when we rent or buy a property will be packed and stored ready for when we press the button to ship.

Packed boxes stored in garage
The workshop machinery and Land Rover went over the last few weeks.  

It is a strange feeling ending a relationship with a house that has been home for 31 years.  The house where children grew up, friends visited, extensions added, gardens restored and memories stored and retained.  

Some of the furnishings remain for our tenants who will be looking after the house for the next six to nine months.  All of a sudden familiar surroundings dotted with personal touches, family pictures and reminders of those 31 years are transformed to something that does not have the warmth of a few days ago.  As the packing continues the feeling of separation lessens and of adventure increases.   Less home, more somewhere we live.

In parallel to all these plans, accommodation in Canada has been booked for the first three months; UK Government International Travel Permit completed and 'evidence' of reason to travel collated; Canadian Arrival app completed and paperwork also collated and luggage is close to being packed.  Now seven bags rather than nine. 



 

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Comments

  1. BobMarch 24, 2021 at 2:25 PM

    Make sure you don't pack Jack in a box!

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  2. Rosemary CookMarch 24, 2021 at 3:25 PM

    I hope this adventure of a lifetime, maybe for a lifetime, is everything you and Freda want it to be. We'll miss you. Safe journey!
    Rosemary

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  3. UnknownMarch 25, 2021 at 3:23 AM

    Good luck Mike and Freda. Have a ball! I am following the blog.

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  4. UnknownMarch 25, 2021 at 6:26 AM

    Great idea to do a Blog. It will doubtless be an amazing adventure!

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  5. MinnaMarch 25, 2021 at 10:30 AM

    Must be an emotional rollercoaster! I'm following coz I know there will be some great photography and I'm sure it will be an amazing experience - nice that you're off as the weather improves and in time for the best whale watching season! Love & hugs from all the Careys xxx

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  6. Let's Get MovingMay 11, 2022 at 4:59 AM

    Thank You for an informational blog for furniture removals, we provide the best removal and packing services. For best services visit.Packing Boxes Vancouver.

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