My apologies for dropping off the net for a few weeks. I was hit with a terrible cold, had finally started shaking it off and then got hit with strep throat. Lots of fun, that one. I ended up texting the doctor on a Sunday morning asking for an out of office visit if at all possible. It was BAD. Fortunately he was able to meet me at the office, script for antibiotics, lots of rest and fluids and I was on the mend. Lyle stayed home on Monday to do the school runs-thats how bad I felt. As luck would have it, I got a text Sunday night asking me to work for the week for a teacher I was going to do a week for as she was sick too! They cobbled together subs until I could start on Thursday, and as the next week was my contract week, they just started it early.
I spent the last week doing a 5/6 combined class. They were a handful. Thats all I'll say here about that!
Whilst working, we were also gearing up to get the move done. We got the keys a couple of days early and have spent the last 2 days making 12 trips to the new place with fully loaded Nissan X-trail. Amazing what you can pack in there and how much can get moved when properly motivated! The garage just has the big furniture and odds and ends now, the hall closet is empty, and much of the shelving in the kids' rooms are also empty. Computers, kitchen cupboards, closets with hanging clothes-good thing we have Wednesday as a public holiday-more time to move! The more we move, the less we have to pay the movers, so time well spent for sure. We got the gym work out in this weekend multiple times over.
Hope to have power to the place on Monday, have to drop off the entry report of house condition (plenty of notes there), another trip (maybe) and so forth. On the negative, the internet service is poor at this location. We will have to switch to mobile broadband, which means we'll have to limit our net surfing and gaming as it is more expensive. The house next door has the service available, but not our place. Boo, Hiss! We should be able to make the internet phone service work through the computer, and skype is still able to be used! No more endless Facebook surfing for me on non work days. We are also canceling the land phone line as the only reason we had it was for the internet connection. So, we'll save that much at least. Now to continue all the address and phone updates. And did I mention it is tax season in Australia?
The location of the house is a bit out there, it is pretty much as far as you can go and still be in catchment for Alex's school! You can clearly hear the shots at the gun range across the highway, which doesn't bother any of us in the least! The road noise from the motorway is also audible, but not in the back yard. Worth it for the price AND the space!
So, busy weeks ahead. I'll be working until the end of term at Camp Hill with the kids, and we are taking a week to Cairns in September. Looking forward to being in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Annika is looking forward to doing a few more Girl Guide badges and Alex the snorkeling!
Until later-pictures in the next couple of weeks-hopefully! We have a LOT of unpacking to do!
I spent the last week doing a 5/6 combined class. They were a handful. Thats all I'll say here about that!
Whilst working, we were also gearing up to get the move done. We got the keys a couple of days early and have spent the last 2 days making 12 trips to the new place with fully loaded Nissan X-trail. Amazing what you can pack in there and how much can get moved when properly motivated! The garage just has the big furniture and odds and ends now, the hall closet is empty, and much of the shelving in the kids' rooms are also empty. Computers, kitchen cupboards, closets with hanging clothes-good thing we have Wednesday as a public holiday-more time to move! The more we move, the less we have to pay the movers, so time well spent for sure. We got the gym work out in this weekend multiple times over.
Hope to have power to the place on Monday, have to drop off the entry report of house condition (plenty of notes there), another trip (maybe) and so forth. On the negative, the internet service is poor at this location. We will have to switch to mobile broadband, which means we'll have to limit our net surfing and gaming as it is more expensive. The house next door has the service available, but not our place. Boo, Hiss! We should be able to make the internet phone service work through the computer, and skype is still able to be used! No more endless Facebook surfing for me on non work days. We are also canceling the land phone line as the only reason we had it was for the internet connection. So, we'll save that much at least. Now to continue all the address and phone updates. And did I mention it is tax season in Australia?
The location of the house is a bit out there, it is pretty much as far as you can go and still be in catchment for Alex's school! You can clearly hear the shots at the gun range across the highway, which doesn't bother any of us in the least! The road noise from the motorway is also audible, but not in the back yard. Worth it for the price AND the space!
So, busy weeks ahead. I'll be working until the end of term at Camp Hill with the kids, and we are taking a week to Cairns in September. Looking forward to being in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Annika is looking forward to doing a few more Girl Guide badges and Alex the snorkeling!
Until later-pictures in the next couple of weeks-hopefully! We have a LOT of unpacking to do!
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