Exciting times

Our exciting news is that Rebecca, Antoni and Theo are relocating back to Spain.

Back in September, Antoni was offered a very good promotion with his company. They are based in Italy and wanted him to head up a team in Spain, working remotely, so they put the wheels in motion to move back.

So much to organise, packing everything, which with the new rules has not been easy given they have to provide a full inventory with values to import their belongings, they even have to pay tax on it!

Their two furries have already come over using a very good pet courier service, in fact the same one that took them to the UK and they are here with us now until they all come over.

We have overseen the first van load which went into storage, with the second one leaving as they lock up.

They were going to stay with us for a few months whilst they searched for accommodation, but during their holiday they found a nice flat in the local town, close to amenities, so by the time the van comes over they can put it straight into the flat.

So, Sunday is the big day, they are staying here for the first few days. It will be so lovely to have them close again and so looking forward to spending quality time with them, especially Theo, who is now chatting away, picking up more and more words and doing all the things a 21 month old does.

We have also been coordinating, organising Christmas and birthday presents and stocking up on various items that we cannot get here like cosmetics 

I succumbed to a rather nasty bout of diverticulitis which meant a bland diet and lots of rest, so not alot was going on, thankfully that has now cleared up. Managed to get some weed clearing done, but with the cooler weather things have gone a little rampant, so pruning is the next job.

work in progress 

This area is called the dog run, which has been used in the past when friends have brought their dogs round but they haven´t been very sociable with the furries. It runs between the house and garden, quite useful at times.

I had a rummage in the stash and found some material for a wall hanging for the bedroom. Just simple squares, but I want to add embellishments, so that´s on going.

Still knitting another jacket for Theo, then I decided to use up the yarn from previous jumpers and jackets and crochet them into a blanket so Theo can snuggle into it. It´s very simple and something that I can do without too much concentration.

This little chappy joined me in the courtyard, quite small, but I loved his long tail, usually you see them minus a bit

We seem to have lots of baby praying mantis around too

Logs have just been delivered 5cu m so better crack on and help getting it away in the wood shed

take care

xcx