We had the pre-settlement inspection today - was a pleasant surprise. They have left the house nice and clean and tidy - they even repainted a few walls that had some scuff marks on them from furniture. The kitchen and bathroom are spotless and the garden is well manicured. The pool is pretty manky - But I think it's been like that for a while ( Read more... )

We went to Bunnings yesterday to grab a few things for cleaning/ patching up the old house, but have managed to create a wish list of about $4000 worth of stuff that we want for the new house... New letterbox/ laundry tub/ bathroom sink and vanity/ taps/ kitchen sink/ outdoor setting & new BBQ. Oh, as well as some S hooks, a fire blanket and ( Read more... )

Only 4 shifts to go and then I have almost 2 weeks off.. Sweet as ( Read more... )

We've started to pack - I think we're about 1/2 done?? Perhaps just wishful thinking?! Less than 2 weeks to go - woohoo!!

How much I hate night duty?!... And the blocks of night duty seem to be getting closer and closer together - first it was 6 weeks between blocks, then 3 weeks and next roster they have only given me 1 week of day shifts between 2 blocks of night shifts.. Must be a mistake - surely? I will be contesting that one!!

OK, I have never been the most shoe-y person and am having a dilemma on what colour shoes to wear with a mauve dress - it's for a wedding... Any thoughts?

We put in the 'notice of intenton to vacate' on our current place today.. It's all really happening!!! :)

He signed and we've exchanged!!! Settlement date is set for the 17th March - woohoo!!

He signed and we've exchanges!!! Settlement date is set for the 17th March - woohoo!!

Well we took Napoleon to the vet yesterday and as we now have to give him antibiotics and an anti-anxiety agent. Does anyone have any idea how hard it is to give a very pissed off cat 3 tablets a day... It's not even been 24 hours and I am covered in scratches. Stubborn little bastard.

Will anyone come and visit me in jail after I smack the crap out of this vendor? He still hasn't signed the contract... Won't be done until thursday now (yeh right - will it ever be done??)... He's full of shit. I am so angry. I think I will need a LOT of chamomile tea to overcome this one...