Moving to Cardiff (area) - ideas and suggestions

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Vincecj said:

Are we still on for "Mr Shifty" this Friday? I have a BNI meeting first thing, but should be clear by Ten.

Oh :Yes:

Tea and biccies will be provided.

I don't think we will even half fill you van though.

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Vince: I have PM'd you.

Many, many thanks to Ryantank for his help today. You sir, are a gent.

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Why me? Just why me? Did I kill a vicar in a previous life.

Due to the move, after today we will be without comms (not brilliant mobile signal - intermittent at beest - and BT are useless) until Tuesday, so I rang removals & storage co this morning to confirm delivery on Monday of all our household goods.

Guess what? He CLAIMS that "your truck" is in bits in the workshop. Now pardon my scepticism but they were hedging about delivery in their busiest time and he seemed most relaxed about it.

They wanted 2 weeks notice and I gave the 3.

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They can't. Its a specialist vehicle that uses containerised storage. Not the usual metal ones but wooden boxes made to fit their truck. I had a conversation about it with the driver when they were packing up.

Right - more packing from the flat before Vince arrives and shouts at me.

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Rickyy said:

Oh dear!

If it's any consolation, I managed to save a decent digital programmer and wiring centre for you, from a heating system I ripped out this week.

I've contacted Cardiff Museum to see if they're interested in the one currently fitted...

LOL- thanks Ricky. You've lightened the mood.

Many thanks to Vince - yes he is shifty but in a good way and helped to add a little levity to the day.

Once again thanks to all for the help and support and I'll post if I get opportunity and signal in the next couple of days.

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Finally BT have deigned to connect the phone and broadband. Needless to say it wasn't straightforward and involved an hour on the phone to Bangalore and much shouting at stupid people who didn't give a crap.

We are finally to be reunited with our lives (allegedly) on Thursday.

I managed to investigate the contents of the loft today.

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A big black metal trunk.

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Depends what's in the trunk.

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Rickyy said:

Oh dear!

If it's any consolation, I managed to save a decent digital programmer and wiring centre for you, from a heating system I ripped out this week.

I've contacted Cardiff Museum to see if they're interested in the one currently fitted...

Looks like we're beginning to need the heating already - any availability to come and give the system an overhaul?

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Thanks Ricky.

Went outside to fit the replacement brake light switch to the TVR and promptly dropped the retaining nut down the only drain within a 50 metre radius. Tried retrieving it but its gone! Arm down drain up to the shoulder etc.

Spent two hours this evening running around trying unsucessfully to find replacement nut which I think is M12 fine. Anyone got one please?

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In demand eh Ricky?

I hope Mr Hornetrider is OK with the fact we have no heating.

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Had forgotten you said that - cheers.

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Is that a Chimaera or a Chimnera?

Tomorrow I will have both!

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So, all goods delivered along with some minor damage. No surprise really.

The pile of boxes id gradually reducing and the list of jobs needing doing is growing.
TVR brakelight switch is now fixed -Phew! And I am picking up the Rover to bring it home tomorrow.

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Still a wee bit of unpacking to do.



And that's just one room.

Still, at least the pooch seems quite relaxed about it:



Found time to build my new office chair supplied by my buddy Whiteflyswatter as a birthday pressie:

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The chair is actually bright red but looks pink in the pic.

This is now installed in the garage:


Drove back from Boston without a stop. Just under 4 hours and not an ache. Those old seats are lovely and comfortable.

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Hoping to empty some of it into the big storage cupboard today or tomorrow but I need to build up the shelving first.

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Garage emptying nicely!

Managed to build the shelves today and get most of the garage stuff into the loft cupboard apart from the bits that are too heavy.

Next job in there will be putting up the storage cupboards but its a two man job so will have to wait for reinforcements.

Office is clear and up and running just about although still needs a bit of jiggling to get it as I'd like it.

most of the house still looks like a tip though.

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Hallway cleared today and many more boxes emptied. Just beginning to see the light.

Anyone got any recommendations for a quote for guttering, fascias and soffits?

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