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I'm not going to commit to a regular diary but thought this would be a good place to update you all on our move

Well so far, we have secured the house and 2 jobs, have got pets waiting for us, flights are booked and i have finished work.

We first saw 'our' house in May last year, it is a bungalow right next door to our closest friends. We fell in love with it there and then but with no plans to move, never thought it possible that we would acctually get it! So it has sat empty for over a year just waiting for us! We brought the landlord down on the rent and have fixed a date to move in. The house is on the hillside in peyia, with 3 big bedrooms a huge garden and pool

We having sent my CV of to what seemed like every employer on the island! i received a request for it from a friend of a friend! He was impressed and after some discussion with Gavin, was happy to offer us both employment! Gavin has also been working hard at securing some regular gigs and that is all lokking fantastic at the moment with many venues keen to give him a try!

I finished work officially on 8th Feb and the kids had their last day on the 15th. I will be flying out on 1st March with the children and Gavin will be joining us on the 30th. It will be tough coming out without him, but he needs to work out his notice and it also means more money in the kitty as he will be staying with my mum (no mother-in-law jokes please!!) poor Gav

Our little pups Juneau and Beau are being spoiled rotten by our best mates! waiting for their new family to arrive! They are going to be very confused! poor little mites - moving next door! not looking forward to them howling through the night for their friends (the ladies Nina and Brandy)next door

So everything has fallen into place! we are so happy and so excited about starting our new life by the end of next month we will all be together in our new house with our new pups, in a new country!.......can't wait.......

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Hi Lollipop

Congratulations on starting your diary and know what gary feels like.When it is my turn it will be 6 months notice if i wish to get full benefits.What will you be doing in Cyprus?

Best wishes on your immenent move.

frank

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Hi Lolly,

Every little helps those who are thinking about moving, so whatever you decide to write will be gratefully appreciated by lots of people, so thank you for your contribution

Well done Lolly for starting your diary. I know you are much further down the road than we other diarists are, but I hope you keep posting. You can give more insight into what happens after the move, which is something the rest of us are not in a position to do yet.

Best of luck with the move and I hope you and Sam meet up soon. Keep us informed, and let us know the ins and outs of dealing with all the Cypriot red tape!!!!

Luv & stuff,

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Hi Lolly
Sounds like you have found a fab place, please keep us updated.
Thanks Gary

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Lolly how exciting and how good that you both have jobs to go to.

Best of luck with the move and I'm sure you'll be fine until Gavin gets there - you have all your PP friends to look after you

Julie x

Hi Lolly

Great start to your diary and I wish you all the best of luck. Know what you mean about Peyia, cos we love it as well.

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Lolly

Not long now and you'll be starting your new life. Bet you can't wait (I know I couldn't).

Hope to meet up when you get here

Jean

Hi Lolly

We will be neighbours very soon lol...bring on the brandy sours!!! Cant wait to meet you properly

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i think you have so many friends old and new you are going be fine
hope to join one you one day
Tricia

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Well we are fast approaching our last week in the UK! how do i feel?.....ecstatic! every day this country presents me with another reason to leave.... electricity raise of 15%, 9 year old girl missing!

The packing is coming along nicely, altho the childrens toys are proving to be a problem! the 5 year old just doesnt understand sacrifice and its also her birthday 3 days before we leave! luckily she has opted for her ears to be peirced and clothes, so no extra weight in the case!

All in all it's going well and my impetience is growing,. Not relishing the weeks without my right arm (Gavin) but hey....means to an end!

Lolly x

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Bet you aint getting much sleep Lolly, and yep it is sooooo exciting with more exciting times to come.

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Bet you have loads of butterflies lolly.I must be very exciting on your move.Have a great trip over and land safely.

frank

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So we are into the last week! cant beleive its come round so quickly! the last weekend day for packing today and boy have i got loads to do! everytime i think a room is complete i find something else to do!

Spent much of the day yesterday sorting the kitchen cupboards and discovered lots of out of date products lurking at the back of the cupboard (note to self - check dates regularly )

So today Gavin is doing more dump runs and i'll be packing toys! Have done the hard bit now of convincing the kids they dont need 2/3's of the mountains of things they have! now just got to get them to say goodbye to the remainder for a few weeks!

Meanwhile, i'v got Lana's 5th birthday/leaving party to organise! I'v got 20 odd people decending on me, half of which are children! just 2 days before we leave! I must be mad

Well roll on 1st march!

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OMG the 1st March, it will be here before you know it.

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Lolly, you must be panicking and excited all at the same time. I am already panicking and I have got 12 weeks, not 1!!!!!!!!!

You will be there before you know it and everything will fall into place.

See you in about 3 weeks & have a good trip.

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Well its 2 in the morning and the excitment/nerves are keeping me very awake!

Today (27th) marks my middle child Lana's 5th birthday and she is so excited! she has been counting down the days for the last month! I asked her if she was excited about the move too and she told me very seriously, " I will be excited about Cyprus when i am finished being excited about my birthday! I cant do two things at once you know!" I nearly cried with laughter!

Most of the sorting is now done and ready to be shipped out on thursday, when i will be repacking my 115kg allowance into 5 cases instead of the current 8! BA say it makes things easier for them!

I will be saying bye to the PC on thursday and wont be back online til we get all sorted in Peyia, havnt even looked into getting connected that end yet, Dont know what i'm going to do without PP!

Well i suppose i should try the sleep thing again as the kids will be up in 4 hours then i have a day of entertaining and spoiling to do Have got my entire family decending on me tonight, all wanting fed and watered! I tell you, i do love to throw a party but i have definately given myself a lot to live up too with previous bashes Well this time they will have to like it and thats it

Am looking forward to getting to friday night when i am going to put my feet up in front of my mums fire and have my last fosters! Bring on the Keo!!

Right i'm rambling now and should have gone already so night all thanks for reading!

An over excited Lolly x

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Have time tonight Lolly..........

BTW its another lovely sunny day today here in Peyia.........

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Enjoy your last few days before you travel over.Wishing you all the best and there are interent cafes around for the fix.

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Well, i have just spent my last night in this house and cant quite beleive it has come around so quickly!

I feel more in control now as i know what is going where etc and all the packing is done!

Just got to do the headless chicken act today and then i can, feet up and relax

So I guess this is the last entry to my diary from this country!

Cant wait to arrive and see my friends, old and new

You never know you lucky people may even get an invite to my house warming when Gav finally arrives! dont make things easy for myself i know!

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Good Luck Lolly, I hope you have a big house in Peyia, as 250 people for a house warming is quite a lot but we'll all try to be there

You bet Lolly. Just make it after the 15th March

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Have a safe journey lolly to a wonderful life in the sun

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Lucky Lolly
You'll be there when you read this. Please keep us informed of your trip over and your progress.
Best Wishes Gary

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Take care Lolly and wish you the best of luck.

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Best of luck Lolly

Let us all know how everything goes

Julie x