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I am so happy I feel I have to share this.
Some of you might know that I have been living in Sweden for 5 years now. First I stayed with my boyfriend, then I found a small flat to rent, but slowly, as I filled it up with fabric and yarn :roll: :roll: it has become too small. Also, I have had lots of small problems that made life here miserable: mice, bad internet connection, no dishwasher (it kills my back to do the dishes), no TV. I never decorated it properly, first because I didn't know if I am staying here permanently, and then because I had no place. True, it is close to my boyfriend and is in a very beautiful place. But I have been looking for something bigger for ages. It is extremely difficult to find anything in Uppsala.

Anyway, I finally had enough time standing in the queue to get a flat in town. :whoop: It is a two-room apartment, 62 square meters, but there is also a tiny room that might become my sewing room. There is place for a dishwasher, there will be good internet, tv, no mice (at least I hope not). It will be far from Stephen, but about ten minutes from my school, and his workplace, so hopefully he can stay with me a few days a week. It is on the very outskirt of the town, 2-300 meters from a super beautiful huge lake. So I will still be close to nature and can go out for my usual walks in a lovely area.

I am moving in on October 1st. (Just in time to avoid the mice.) I am glad I have time to prepare for the move.
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:whoop: happy for you! :D It sounds great and closer to your work will be handy come winter :snowman:
I expect Stephen will find you there, no trouble :lol: 1st October will be here before you can say "mousetrap"!!! :roll:
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wendywombat wrote::whoop: happy for you! :D It sounds great and closer to your work will be handy come winter :snowman:
I expect Stephen will find you there, no trouble :lol: 1st October will be here before you can say "mousetrap"!!! :roll:
I agree! On all counts and especially like the "no mouse" and closer to work come winter. Never was worried that Stephen wouldn't be able to find you. It all sounds lovely!

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It sounds perfect! Congrats!
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That's lovely to hear! And hopefully plenty of space on the walls for your stitching and other art?
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:applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce: So happy for you!!! I hope your new home will be mouse free and will be as comfy as possible for you!!
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Congratulations Agi and I pray you will be very happy there. :whoop: :whoop: :whoop:
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Sounds great. Having time to move is good too.
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Wonderful news! And I'm sure Stephen will find you! :lol: No mice will be a big bonus, tho' I'd rather deal with them than with their larger cousin! :shock: The little blighters can make a mess of the best organised stash... :x Roll on Oct 1st. Boy, are we gonna have a housewarming party in the Stash & Grab! :D
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Hope all goes well with it.

If you have a mouse problem, solve it with a cat. If nothing else, the smell of the cat tends to deter many mice.
However, don't get a cat like we have. His last offering, dropped in the dining room, was a live rat with a body about 6" (150mm) long. 'Well done Ozzie, but EAT IT OUTSIDE'. Amazing how deaf a cat can be.

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That's fantastic news! I'm really happy for you, I hope it is everything and more that you have wished for especially no mice!
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Brilliant news, so pleased for you. :D
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