New flat
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New flat
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 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. 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.
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 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. 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.
Agi
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- wendywombat
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Re: New flat
happy for you! It sounds great and closer to your work will be handy come winter
I expect Stephen will find you there, no trouble 1st October will be here before you can say "mousetrap"!!!
I expect Stephen will find you there, no trouble 1st October will be here before you can say "mousetrap"!!!
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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!wendywombat wrote: happy for you! It sounds great and closer to your work will be handy come winter
I expect Stephen will find you there, no trouble 1st October will be here before you can say "mousetrap"!!!
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Re: New flat
It sounds perfect! Congrats!
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Re: New flat
That's lovely to hear! And hopefully plenty of space on the walls for your stitching and other art?
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Re: New flat
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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Re: New flat
Congratulations Agi and I pray you will be very happy there.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
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Re: New flat
Sounds great. Having time to move is good too.
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Wonderful news! And I'm sure Stephen will find you! No mice will be a big bonus, tho' I'd rather deal with them than with their larger cousin! The little blighters can make a mess of the best organised stash... Roll on Oct 1st. Boy, are we gonna have a housewarming party in the Stash & Grab!
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Great news!
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Re: New flat
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.
Regards,
Richard.
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.
Regards,
Richard.
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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.
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