tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post2901744399892112198..comments2023-04-07T15:01:52.944+01:00Comments on slow lane life: A moving account 1rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00474723200653576051noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-76707849708722353412011-07-13T14:49:36.776+01:002011-07-13T14:49:36.776+01:00I think they jump in boxes to make sure that you t...I think they jump in boxes to make sure that you take them with you! My dogs certainly do - come holiday packing time they're always to be found nestling in an open suitcase full of clean clothes, usually just after a walk....<br /><br />I'm so pleased that you're finally on your way to living the dream and Tobias Cottage sounds gorgeous. The pictures of your walk were superb. Deer-a-go-go...<br /><br />Lesley xxLesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08197039686417212109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-20288766393860820992011-07-12T19:39:40.339+01:002011-07-12T19:39:40.339+01:00I hope that's Heavy Duty Packing Tape ?
I'...I hope that's Heavy Duty Packing Tape ?<br />I'm now mildly worried about the chance that Lottie might end up travelling to Somerset firmly packed in the bottom of a box of table linen , old bank statements and cake tins .SmitoniusAndSonatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11210817141287881808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-46485447516524094252011-07-12T04:17:40.723+01:002011-07-12T04:17:40.723+01:00The only thing more frustrating than seeing pictur...The only thing more frustrating than seeing pictures of taped up boxes without being able to see what's inside is hearing about Handsome Young Police chaps and seeing NO PICTURES OF HIM in the post!<br /><br />Hmmmph.Marchelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201825708442679157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-11902845740882554262011-07-12T00:19:01.606+01:002011-07-12T00:19:01.606+01:00Can't wait to see the photos of your 400-year ...Can't wait to see the photos of your 400-year old cottage.judy in kyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810068743975026564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-49123276865437580482011-07-11T23:12:05.750+01:002011-07-11T23:12:05.750+01:00Tobias Cottage? Really???
Too funny! (and just if ...Tobias Cottage? Really???<br />Too funny! (and just if you wish of course to know why, please email!)<br />Corgi, Tabby and I, all up for adoption! <br />Pleeeaaaase!Noelle the dreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805639450753772211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-66765085896709359412011-07-11T22:30:12.213+01:002011-07-11T22:30:12.213+01:00We once had the most wonderful long haired tabby c...We once had the most wonderful long haired tabby called Tobias. Your cottage is well named as a home for cats! Looking forward to hearing more :-)<br /><br />Good luck with the rest of the packing, although you do seem very organised. Great to have good friends who have helped you so much.Dartford Warblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352965211143836326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-50711225419978919902011-07-11T22:13:43.038+01:002011-07-11T22:13:43.038+01:00I am sure the cats will just be happy to be where ...I am sure the cats will just be happy to be where you are when you get there.<br />Good Luck.<br />xxxLynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03548006686821838698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-66733340281387597022011-07-11T20:18:45.305+01:002011-07-11T20:18:45.305+01:00Tobias Cottage, what a lovely name! You'll hav...Tobias Cottage, what a lovely name! You'll have to tell us the history of the place, it'll be really interesting.<br /><br />After you've moved and settled in of course!<br /><br />Oh and does the dithering seller know you've found something else now?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-26613700310637206742011-07-11T20:11:35.513+01:002011-07-11T20:11:35.513+01:00The old house sounds intriguing, and the name is g...The old house sounds intriguing, and the name is great. Hope it all goes well.Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-88402919968568565452011-07-11T20:05:00.193+01:002011-07-11T20:05:00.193+01:00I'm so excited for you!! Don't worry too ...I'm so excited for you!! Don't worry too much over the boys.. I think you will find them surprisingly resilient and think how happy they will be when they are in their lovely new home. Tobias Cottage.. I like the sound of that!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10438167085235617043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-60064643516512933222011-07-11T19:11:51.876+01:002011-07-11T19:11:51.876+01:00If only you could have the services of the squad o...If only you could have the services of the squad of Indonesian removal men, who packed the two boxes in the last photo!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-71007647886719070252011-07-11T17:45:35.735+01:002011-07-11T17:45:35.735+01:00Who was Tobias, I wonder? I had a German friend c...Who was Tobias, I wonder? I had a German friend called Tobias (pronounced Tobeeas, of course) so I think it's a great name. And look at that dear little Hamish in his puppy cage - you'll know my fingers are totally crossed for him and Scooter - love, ArthurArthur Ransomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15775858936238630182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-7776980609753507282011-07-11T17:38:05.712+01:002011-07-11T17:38:05.712+01:00How exciting! I am glad you are on your way at las...How exciting! I am glad you are on your way at last, and the new place looks wonderful. I am sure it will offer you the chance to live the life YOU want. <br />Oh, and how glad I am that the cats are so obviously helping you pack :)Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-28059722427164057662011-07-11T16:55:38.616+01:002011-07-11T16:55:38.616+01:00My first visit. I shall be back, eager to see mor...My first visit. I shall be back, eager to see more than the "peek". Thank you for the lovely walking tour, I really needed to see some lovely sites, especially of the equine sort this morning. Happy Nesting!kathekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09747138964955498575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-41925786203636238142011-07-11T14:34:49.882+01:002011-07-11T14:34:49.882+01:00Goodness me, it all looks very calm and collected....Goodness me, it all looks very calm and collected. I'm sure the cats would travel in boxes...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-70283873994899875212011-07-11T13:55:54.000+01:002011-07-11T13:55:54.000+01:00Familiar scenes! I have no doubt that everything w...Familiar scenes! I have no doubt that everything will go smoothly, and look forward to finding out more about your new abode.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-81939531767284005392011-07-11T12:51:17.392+01:002011-07-11T12:51:17.392+01:00Your cardboard boxes,tape and chaos bring back so ...Your cardboard boxes,tape and chaos bring back so many memories. The cats look as if they're hanging on to last bits of normality they can find..!<br />I seem to remember trying to live in the immediate 'now' was the best way to cope with it all - not thinking too much about the past nor the future.annie hoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02894824060367890048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-8691333240393697992011-07-11T12:45:45.732+01:002011-07-11T12:45:45.732+01:00Courage (that's in French, which is much more ...Courage (that's in French, which is much more effective). It'll all be worth it. Not sure that the furries will necessarily agree immediately...Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12641269043817163165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-25961796849131503202011-07-11T12:32:32.461+01:002011-07-11T12:32:32.461+01:00Good luck with your move ... Somerset's a grea...Good luck with your move ... Somerset's a great place to live!Vintage Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695570690989980599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-91140125060962295532011-07-11T12:25:29.694+01:002011-07-11T12:25:29.694+01:00Packing and moving for me has always been chaotic....Packing and moving for me has always been chaotic. Yours appears to be very organized and tidy. No doubt your feline helpers are responsible for that.judy in kyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810068743975026564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-14586308048323845892011-07-11T11:54:42.216+01:002011-07-11T11:54:42.216+01:00What is it about cats cardboard boxes and bags tha...What is it about cats cardboard boxes and bags that they always sit in them?<br />You look like a professional mover :)A Heron's Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06563706152609630696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-71491871478199162352011-07-11T11:54:36.431+01:002011-07-11T11:54:36.431+01:00Thanks for taking the time to keep us informed.
G...Thanks for taking the time to keep us informed.<br /><br />Guess you don't need the kitten crates, they're happy to travel in boxes.<br /><br />400 years old with a name? Heaven.<br /><br />xo Janeflwrjanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14905305551745652868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-74925451151648947592011-07-11T11:43:42.676+01:002011-07-11T11:43:42.676+01:00You're moving to a house that has a NAME? Oh m...You're moving to a house that has a NAME? Oh my.<br />Making great strides, you are, there. Good job!Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710135137635433217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-27215353901960762872011-07-11T10:48:22.309+01:002011-07-11T10:48:22.309+01:00The scenes of packing and helpers is just how I...The scenes of packing and helpers is just how I've been picturing you! Wish I was closer, to help a little!the veg artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04029588460808570133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-9815633621457480172011-07-11T10:39:36.610+01:002011-07-11T10:39:36.610+01:00Your cats look remarkably calm. How are the dogs c...Your cats look remarkably calm. How are the dogs coping? Ours get in a tizz when we tidy up - which probably says more about our slovenly habits than them!jabbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12176958811589489979noreply@blogger.com