After a day painting and finishing the new sheds i get a phone call from Reece to say they are giving me two months to leave the cottage … I was dumbfounded …only the night before I went to visit DOUGIES REST PLACE AND SAY SHOW ME A SIGN OF WHAT TO DO …..fate ??? was that a sign ??? I went into mode of what should I do ,where should I go etc it threw me off balance … but picked myself up of the floor so to speak and went searching… i saw one place that’s not suitable it put me even more in panic mode as what to do ! then i made a appointment to see a cottage in Houghton on the friday at 10am I arrived its 3 miles from Stockbridge which I love … IT was a lovely day blue skies etc … and this charming house that had just been done up … seemed perfect … spacious .. light… new extension , blank canvas garden 3 out buildings a shed a studio a study in the garden plus private drive in space for 3 cars and visitors beautifully done … after the viewing went to Houghton lodge for a coffee , then went back to the house it was closed up and I knew it was for me so I rang up and said I wanted it !!!!! eek ….. the paper work started the ball started rolling and a month later I am in !!!! the move was harsh emotional and clearing the cottage was at times heart breaking as it was my home with Dougie full of memories .. but they are in your heart and he is with me where ever I am …
so the month was taken up up sorting it all …. the landlords are lovely they live not far away in a beautiful house on the Test … it has all seemed so right and perfect … ive made it a home in a short space of time looks like i have been here years lol !
ON leaving the THATCH
Today I hand back the keys to the cottage in Wherwell, It's been a crazy 6weeks .....since hearing that they are selling the cottage .No 18 has been another chapter in ones life, full of memories of happiness laughter sadness and lots of gardening and mainly Dearest Dougie that I have reflected these past weeks,
It threw me , what to do, where to go etc ....
I have been very fortunate by luck that I have found another place, moved in a few days ago....in another village about 7 miles away from Wherwell to Houghton near Stockbridge ... it's lovely .
Moving I found quite harsh but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel No 17 is taking shape .... felt so final and emotional in many ways packing up and moving ... but I am here now and it's a new chapter ahead .... My Deepest appreciation and Thanks to you all that have helped me on this journey .... I am so lucky with my family and fabulous friends ... xxx Also Thank you too all in Wherwell who have been so kind ... will miss our amazing neighbours ....
ps... a few pics OF The new pad !
