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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: JennyO Date: 06 Aug 03 - 09:46 AM Actually Sandra, Friday will be a big help, because a lot of the moving will be happening on that day, although not the really big furniture. You're not the only one with a day off. I'll send you an email and tell you more. These guys are wonderful aren't they! I wish some of them were closer! Jenny |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: Charley Noble Date: 06 Aug 03 - 09:51 AM How about mobilzing "The Roarin' Forites"? I would think that Sydney's best loved shanty crew of big bruisers would be intimidating to the brothers, and, who knows, even useful for helping move bulky objects. Naemanson and I will be flying in to Sydney, from Guam and Maine respectively, but unfortunately not until late November so I doubt if we'd be of any help. But maybe we can help cheer you up in your new digs. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: JennyO Date: 06 Aug 03 - 10:47 AM Well, Charley's post has given me an idea. What we need for moving day is a House Moving Shanty, led by the Roaring Forties. What with them and the Morris Men, we'll be lucky if we don't all get thrown in the Loonie Bin! Today has been a mixed bag. On one hand I have taken over some of my most valued possessions to my new home, I have sent a money order to Nicole for the Mudcat cookbook, and I am reading this heartwarming thread. On the downside, the agent rang me today, and told me that the original third person on the lease, who left over two years ago, is not on the lease any more. The person who came after her is. The original three names still appear on the receipts, so I didn't realize. All three leaseholders have to sign a form in order for me to get the bond back from the Rental Bond Board. The only trouble is, this person left last year - in fact was asked to leave by me. It was after that that Eddie the wanker moved in. This person who I now have to ask to sign the form was my former partner with whom I had a very nasty breakup. It's not insurmountable, but I'm severely pissed off at having to ask anything of this person. I think I will get the agent to contact them, and hope they don't make things difficult. Just one more complication and indignity I need like a hole in the head. I'm afraid my tolerance level for this sort of thing is at a very low ebb at the moment. Now I must make myself concentrate on the positive things, and there are plenty. So any ideas for a House Moving Shanty? Jenny |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: jeffp Date: 06 Aug 03 - 03:26 PM Sounds like a time for a little discreet forgery. |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: GUEST,ClaireBear Date: 06 Aug 03 - 03:49 PM I just LOVE a challenge. So here's a chanty for you. The tune is "Sugar in the Hold." Feel free to change any details that don't quite fit -- the rhyme scheme and meter are both pretty relaxed for this one. Apologies for any linguistic differences between California and the land of Oz -- and good luck with the move, dearie! My best to you. Wish I could help... BOXES IN THE VAN I wish that I was far away Hearin' that old bouzouki play But before I can go I gotta spend all day, Stackin' boxes in the van outside Ch: All day , I gotta stay Stackin' boxes in the van outside All day , I gotta stay Stackin' boxes in the van outside Well I'm packin' all my knicks and knacks Sort them, pile them, wrap them in sacks Pack 'em in a box, then tape up the cracks, And stack it in the van outside Ch: All day , I gotta stay Stackin' boxes in the van outside All day , I gotta stay Stackin' boxes in the van outside The roommates shout and the roommates moan The roommates just won't leave me alone So I'm taking every single thing I own And I'll stack it in the van outside Ch: All day , I gotta stay Stackin' boxes in the van outside All day , I gotta stay Stackin' boxes in the van outside When this day's done and I've paid my dues I'll dance a jig, I'll kick off my shoes I'll bid a fond farewell to my roommate blues And stack 'em in the van outside Ch: Woo hoo, I'm through I'm through Stackin' boxes in the van outside Woo hoo, I'm through I'm through Stackin' boxes in the van outside |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: Shelley C Date: 06 Aug 03 - 04:15 PM 'Right Said Fred', popularised by Bernard Cribbens, has appeared on the Music Threads recently. That might raise a smile while you're trying to shift the fridge. On a more serious note.. Your situation sounds a nightmare, but you haven't allowed yourself to become a victim, you have gone out and done something positive to help yourself. Even if there are some last minute hitches - you are nearly there, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Good luck with it all. Shelley |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: Helen Date: 06 Aug 03 - 06:32 PM "My Old Man Said, `Follow the Van'" Marie Lloyd We had to move away 'Cos the rent we couldn't pay The movin' van came round just after dark; There was me and my old man Shoving things inside the van, Which we'd often done before, let me remark... My old man said, "Follow the van, And don't dilly-dally on the way!" Off went the cart with the home packed in it, I walked behind with my old cock linnet. But I dillied and dallied, dallied and dillied, Lost the van and don't know where to roam. I stopped on the way to have the old half-quartern, And I can't find the way home. |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: *daylia* Date: 06 Aug 03 - 11:45 PM Jenny, that's a very positive-sounding dream you reported! I think you "called" it too -- remember you said "Ah to sleep, perchance to dream ..." See how creative and powerful your thoughts are? Just keep 'em positive ... I'm really tired myself right now -- I've been dealing with some difficult issues of my own today re the house I'm living in. Painful old "stuff" needing to be finally cleared away. (In a way, it's the best thing that could have happened though.) That's why I haven't checked in till now, but I do want you to know you've been in my thoughts. Sent you a little Hawaiian energetic "gift" this morning too ... Love and blessings, daylia PS I love how great lyrics get posted on threads like this! Thanks! |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: JennyO Date: 07 Aug 03 - 12:52 AM Oh ClaireBear, I love your shanty! Keep 'em coming folks! Daylia, thankyou for thinking of me again. I will try to send you some positive energy tonight, too. Gotta run - work calls, then my folk club. Thankyou all you lovely people. Back in about 9 hours for my mudcat fix. Love, Jenny |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: JennyO Date: 07 Aug 03 - 12:26 PM Phew! Mudcat was down for a while, just as I was about to print out this thread. I will be disconnecting my computer in less than 24 hours, so I'm glad I can get back on. There were a lot of lovely helpful people down at my folk club tonight. Some brought boxes, and some are going to help me pack and some are going to help me move on the 23rd. I stood up to sing "Here is my home" by Si Kahn, and couldn't do it. I had to let others go on instead. Right at the end, someone said "Why don't you do your song now?", and before I had too much time to get all emotional again, I sang it - not very well mind you - I forgot the second verse entirely, and fumbled a bit - but at least I did it. Things are all getting a bit overwhelming at the moment. Thank you all for your lovely thoughts. I will be checking this thread tomorrow, but I'm now going to print out what is here, so I can have it to look at. Who knows, I might have a chance to get on someone else's computer at some stage to have another look and post as GUEST,JennyO, and Sandra will help keep the thread alive and report on any new developments. I'm going to have another go at sleeping now. Last night was only so-so. Jenny |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: GUEST,MMario Date: 07 Aug 03 - 12:40 PM jenny - if you get on someone else's computer and they don't MIND you accepting a cookie from mudcat you can login as yourself - just remember to logout again when you are done!!!! That way you would be able to get your PM'S* *please note there *is* an apotrophe in there! |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: JennyO Date: 07 Aug 03 - 12:44 PM LOL MMario. PMS I don't need! Jenny |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: Hollowfox Date: 07 Aug 03 - 12:50 PM One more thing..see how fast you can get your mailing address changed to the new house. The post offices here in the USA have forms for such a thing, and I'd bet the rent Oz does as well. If you haven't mentioned that the appliances ae leaving with you, I wouldn't tell them. As for other sources of altruistic bodies, there's the Boy Scouts and church youth groups. Of course when I get home tonight I'll fire up a gen-u-ine purebred midwest USA @$#%-reduction candle for you. *g* |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: GUEST Date: 07 Aug 03 - 01:10 PM In the US, you can now do your address change with the Post Office online! That may be possible in Oz as well, so might be something to do before you pack up the computer. Same is true for the utilities. Many of the disconnect and address changes can be done online also. It sounds as if Jenny O has the right, most positive mindset she could have. I'm sure she will not only be fine, but just great! Wee bit of reinforcement for some advice already given--doing the garage in advance of moving day, as someone above suggested, seems like an excellent plan. I'm sure it could be boxed up in a weekend with enough helping hands. Then you'll only have the house left come moving day. It will give a great sense of accomplishment, keep you busy, and out of the house and the way of the bad roomies. Also, packing anything possible in your bedroom or the garage sounds good too. As to having to get the ex to sign for a return of the bond, your idea of having the agent contact him seems sensible, if they'll do it. If not, have you another third party whom the ex is amenable to, who might be able to act as a go-between? If not, is it possible to get two thirds of the bond back without his signature (ie is the agent willing to negotiate this with you?)? I know that rarely seems possible, but unless you ask... |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: bbc Date: 07 Aug 03 - 01:50 PM Thinking of you, dear; keep up the good work! You can do it! bbc |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: JennyO Date: 07 Aug 03 - 02:05 PM GUEST, thank you for your confidence in me. I am going to have a sort of working bee of friends next weekend to help me pack up a lot of boxes, and the more of that we can do ahead of time, the better I will feel. A lot of the stuff in the garage can be boxed, but there are also some big things. I am doing as much as I can now behind closed doors, but I have to bear in mind that they are quite capable of coming into my room when I am gone, and I know they have in the past. So until Sunday, I have to keep the room looking reasonably normal, just in case. After then it won't matter. In regard to the change of address, that is simple. A redirection notice can be got on the spot at the Post Office. All my mail is redirected for 3 months for a small fee, then I can get the period extended for longer if I want to. I might actually do that in the next few days. That will be one less thing to worry about at the last minute. I don't know about doing it online. I have so much else to do tomorrow I don't think I'll have time anyway. I have to write an article about my folk club night for our Folk Magazine, Cornstalk, and email it tomorrow, amongst other things. About getting my ex's signature on the form, I will have to get it somehow, because it's not up to the agent - the money is lodged with the Rental Bond Board, and requires the signatures of all the lessees to release it in one lump. It can't be divided up. Now on to something lighter. In a PM, Hollowfox made a suggestion about a group who might like to help. Adding these people to the already growing list of the Sydney Morris Men, the Wheeze'n'Suck Band and the Roaring Forties, I had a vision of them all swordfighting, jingling, playing and singing moving shanties on my front lawn, and it made me think of a very funny 12 days of Christmas send-up I have on a CD by Frank Kelly, called "Christmas Countdown". It is spoken with a very Irish accent with the music playing in the background for those who haven't heard it - I love it. I find there is nothing like a good laugh - it has helped me get through some tight spots. So I googled and found it, and here it is: Day One Dear Nuala, Thank you very much for your lovely present of a partridge in a pear-tree. We're getting the hang of feeding the partridge now, although it was difficult at first to win its confidence. It bit the mother rather badly on the hand but they're good friends now and we're keeping the pear-tree indoors in a bucket. Thank you again. Yours affectionately, Gobnait O'Lúnasa Day Two Dear Nuala, I cannot tell you how surprised we were to hear from you so soon again and to receive your lovely present of two turtle doves. You really are too kind. At first the partridge was very jealous and suspicious of the doves and they had a terrible row the night the doves arrived. We had to send for the vet but the birds are okay again and the stitches are due to some out in a week or two. The vet's bill was £8 but the mother is over her annoyance now and the doves and the partridge are watching the telly from the pear-tree as I write. Yours ever, Gobnait Day Three Dear Nuala, We must be foremost in your thoughts. I had only posted my letter when the three French hens arrived. There was another sort-out between the hens and the doves, who sided with the partridge, and the vet had to be sent for again. The mother was raging because the bill was £16 this time but she has almost cooled down. However, the fact that the birds' droppings keep falling down on her hair whilen she's watching the telly, doesn't help matters. Thanking you for your kindness. I remain, Your Gobnait Day Four Dear Nuala, You mustn't have received my last letter when you were sending us the four calling birds. There was pandemonium in the pear-tree again last night and the vet's bill was £32. The mother is on sedation as I write. I know you meant no harm and remain your close friend. Gobnauit Day Five Nuala, Your generosity knows no bounds. Five gold rings ! When the parcel arrived I was scared stiff that it might be more birds, because the smell in the living-room is atrocious. However, I don't want to seem ungrateful for the beautiful rings. Your affectionate friend, Gobnait Day Six Nuala, What are you trying to do to us ? It isn't that we don't appreciate your generosity but the six geese have not alone nearly murdered the calling birds but they laid their eggs on top of the vet's head from the pear-tree and his bill was £68 in cash ! My mother is munching 60 grains of Valium a day and talking to herself in a most alarming way. You must keep your feelings for me in check. Gobnait Day Seven Nuala, W e are not amused by your little joke. Seven swans-a-swimming is a most romantic idea but not in the bath of a private house. We cannot use the bathroom now because they've gone completely savage and rush the door every time we try to enter. If things go on this way, the mother and I will smell as bad as the living-room carpet. Please lay off. It is not fair. Gobnait Day Eight Nuala, Who the hell do you think gave you the right to send eight, hefty maids-a-milking here, to eat us out of house and home ? Their cattle are all over the front lawn and have trampled the hell out of the mother's rose-beds. The swans invaded the living-room in a sneak attack and the ensuing battle between them and the calling birds, turtle doves, French hens and partridge make the Battle of the Somme seem like Wanderly Wagon. The mother is on a bottle of whiskey a day, as well as the sixty grains of Valium. I'm very annoyed with you. Gobnait Day Nine Listen you louser ! There's enough pandemonium in this place night and day without nine drummers drumming, while the eight flaming maids-a-milking are beating my poor, old alcoholic mother out of her own kitchen and gobbling everything in sight. I'm warning you, you're making an enemy of me. Gobnait Day Ten Listen manure-face, I hope you'll be haunted by the strains of ten pipers piping which you sent to torment us last night. They were aided in their evil work by those maniac drummers and it wasn't a pleasant sight to look out the window and see eight hefty maids-a-milking pogo-ing around with the ensuing punk-rock uproar. My mother has just finished her third bottle of whiskey, on top of a hundred and twenty four grains of Valium. You'll get yours ! Gobnait O'Lúnasa Day Eleven You have scandalised my mother, you dirty Jezebel, It was bad enough to have eight maids-a-milking dancing to punk music on the front lawn but they've now been joined by your friends ~ the eleven Lords-a-leaping and the antics of the whole lot of them would leave the most decadent days of the Roman Empire looking like "Outlook". I'll get you yet, you ould bag ! Day Twelve Listen slurry head, You have ruined our lives. The twelve maidens dancing turned up last night and beat the living daylights out of the eight maids-a-milking, 'cos they found them carrying on with the eleven Lords-a-leaping. Meanwhile, the swans got out of the living-room, where they'd been hiding since the big battle, and savaged hell out of the Lords and all the Maids. There were eight ambulances here last night, and the local Civil Defence as well. The mother is in a home for the bewildered and I'm sitting here, up to my neck in birds' droppings, empty whiskey and Valium bottles, birds' blood and feathers, while the flaming cows eat the leaves off the pear-tree. I'm a broken man. Gobnait O'Lúnasa Jenny |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: Charley Noble Date: 07 Aug 03 - 06:19 PM A splendid 12 days! I've been wracking my brains for an appropriate moving songs. Thought about "Moving Day" but you're probably familar with that. "The LA Freeway" might work with some rearrangement to fit into Sydney. "Across the Western Suburbs/Concrete & Glass", Denis Kevans fine song from the 1970's might be adapted. I'll see what I can work up when I'm in Sydney in late November. Meanwhile I'd love to have the verses to the Si Kahn song you mentioned above. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: JennyO Date: 07 Aug 03 - 11:01 PM Hi Charley, gonna be some good times coming in November, eh? Meanwhile here are the words you wanted for "Here is my Home". It's a beautiful song! Guess where I found it :-) It was right here on Mudcat! Love, Jenny |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: Hrothgar Date: 08 Aug 03 - 07:23 AM Charley, you can be the one to tell Margaret Walters and Jennifer Lees that they are "big bruisers". Let me know when you're going to do it - I want to watch. :-) |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 08 Aug 03 - 10:37 AM lots of laughter on this thread (Hrothgar, I'm watching with you)- & if anyone wants to see a pic of the Roaring Forties tyr my folk club website - www.loadeddog.live.com.au The other suggestion for helpers on the day was the SCR (Society for Creative Anachronism) & the only SCR member I know well carries a 12' pike. Maybe we'll invite her. Charley - the last time I saw her was at the Maritime Museum when the 40's & John & Margaret were singing on the Batavia (wrecked on WA coast 1629??) with further entertainment provided by a troop of 17th Century Dutch pikemen (2 of whom were women). I assume you've been to the Maritime Museum? sandra |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: JennyO Date: 08 Aug 03 - 11:33 AM Wot's a pike? It sounds dangerous! Goody! Well, I told Dodgy brothers that I am taking the computer up to my son's for him to work on some problems, since he is the one who set it up. They bought it. In fact, I am quite sure they suspect nothing, even though different size and shape doona-covered lumps keep appearing and disappearing in the car. I always keep it locked now. Because it is a station wagon, there is no hidden away space, so I have to be very careful. Someone on this thread commented that they didn't think these guys are the "sharpest tacks in the box", and I think they are right, but I am certainly not getting complacent. Tonight I put all my important papers in the car and covered them over. Tomorrow before going to Gosford, I will be paying the rent. They gave me that tonight, so it will be paid up to the day I move out. They are acting fairly friendly lately - why wouldn't they be when they think they have everything their way. What I tell them on Sunday will be a complete surprise to them I think. Tomorrow should be a nice day if I can put this stuff aside in my mind for a while. I get another chance to visit my little grandson Max, and I'm going to a folkie party up there tomorrow night. Thankyou to all you wonderful people who have given me your thoughts and your caring. I really value them. Now if I don't get another chance to log on and check messages, Sandra will keep you up to date and if anyone wants to know anything specific or pass anything on, I'm sure she wouldn't mind a PM. I love you all, Jenny |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 09 Aug 03 - 04:01 PM Good luck with the flit - and as for keeping in touch with the computer down, you can log in from any computer with internet access, and in England that'd means just about any public library. I can't imagine Australia would be behind on that sort of thing. I'd suspect that Helen's point about the cuckoos being likely to see your departure as a victory. If the penny drops, and they rumble the fact that you are leaving, you could convince them it's good news, and with any luck they might not start thinking too much about the down side. Perhaps you had best leave the fridge and the cooker until the last thing to go, when it'll hit them it's warm beer and cold food from now on. |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 09 Aug 03 - 04:02 PM |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: Stilly River Sage Date: 09 Aug 03 - 04:11 PM It's nerve-wracking, reading this step-by-step stealthy exit from a house you're in legally, having to escape the stupidity of these co-renters. Good luck. Can you conveniently have two spare tickets to some all-day event that will take them out of the house while you moving everything in one fell-swoop? Might be worth the price! SRS |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 09 Aug 03 - 08:03 PM I'd imagine that if there are ructions afterwards Jenny would want to make sure that Eddie's Indonesian wife doesn't get blamed for colluding in something he and his mate get pissed off about. |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: Naemanson Date: 09 Aug 03 - 11:54 PM Well, I just found this thread. I wish Jenny all the luck in the world with this move. And I join the rather long list of those-who-wish-they-could-be-there. I hope she can get clear of these jerks with minimal pain. It's tough enough to move under an emotional cloud. Good luck to you Jenny. I'm afraid I would have no idea who your friend is. I didn't make it to Oz llast year with Charley. But, I will be there this fall and I'm looking forward to meeting you Jenny and the whole crew who helps you. And I can help to this extent. When I get to OZ I will personally buy a beer (or other drink) for each person who pitches in to help Jenny make her move. I will be at the Loaded Dog at the end of November to make good on my promise. |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: GUEST Date: 10 Aug 03 - 02:48 AM Leave em Jenny Leave em!!!
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: Amos Date: 10 Aug 03 - 06:31 AM Manly, Brett, manly!! :>) A |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 10 Aug 03 - 10:10 AM Brett - what a lovely offer - make mine water (with bubbles in it) Today we had a small session, sang a song or 2, chatted & ate nibbly stuff. The party was full of good advice for Jenny, tho as I said the Dodgy brothers don't have the script so they might not know their lines. Jenny was feeling apprehensive so John her new almost-flatmate went with her as moral support & the Dodgy bros. certainly didn't (know their lines, that is). They were ok with her leaving, tho when she used our best line "There will be lots of folks in & out of the house & the garage" (emphasis on the last word) the dopiest just said "Are they cool?" Looks like "cool" is the latest euphemism for "Will they tell the coppers when they see our dope plants?" duh. Definitely not the sharpest tacks in the box, but John definitely did not warm to Eddie, nor does he underestimate him. By-the-by, the Real Estate agent called them earlier in the week asking if they would like to take over the lease, so they has some kind of warning. Another sharp tack! Next instalment tomorrow & I'll suggest Jenny tries a public computer. Neither of us would have ever thought of them. On Friday my colleagues were testing our Client Services address & asked several of us to log on to our ISPs so we could send a message from outside the office network - eh?, I said, dunno how, so they showed me & it's easy. sandra |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: bbc Date: 10 Aug 03 - 10:21 AM Thanks for the update, Sandra. Give Jenny our love! bbc |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: Stilly River Sage Date: 10 Aug 03 - 11:03 AM Reminds me of the process I was going through as I tried to buy myself a new house that I could move into once I was divorced--until then, we were in the same house and it felt like an armed truce with a DMZ. I would sign the papers as soon as the divorce went through, so I could sign them by myself. My soon-to-be ex knew I was doing this, but I was trying to not make a difficult situation worse by waving it in his face. The realtor knew to leave messages on my cel phone, etc. So we had the offer accepted, everything was ready to go as we awaited the closing which would follow the divorce, and some Coldwell Bankder "Concierge" called and left a bright as sparkly message on the home answering machine saying "Congratualations on buying the new house at XXXX Big Dipper and I want you to know that we're here to help you with all of your closing and moving needs. . ." I was livid that this twit, some woman unknown to me, called and broadcast my personal business (which of course the ex heard before I did). He dug his heels in and life was hell after that, and I called and left a message for the concierge that let her know in no uncertain terms how damaging and unwelcome her call had been. I got an email the next day with a tiny little "sorry." The house fell through after that, because his attorney wouldn't get the papers to me in time. Coincidence? SRS |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: Charley Noble Date: 10 Aug 03 - 04:01 PM I'm good for the second round, when we've tossed off what Brett is buying. It really ought to be two rounds each, given the relative value of the Australian/U.S. dollars, but not to worry! Brett and I will be starting a new thread soon with regard to our joint OZ Foray in late November. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: Naemanson Date: 10 Aug 03 - 07:47 PM Belly up to the bar, boys and girls. The Yanks are buying! |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: old git Date: 11 Aug 03 - 06:29 AM Oh I thought I heard the Old Man say Leave 'em Jenny leave 'em One more box and we're away It's time for us to leave 'em With the Morris men and the Shanty crew Leave 'em Jenny leave 'em They're the boys to see it through It's time for us to leave 'em It's warm warm beer and ice cold food Leave 'em Jenny leave 'em Now the fridge is gone and the cooker's stowed It's time for us to leave 'em Good luck!! |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 11 Aug 03 - 10:27 AM Nothing to report today cos I got home too late. I forgot to call Jenny during the day so she left a message on my machine but I got home about 11pm after a committee meeting. Her message said she had called another close friend who wasn't home either - she was at the same meeting - & would have got home long before me, so I'll call them both tomorrow (later today - it's 12.25am, I must get to bed sometime this morning). old git - thanks for the song - I'll pass it to Jenny tomorrow!! In fact I'll make copies for the move. Nah, maybe not, the Dodgy bros. might get annoyed. But we can sing it in her new place. I bought Jenny the most fantastic new home card - wot a shame I can't tell you all as it is very appropriate (but she will be reading this thread sometime soon). Thanks to all for the good wishes. sandra |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: Wesley S Date: 11 Aug 03 - 02:04 PM Keep us posted. My thoughts are with her too. Here's hoping for a good outcome. |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: alison Date: 12 Aug 03 - 07:54 AM sorry been away for a while.. and only just got my computer working again..... you know my number...... you can fit a good few boxes in the back of my campervan.... let me know slainte alison |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 12 Aug 03 - 10:51 AM Jenny was sounding rather stressed when I spoke to her this afternoon, however she sounded more relaxed when we spoke tonight as she as at a friend's place. I reminded her of several things she can do for her emotional safety & peace of mind - which showed how upset she was as she hadn't thought of 'em. She found out why the agent called the Dodgy bros - her boss said they act for the owner, not the tenant & she was to find out if the other tenants were staying or if the owner needed to advertise for new tenants). Understandable, but the agent could have warned Jenny she had spoken to them. Some of the advice the agent gave Jenny esarlier in the week is wrong, but she has worked out how she can gt around that situaton AND she does not underestimate the Bros. in the least. Jenny is feeling very apprehensive about spending time at her current house (I wonder why!!) but has most of her valuable/irreplacable stuff safely away, apart from her camping gear which will go tomorrow. Stuff is being scattered around Sydney, into 4 households so far. Her instruments have gone to John's place, except for Grandmother's piano which is being moved by a specialist removalist on Saturday. Oops, I forgot to tell her about the Shanty which would have given her a good laugh, so I'll call her early tomorrow. Waking up to a shanty is a Good Thing. thanks for your support, Jenny appreciates it. sandra |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 12 Aug 03 - 02:11 PM I rather thought the prospect of keeping this under wraps was pretty slim. In the circumstances I'd have thought she'd be better to stay away herself from now on, crashing on friends' floors if need be, except maybe for a final accompanied visit on the moving day itself. |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: Bill D Date: 12 Aug 03 - 02:33 PM she seems to have done very well at moving the important things when the coast was clear and packing when they were 'out'.... I sure hope the final bits go as well...It will be good to hear it is over. |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: Naemanson Date: 13 Aug 03 - 05:04 PM I am going to be off line for a while. I am moving to my house today and will have no access to the Mudcat until they hook up my phone. That is, no access from home. I will check in from work occasionally. Good luck to Jenny. I hope everything works out well in this move. I expect to read of her being happily settled into her new digs when I get back on line. |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 14 Aug 03 - 10:18 AM I had a crazy day at work today & forgot to call Jenny & got home very late from another committee meeting. I've written myself a note to ring her, now all I gotta do is read it when I get to work sandra |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: SINSULL Date: 14 Aug 03 - 09:45 PM Keep this up and we will have to appoint another go-between. Honest - thanks for keeping us in the loop. Mary |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: lady penelope Date: 15 Aug 03 - 05:14 PM I'm another newbie to the thread,but I'm keeping me fingers crossed and thinking good thoughts. Good luck and keep singing the shanties ( they're blinding ) rythmic singing generates power. I used to work with people like that, I found a new job and I was very dissapointed with my boss when he insisted that they new I was going to leave if only a week and a half before the fact. It made the last days very strained, but in a weird way they were more unnerved than I was. Mind you, the "safety net" of being at work may have had an effect. Big hugs and I hope some one takes pictures cos a crowd of shanty singers and Australian morris men has just got my mind a-worling! TTFN Lady P. |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: Amos Date: 15 Aug 03 - 06:03 PM WHere do things really stand now? A |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 16 Aug 03 - 03:43 AM Sorry I've been so slack (but Jenny is still talking to me!!) She is on her way to friends & relatives & her computer which she will be accessing tomorrow - she won;t be "home" this weekend, whrich means only 7 more days till she has a real home with good company. Her piano was moved today by another dodgy lot who tried to charge her more than they quoted! But John was there with her & they couldn't get away with after Jenny made several calls to their boss. The packing is going slowly, I think she has more stuff than I have & that's saying something & she does need more helpers during the week, bit difficult as most folks work. But she has been able to avoid the Dodgy brothers who are or are not staying in the house (poor owner!) - well David seems to be & his bludging brother appears to be leaving him in the lurch (maybe). Happy families - but David does know what his brother is like. thats all for the moment sandra |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: GUEST Date: 16 Aug 03 - 05:12 AM Are there spirits inhabiting her new house? |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 16 Aug 03 - 07:56 AM "Her piano was moved today " - that confirms my feelimg that the idea of being able to slip away unnoticed was a bit improbable... |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: Stilly River Sage Date: 16 Aug 03 - 10:19 AM Why doesn't she buy her own house and avoid all of this having to dodge the tenents routine? If one has this much stuff, it's a good idea to support it in the style to which it is accustomed (we say this about our cats, so why wouldn't it work for furniture?) I don't know your real estate or employment situation, but when one has that much stuff (and it sounds like you're in the big leagues--which was my situation also, with storage lockers in a couple of different states!) eventual home ownership is a really good project to work on. SRS |
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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support From: Charley Noble Date: 16 Aug 03 - 10:32 AM Feel free to contribute more moving verses: HEAVE AWAY, ME JENNY-O Parody of "Mexico" (Charley Noble-2003) Chorus: Heave 'er up and away we go, Heave away, me Jenny-o! Heave 'er up and away we go, Across the western suburbs-o! Them Dodgy Brothers sure are scum, Heave away, me Jenny-o! We'll leave 'em there to suck their thumbs, Across the western suburbs-o! The piano's moving down the hall, Heave away, me Jenny-o! Look out, boys, she's through the wall, Across the western suburbs-o! Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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