Shirleyt Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Well I'm feeling a lot less stressed today. The build up to the container coming is one of the most stressful times I think I've been through. The preparation started 6 weeks ago by trying to de clutter and eBay things but this last week has been exhausting. We are using Crown Relocation on a 40 ft container which went yesterday. The packers arrived on Tuesday and worked really hard , Ian and Martin were brilliant and really helpful. Crown were one of the most expensive but I think the service thus far has been excellent. Fingers crossed for the other end. The container just about fit on the drive and was here for 4 hours so the lads had to really move to get it all done. It was a bit touch and go whether it would all fit but thankfully it did. God knows how people find space for a car in there as well but I do have 4 children so maybe that's why it was a bit tight! We fly on Monday to Dubai before landing in Perth on Saturday and I'm looking forward to relaxing before the madness starts again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocolevi Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Well at least that bits over with. Good luck with it all and enjoy Dubai it's a lovely place. I don't know if you've been before we did the open top bus tour and went all around the palm it was amazing x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu4668 Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 well you will be happy to know it is p**si*g down here at the moment but at least the reservoirs are getting filled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirleyt Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Well at least that bits over with. Good luck with it all and enjoy Dubai it's a lovely place. I don't know if you've been before we did the open top bus tour and went all around the palm it was amazing x No never been before but really looking forward to it, thanks for the recommendation ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirleyt Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 well you will be happy to know it is p**si*g down here at the moment but at least the reservoirs are getting filled Don't say that with the terrible August weather we've had, I was looking forward to some sun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirleyt Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 I'm supposed to be spending the day cleaning and decorating the house as we are renting it out but I'm going out tonight so sod it , I'm having a spray tan, lashes and nails! I need a ME day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu4668 Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 one thing I can say is when it does rain the heavens open but we are nearly in spring and the weather should be warming up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrogers Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 We also waved our container off yesterday. Ours was a 20 ft one which had a little room left in it. Wife wish she could of done some more shopping to fill it up. We will see it again in roughly 8 weeks time and in that we have to arrive and find a long term rental to put it in. Exciting and nervous times to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7cdb Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 We also waved our container off yesterday. Ours was a 20 ft one which had a little room left in it. Wife wish she could of done some more shopping to fill it up. We will see it again in roughly 8 weeks time and in that we have to arrive and find a long term rental to put it in. Exciting and nervous times to come. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7cdb Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 one thing I can say is when it does rain the heavens open but we are nearly in spring and the weather should be warming up . Hows we it all going Stu ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7cdb Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 I'm supposed to be spending the day cleaning and decorating the house as we are renting it out but I'm going out tonight so sod it , I'm having a spray tan, lashes and nails! I need a ME day! Its been ages since I've had my nails done,have a great night out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrogers Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza18 Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Packers come a week on Tuesday and container on Wednesday and carn't wait, me and girlfriend not even married but got divorced a dozen times over the last few weeks lol tis a bit stressful got stuff everywhere and still got to fetch stuff from a container I've hired for all my house contents but will be well worth it :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirleyt Posted August 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 We also waved our container off yesterday. Ours was a 20 ft one which had a little room left in it. Wife wish she could of done some more shopping to fill it up. We will see it again in roughly 8 weeks time and in that we have to arrive and find a long term rental to put it in. Exciting and nervous times to come. Funnily enough about the shopping , whilst the container was being packed on the drive I couldn't resist the shops for a few last minute bits and pieces. Bought headboards, more bedding and snorkelling gear in a supermarket sweep style shopping trip. I realise this last sentence probably explains why we needed a 40 ft container! Wonder who's will arrive first? Who are you using? Ours was going straight to Southampton and I'm sure the rep said the ship to Perth sails on a Saturday so in theory it could be on its way today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirleyt Posted August 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Its been ages since I've had my nails done,have a great night out. It's amazing how a bit of a me day makes everything seem so much better. I've a bit of a bad head this morning and very sore feet but it was lovely to have a good dance with all the girls, a great bunch that will be sorely missed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirleyt Posted August 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Packers come a week on Tuesday and container on Wednesday and carn't wait, me and girlfriend not even married but got divorced a dozen times over the last few weeks lol tis a bit stressful got stuff everywhere and still got to fetch stuff from a container I've hired for all my house contents but will be well worth it :biggrin: So funny, I've turned into the nagging stressed wife from hell over the passed two weeks and this is from a couple that hardly ever argue. It was hubby's and sons birthday whilst the packers were here and our 18 wedding anniversary but we were too busy to celebrate so were going to have belated celebration in Dubai instead! The sense of relieve when the container went was huge so good luck for the final few days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrogers Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Funnily enough about the shopping , whilst the container was being packed on the drive I couldn't resist the shops for a few last minute bits and pieces. Bought headboards, more bedding and snorkelling gear in a supermarket sweep style shopping trip. I realise this last sentence probably explains why we needed a 40 ft container! Wonder who's will arrive first? Who are you using? Ours was going straight to Southampton and I'm sure the rep said the ship to Perth sails on a Saturday so in theory it could be on its way today. We are using Anglo Pacific, i have the ships name and i can track it online. Although we got told it leaves on Saturday i have looked on line and according to this ships schedule it only departs the UK on the 6th which is next Saturday. Although not too fussed as it gives us more time to find a permanent rental. Where are you setting up base when you arrive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Good luck it gets real when the container takes all your stuff.I went shopping for a trampoline while are container was on tbe front and the kids are not coming for a year or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirleyt Posted August 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Good luck it gets real when the container takes all your stuff.I went shopping for a trampoline while are container was on tbe front and the kids are not coming for a year or so. I'm not the only crazy one then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirleyt Posted August 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 We are using Anglo Pacific, i have the ships name and i can track it online. Although we got told it leaves on Saturday i have looked on line and according to this ships schedule it only departs the UK on the 6th which is next Saturday. Although not too fussed as it gives us more time to find a permanent rental. Where are you setting up base when you arrive? We have a four week furnished rental in Mindarie but after that who knows? How about you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddownarseup Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Hi Shirleyt We packed are container Friday Did it ourselves stress is not the word we also did it in four hours .. They only give you 3 hours to pack anything over is £50 for every hour you go over. The driver came early and just let us get on with it(slipped him a tenner) We fly out 11 Sept I only get 2 days of relaxing before the madness start lol only because we land on Friday (start new job Monday)happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirleyt Posted September 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Hi ShirleytWe packed are container Friday Did it ourselves stress is not the word we also did it in four hours .. They only give you 3 hours to pack anything over is £50 for every hour you go over. The driver came early and just let us get on with it(slipped him a tenner) We fly out 11 Sept I only get 2 days of relaxing before the madness start lol only because we land on Friday (start new job Monday)happy days Wow, and I thought I was having a stressful time. Good luck with the new job. It will interesting to hear how things go at the other end because the shipping companies all seem to put everyone off a self pack by saying customs will go over everything with a fine tooth comb. We fly to Dubai today so all very excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza18 Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Shippers come Tues and container leaves Wed just cleaned all my tools and have stunk house out with Jeyes Fluid even though I did it outside whoops lol Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirleyt Posted September 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 Shippers come Tues and container leaves Wed just cleaned all my tools and have stunk house out with Jeyes Fluid even though I did it outside whoops lol Gaz It's evil stuff isn't it! I think we went a bit OTT with the cleaning according to the packers but then again I did get my husband to Milton sterilising fluid over one hundred pairs of shoes! We have arrived now to terrible over night storms and I will post my arrival report when I get a chance! Good luck with the move! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annjean Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 Welcome Shirleyt the weather can only get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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