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The British Heart Foundation have just arrived, to remove all of our furniture, as we continue to get ready for the move to Spain. It is actually quite a sad day for me. I have collected a lot of antique furniture over the years, but sadly selling it is not an option. Peoples tastes change over time and 'Brown' furniture as it is called has gone out of fashion. It is sad that this is the case, but then I am quite old fashioned on that front! So I'm sat in the lounge at Capri, watching item after item being put on to their van and in many ways I am just glad it is going to a good cause, and yes, the British Heart Foundation is a great cause!We have decided to let everything go. Sleigh Bed, bedroom furniture, lounge and dining room furniture. There is very little point taking anything to Spain!
Just Mollie Sugden, looking out through the upstairs hall window, that's all that's left upstairs.
I'm taking Mollie with me. She has played a big part in my life, believe it or not.
I grew up with her on the television during the 1970s, she was the funniest woman on TV and I think she also deserves a new start in Spain as well. We can't get rid of all our memories, nor do we want too. Removing the worst memories from our life, has already been done, we are just left with the happy images that remain!
Next Stop Spain!
Peace and love, always!
I would like to this the lads at British Heart Foundation, for all their hard work today. They took all of the furniture we had, were totally respectful and thanked us.
Darrell and myself have had some terrible experiences with charities lately, that we were reluctant to involve or use any charity again, but I have to say The BHF restored our faith in charity and the good work they do.
We got Chris cleaning his room, after everything was removed. That'll be a first for him anyway. Capri is looking pretty bare now. I am not as bothered as I thought I would be and to be honest I am just looking forward a better future away from here!
The box room, is also clear, all the furniture finally removed. It's funny really, I never realised, just how big Gay Capri was. There was so much stuff here. Now, you feel the cold and here the echo's throughout the house.
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Texaco
I started to work for Texaco in 1999, Ali was the General Manager and at the beginning, used to scare me shitless, Actually she was a great boss, who I had the utmost respect for!
Me! Bitter?
Gosh, I sound bitter, don't I, but then I have every reason to be! I DIGRESS I KNOW, BUT AS TIME GOES ON, I WILL MAKE MY FEELINGS VERY, VERY CLEAR!
So we have known Ali for about 17 years. She was there through some rough times, as she is for us today!
Here we are again, and more goodbyes with the great and good of Southampton. Tonight we popped over to see Ali and Carly, to say fare thee well!
Now what can I say about Ali. Ali was one of the best bosses I have ever worked with, unlike the last one. She was also a great friend, who we have always held in high regard!
Whatever happened to good bosses? that's what I want to know. If you treat your employees well and not like something you scraped off your shoe, you will get great workers, hard and dedicated workers. That is something, other 50 something, nasty and totally intolerable sociopaths could learn from.
Ali could teach those who need it a lot and believe me, she would command a lot more respect, than those we are leaving behind!
I am so glad we remained friends with Ali and her family. Despite not seeing a lot of The Bott Family in recent times, they will always remain an important part of our life.
Good friends are hard to come by in this world. We hope to see all of them in Spain. They are welcome whenever they like. Much love xAli and Carly 2016
Ali and Carly 2002
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Spain Preparations
Jason is finalising the booking for the van today. The company we are using, is allowing us to leave the van in Spain, so we don't have to drive the thing back. The only difficulty at the moment, is the fact that so many people are leaving for Spain, but so few are actually coming back. Fingers crossed on that one!
Ramona
Just got back from lunch with Ramona. Went to Cargo in Oxford Street, my favourite street to eat in Southampton!
I have mentioned Ramona in both bipolarcoaster and foreverenduringcycles. She is my oldest friend. I went to University with her in 1992 and we have always stayed friends, ever since. Constantly leading each other astray. Although very different to each other, oddly we have both been leading very similar lives, over five years, and we never knew it.
Like Ramona, in the end, I resigned from my job. There is no point continuing working with people, who are bad, bullying and backstabbing!
Loads more people to see before we go. To be perfectly honest, I have absolutely no time to work at the moment, Saying goodbye to people is a full time occupation.
Ramona has kindly invited us to Sunday lunch this week also. It is a shame, that with all our busy lives, we only ever find the time to really see people under such strange circumstances. Still, at least it has given us the opportunity to see old friends.
Can't wait to see you all in Spain!
Got up bright and early today. Had a busy day ahead. It was sad to hear of the death of David Bowie, my fondest memory of which, involves him playing a part in the film 'Dune'. This just happens to be one of my most favourite films, mainly due to the connection with Mother, Paul Judd, who I wrote about in my first blog, bipolarcoaster.co.uk.
Euro's
Been drawing out cash, to put into Euro's over the last few days. I have put the bulk of the money into an account already, but since Jamie and myself are going to be left in Southern Spain for a while, I need to get some ready cash, so that's the first thing to do today
Pork Belly
As farewell lunches go, it was great. Had Pork Belly, with root vegetables and a watercress and stilton salad. It was bloody gorgeous actually!
New Life
Ramona, has managed to move on, from the most destructive period of her life. As readers of my blogs are aware, we are in the process of moving on ourselves. Ramona seems happier, more relaxed and a lot more content!
Bye Bye Oxford Street
