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It's been another stressful few days; if I am honest Darrell and I haven't stopped arguing; it's what happens when you move! Moving abroad again for the second time in a little over two years just makes the situation even worse. Both of us are feeling the strain, far more than we did, when we left the UK for Spain in 2016; this is a 'no going back' move. We wont be returning anytime soon; there is a sense of finality about all this; endings are not something I like or enjoy.

Paperwork

I have finally finished sorting bags and bags of paperwork; lots and lots of memories thrown in the bin; quite a sad day for me. I had letters dating back thirty or more years, from friends and family, documenting my life; now all gone. I think we have also chucked away our Wedding photo's by accident, extremely upsetting, but luckily we have copies on our PC.

Artwork

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It's fantastic to see my treasured paintings situated in their new home in Torrevieja. I have had these many years and really wanted them to have a new lease of life. These pictures were the aspirations I never quite achieved; dreams yet to come!
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Art has always played an important role in my life. Anyone who knows me well enough, knows just how many paintings I had hanging on my walls. Each item held an important memory for me, which made them that much harder to part with

La Piedra

Last night we took a couple hours out to have a few drinks and a meal out. After meeting two friends at Rogers in Masa Square, we took a quick trip up the hill to La Piedra. It felt good to relax, have a lovely meal and long chat with Paul, whose table we gatecrashed when we got there. I'm gonna miss this guy, along with Natalee of course, who works in this popular Gran Alacant restaurant!

moving mollie

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The only item of any significance that is coming with me to my new home, is my painting of Mollie Sugden as Mrs Slocombe in the popular TV series 'Are You Being Served.' I've had her a long time and certainly have no desire to part with her. I just hope she reaches our new place in one piece!
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Cat cupboard

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With the cats now gone, it was time to clear out the cat cupboard. This old thing has been stuck in the corner of the kitchen for as long as I can remember, not only in Spain, but also in our home in the UK.

The old piece of furniture was given a makeover by Jamie, when we first moved to Gran Alacant two and a bit years ago and housed all of the cats stuff; brushes, food bowls, medication, collars and food.

Clearing it out was a little emotional, knowing we are not going to have another feline friend for a while, maybe never. At our time of life we really need to travel light, without the ties of having a pet!

We are nearly at the end of this grueling clearing out process and our house is looking rather bare. By the end of the month this will no longer be a home, just a place to stay before our move to foreign shores. Despite only being here for a short while, I have a fondness for Gran Alacant, it was perfect in every way. There is no time to look back now, our decision is made, it's time to move on!
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