Yep, the time is almost here, after 60 happy years my old folks are finally being kicked out of their council house but as stated earlier are being re-housed in a brand new house.

It has been a hard few weeks, with sorting this and sorting that, I must haver a million pound mobile phone bill but in the grand scheme of things this is nothing. As long as they are happy and in the new property then it has all been worth it.

Basically it is like trying to move yourself with no available time.

The house they are leaving was my home for 24 years so I too have many memories, some happy, some sad. The area they currently live in has turned into a rough hole with all the people you would not want living in your street living there. You know the type, been re-housed more times than they care to mention. My mom and dad are the only people in their street paying full or any rent.

This is the old house and street I grew up in:

Ok! it does not look too bad but you would not want to spend your holidays there.

These houses are 1947 post WWII steel prefabs, built for ex servicemen.

So, on Friday 25th 2007 they are moving, lock, stock and two smoking barrels, there will be several family members there to help them on their way. Be there Saturday as well then on Sunday it is away we go. That is myself and Lyn to the Lake District for a week, can’t wait. We are staying in Portinscale which is virtually next to Keswick. The hotel grounds run onto Derwent Water, really beautiful. Third time in this hotel but it is a good base for exploration.

Then in August the big trip to Canada and Alaska. Probably send you a postcard or post pics on blog.
TTFN