Day Two Hundred and Eighty Three

Monday

Got up and drove Kate across to the North Shore and work. Drove myself back and spent the morning sorting out stuff in the house. It's amazing the amount of stuff we brought from UK which we didn't need to to, needless to say I've chucked out a few bits and pieces today.

Went to the bank at lunchtime to get our deposit check for months rent and bond on new place. Have to say I'm continually delighted at the superb service you get in the banks here, genuine conversation from the lady behind the counter, interest in what we were doing, where we were moving etc. Not just trivial chat but proper interest.

and local area guide which was nice. When we signed and collected the keys on this place in the estate Drove back to the North Shore again to pick up Kate and we drove straight to real estate agent in Newtown to sign lease. Again this real estate agent was a breath of fresh air compared to poeple we are with now, more laid back and certainly more organised. even gave us a NewtownGlebeagent couldn't have given two s#its about us once they had their cash, will be glad to see the back of them.

We collect keys on new place on Saturday.

We came home and had dinner and tried to think about all the stuff we have to do before now and moving. I also got my contract through from Oxfam so will need to send all that paperwork back too.

Bumper post day as I also got folks pack plus some birthday cards and other stuff.