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Tell me I can get the whole place walloped in a weekend...

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AllRoadsLeadBackToRadley · 04/11/2017 06:01

Long and boring- sorry.

We've been on the council list for a while now. Yesterday, we were offered a place. It's PERFECT.

The officer than came back to check ours. That's when we came back down to earth with a bump...

She's told us that, as the place is ready now, we may not be able to do the work in time (I asked for a week). That's painting the place magnolia, and a deep clean (we have cats).

She's going back to the office on Monday, and it would put us in good stead, I think, to be able to tell her that we've already painted, nd the deep clean is booked (it is- first thing I did)

Give me hope, please? I spent last night sobbing my heart out (unlike me- I'm one tough mf).

On a side note, we feel we should have been told what was expected of us BEFORE we viewed...we could have done it way before now!

It's mainly just me and DH. My DB will give us a few hours this afternoon, and I've had tentative offers of help from a friend- but she has so much on that I wouldn't be surprised if she cried off. (She's lovely- she's just going through a berevement)

I can see the hall being an issue, it's Noddy Hat Blue!

Please give me hope? I'm going to make a start now before the DC wake up, and I have to start working around them!

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SandSnakeofDorne · 08/11/2017 17:34

Yay, well done!

Pluckedpencil · 08/11/2017 17:36

Hurrah! Well, here’s hoping the next place is a range of bright colours so you don’t feel the need to unmagnolia it immediately!! When do you move?

PricklyBall · 08/11/2017 17:38

Well done! Enjoy the new house.

Letmesleepalready · 08/11/2017 17:38

Well done! Hope the move goes smoothly!

VivaLeBeaver · 08/11/2017 17:40

Great news.

dottybooboo22 · 08/11/2017 17:44

oh wow, that is such good news.
awesome!!!

Mummy2one2016 · 08/11/2017 17:53

Congratulations so happy to read all your hard work paid off. Hope you have many happy years in your new home

NamedyChangedy · 08/11/2017 17:56

Hurrah! You truly deserved that result, a very well done to you and all your helpers!!

flingingmelon · 08/11/2017 17:58

Ace thread - well done OP!

2017SoFarSoGood · 08/11/2017 18:27

Radley you are such a Star

I love to read your threads, and was so rooting for you in this one. YOU DID IT. Congratulations. Flowers Flowers Flowers Flowers

So very happy for you. You are an inspiration.

HoneyBadgerApparently · 08/11/2017 19:01

Yay!! (been lurking, so pleased for you!) Flowers

Hotpinkangel19 · 08/11/2017 19:02

Can’t wait to hear the update!!!!

Hooplaaaa · 08/11/2017 19:14

Congratulations!

fullofhope03 · 08/11/2017 19:33

FANTASTIC news! Well done you! All that hard work DID pay off bless you Smile Wine Wine Flowers

NoSquirrels · 08/11/2017 19:44

Hooray! Been lurking & very pleased for you.

When do you get the keys to new place, OP?

maddiemookins16mum · 08/11/2017 19:50

Yay! So pleased for you. Well done on all your hard work.

Ohb0llocks · 08/11/2017 19:58

Woohoooooo what did she say???

DeadDoorpost · 08/11/2017 20:52

I just spent 45 mins searching for an update (lost the thread) but happy for you

IfYouGoDownToTheWoodsToday · 08/11/2017 21:10

SO pleased for you!

Hope you’re celebrating 🍾🍷🎉

AllRoadsLeadBackToRadley · 08/11/2017 21:38

Sorreeeee....will update in a while...DD got her first period tonight so it's been all go!

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justforthisthread101 · 08/11/2017 21:42

Was following but had no other advice. Just popped in to say WELL DONE! Fab news - and congratulations DD Flowers

GetOffTheTableMabel · 08/11/2017 22:03

Big day chez Radley!
So happy for you. I enjoy a bit of MN but I rarely find myself distracted during the day wondering how a thread is going. Kept thinking about you today though. Am so pleased that your hard work paid off. Joy to you all!

PinkSquash · 08/11/2017 22:13

Great news on the house and hope DD is okay!

OneDayIWillBeOrganised · 08/11/2017 22:15

That's great news. Enjoy your new home. Smile

GinandGingerBeer · 08/11/2017 23:17

Excellent news for you!
🍾🏡