Exciting to read everyone's posts. I've been reading but not posting recently.
A couple of weeks ago I was feeling very miserable at the thought of DD leaving, but now I'm much more focused on the practicalities. I expect it will hit on Sunday.
The packing is 95% done, I think. Slight setback when I hung out two loads of washing this morning (after checking weather forecast), then it bucketed down with rain at about noon. Now the loft is full of soggy washing and I have even turned the heat on. Not that much of DD's stuff is actually involved but I really wanted to get the clothes packed this afternoon.
We have a one-hour parking slot at 1pm tomorrow, will move her stuff in then park the car elsewhere and go off for lunch together. DD has only made contact with two flatmates and two coursemates on Facebook and is convinced that (a) all her flatmates will be weird and/or (b) nobody will like her. I've explained umpteen times that this is unlikely but she doesn't seem to find my statistical approach comforting.
I have packed a gift basket with cooking ingredients, sugary treats, wine, condoms, earplugs and a framed photo of our cat. Bound to be something there to bring a smile to her face after we've gone.
My main worry now is whether we can fit everything into the car. I suspect it will be packed to the roof.
She and the boyfriend are sitting snuggled up on the sofa watching Gavin and Stacey. It seems they are intending to continue the relationship, though it will be difficult for them to get together; an awkward, lengthy and potentially expensive train journey. DD's best friend will be at the same uni as the boyfriend, so an added motive for her to visit there. I'm very fond of him but I can't see it lasting, which makes me feel sad for them.
Sending positive vibes to everyone who is dropping off this weekend, as well as those who have already waved their DCs goodbye. This thread is a life-saver. 