A New Seashore

photo taken by Chris, on our first evening bike ride last week

Three weeks ago today (Friday) we moved books, bikes, cats, and yarn, along with a few other essentials, to our new house. Our closings went pretty smoothly. The cats did not enjoy riding in their carriers, especially not through a bad traffic jam on the highway, nor did they enjoy being locked up in a strange bathroom while we emptied the huge moving trucks. Once we let them out at the end of the night, they were curious to know where they were, but relieved to see us and their things reappear. I can only wonder what they thought as they witnessed everything disappear in the old house little by little, until only they remained! Their relationship has improved -- Charlie not only hasn't hissed at Timmy anymore, he actually climbed into the larger carrier with him when both were sequestered in the new bathroom.

Is it just me, or do things take much longer than you think when you move? Chris and I had to go back to work after about a week, and we are still unpacking (though almost finished). Probably the huge work project I went back to, and the Tour de France knitalong, took a little of my time, as has the painting of the living room. Just as soon as we're done, I promise photos, including one of the lovely package Beth sent me as a prize for winning her blog contest on creativity. In the meantime, here are a few more of Chris' amazing photos of our new seashore. We're so happy to be here at last!

Comments

[Donna]

Congratulations, it's beautiful!!

[Chris]

Oh, it looks absolutely stunning. I'm glad the move went smoothly!

[Kristen]

Welcome to your new home! The local scenery is lovely. That is sweet how the kitties have made a truce, at least temporarily, in the new surroundings.

[Sheepish Annie]

Welcome home! And your new seashore is nothing short of lovely. I was not aware of the Moving Phenomenon Effect on cats! Maybe my two could find the love if we changed locations...

[Beth]

It looks like such a lovely place. Not only do things seem to take longer, possessions seem to increase. It's always amazing to me how many boxes it takes to pack up a kitchen. Before you start, it doesn't seem that bad. But by the end, you're wondering how you fit everything in your cabinets!

[Sarah]

It's nice to have you posting again! Congratulations on your new home. The beach looks serene and beautiful!

[Felicia]

Congratulations on your move! You deserve all the happiness this new place will give you. Yes, it does seem like things take forever when you're in the throes of moving. This too shall pass. When we moved a few months ago it was our youngest kitty's first move. More thing stayed under the bed for a solid week! Then she tentatively took steps out into the house the next week. Finally, she found her way outside and discovered the treasure trove of delights in the woods across the street. Now she's probably the happiest animal in the household :)

[hege]

Congratulations with your new home! I hope you will be very happy. I don't know about others, but for me it takes a couple of years to feel settled in a new house. (I know I have too much stuff) :)

[Laura]

So happy to hear that your move went smoothly and that the cats handled it well. I was thinking about you just the other day and wondering what you were up to. I though maybe the Tour KAL was taking up all your blogging time.

Your new views are beautiful--thanks for sharing them.

[Amy]

Congratulations on your successful move. The new shore view looks wonderful!

[Devorah]

What a lovely new setting! I hope you have many happy years there.

[Rebekah]

what great pictures! Thank you for sharing them, even if they made me jealous.

[Erin]

Things always take longer when you are moving, always. But glad to hear you are getting settled--it looks like a lovely place!

[Amy Artisan]

Welcome home! :) What lovely views!

[Erika]

Hi, I'm glad to hear the move went well! The photos are gorgeous.

[debsnm]

So glad you're moved and everything went well! I'd decided that if you didn't post today, I was going to go looking for you via email, comments to the last post - whatever it took. I'm not known for my patience! Glad the kitties seem to be getting along better. And the move didn't seem to upset Charlie's tummy?? So great to have you blogging again!

[Esther]

Oh my gosh!!! What a beautiful soothing view!! It's like a postcard! Congratulations!!

[Kim]

Welcome back! I'm glad your move went well and your cats are situated. Amazing they are closer after the move!

[--Deb]

That sure is a pretty view!

[Jane]

Oh, the photos are just lovely! Looks like you landed in a really beautiful spot.

[Meg]

Beautiful! Let me know when you're ready for visitors and I'll book my ticket! It's so cute that the trauma of the move forced Tim and Charlie to seek one another's company!

[tiennie]

Beautiful pics! Hope your home is settled soon and you get to just enjoy it!

[Patty]

Oh, I'm so jealous. Beautiful pictures of your new shore!

It always seems like it takes oh so long to move. I'm glad the kitties are doing well.

I hope you guys love it.

[Holly of HollYarns]

Yay! So glad that you are back. Congrats on a successful move. I know--all too well from too many moves--how stressful and exhausting moving can be. I am about to start moving into my Haight apartment and am not looking forward to it at all (b/c of 4 flights of curving stairs!!).

[Sydney]

Beautiful pictures! You're new seashore is beautiful. Congrats on a successful move.

[Brigitte]

Oh, good - I'm so glad everything went so well! And that the kitties are settling in nicely, as are Mom and Dad.

:)

[Brigitte]

Oh, good - I'm so glad everything went so well! And that the kitties are settling in nicely, as are Mom and Dad.

:)

[Cindy D]

So glad to hear you are settled in your new home. Happy to see your new seashore.

[Karen]

I'm glad to hear the worst of your move is over and you are getting settled in. It takes time.... but I bet you're going to be there for a while...so you have time. :)

Your new seashore is beautiful!

[Juls]

lovely photos! One word of caution on the Dive Teseo -- impossible to frog!!! I knit a long scarf with it and then decided to tear it out to do something that would show off the colorway better--it shredded :(

[Rachel]

Congratulations on your new home! How far do you have to travel from it to enjoy that lovely seashore scenery?

Good luck pushing through that last bit of unpacking. At least it's better than packing, although there generally aren't any looming deadlines (like a moving day) to motivate you to finish it.

[Heather]

God what a gorgeous view, and it's all yours! Congrats on moving house, such a major hassle...

[2paw]

Your new Seashore look fabulous!! I am glad the move went smoothly and that the Cats have found a whole new relationship!!! Hope you get the rest of the unpacking finished soon!!!

[Cindy D]

My name at Ravelry is Cindyknits! Hope to see you there...........

[wendy g]

I am so glad you are settled in and the kitties seem to have made the move pretty well too. The pictures are beautiful and I know you are glad the move is over.

[Lynne]

Oh, Dear Debby...I'm so glad you are moved in,at least! The boxes will take some time...shove them all in a room and then go from there..then you have just one room that's a mess! It's good to see you on your blog!

[Sonya]

I'd say it was worth it to move someplace that gorgeous! And yes, it definitely takes longer than you think it will. I haven't moved personally in a quite a while, but I did have the pleasure of moving a public library TWICE in the last few years. Oy.

Glad you're moved and the kitties are settling in.

[kara]

What a place to call home. So glad your move when well.