A WHOLE NEW WORLD FOR YOU AND ME....
Well, it will be next Monday when we finally move into our new place in Wales! The past two weeks have been a combination of picking up keys, checking the new place out, packing boxes and socialising quite a bit! And making sure that Julia knows where I'll be living. As she said, I can run but I can't hide...... :-D
My craft room is now all in boxes:
Well, actually it's the plastic boxes behind this lot - I really don't have that huge a stash. I know it's hard to believe :-D I'm fortunate in that the smallest bedroom will be JanCave Mark2, it'll be great to have a space that I can just leave stuff out in once again.
There have also been a lot of goodbyes - I knew that leaving band would be one of the hardest things to do, but it was made more emotional when they presented me with this:
A painting of the Phoenix Logo, done by the DiL of David, the MD and everyone in band has signed around the mount. And the writing at the top?
Cleverly using some of my favourite tunes to say goodbye. I sobbed! Then I blubbed. I absolutely love it - great memories of wonderful friends in a fantastic band. It's going to have pride of place in the new house and will be a reminder of some truly lovely people.
I shan't see you for a couple of weeks until we get the Interwebs up and running. So take care and keep crafting xxxxxxxx
34 comments:
what a fabulous parting gift from the band. I am sure they will be down to see you soon! Good luck with the move and settling in, the photo you shared of your new view was fantastic. See you soon! Helen #?
What a lovely thoughtful gift.
Wishing you all the very best with the move Jan and look forward to seeing you back on line and sharing some photos of the Jancave; mark 2.
Toni xx
what a fabulous gift, you were obviously truly loved :)
Good luck with the move and Croeso i Cymru!x
How lovely Jan....I'm sure they all loved you as we do so will miss you lots. I really hope the move goes to plan with fine weather and no hitches......and you get the Internet up and running quickly.....do they have Internet in Wales? 😂😂😂😂
Hugs,
Annie x #13
Hi Jan, what a super gift and keepsake. Best wishes for the move - hope all goes to plan. Look forward to seeing the photos of your new crafting space. Anne x #18
What a fabulous gift and keepsake - a wonderful reminder of your time with them. I hope all goes well with your move, it's been so lovely having you near enough to meet up - you'll be very much missed.
Wishing you good weather and a stress free move for Monday
Love and hugs
Diana xxx
A thoughtful reminder from friends who will miss you, so sad to pack up your life (and crafting) in boxes but you will soon be starting a new life and making new friends too, all the very best
Happy WOYWW
Kathyk
#11
Lovely to have your keepsake from your music friends. All the best with getting settled in your new abode.
sandra de @19
Hi Jan, A lovely gift from the band.
Hope the move goes smoothly and you are soon settled in.
Take Care
Sue #22
Oh Jan, the thought of a move makes me shutter. SO much work. Love your beautiful gift. How far in mileage will you be from Julia? I've no clue on locations there. Will be praying you have a good move, adjust well and an easy transition. I could find no comment button at the moment on Julia's blog so will have to try later. Best Wishes to You.
Good luck with the move . Happy woyww Jill #24
Oh that gift is just fab - I nearly blubbed reading about it!! I am so behind with all your news I will have to scroll back to catch up. So happy for you with your move, hope this new chapter in your ife will be wonderful. Selfishly I'm thinking, no, now you are further away...... well, yes, you can run.....hee hee. Catch up soon lovely Cindy xx
All the best for the move and enjoy setting up your own craft space! Happy WOYWW Sarah #29
Hi Jan, oh thats a wonderful memento from Band. Not surprised it had you in tears. Hope the move goes well, I'm sure it will. Love and hugs from us both,Shaz XxXx
Missing you already, hope the move goes smoothly and you find an internet connection in Wales LOL. There'll be a welcome in the hillside no doubt. BJ#34
Good luck with the move! I'll be thinking of you. What a lovely goodbye. I'd be crying too!
Can't wait to see you up and crafting again
Sharon K 37
Good luck with the house move, looking forward to seeing your new cave!!! What a beautiful gift from the band.
Hope you settle in ok and are soon back with us WOYWW! Lovely gift from the band. Sez X #42
I would have sobbed and blubbed too. Oh wait, it's not my turn yet! Its a beautiful and thoughtful gift, I know it will look fab on the wall in the loo. or the Jan Cave.
No wonder you blubbed, Jan. I would've too. It's always the hardest thing to leave friends, but you're not going too far and I'm sure you'll be inundated with visitors, you'll be opening a B&B. Wishing you both a stress free move and hope it all goes really well and you settle into your new home quickly. Will be thinking about you and look forward to seeing you on the other side.
Hugs Lisa x
Great workspace. TFS xx Jan 52
Wishing you a smooth transition and hoping settle quickly. If you need me to come round with my pinny and feather duster I'll get my ticket for the first charabang out of here xxx
Awww such a thoughtful gift.. pride of place in JanCave2 I am sure!
Happy unpacking and making your house into your home again.
Have a lovely week x
Erika (#6)
Hope your big move goes well - looks like you are very organised anyhow.
Bernice #57
Oh my god..how very special is the band's gift! I'm tearing up just reading that. Have a great move. I can't wait to see the JanCave 2.0!
Yay, you've made it this week! Just popped in to see how you're getting on. Lovely that you will have your own craft room again! When you said you sobbed, you almost made me cry too - I'm pretty good at not crying in these situations, until someone else starts crying, LOL! That always sets me off! I bet your bandmates will miss you dearly! Time for a new chapter to begin! All the best with the move! zsuzsa #14 (don't worry if you can't return the visit!)
Yay, you've made it this week! Just popped in to see how you're getting on. Lovely that you will have your own craft room again! When you said you sobbed, you almost made me cry too - I'm pretty good at not crying in these situations, until someone else starts crying, LOL! That always sets me off! I bet your bandmates will miss you dearly! Time for a new chapter to begin! All the best with the move! zsuzsa #14 (don't worry if you can't return the visit!)
Sorry for the double entry - problems with the internet!
And I am sat on the bed in a hotel in ... Phoenix Arizona! How that for a coincidence today? That is a beautiful piece of artwork for you to keep and blub over many many more times I do not doubt. I would, I know. Just shows you have heart hun!
Good luck with the move next Monday, not a clue where I will be over here as it depends on the weather as to where we go - probably back to LA to be honest.
Take care, enjoy your new adventure and it won't be long before you make lots of new ones. A new beginning, a new chapter in your life - enjoy!
Hugs & Thanks for visiting me whilst I am in a different time zone xxx
A lovely leaving gift Jan - I chuckled at "All about the bass". Good luck for next week - all will be well, I am sure. xx Jo
Awww Jan that must have been a very difficult goodbye for you, but what a lovely gift!! Hope the move is going well and you're settling in ok. See you next week :o) Annie C #53
Hi there. Finally made it to peek at your desk this week. Weyhey, Jan. All packed up - a real treat to finally get there!!! Hope all goes well for you both. I see the Britannia box. we used them when we moved here - fantastic! Love the picture of you in the lovely gift you have been given by the band.
Take care the pair of you, and as Julia says. You can run but you can't hide - just make sure the kettle goes on - you will be in the homeland soon - and it's not that far to visit you! God bless.
Margaret #1
I bet you are glad you are finally getting to move even with all the sad goodbyes! I don't know what I will do when and if I have to leave here cause there are so many memories! Sorry I am so late getting around but...I made it!!! Have a great week! Vickie #54
Ah dear Lunch lady Jan it must've been very hard to say goodbye like that... sob, indeed! that was a lovely keepsake for you.
You'll be unpacking at the minute, and settling it, hopefully they might have the internet up and running for you to join in next week for the 400th WOYWW.
Sending hugs and prayers and a very Happy WOYWW #399!
Shaz in Oz.x #15
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