Right then.

[girlyswot]

Thanks for all your helpful advice. I have now booked one night in a B&B near Stirling to break the journey and a week in a B&B in Dingwall with the option to extend it if needed. The B&B in Dingwall have agreed to give me a cheaper than advertised rate for the longer stay. So now I have to get everything here done in the next few days, ready for the long journey starting on Sunday.

You know, it used to take about 14 hours door-to-door when I lived in Philly. This (because I really can't do the drive all in one go) will take about 28 hours. Hmmm.

Comments

[crumplehornedki.livejournal.com]

28 hours! you can drive from one end of the country to the other in that time! how far are you going?

but good for you for making a decision and going with it!

[girlyswot.livejournal.com]

It's about 450 miles. Google reckons it will take about 8 and 1/2 hours to drive, and I reckon it will take me more than that since I only have a little car which will be full of stuff, and I don't go specially fast anyway. There's no way I'm doing that in one day, since I don't have anyone to share the driving with. So I'll leave at about midday on Sunday and arrive mid-afternoon (or maybe a little earlier) on Monday.

[tdu000.livejournal.com]

You are very wise to split the journey. I think the B&B is a good idea. Even if you don't take up this flat, it will be easier to find another while you are actually in situ.

Let's hope Mary times her house-warming party so that you can attend.

[girlyswot.livejournal.com]

Yes, lets. Have you heard from Mary? Annette and I have both had emails bounced. I'm hoping she's arrived okay and that it's just an internet problem.

[tdu000.livejournal.com]

I haven't heard and I haven't attempted o email her. I reckoned she'd contact us when she's eady. By the way, is your email the same or was that just your US address?

[girlyswot.livejournal.com]

Mine's not changing.

[tdu000.livejournal.com]

Good! Or, in keeping with the typos in my previous post, 'Ood!

[amamama.livejournal.com]

Since it's far, you drive alone (in the physical at least), and have a stuffed car which won't be able to go that fast, it sounds like a very good idea to break the journey. Travel safely when you go, with your guardian angels both protecting and helping you.

[girlyswot.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Berte.

[ladywhizbee.livejournal.com]

That sounds like a grand plan! And splitting the trip up seems wise for you--though it's hard to believe it will take you so long to get there!

I assume work will continue on the Shed while you're away, yes? When will you be back at your parent's to see it?

[girlyswot.livejournal.com]

Yes, the work will continue. I'll probably come back at Christmas, by which time it should be finished.

[megan29.livejournal.com]

Safe journey, and best of luck with your flat hunting! Let us know how you're doing whenever you can, OK? *hugs and good wishes*

[girlyswot.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Also, your PIF gift is nearly done. I can't remember if you sent me your address already?

[megan29.livejournal.com]

My PIF??!!! When on earth did you have time for that? It took me a second, actually, to remember what you were talking about. But thanks thanks thanks! *is dancing a jig*

Can you give me an email address where I can send you my mailing address?

(and please don't worry about this until you find a flat and get settled)

[grandma-kate.livejournal.com]

May your journey be safe and may you find welcome in your new location.