The Final Countdown

So here we are - 6 days to go as I write. 

Removers booked - check
Many institutions and organisations told of our intention to move - check
Phone, TV, carpet and Bin installations arranged - check
A million and one other things to do listed and being ticked off daily

The end of a three year journey is just six days away. 

We spent last weekend on the Misty Isle; the first two nights in a pre-booked hotel and the third night on a dusty floor in our new house.  

Sunrise over Portree - this is why we want to move here for those that are asking that question

Visited the house on the Friday morning to find it still pretty cluttered and busy but with the prospect of cleaning and tidying on the horizon. "It's only a day behind" - and we believed. 

Back to our perfectly nice hotel in Portree, complete with good food and friendly staff for the Friday night. We had told James that we would be back to the house on Saturday and might be staying the night. He looked slightly worried but said OK then. 
There was the small matter of the forgotten wardrobes and a few minor snags to be sorted but there was definitely progress - almost the full monty. I will leave the photos to tell the story. 

Friday - a bit of clearing and tidying still to be done

Saturday PM. Looking better. Beautiful kitchen / diner

Living space - cosy

Patio taking shape - wardrobes being carpentered up outside

New access road - just needs the top dressing

We had brought a car load of stuff including a couple of chairs, an inflatable bed and various other things including a kettle and mugs for the first coffee. Dithered around the house switching on lights, peering into spaces and cupboards, tested the ovens and dishwater and decided that we would stay.
So by 16.00 on Saturday we were on our own. Time to "make" the bed, scatter the other things around and settle down for the evening. Tried the "Slig" for food, OK but definitely not yet in full swing with new staff, a good chef and unable to open the walkers bar yet as the kitchen can't cope with the numbers. Food good, service OK. 

A peaceful night that felt as if it was under the stars despite being indoors. It was just lovely being in our own house even if it was rather dusty despite best efforts. We slept well but woke early - clocks changed and no window coverings so first light woke us. 
We were packed up and away by 07.30, stopped at Fort William for breakfast with a coffee stop en-route that we shared with a coachload of Austrian students - that was fun. Good view, shame about the noise. Still they were enjoying themselves. 

Back to Fishcross where we did more packing, made more lists and started our final week in Clackmannanshire. 

This time next week ................. 

Can't believe we are so nearly there.