Smithy’s Moving Thread [December Update!!!!]

[Braden]

This thread has inspired me to visit Manchester. Is the centre currently in lockdown?

[Smithy]

This thread has inspired me to visit Manchester. Is the centre currently in lockdown?

I think so yeah :skull:

[AnnieK]

This thread has inspired me to visit Manchester. Is the centre currently in lockdown?

Everywhere is pretty much open. We just can't visit each other's houses or gardens. Anywhere you can spend money is open :laugh:

[Braden]

I think so yeah :skull:

Oh god :joker:

[Braden]

Everywhere is pretty much open. We just can't visit each other's houses or gardens. Anywhere you can spend money is open :laugh:

Oh wow, good news for people coming over from elsewhere :joker:

I miss Manchester :love:

[Wizard.]

I live in Salford are you on Grindr?

[Smithy]

I live in Salford are you on Grindr?

Nnnn yes, but I’m not even in Manchester yet

[Oliver_W]

Right not being funny but I sent an email at 5pm asking for further details on a flat, the woman came back to me at 2pm saying I’d need to fill in a form then when I asked for it she replied just now saying sorry someone else has made an offer :fist:

Bitch maybe if you replied to my email straight away it woulda been me :fist:

It might not seem fair to people searching for a home, but when it comes to finding a renter the ball really is in the court of the owners/agency. They don't have any rush at all because chances are, someone's moving in.

[Wizard.]

Nnnn yes, but I’m not even in Manchester yet

I'm not on Grindr but I'll find you :hehe:

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

I'm not on Grindr but I'll find you :hehe:

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[Smithy]

It might not seem fair to people searching for a home, but when it comes to finding a renter the ball really is in the court of the owners/agency. They don't have any rush at all because chances are, someone's moving in.

Thank you this is very helpful

[Smithy]

I'm not on Grindr but I'll find you :hehe:

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[Oliver_W]

Thank you this is very helpful

:joker:

[Cherie]

Actually on Watchdog earlier there was some good advice, make sure your deposit is going into a government backed scheme, not into the hands of an unscrupulous landlord :fist:

[user104658]

Actually on Watchdog earlier there was some good advice, make sure your deposit is going into a government backed scheme, not into the hands of an unscrupulous landlord :fist:

It's a requirement now I believe, they can get fairly large fines if it's not in a deposit scheme. When we moved houses down in England (10 years ago, not long after my eldest was born) the landlord tried to keep nearly 3/4 of the deposit. When I asked about what scheme it was in he said it wasn't in one as it was a "bond, not a deposit" :hehe: so I mentioned that I'd see if the local council agreed on that definition. He turned up at our new place that evening with the whole deposit in cash and "£20 as a present for the baby" :joker:.

[user104658]

WHICH almost made up for my University landlord, who (pre deposit scheme) kept our entire deposit (£1400 between 4 of us) citing a tonne of "cleaning and damages charges" despite us spending days cleaning the place before we left. Shouldn't have bothered. He was notorious for that though - he owned dozens of student properties, great landlord & nice as pie while you were in one of his houses - dodgy bastard as soon as you moved out.

[Cherie]

I swear I had a dream about Smithy and his move last night :omgno:

I cant remember the details its all very sketchy, one of those dreams you try to remember but can only see the outline :joker:

[user104658]

I swear I had a dream about Smithy and his move last night :omgno:

I cant remember the details its all very sketchy, one of those dreams you try to remember but can only see the outline :joker:

Did he move to your house quid pro quo :worry:

[Cherie]

Did he move to your house quid pro quo :worry:

:omgno: did you ever watch Luther where the killer was living in the attic, luckily we have an attic conversion so there is no where to hide :dance:

[Smithy]

I swear I had a dream about Smithy and his move last night :omgno:

I cant remember the details its all very sketchy, one of those dreams you try to remember but can only see the outline :joker:

:eyes:

[thesheriff443]

Smithy can stay at mine, under my drookside inspired patio.

[Cherie]

:eyes:

its okay your face was a hazy blob :laugh:

[thesheriff443]

its okay your face was a hazy blob :laugh:

Under the bed sheets.

[Cherie]

Under the bed sheets.

:umm2: I feel like vomiting now, its was all very innocent

[thesheriff443]

:umm2: I feel like vomiting now, its was all very innocent

It’s ok smithy was probably painting your toe nails��
Or counting your 12 toes.

[Cherie]

It’s ok smithy was probably painting your toe nails��
Or counting your 12 toes.

Right

[Smithy]

All packed and ready to go girls

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Boat is at 10:30pm tonight!

[Ammi]

All packed and ready to go girls

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Boat is at 10:30pm tonight!

....safe journey.../...text us when you get to the other side, so we know you arrived safely...:hug:...

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[Cal.]

All packed and ready to go girls

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Boat is at 10:30pm tonight!

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[Cherie]

Is it bitter sweet, and what about the cute doggie

[Black Dagger]

We can't wait for your ARRIVAL.

[Marsh.]

We can't wait for your ARRIVAL.

Oh PUT your tongue away!

[Smithy]

Is it bitter sweet, and what about the cute doggie

Yeah, kind of, but it’s also been a long time coming I think

All 4 are staying here :laugh:

[Smithy]

We can't wait for your ARRIVAL.
:hee:
Oh PUT your tongue away!

Jealousy is a DISEASE

[AnnieK]

Safe journey Smithy :love:

How long is the crossing?

[Niamh.]

Best of luck Smithy :love:

[Smithy]

Safe journey Smithy :love:

How long is the crossing?

7 hours or so, we leave at 10:30 and arrive in portsmouth at 6:15am

Have to wear a mask for the whole crossing :fist:

There goes any sleep :fist:

[Smithy]

Best of luck Smithy :love:

Thank you :love:

[Barry.]

7 hours or so, we leave at 10:30 and arrive in portsmouth at 6:15am

Have to wear a mask for the whole crossing :fist:

There goes any sleep :fist:

Are you staying in a room or will you be in your car the whole ride?

[Cherie]

Yeah, kind of, but it’s also been a long time coming I think

All 4 are staying here :laugh:

4! ah .....

Good for you for making the move, wish you all the best

[Smithy]

Are you staying in a room or will you be in your car the whole ride?

It was £130 for a cabin on top of the ticket price so no, I just have a reclining chair on the boat :laugh:

[Ammi]

...Annie and Lucas will be waiting to hose you with anti bacterial spray when the boat lands...

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[AnnieK]

...Annie and Lucas will be waiting to hose you with anti bacterial spray when the boat lands...

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:hehe:

He's coming from a covid free island to a local lockdown, he will want to hose us down :laugh:

[Jake.]

Good luck!

[Black Dagger]

Oh PUT your tongue away!

You sad fat twat

[Smithy]

Just said our goodbyes and now I can’t stop crying

Looooool

[Denver]

Just said our goodbyes and now I can’t stop crying

Looooool

Me and my pals after we part after a night at the pub

[Ammi]

Just said our goodbyes and now I can’t stop crying

Looooool

...:hug:...it’s all been such a big part of your life, eh...:hug:..

[Cherie]

Just said our goodbyes and now I can’t stop crying

Looooool

It would be strange if it weren’t emotional :sad:

[Niamh.]

Just said our goodbyes and now I can’t stop crying

LoooooolAw :hug:

[Smithy]

...:hug:...it’s all been such a big part of your life, eh...:hug:..

Yeah :sad: pretty much 8 years, even though we’re not together he’s still like my best friend :bawling:

[Jake.]

Yeah :sad: pretty much 8 years, even though we’re not together he’s still like my best friend :bawling:

:love:

[Braden]

This is the beginning of the rest of your life! /RuPaul

[Ammi]

Yeah :sad: pretty much 8 years, even though we’re not together he’s still like my best friend :bawling:

...I think that you both moving forward to another stage of your lives will help you to stay best friends into your futures...:hug:...

[AnnieK]

Just said our goodbyes and now I can’t stop crying

Looooool

:hug:

[Marsh.]

Maybe your boat will crash and you'll end up shipwrecked on an island with gorgeous people?

[Firewire]

Best of luck Smithy :love:

[Calderyon]

Have a good move.

[Liam-]

Make sure to flip Farage off if you see him on your journey

[Ammi]

Maybe your boat will crash and you'll end up shipwrecked on an island with gorgeous people?

....that was always going to happen though...shipwrecked in Manchester with Annie and Lucas was his destination...

[Smithy]

Made it home fine :hee:

First time driving on the motorway was terrifying but I survived!

[Ammi]

..:laugh:...big roads, you’ll adapt perfectly fine...surviving is a good foundation to start...and hello, welcome to our country, you’re going to fit in just perfectly...:love:...

[Jessica.]

Welcome home!

[AnnieK]

Welcome home....:love:

[Calderyon]

Smithy simplified move route:

Guernsey -> Manchester, England, UK

[Calderyon]

Smithy's simplified move route:

Guernsey -> Manchester, England, UK

[Smithy]

Smithy's simplified move route:

Guernsey -> Manchester, England, UK

I’m in Lancaster

[Glenn.]

Welcome back to this ****hole country :love:

[Ammi]

...do you have any apartments booked to look at this week, Smithy..?...

[Kate!]

Sincere best wishes loov. Be happy. Xx

[Smithy]

...do you have any apartments booked to look at this week, Smithy..?...

Not yet, I need to call the agent later today

I’ve spent most of the morning trying to work out how to sort out all the bloody import documentation for my car :fist:

Have to tell HMRC, potentially pay any VAT due :fist:, then get a certificate to say it’s legal in the UK THEN an MOT and THEN finally register it

[Cherie]

If your parents are happy to keep you for a while, maybe don't rush into anything, think about you options especially if you have a lot of savings and could potentially buy a place once you have a job, but then maybe you need to move to Manchester to get a job, I don't know just thinking out loud :laugh:

[Smithy]

Yeah I’ve just called up about one flat and they said are you in full time employment and I said no but I’ve spoken to other letting agents and they were happy to provide a six month lease paid upfront prior to a review and they said they wouldn’t do that :fist:

[Cherie]

Yeah I’ve just called up about one flat and they said are you in full time employment and I said no but I’ve spoken to other letting agents and they were happy to provide a six month lease paid upfront prior to a review and they said they wouldn’t do that :fist:

Not wishing to sound like your Ma, but just be careful with the all rent up front thing, you have no comeback if anything goes wrong with the flat, for instance if the boiler breaks down and you have no hot water/heating the landlord has his/her cash so can take their sweet time getting a plumber round as you cant withhold rent until its fixed

[Aaliyah]

Where are the pictures?

[Smithy]

Not wishing to sound like your Ma, but just be careful with the all rent up front thing, you have no comeback if anything goes wrong with the flat, for instance if the boiler breaks down and you have no hot water/heating the landlord has his/her cash so can take their sweet time getting a plumber round as you cant withhold rent until its fixed
Oh yeah I know, most of it is being doing through agencies rather than private landlords
Where are the pictures?

Of what?

[Cherie]

Oh yeah I know, most of it is being doing through agencies rather than private landlords


Of what?

Not being funny but the agency could do the same, they will need the go ahead from the Landlord to carry out repairs

anyway don't say you weren't warned :hmph:

[Cherie]

Of what?

your Mums horrified face? :laugh:

[Aaliyah]

Oh yeah I know, most of it is being doing through agencies rather than private landlords


Of what?

Well I didn't expect in 13 pages you haven't actually moved... mess

[Smithy]

Well I didn't expect in 13 pages you haven't actually moved... mess

Nnn it’s only been two weeks, who finds a flat and moves twice in that time!

I can’t help that I’m clearly a popular member so a lot of people had a lot to say! :hehe:

[Nicky91]

Nnn it’s only been two weeks, who finds a flat and moves twice in that time!

I can’t help that I’m clearly a popular member so a lot of people had a lot to say! :hehe:

:laugh: fair enough since many post in this thread, and your gaga appreciation thread

[Calderyon]

I’m in Lancaster

OK.

[Beso]

Are you thinking about flat sharing?

Cause I think you might find that will take like forever if the future flat mates decide if its yes or no that is.

[Smithy]

Are you thinking about flat sharing?

Cause I think you might find that will take like forever if the future flat mates decide if its yes or no that is.

No I’m getting my own place

[Beso]

No I’m getting my own place

Splendid..

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

Hurricane Gloria in excelsis deo

[Ammi]

Hurricane Gloria in excelsis deo

...that's my bird in my tree...my dog and my man and my music is my holy trinity...

[Smithy]

Said who though? ksksks

Just felt like I had to warn you :laugh::laugh:

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[Jessica.]

"Anytime Mate" :joker:

[Liam-]

The well done made me cackle

[Smithy]

"Anytime Mate" :joker:
As if I’m gonna go back “can you say it again today”
The well done made me cackle

Fnfnnfnfn :joker:

[Rob!]

Omg what a new chapter for you though :love:

Good luck with it all Smithy. You deserve it.

Out of interest, what is a ballpark figure for savings in order to move to Manchester?

[Smithy]

Omg what a new chapter for you though :love:

Good luck with it all Smithy. You deserve it.

Out of interest, what is a ballpark figure for savings in order to move to Manchester?

Ty :hee:

By the looks of it, it doesn’t matter how much I have in savings I need a job first, so that’s been my priority this week (along with sorting out importation documentation for my car)

[Cherie]

Don’t want to burst your bubble but if If it’s a nice flat be prepared to be messed around by the agent who will probably have quite a bit of interest, also I think you will struggle without proof of income from a job unless you are moving with someone who has one lined up

Ty :hee:

By the looks of it, it doesn’t matter how much I have in savings I need a job first, so that’s been my priority this week (along with sorting out importation documentation for my car)

:smug:

[Smithy]

As useful a comment as ever Cherie!

[Cherie]

As useful a comment as ever Cherie!

it would have been useful if you took any notice originally :laugh:

[Ammi]

..is there anything of potential interest with with your job seeking, Smithy...?...that’s our Annie’s special skill set, you know...she would be great for advise if it’s needed at all...

[Smithy]

Tell you what this flat hunting thing is an absolute ****ing nightmare

Property appears online I email same day to book a viewing, nobody gets back to me, I call no answer, I chase and somebody else has already agreed the let :facepalm:

On the positive side though I’ve got a second Zoom interview with a marketing firm his evening :hee:

[Jessica.]

Tell you what this flat hunting thing is an absolute ****ing nightmare

Property appears online I email same day to book a viewing, nobody gets back to me, I call no answer, I chase and somebody else has already agreed the let :facepalm:

On the positive side though I’ve got a second Zoom interview with a marketing firm his evening :hee:

Good luck with your interview! Do it in an Irish accent, they won't be able to turn you down!

[Smithy]

Oh ****ing FINALLY got two viewings booked in

Gonna try and fill me diary now girls

[Niamh.]

Good luck with your interview! Do it in an Irish accent, they won't be able to turn you down!

:laugh2:

[Niamh.]

Oh ****ing FINALLY got two viewings booked in

Gonna try and fill me diary now girls

:fc:

[DouglasS]

Good luck with your interview! Do it in an Irish accent, they won't be able to turn you down!

Think they’ll reject him if he were to put on that accent

[Smithy]

My Scottish is much better than my Irish accent now anyway :hehe:

[Niamh.]

Think they’ll reject him if he were to put on that accent

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[Kate!]

Oh ****ing FINALLY got two viewings booked in

Gonna try and fill me diary now girls

Great news sunbeam. Hope they go well. X

[Barry.]

Hopefully you get one

[Smithy]

The interview went well (I think) but it was HORRENDOUS, audio kept cutting out, video kept freezing, he kept asking me questions that I had to ask him to repeat because I only caught half of it :bawling:

[Ammi]

The interview went well (I think) but it was HORRENDOUS, audio kept cutting out, video kept freezing, he kept asking me questions that I had to ask him to repeat because I only caught half of it :bawling:

....awwww, but you felt it went well because all through the cutting out and freezing etc, you just asked him to repeat and kept going and that would have really impressed...someone who can get through HORRENDOUS in an interview and feel it went well...is someone that many employers would want on their team...well done, Smithy, whatever the outcome...:hug:...

[Ammi]

....oh and your two viewings....ooooooo, exciting....:flutter:...

[Niamh.]

Good job Smithy :love:

[Babayaro.]

May I steal Smithy's thunder by announcing that I had a viewing for a flat today?

[Babayaro.]

well my friends did, i've been at work

[Smithy]

....awwww, but you felt it went well because all through the cutting out and freezing etc, you just asked him to repeat and kept going and that would have really impressed...someone who can get through HORRENDOUS in an interview and feel it went well...is someone that many employers would want on their team...well done, Smithy, whatever the outcome...:hug:...

....oh and your two viewings....ooooooo, exciting....:flutter:...

Good job Smithy :love:

Thanks :lovedup:

[michael21]

The interview went well (I think) but it was HORRENDOUS, audio kept cutting out, video kept freezing, he kept asking me questions that I had to ask him to repeat because I only caught half of it :bawling:

So you think it went well :laugh:

[michael21]

May I steal Smithy's thunder by announcing that I had a viewing for a flat today?

For the the love of god please do :cheer2:

[Barry.]

For the the love of god please do :cheer2:

You know you don’t have to read the thread.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Middle girl LtT has already moved into her Stockbridge flat in auld Reekie. And bagged a job between uni work

If you snooze, you lose

[Marsh.]

Yes, well this thread is about Big girl Smithy. He's moving to Manchester, not a shack in Brigadoon.

[DouglasS]

Middle girl LtT has already moved into her Stockbridge flat in auld Reekie. And bagged a job between uni work

If you snooze, you lose

:clap1:

She’s doing well for herself, good for her. You’ve taught her independence well

[DouglasS]

Yes, well this thread is about Big girl Smithy. He's moving to Manchester, not a shack in Brigadoon.

Have you seen Manchester (especially Salford where I think smithies looking)? I think Salford has one of the highest crime rateA in the entire Uk

[Marsh.]

Have you seen Manchester (especially Salford where I think smithies looking)? I think Salford has one of the highest crime rateA in the entire Uk

Didn't ask.

[Crimson Dynamo]

:clap1:

She’s doing well for herself, good for her. You’ve taught her independence well

:clap1:

[Smithy]

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I’ve done it girls!!! I’ve finally ****ing done it!!!

I got offered a job last Monday and I’ve been working (and commuting :worry:) since last Thursday and today I met with a guy who showed me round his flat and it was absolutely GORGEOUS and he was SO nice and he’s just offered me the room AND it’s an absolute BARGAIN

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[Niamh.]

Ah brilliant Smithy, im so happy for you, I wish you all the luck in the world [emoji173]

[Ammi]

...:lovedup:...we didn’t doubt any of it for a second, Smithy...a new page and all looking perfect...

[Jake.]

Congrats legend :clap1:

[Dogeatdog]

Congratulations, wish you all the best :thumbs:

[Smithy]

Ah brilliant Smithy, im so happy for you, I wish you all the luck in the world [emoji173]

...:lovedup:...we didn’t doubt any of it for a second, Smithy...a new page and all looking perfect...

Congrats legend :clap1:

Congratulations, wish you all the best :thumbs:

Thank you all :lovedup:

[AnnieK]

Fab Smithy....that commute had to be a hard slog every day. Really pleased for you, massive congrats :love:

[Kate!]

Congrats Sir Smith. Arise. Xx

[thesheriff443]

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I’ve done it girls!!! I’ve finally ****ing done it!!!

I got offered a job last Monday and I’ve been working (and commuting :worry:) since last Thursday and today I met with a guy who showed me round his flat and it was absolutely GORGEOUS and he was SO nice and he’s just offered me the room AND it’s an absolute BARGAIN

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So you will be renting a room not a flat ?

[Smithy]

Fab Smithy....that commute had to be a hard slog every day. Really pleased for you, massive congrats :love:

Congrats Sir Smith. Arise. Xx
Thank you :lovedup:
So you will be renting a room not a flat ?

Well we split the rent and bills so I’m renting half a flat? Idk splitting hairs really

[Ammi]

...on the left is mine and on the right is yours.../...stay in your lane, lady...

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[thesheriff443]

Thank you :lovedup:


Well we split the rent and bills so I’m renting half a flat? Idk splitting hairs really

Well it’s a start on a new adventure in your life and half bills is always better than full price bills.

I’d struggle with sharing to be honest.

[Beso]

His 2nd name ain't Nielson is it?
:joker:

All the best smithy, 1 month and you will have ben wondering what all the fuss was about.

Good luck with all you do, and I hope you achieve all your goals.

[caprimint]

His 2nd name ain't Nielson is it?
:joker:

All the best smithy, 1 month and you will have ben wondering what all the fuss was about.

Good luck with all you do, and I hope you achieve all your goals.
Ahhh :skull:

I've recently just seen about that, I wanna watch Des at some point. It looks sooo interesting

[Smithy]

All moved in :lovedup: we’ve just ordered a Chinese and sat down to watch Ratched :amazed:

[Kate!]

All moved in :lovedup: we’ve just ordered a Chinese and sat down to watch Ratched :amazed:

Great news. Have a splendid evening. X

[AnnieK]

Enjoy :love:

[Kate!]

Ahhh :skull:

I've recently just seen about that, I wanna watch Des at some point. It looks sooo interesting

Des was fascinating Stace. You'd enjoy it i think. David Tennant is excellent in it.

[Dogeatdog]

That sounds great Smithy. I hope you have a lovely evening :love:

[Niamh.]

All moved in :lovedup: we’ve just ordered a Chinese and sat down to watch Ratched :amazed:Enjoy [emoji173]

[Cherie]

Congrats

[michael21]

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I’ve done it girls!!! I’ve finally ****ing done it!!!

I got offered a job last Monday and I’ve been working (and commuting :worry:) since last Thursday and today I met with a guy who showed me round his flat and it was absolutely GORGEOUS and he was SO nice and he’s just offered me the room AND it’s an absolute BARGAIN

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Bargain basement :laugh:

Well done smithy just in time for lockdown 2

[Smithy]

Bargain basement :laugh:

Well done smithy just in time for lockdown 2

At least I’ll be locked up with a good looking bloke!!

[Smithy]

And thanks @ everyone else :hee:

[Beso]

And thanks @ everyone else :hee:

You are welcome x

[Ammi]

...first day of a new life and locked up with a good looking bloke, eh...I guess that Smithy’s Move was a good move, then.../...I wish you so much joy in your new Manchester life, Smithy...:hug:..

[Jase.]

Reading through this thread knowing how it ended for you is just... :(

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

Shjhfg

[Smithy]

Reading through this thread knowing how it ended for you is just... :(

:skull::skull:


Well I have GOOD NEWS EVERYONE! The update I know tibb had been waiting for!

So following my hostage hell I moved back to Lancaster and I’ve been looking for flats and jobs since

I started my new role last week and I’ve managed to snag myself a GORGEOUS flat (on my own this time :eyes:) in the centre of Manchester and I (hopefully) move in on the 29th :amazed:

I’ve ordered a load of stuff for it, but any suggestions of what else I need will be appreciated!

So far I’ve got a huge kitchenware set, microwave and toaster (so I think I’m all set for the kitchen), bedding, towels, mop and bucket, a Hoover

What else do I need? :think:

[AnnieK]

Ah great news Smithy....hopefully by then we will be in Tier 2 too. Sounds like you're all set on the house front, once you're in and settled you'll probably realise there is other stuff you need. Glad you managed to move past the hostage hell and it didn't put you off Manchester

[Ammi]

...Smithy...:love:..a wonderful new start and everything falling into place for you now...I wish you such happiness...:hug:...the ‘essentials’ will make themselves known quite quickly and you’ll get them as you go along...but get a great pic of GaGa for your wall...something that puts you straight into the flat and makes it totally yours and your home...

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/804967345/talented-brilliant-incredible-lady-gaga?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_housewarming_Art+an d+Collectibles&utm_custom1=_k_EAIaIQobChMIvL6InfPK7QIViO7tCh1kpw-DEAQYAyABEgJGIvD_BwE_k_&utm_content=go_1713595376_69709002640_333557037488 _aud-545022482520:pla-314954651933_c__804967345engb_153512137&utm_custom2=1713595376

[Ammi]

...so are we on for another pub quiz again soon, then....?....when you’ve unpacked, obviously...


...:laugh:...

[bots]

i think you should place adverts for a lodger

[Kizzy]

:skull::skull:


Well I have GOOD NEWS EVERYONE! The update I know tibb had been waiting for!

So following my hostage hell I moved back to Lancaster and I’ve been looking for flats and jobs since

I started my new role last week and I’ve managed to snag myself a GORGEOUS flat (on my own this time :eyes:) in the centre of Manchester and I (hopefully) move in on the 29th :amazed:

I’ve ordered a load of stuff for it, but any suggestions of what else I need will be appreciated!

So far I’ve got a huge kitchenware set, microwave and toaster (so I think I’m all set for the kitchen), bedding, towels, mop and bucket, a Hoover

What else do I need? :think:
How exiting :) really pleased for you :D Let me think have you got a toilet brush? Tea towels, washing up sponges, kitchen bin and waste paper bins, laundry basket, clothes airer, Those plug in air fresheners are nice ..most important a kettle.

If it's laminate flooring you can't use a mop on it you know.

[DouglasS]

You’ll also need an iron, ironing board, bathroom mat, maybe a bin

[DouglasS]

Also which bit of the centre are you? Ancoats, castlefied, new irwell, edge of Salford?
Just to make sure we are not living in the same building

[Cherie]

Congratulations, as you appear to have the basics might be better to wait until you move in, that way items are delivered rather than you having to transport them

[Denver]

Have you ever lived alone or have you always had someone?

[Smithy]

Thanks yall :lovedup:

I might actually get that wall art ammi :hehe:

I think out of all the stuff everyone listed I only need a bin, so I’ll add it to my list :D

I’ve only ever lived with other people Adam

[Jake.]

Exciting! Congrats

[Ammi]

Thanks yall :lovedup:

I might actually get that wall art ammi :hehe:

I think out of all the stuff everyone listed I only need a bin, so I’ll add it to my list :D

I’ve only ever lived with other people Adam

...get that lady on your wall...she’ll inspire you and guide you to all of the stuff you’ll need ...and to the stuff you don’t need as well...:fan:...

[arista]

Good Luck
Smithy

[Ammi]

...also it’s good to wait for anything you’re able to and get it when the sales start very soon..a smart/save money, bargain gal is a happy shopping gal...

[Kate!]

Congratulations Sir Smith. I hope you'll be very happy in your new abode. You'll need a nice Christmas tree. Xx

[Wizard.]

How're you affording that then eh?

[Smithy]

How're you affording that then eh?

Had to get a job didn’t I

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[Beso]

Thanks yall :lovedup:



I’ve only ever lived with other people Adam

How on earth have you ended up on your own.:shrug:

[Smithy]

How on earth have you ended up on your own.:shrug:

Because I wanted to live on my own bc last time I lived with someone they held me hostage for five hours?????

[Calderyon]

Cg.

[Barry.]

Congrats Smithy