We have momentum!

Things have moved at quite a pace since my last blog.  Contract was all signed last Tuesday and then we had a quick visit to Devon.  We stayed in one of our good friends Bob and Pauline's cottages at Northway http://www.northwayholidaycottages.co.uk/ -  which we recommend.  On Wednesday we visited our cottage to be and asked all the stupid questions like -  how do you turn on the central heating system and when is the rubbish collected?  The current owners appeared to have packed up most of their things already so hopefully there will be no problems with us moving in on Friday afternoon.
Thursday was spent looking for furniture.  We were recommended to visit the village of Bradworthy where to our surprise there are two furniture stores.  We found a sofa bed that we really liked and that will be delivered on Friday.
On the way back we called for a cup of tea with good friend Kevin who lives close to our new cottage.  It is really useful having friends in the area who can advise on getting all the little jobs done that you need when moving into a new place.
Thursday afternoon was spent touring the shops of Bideford area and by the end of the day we had bought 2 double beds, again to be delivered on Friday afternoon.   Shopping at these local stores is so much more pleasurable than dealing with the large chains on the out of town retail parks.
We were exhausted by the evening and too tired even to call in at our new local - The Bell at Parkham.  By Friday afternoon we were back in the Midlands with plans for internet shopping over the weekend.

Things are so close now I think it is 'safe' to put up a photo of The Granary, where we hope to spend much time over the coming years.  P.S. You can see the thatch of the Bell in the background.