Getting Your Goods Collected For Shipping

Hello!

Well, I’m having a ball in the UK. It’s the night before I’m due to be on the panel in the seminar theatre at “Channel 4 Place in the Sun LIVE” at the NEC Birmingham. I’m very excited and looking forward to 11am when I have my first slot. I am a bit nervous!

Let’s move on. Last week I promised I would talk about what happens when the big day arrives and all your worldly goods are collected ready for shipping. For me personally, this was very emotional.

It’s strange really. I had been looking forward to emigrating for many, many years - but now it was happening, all sorts of things were going through my head. Was this the right thing to do? What if it didn’t work out, what would I do? What about all my friends and family?
These were all emotions I’d previously dealt with prior to moving, but suddenly it hit me. This was for REAL. There was no going back.

The hardest thing was to say “goodbye” to friends and family. Well, it’s not “goodbye” really – but they are not around the corner anymore when you need them, they are thousands of miles away.

I can remember I was in absolute floods of tears, so if you are, don’t worry, it’s quite normal. Friends and family will tell you how brave you are, but it’s not a case of being brave. This was a lifetime ambition. And hey, worst case scenario would simply mean a return back home.

I didn’t want to get to my later years in life wishing I’d taken the plunge (like so many people do) and wondering what it would have been like. It was now or never.

Anyway, the tears of sadness quickly turned to tears of joy – and the container arrived! Here’s my advice as to what do to when it does.

What do I do on the day?

Quite honesty - and it’s difficult - keep out of the way is the best advice!

Let the removal company do what they need to do. They are professionally trained and will take a lot of the stress and strain away from you. I made the tea and coffee and provided bacon butties – that went down well with everyone!

Pack everything you are taking yourself - including your suitcases - into your car into a safe place marked “DO NOT MOVE”. Make sure they don’t get packed away into the container!

Before the removers leave, check that nothing has been forgotten. It is your responsibility to see that nothing is moved by mistake.

If no-one is moving into your property immediately, don’t forget to turn off the power at the mains and drain/turn off the water supply. Make sure the house is secure and don’t forget to hand the keys over to your estate agent.

That’s it! The next step is when your goods arrive, so next week I’m going to talk about what happens when your container gets to Cyprus.

In the meantime, have fun, keep smiling – and see you next week.

Best wishes

Jackie
http://www.cyprusbuyingguide.com/