27 November 2006
Minnie got a new bed (a $5 cover from the Land's End Outlet -- a monogrammed reject -- filled with layers and layers of extra lofty batting), so Booty got a basket. He likes it.
Minnie, by the way, is at the dog doctor, being spayed (it's a shame about dog overpopulation, 'cause she could've had some cute puppies!). The vet's office has a resident cat, and when we walked in this morning, the cat was sitting by an overturned cup and a puddle at the bottom of the water cooler. A staff member came out a moment later, with a rag to mop up the water, and the little cat started meowing. 'I know!' the girl said to the cat, 'Then why did you tip it over?' And she proceeded to fill another cup from the water cooler and set it on the floor for the cat. So sweet.
Say, how's this for great service:
What? You didn't ask for your boxes to be smashed up? Well, it's complimentary -- not to worry!
Urg. Granted, they only took two or three weeks over the promised six weeks to get here. And I didn't have to pay any extra taxes once they arrived. But that's a pretty shameful state -- there were three or four boxes that had split open or torn at the corners; about half the boxes were quite damaged in some way.
But! I have yet to find any damage to my pretty, pretty things (Shipping Comany: 0, My Careful Packing: 1). Loads of lead type has fallen out of the trays (it's literally 'out of sorts'), but a few hours spent reorganizing that isn't so bad when I was expecting broken bowls and shattered candle holders. I haven't gone through everything yet, but it's better than I thought it would be.
So, all my lovely things are with me again, and what's more -- they seem new and exciting! Hooray!
Gosh the state of the boxes. I moved my crafty stuff and books home in tea chests when I left London. I think they took 3 months to get to Sdyney.
posted by Judy at November 28, 2006 12:05 PM
Unpacking boxes used to be just about the only thing I loved about moving. I always used to forget exactly what it was I owned so not only was it like a big shopping spree but also welcoming old friends back into my life.
Glad to see you are settling in well!
posted by Gemma at November 28, 2006 07:29 PM
Ooohhh. I just moved back to Vancouver after living in Edinburgh. My boxes arrives 2 weeks ago (2 weeks late)- except that my favourite candlestick and beautiful bowl were the chief casualties. Glad to hear yours made it safely to you! Happy unpacking - it really is a bit like Christmas; no wrapping paper, but everything is *just* right!
posted by rita at November 29, 2006 07:29 AM
Anna,
I used your zipper pouch tutorial today, and I would like to say THANK YOU for the clear instructions. They were great, and the pictures helped a lot, too. I have never sewn a zipper before, and I feel like it is a banner day for me for having accomplished this. I couldn't have done this without your tutorial. By the way, how is life in MN?
posted by amandajean at November 29, 2006 10:36 PM
did you say thank you for the complementary smashing up of the boxes?
wow. those do look pretty bad.
but forget about the boxes, it's what inside that counts! happy unpacking!
posted by ismoyo at November 30, 2006 09:31 AM
Lucky your things weren't damaged worse, hu? Those boxes would have struck terror in my heart, too!
So, how is it as an American living in London? Is it everything you thought it would be? Better? Worse? I suppose you know you're living out a lot of people's fantasy by moving there. I am sure a lot of folks would love to hear your impresions of life there.
God bless!
Terri
posted by Terri Pollhein at November 30, 2006 12:54 PM
So many comments about squashed boxes; so few comments about the scootchiest, most adorable Booty Cat in the world.
posted by Rob at November 30, 2006 03:52 PM
Terri -- Actually, I've just moved FROM London TO Minnesota. Less of a shared dream.
Sorry for the confusion!
posted by Anna at November 30, 2006 04:31 PM
booty, booty the cat, everyone knows his name.
booty, booty the cat, la la la laaaaala laaaa.
Precious booty and his basket. He *is* scootchy.
posted by mermaid at November 30, 2006 04:32 PM