Yet again, the Woodhouse pack is on the move. Andrew has accepted the offer of a new position, subject to usual medical and references etc... so will probably be starting in early November. To ease the process of moving, we've decided to rent somewhere in the area, allowing us to sell our place in Cardiff as a vacant property, and eventually purchase without being part of a chain. The idea is that this should minimise stress.... we'll see. Now begins a period of busy list-making, packing, tidying and so on. Hoping to visit some shortlisted rental properties this weekend - of course, renting with dogs is proving more difficult than I imagined. God forbid we were smokers as well - we'd be homeless.

Once paperwork is completed, I'll write more on the details as they unfold. Although the actual process of moving is never particularly pleasant, I am always someone who enjoys living in new places. Have just been doing a little research on the internet, and it appears that one of the places we're likely to view on the weekend has a very good pub, in easy walking distance with a wide selection of real ales, open fire, and home cooked food. The village also has a medieval church and is only about 2 miles from where the young master will be working, raising the possibility of cycling into work. So, before I get too excited, I'll stop here, and will probably write more on the weekend when we have hopefully resolved some accommodation issues.