Wednesday 9 May 2018

Movement in the move

Well, finally some movement. The past few days were spent reading and watching television and doing not much at all. I had hoped my things would have arrived yesterday, but alas: custom clearing took a bit longer. Today however, the news was good: it has cleared customs and this afternoon (around 4pm) my things will be arriving. No, not here as I said before, but in my own garage.

It will be nice to see my things again. Perhaps even take some to my sister to be used. Perhaps start a new mouse (if I can find the appropriate box).

This morning there was also movement in something else. Yesterday I had received an email from my new employer whether I was ready to start. This morning I decided to pay them another visit. If I am to start work, it would be nice to know where I can find things! Like keys and such. However, when I then told them I had never driven a right hand drive coach before... 

Soon I will be back behind the wheel of one of those. Albeit with another name and logo of course!

They found a mini-bus, which at least is bigger than a car and one of them took me out on the road. There was conversation all the while and I managed not to hit any cars, bins or crossing trees. Of course it is not a big proper bus/coach, but at least he never grabbed the seat or even became green. I think that that was a good sign. 

Anyway, I am not starting just yet, but I will do this week. They could have used me tonight he said, but they had already filled the job. There are however other jobs this week that need doing and for which they will most likely need drivers. He also told me that they will soon sign a new contract for long distance public transport. Public transport might not be my favourite, but at least it's long distance, which is always nicer than short distance/town driving. 

So, that's it for today. Good news on two counts. Now just to get that bank account (don't worry, we're on it!)

12 comments:

  1. Well my question was answered from your previous post about having a garage. Well I'm glad you got some practice driving.

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  2. Thank goodness you got to practice that right hand driving. Gosh I bet that just feels ODD! Good luck with your belongings arriving and settling into your new place.
    Hugs faceless Madi and mom

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  3. it would probably throw me a bit, but you are a pro.

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  4. Ghostwriter says it would take her quite a while to get used to driving on the other side of the road. But her sister, who moved to the UK when she got married said it wasn't too bad. Good luck!

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    1. It isn't too bad really, but I did get my original car license here in the UK anyway...

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  5. Hari OM
    I have all faith in your adapt-ability! The long-run, presumably rural, buses are a vital link and are very popular - I think you will find it rather different than your earlier experience! YAM xx

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    1. The long-run buses will use the motorway most of all I think and it will be done with coaches rather than buses.

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    2. ...ahh.. like our inter-city things? That's okay too I suppose...

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  6. We're glad to hear things are moving along nicely for you.

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  7. That's all good news, slowly slowly everything takes its place !

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  8. Look at how great you are doing! And you have a garage. Is it attached so you do not have to get into the weather when leaving for a bit of driving?

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    1. I will live above the garage and there is no direct access from apartment to garage. I will show photos soon!

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