The Parsons Family Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Hi EveryoneI was so excited when Allied Pickfords rang two weeks ago to say our ship had finally come in...only to be told that it could take anything from 5 to 20 working days to clear customs I knew it would take this amount of time but after 7 months you become a tad impatient.My hubby just got a call today and they are delivering our things on Friday. I can't believe we have managed to survive (and entertain) with what we have at the moment. It gets tricky when you can only buy tinned food with pull tops because your THREE can openers are in a box!!I can't wait to get my hands on all my photos, cds, recipe books etc.It is like Christmas in June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bronwyn Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Shame, I can't believe you held out without buying a tin opener for 7 months. That's willpower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camper Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 What took so long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Parsons Family Posted June 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 (edited) Hi We packed up our stuff at the beginning of November, but there wasn't anyone to share our container so it sat in Jo'burg until February and then it was sent to Durban where it sat for a while and then it was finally filled and put onto a ship.....They did tell us that it could take a while but we were expecting a 3/4 month wait not SEVEN!Anyway, we have survived and it has been very interesting trying to entertain in a minimalist fashion We are just hoping that everything is there and undamaged (hold thumbs for us, please).CheersGaille Edited June 20, 2007 by The Parsons Family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeeM Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Did u save a lot by sharing a container... I'm wondering if the wait was worth it. I doubt we'll be able to fill a container so it's good to know if the saving is worth the wait.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nilo Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 Hallo GailleHave fun unpacking, I suppose I should advise you to keep the tishu's handy as well.Well done for waiting this long.Enjoy!!!!Nilo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Parsons Family Posted June 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 HiVee: It was about half the price and we needed the money to bring our dogs over. It actually made things easier when we moved to the place we're in now as we could do it by car Tomorrow is D-day and we can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommo Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 (edited) Could'nt you just have put the dogs in the container with a bowl of food and water ? Edited June 21, 2007 by tommo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeeM Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Half a container it is then!!! I'll post our departure dates on the forum and if there is anyone else keen to share then let's all save some bucks....MERRY CHRISTMAS TO THE PARSONS FAMILY!!!! hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommo Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Just kidding, I know how much you love your pooches ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hennie-Pennie Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Just kidding, I know how much you love your pooches ! Tommo.... SHAME ON YOU! Do you know how much damage 2 "pooches" can do to your furniture ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele R Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Yay! Rather late than never.It is going to be like Christmas, especially discovering things you've completely forgotten you've packed! We'll probably also take a half container.Enjoy tomorrow and the unpacking!Take care,Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Parsons Family Posted June 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 WHEWWho knew that 60 odd boxes could contain so much stuff!!! I had a good cry when I found all my farewell cards, gifts, photos etc but I wouldn't go back We have unpacked everything although we haven't quite put it all away...we have a storage problem Every week that goes by makes us feel more at home, last week was a good week: we got all our stuff from SA, we received acknowledgement of receipt of our PR application and we registered with Medicare.This settling in thing happens before you know it!!!Gaille Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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