Friday, 2 January 2026

Still alive!

Just in case anyone was wondering, I am still alive and settling into my new home. I have no heating, no hot water and no internet but these will all get sorted eventually. 

Beano is confused but otherwise ok.

46 comments:

Nelliegrace said...

A Happy and Peaceful New Year.
It is good to hear from you.

Sooze said...

Glad to hear you're alive and kicking. There's always something that's not right in a house move, but as you say, they'll get sorted sooner or later. Preferably sooner. I'm sure Beano will soon settle down - he won't miss the shouting and inconsistencies! How are you, Sue? xx

Sue in Suffolk said...

Hope you get that heating soon before the minus overnight temps that are forecast.
2026 will be a good adventure for you and Beano - enjoy it all

Andie M said...

Us older citizens are made of tough stuff
Do you have a small heater or something Once the holiday is over things will revert to normality. I must have moved a good few times without an oven/stove and no heating. Bed is the warmest place I have found. Beano will soon settle down once you get a routine for him. I am glad you are safe I have written before and I had an abusive husband for 16 years and freedom has no price it is priceless. We are all cheering you on I can tell with the comments and we would all help if we could. Chin up. Love to you both Love Andie xxxxxx

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the update and letting us know you and Beano are ok
Katy

Anonymous said...

So glad to hear you are ensconced even with the absence of some essentials. I have been imagining you putting things out and arranging them to your satisfaction.

May you have much joy in your new home and your new life there.

Val (long time follower (but rare commentator)

maureenlthompson said...

Glad you are settling in but what a pain having no heating and no hot water. Hope you have some source of heat even if it is a stand alone heater. Happy New Year and wishing you a much happier and peaceful year(s) for you and Beano. XXXXX

bunw1125@gmail.com said...

Happy New Year in your new place. I hope your future has peace and happiness. Sincerely, Bun

LouC said...

So glad to hear. I’ve been wondering and wishing that your 2026 gets off to a good start. I certainly hope you have heat soon!!! and internet as well so you can enjoy an easy connection with the world. It’s hard to be isolated. Do take good care of yourself and Beano and know that spring IS coming ❣️

JacquieB said...

So glad you're moved in, but NO HEATING in this weather! Cuddle Beano close.

shyleigh said...

I have been wondering! I know that you are a capable and intelligent adult but it is nice to hear from people and be assured that they are as well as they can be under their circumstances! Heat and hot water are pretty basic so hope you get sorted soon!

Angela said...

Hope everything is sorted soon. Glad to know the move has gone OK. Every good wish for the year ahead 💜

Chris said...

Each step is one more in the right direction. Keep on keeping on!

Anonymous said...

Goodness hope heat and hot water are there for you soon! Joy, health, love and peace to you in 2026.

Sue Smit said...

Am sure it’s very peaceful there now and I am sure you will have all those item sorted very soon. Beano will get used to his new environment and also being so close to your daughter will be such a help to you and her. Enjoy the calmness you deserve it

Marjorie said...

Hugs. Thanks for the update.

Poppy and Me said...

So glad to see that Beano and you are happy Lets hope that hot water Heating and internet arrive soon Wrap up well in this cold weather. love from Poppy and Valx

Catriona said...

So glad to hear that you are in your new home and fingers crossed that all services will be working soon. Happy 2026

keth said...

Glad all is well! How are you coping without heating in this very cold weather? I hope you're able to go to one of your daughter's homes to warm up.

Carol Caldwell said...

It's good to hear from you. Hope all these things get sorted quickly.

Anonymous said...

Happy new year in your new home, it will all be sorted soon I'm sure, I hope you had a lovely Christmas with your family x

Anonymous said...

I hope that you get the heating sorted very soon. This cold spell must be difficult to cope with. Sending all good wishes to you and hoping you have a great year. Carole R

Debbie said...

I have been wondering. Happy to hear all is well in your new home. So exciting even without heat and hot water.

JacquieB said...

I thought I'd commented yesterday but probably forgot to press the final button.
Anyway, very glad to know you and Beano are together in your new, though probably chilly home. Every good wish for you and may this new year bring nothing but happiness and peace to you door.

Sue said...

I am very glad to hear that you are still alive. It must have been a chilly start to the New Year, but definitely a memorable one for both you and Beano. All the very best for 2026. xx

Anonymous said...

Keep up the good work

Ruth said...

Hope the basics are sorted for you this week.

Frugal in Bucks said...

I hope you have some form of heat, it’s freezing.

Anonymous said...

Dear Hester, I<m wishing you the best for the new year after the grueling years you<ve just lived through. You deserve a lovely life. Colette in New Brunswick, Canada.

Anonymous said...

Glad to know you are ok
katy

walking in beauty carmarthenshire said...

I Hope you are now settling in, Hester and getting more comfortable. Please keep bloging when you can and let is know you are ok.
Kathy in Wales

Groatie said...

Glad you're coping, but please stay safe and I'm guessing you're using electri ity until the hesting gets sorted
I hope you're settling in to amore peaceful days.

Ruth said...

I hope this has been a good week, that things are getting sorted and that you and Beano are settling in well.

LouC said...

Are you still okay? I so hope you are able to safely settle in and that you just haven’t been able to complete your internet connections? And heat? You are so brave. You can do this.

Donna said...

Missing you and hoping all is well!
hugs
Donna

ShellyC said...

Your accommodation will get sorted out pretty quickly. Water, heating and so on.
Good Luck with your future and I really hope Steve takes it easy on you on Beano

Rambler said...

Really looking forward to hearing from you once you are connected to the internet. Sincerely wishing you the very best as you start your Happy New Year.

Chris said...

Happy New Year! Hope things are going well for you in your new home.

Anonymous said...

So hoping to read that you have heat and hot water and are supremely comfortable and content in your new home.

jan jones said...

How are you settling in to your new home? I hope all is going smoothly

Frugal in Bucks said...

Are you ok? Not heard from you in a while x

jan jones said...

Hi just wondering how you are settling in

Margaret Butterworth said...

How are you?

Anonymous said...

when will you give us new ?

Anonymous said...

Hoping you're ok and just waiting on your Wi-Fi and what nots being organised & connected, hope it all went smoothly, love to you & Beano

magda pio said...

Hi. How is it going?

Back again briefly.

I have a six week wait before I get internet so I can only post when I'm at Cass's house. I have heating and hot water but no shower...