Thursday, 4 December 2025

I've ordered a sign.

It's mad I know, but I've ordered a sign for when I move.

It's a slate house sign and on it, it will say Cuckoo's Rest.

It will take a while to arrive, but I've decided that when I move, that will be the name of my new home.

The reason behind the name is that my daughter's children call me Cuckoo, many of them have grandparents so although I consider them grandchildren I don't expect them to call me grandma or anything similar. My daughter came up with the name Cuckoo originally as a lot of people think I'm weird.

15 comments:

Corinne said...

That's just wonderful! You made me smile after a very busy day. 😁

Ruta M. said...

What a lovely reason for choosing that name. Here we only have house names not numbers so changing our house name would mean changing official records. Too much bother even though I would have preferred a Welsh name though you have to chose carefully. I heard a man in Screwfix give his house name as Ty Bach which translates as Little House but means toilet!

Anonymous said...

What a lovely name and reason, all worth looking forward to the new house. I have named two houses - The Nuthatch and Checkmate. Moved to two houses already named - Mikado and Witzend. Don’t get me started on names I’ve given to my cars!! Jan

Heather said...

I think that’s a great name and personal to you. Hope the move happens soon.

Ellen D. said...

Sounds terrific! How happy you and Beano will be in Cuckoo's Rest!

Damselfly said...

I think that's a brilliant name! May you & Beano have peace and rest in your new home!

Anonymous said...

That sounds lovely, it's meaningful & will make you smile which is important

Anonymous said...

Future plans and 'nesting in peace' Brilliant, possitivity wins the day, Sandra x

Catriona said...

What a brilliant idea! I love that the children call you cuckoo and will enjoy visiting you in your nest. Catriona

Carole R said...

You are not weird, even if weird is used to describe people who are different. Good, who wants to be the same as everyone else? I hope your move comes soon, you really need some restful days,pleasing yourself. Carole R

Jean said...

How lovely. Jean

Sue said...

What a lovely name for your new home, the 'grandkids' will love it. I think we are all a bit 'cuckoo' aren't we, it's a very Mancunian saying so I'm well versed. ;-)

My Piece of Earth said...

Lovely name. Sounds as if you are getting just a little bit excited to move. Hope it comes soon so you can get settled.

Tracy said...

That should make the 'grandkids' smile!

abbey said...

I believe that is perfect for you - flis xx

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