western australia

My mouse died but now I'm back in business

@JudyEv (325720)

Rockingham, Australia

June 1, 2021 6:20pm CST

We have been in our new house for just a week now. It’s been a very hectic time but somewhere along the way I lost my computer mouse and it’s taken till yesterday for us to get around to getting a new one. So I haven’t been on myLot for ages it seems. I hope you’re all doing well. The loading of our furniture, etc, went well. Vin and I followed each other up the highway but when we stopped for a coffee, my car refused to start and, in the end, we had to get a tow-truck to take my Hyundai to our new residence. The photo shows Fluffy, the tow-truck driver, and me when we reached our destination. Behind us is the area which will be a community barbecue site. We’ve been to a ‘welcome’ afternoon tea and everyone here has been very friendly. There have been a number of new arrivals, just like us.

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@BelleStarr (61047)

• United States

2 Jun 21

That sounds like a lot, but it is good to get to know some of the neighbors.

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@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 21

They do seem to be very friendly and helpful.

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@allknowing (130066)

• India

2 Jun 21

What a warm photo that is. Welcome party indeed. Who gave that party for you?. Nice beginning I say.

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@allknowing (130066)

• India

6 Jun 21

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@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 21

The gathering was for anyone from the complex but especially to welcome new people. And it was a very nice beginning.

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@sjvg1976 (41131)

• Delhi, India

2 Jun 21

Glad to know that you finally be able to do mylot by arranging a new mouse.

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@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 21

I no sooner got my new mouse than we went away for a couple of days. I'll be back home tomorrow and the internet will be more stable then.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (40515)

• United States

2 Jun 21

I'm so happy for you guys! Keep us posted.

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@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 21

Thanks. We've been away and for some reason I couldn't log on whenever I wanted to but we get home tomorrow and things should improve.

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@noni1959 (9886)

• United States

2 Jun 21

Love this photo of you and "Fluffy." What a fun name. It sounds like you are settling in well.

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@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 21

Sometimes these bikie-looking guys are a bit intimidating but Fluffy was very nice and we had a great chat during the two-hour drive.

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@kobesbuddy (74554)

• East Tawas, Michigan

1 Jun 21

Sorry about your Hyundai, Judy! It was just being stubborn:(

I'm glad there was a 'welcome' tea, so everyone can get acquainted with their new neighbors:)

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@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 21

Thanks. They do seem a very friendly bunch which is nice.

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@allen0187 (58444)

• Philippines

1 Jun 21

Fluffy is beard goals.

I'm nowhere near the volume of his lovely beard. Glad you are adjusting well. For sure in a couple more days you will finish with everything and would have settled in just fine.

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@allen0187 (58444)

• Philippines

5 Jun 21

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@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 21

He has a great beard, hasn't he? He'd make a great Father Christmas! lol

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@rebelann (111163)

• El Paso, Texas

2 Jun 21

Glad you're finally able to access the internet. You'll be busy making new friends which should be lots of fun for the two of you. Wonderful shot of you and Fluffy, what a name for man. I wonder if he plays Santa around Christmas time.

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@rebelann (111163)

• El Paso, Texas

5 Jun 21

Ok.

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@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 21

He'd make a good Santa. Once we're home again - tomorrow - I'll be back online as usual.

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@Juliaacv (48415)

• Canada

2 Jun 21

I am glad that you are back with us again, I missed you. You really arrived in the new neighbourhood in a unique way, with your car on a flatbed like that. I'm sure that getting things put away and set up to your liking will take up alot of time for the next little while. Enjoy the new place, new neighbours and friends that you will meet.

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@Juliaacv (48415)

• Canada

5 Jun 21

@JudyEv I look forward to hearing some great stories once you are officially back.

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@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 21

Thanks for the good wishes. We spent several days away and I couldn't connect properly but we'll be home tomorrow and hopefully I'll be back to myLotting in my usual way.

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@DaddyEvil (137145)

• United States

1 Jun 21

Your mouse and your car didn't want to move! The mouse is probably still in hiding back at your old house.

I'm glad you got moved safely. Is everything unpacked yet?

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@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 21

I have no idea where the mouse could be as I was very conscious of the fact that I mustn't lose it. But I've looked, at least twice, in all the obvious places.

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@DaddyEvil (137145)

• United States

5 Jun 21

@JudyEv The kangaroos are probably playing with it at your old house.

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@MarshaMusselman (38652)

• Midland, Michigan

2 Jun 21

I'm glad you finally made it to your new house and that everything worked out ok. It's too bad the cat didn't find the mouse for you

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@MarshaMusselman (38652)

• Midland, Michigan

5 Jun 21

@JudyEv that's good. It seemed like a fast decision but you might have been mulling it over for awhile. It's good that things are moving along so well.

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@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 21

We're still settling in but it's going well so far, thanks.

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@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Jun 21

@MarshaMusselman We had been thinking about it for a while but once we made the decision, things did forge ahead very quickly.

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@Fleura (29127)

• United Kingdom

2 Jun 21

'Fluffy'!! Love it! Glad you all got there OK and didn't lost much else in transit. Hope the car can be revived. And hope you are very happy in the new place!

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@Fleura (29127)

• United Kingdom

5 Jun 21

@JudyEv I imagine it's one of those joke names!

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@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Jun 21

@Fleura I'd say because of his big fluffy beard.

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@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 21

Thanks for the good wishes. I tried not to look too surprised at 'Fluffy' but it seemed a strange name for such a tough guy.

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@DocAndersen (54413)

• United States

2 Jun 21

First - glad you guys made it safely!!!! Second, we missed you!!! I am imagining the look on your face when the car refused to start!

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@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 21

We'd had a bit of trouble with the car in previous days so I went running to catch Vince before he took off without me! We get home tomorrow and I should be back to my old patterns. Thanks for the kind words.

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@DocAndersen (54413)

• United States

5 Jun 21

@JudyEv you are most welcome - looking forward to the unboxing post! or subtitled "Why the heck did I pack this?"

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65282)

• Serbia

2 Jun 21

I'm glad you're happy with the neighbors. I hope your car doesn't have a major breakdown.

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@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 21

I think maybe the battery terminals were dirty. Hopefully that's all it was.

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@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Jun 21

@Nevena83 We haven't had time to really check out the car but it has started several times since Vince cleaned the terminals so we think it is fine now.

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65282)

• Serbia

6 Jun 21

@JudyEv Did you find out about the problem?

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@popciclecold (35084)

• United States

2 Jun 21

Glad you are back, hate to hear your car had to be towed. In the photo you are a tiny little thing, or maybe because the tow truck driver is so big. Happy to know you are enjoying yourself in your new home.

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@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 21

I'm not really tiny - perhaps just a little smaller than 'average'. Fluffy was a pretty big guy. I guess the name comes from his fluffy beard.

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@Tampa_girl7 (48929)

• United States

2 Jun 21

I’m glad that you have friendly neighbors.

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@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 21

Thanks. The houses seem quite well insulated so we don't ever hear our neighbours.

@xFiacre (12595)

• Ireland

2 Jun 21

@judyev Good to get the move done, even if it’ll take a while to get settled.

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@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 21

I'll be doing more decluttering over the next few weeks. We still have too much stuff.

@Marilynda1225 (79706)

• United States

2 Jun 21

Glad you're settling into the new place. How nice there was a welcome tea. I'm sure you'll make new friends.

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@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 21

The teas are held every month. It's a good way to get to know the other people in the complex.

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@Shiva49 (26200)

• Singapore

2 Jun 21

Looks like an obstacle race but a good ending too. Talking of mouse I think of what has gone viral on the net ‘mouse plague’ in NSW! Happy for you two with new friends around.

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@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 21

I haven't read about the mouse plague but I know they've had them before - and my parents used to talk about them.

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@LindaOHio (156056)

• United States

2 Jun 21

Has it been a week already? Time flies. I wondered how you did. Sorry about the car trouble; but I'm glad you arrived safe and sound. Great picture of you and Fluffy. I'm glad the neighbors are friendly and that you attended a welcome tea. Best of luck and lots of virtual hugs.

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@JudyEv (325720)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 21

Thanks for the good wishes. We've been away taking photos but will be back to 'settling in' tomorrow.

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