Well days to do are getting few. We are doing out "Lasts". Last Friday, Last Party, Last weekend etc. A couple of weekends ago, when we started to pack things, it hit home what we were doing. We have to have a large breakfast on the ferry going from Aberdeen to Lerwick as we arrive New Year's Eve and we are not sure how long the shops will open for. We have been invited to dinner on New Year's Day so that is very kind. I expect we will still be shell shocked after moving into our rented accommodation, leaving the family behind and the journey!!!!!

We have bought a new shed, dishwasher and washing machine to leave behind for the boys. Santa came early. Still it will soon be Christmas, then after Christmas the serious packing can begin. It is difficult to know what to take, except for thermals and more thermals as the house that we are renting is furnished.

I have already got an application form for a job so my dreams of being a house-husband does not look like lasting long :(

C'est la vie or whatever it is in Gaelic.... Norwegian.....