Preparing for the Big Move - Packing Up for Our Dream Cottage: Ep5 - Our Move to the Countryside

[@sharonhiggs3248]

Can’t wait to see the cottage 😍

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Thank you! 😍 We can’t wait to show you more of the cottage! There’s still a lot to share as we get closer to moving in, so stay tuned for all the updates. Exciting times ahead!

[@SharynWilliamson]

😂😂😂 only two weeks between a good and a bad haircut cheers Sharyn and Rosie 🇳🇿

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

😂😂 You're so right, Sharyn and Rosie! I guess I'll just have to wait it out a couple more weeks! 😉 Cheers to you both down in New Zealand!

[@mascottie]

I love the color of your walls in that room with the couch but the scenery in the country there is beautiful!

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Thanks so much! We’ll definitely miss the decor in this house, especially the wall colours, but you're right-the scenery at the cottage is just stunning! If only we could pick this house up and move it with us, haha! 😂 We’ve got lots of ideas for the decor in the cottage though, and we’ll be sharing more about that in the upcoming videos!

[@helenascott389]

That loft was not full !! We had to book removers 3 months ahead and it was only lucky they had a cancellation. It’s quite normal to take your white goods with you unless they are built in. We moved from Devon to Northern Ireland in a day. Drove two cars, with pets and passed our removal lorry on the motorway somewhere past Birmingham!!! That was weird, seeing your whole life in one big lorry. P.S. a loft isn’t a loft without a gousto box!! I saved all of ours for over a year and filled them all with one rooms stuff, and I don’t hoard!!! Good luck. 🐶🇬🇧

[@EricOnYouTube]

hahaha you guys are funny. Gotta follow :)

[@therobertsuk8498]

It’s not just Scotland, it’s England too! One day move, the further down the chain, the later you will get into the property.

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Thanks for the insight! It’s definitely a bit of a headache no matter where you are. We’re learning that the further down the chain, the more nerve-wracking the wait can be! Hopefully, everything lines up smoothly on the day. 🤞

[@maxcopen4676]

A great vlog again guys, such an exciting time for you. I just love what you’ve done with your house and garden, so stylish. I can’t wait to see what you do to the beautiful new cottage when you get there. Best of luck with finishing the packing. Benji is so darn cute 😁

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Thanks so much! We're really excited too, and it means a lot that you love what we’ve done with the house and garden. We can't wait to get started on the cottage-it’ll be fun to share that journey with you all! Benji sends his love and some tail wags 🐾😁. Packing is almost done-fingers crossed for a smooth move!

[@rontanser9369]

Guys, I’ve never seen the house and loft so full of the possessions. Yes it is amazing how much you keep and probably never use again if you hire a van it’s going to take you a long time to remove everything. Good luck with that.

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Thanks for the good luck wishes! 😄 It really is amazing how much stuff we’ve packed away over the years. The loft is definitely full to the brim! We're realising now how much we’ve been storing and not using, so it’s a good excuse to finally have a clear-out. Hiring a van will definitely mean a few trips back and forth, but we’ll get there in the end. Thanks again for the support-it means a lot as we prep for the big move! 😊

[@jillfoster6369]

As a retired conveyancer I know how stressful moving house is and I have lost count of the number of times removal vans are just waiting for the go ahead that the funds have gone down the line and moving can start. The ideal would be you move out by lunch time and move in during the afternoon. The Vendors need a good talking to and need to stop stressing all parties.

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s definitely a stressful process, and we’re bracing ourselves for that moment of waiting for the funds to go through. Ideally, we’d love to be in by lunchtime, but we’ll just have to see how the day goes! Hopefully, it all goes smoothly without too much waiting around. Thanks again for your insight-it’s good to know we’re not alone in this! 😊

[@KellyLewis-z6s]

No it wasn’t boring it is relaxing

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Aw, thank you! We’re so glad to hear that it wasn’t boring and that you found it relaxing to watch. 😊 Sometimes the slower moments are part of the journey too! Thanks for sticking with us-we’ve got more to come as the move gets closer!

[@jillfoster6369]

As lofts go I think this was empty 🙈

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Haha, you’re right! 🙈 A few months ago, we had a go at decluttering the loft because it was packed and causing airflow issues. We moved a lot of it to the shed and other cupboards around the house. But now it’s time to be ruthless and get rid of the stuff we don’t need! 😂

[@phedrob3735]

I moved to my current house in 2009. In my loft and in the garage loft I've still got loads of boxes full of "Essential" things that I haven't opened yet.

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Haha, that sounds so familiar! 😂 It's always the 'essential' stuff that somehow never sees the light of day again. We’re trying to avoid that trap with this move, but who knows-might be a few 'essential' boxes lurking in our future garage too! 😅

[@helenascott389]

Me too!! I went box blind!!! 🇬🇧🐶

[@PeterMccabe-h3q]

good luck guys ,you two is so cute

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Thank you so much! 😊 We really appreciate the kind words and good luck wishes-it means a lot to us! We’re excited for what’s to come, and we’re glad you’re joining us on the journey!

[@davidwiseman7774]

We moved 18 months ago, 800 km from the center of France to the Pyrenees. It was so stressful. Never ever moving again! What jobs do you guys do? I could imagine Adam in the army or police and Johny something medical. Anywhere near?

[@adds91]

Get yourself a tape machine for sealing boxes, makes it much easier & quicker 😁

[@78Alcione]

👍👍 Nice to watch you guys again. No, no, your video was not boring at all. We liked it so much; nice views of the countryside, Benji sitting and "supervising everything", it was so cute. 🐶 Also nice to see Adam's workshop, very interesting antique pieces. We'll check out your website. Your video/vlog was very heartwarming; thanks for sharing a bit of your daily lives. We honestly hope that the entire moving process will be successful. Give Benji a hug from us. Cheers 🐶♥♥

[@tonyworrall7379]

Not boring at all! It reminds of the 'joys' of packing....especially for us who hoard!! We found its surprising how much we squeeze in! Best of luck boys. Looking forward to following the journey.

[@rontanser9369]

Guys, I’ve never seen the house and loft so full of the possessions. Yes it is amazing how much you keep and probably never use again if you hire a van it’s going to take you a long time to remove everything. Good luck with that. and this is a comment about your damp wall. I’ll be intrigued to see how you do manage to fix it but you did say yourself it’s possible the previous tenants never opened the window from one year in to the next year out so I’m sure with a bit of good work from yourselves you’ll fix the problem, good luck with that as well. I hope you will be very happy in your new cottage. Look forward to seeing you.

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Thanks so much! 😄 The loft is a bit of a treasure trove-so much stuff we’d forgotten we even had! You're right, it’s going to take a while to get everything out, but we’ll get there in the end (with a few van trips, I'm sure!). As for the damp wall, we’ve had some great advice from all of you, and I think once we get the cottage aired out properly, we’ll be in a good position to tackle it. It’s all part of the adventure, and we can’t wait to share how we get on with the fix! Thanks for following along! 😊

[@shonalogan1581]

I dont think you had too much in loft. ❤❤❤❤

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Haha, thanks! 😄 We thought we didn’t have too much, but once we started clearing out the cupboards and the garden shed too, it felt like a never-ending treasure hunt! 😂 Moving definitely makes you realise how much you’ve tucked away over the years. Time to be extra ruthless with the clear-out!

[@AdamofCA.]

This vlog is NOT boring at all, Adam and Johnny. Totally enjoy the ReVeal of the treasures and the wit between you 2 Gents. Your baritone voices are so pleasant to listen to.

[@janetkuhr5087]

I live in Texas, where the temperature is 98° and I was in the attic pulling down autumn decorations. I'm 80, and it was so hot. The thermometer said it was 109 in the attic. I was only up there for 15 minutes. 😅😅

[@cazzawazza9553]

Good luck with the move.im in the process of helping my son and daughter in law pack to move to a maisonette from a 3 bed house. There is only going to be 4 of us to do the move and look after a 4 year old and 9 year old aswell .going to be hard work lol. It's one of the most stressful this to do

[@Lucianspelta99]

Never boring it’s like a Zen like experience calms me down thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

We're so glad our videos bring a sense of calm to your day! 😊 That means a lot to us-thanks for watching and for all the love! ❤ Stay tuned for more zen-filled moments! 😄

[@janewolfe9137]

Looking forward to see you settle into to your new cottage- thank you for sharing the adventure with us. BTW you almost looked like a Peaky Blinders cast member😄! A Gram from MO.

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Thank you so much, Jane! 😊 We’re really excited to settle in and share the journey with everyone. Haha, I’ll take the Peaky Blinders comparison as a compliment-maybe I’m channeling my inner Shelby! 😄 Thanks for following along, it means a lot!

[@CarolineMitchell-v1r]

Oh guys, as someone who's bought and sold a fair few times in Scotland, I feel your pain..crazy when it gets to the week before you move..just discovered your channel and I love when I know places Garrion Bridges...Good luck will be watching the progress xx

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Thanks so much, Caroline! It’s definitely a crazy time right now, and it’s comforting to hear from someone who’s been through it a few times! So glad you discovered the channel and that you know places like Garrion Bridges-such a small world! 😊 We really appreciate the support and hope you enjoy following along as we make the move! xx

[@suzannegagne8692]

Those lamps…ingenious…love them…should have thought of it myself. Show us more! Personally I would keep everything because you know you’ll look for it in the new house…

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Thanks so much, Suzanne! 😊 We’re really glad you love the lamps-they’re a lot of fun to create! We’ll definitely be showing more soon, so stay tuned. As for keeping everything, you’re so right-it’s always the things you get rid of that you end up needing later! 😂 But with the move, we’re trying to be a bit ruthless this time… at least that’s the plan! 😅

[@janechamblesswright119]

Moving is being confronted with every item you’ve ever held onto - picking it up, and asking yourself “Do I need it? Do I WANT it? and - WHY?” Then making the decision to remove it from your life… Horrible process, but ultimately free-ing. Years ago we built our house, while renting our apartment in NYC. Money was “tight” and when choosing to put what there was of it toward the contractor and trades - or the landlord’s pocket - we chose to keep chugging away at our building project. I’d hired a moving company to pack and deliver our things - and they were scheduled to arrive in three weeks. The building manager knocked on our door at 7:00 one morning to tell us that we were being evicted in 24 hours. Called the moving company - they arrived by 8:00 AM, and started grabbing everything in sight - packing it into boxes and into the truck. We were on the road by 3:00 that afternoon - moved into our unfinished home with 3 toddlers, one dog, a cat, one rabbit, one iguana, two hamsters.- and never looked back. Three weeks later as I was opening boxes the moving guys had packed that morning? A big bowl of spaghetti and meatballs from the refrigerator?! A lesson in panic - and what NOT to pack. Best of all good luck to you. Keep walking and don’t look back.

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Wow, what a story! Moving definitely forces you to evaluate every single item, and it’s such a mix of stress and eventual relief! That bowl of spaghetti and meatballs though 😂-definitely a lesson in packing under pressure! Thanks so much for the well wishes, and we’ll keep your advice to heart as we move forward-one step at a time!

[@SharynWilliamson]

Lots of potential 😂Sharyn and Rosie 🇳🇿

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Thanks, Sharyn and Rosie! 😂 Whether it’s the haircuts or the cottage, we’re definitely working with potential! Lots of exciting times ahead! 😊

[@MrHuismeester]

No not boring, and can see so many things what my husband and i did have when we where moving...a addict full of stuff and so the shed to, cleaning things up and find out what to keep and what not....Every time i went up the addict a started watching old photo albums instead of packing things , but we did had a lot of time, we bought the house in October and we moved in February , so nothing was urgent. But we where very happy that my husband did not have to travel to work over a distance of more then 2 hour drive, that we good wait in patience before we finally start moving. Cutting your hair by yourself is the same thing we do here, don t have to go to the Barber shop and wait for hours to get finally a haircut ! Love this video even when nothing special happens, just a nice inside look of your daily life !!! Thanks again for sharing, btw i love you Chesterfield sofa !!! Send lots of love from Barney and Elly for Benjy !!

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Thank you so much! It sounds like your move was quite the journey too-an attic full of stuff and getting sidetracked by old memories sounds very familiar! 😄 We’re definitely in the middle of figuring out what to keep and what to let go. That’s amazing that you had time to move without the rush-we’d love that! And yes, cutting your own hair saves so much hassle, doesn’t it? 😊 So glad you enjoyed the video, even with the day-to-day moments. Sending lots of love from Benji to Barney and Elly! 🐾 And thanks for the kind words about our Chesterfield-it’s a favorite! ❤️

[@gwl1945]

Good luck with the move. I look forward to seeing the new house.

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Thank you so much! We're really excited about the move and can't wait to share the journey with you 😊🏡

[@mohumphries7149]

Boys,do you have the room at the cottage to store all your items😊it's really stressful moving 😊 good luck boys😊❤😊❤

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Thanks so much! 😊 Surprisingly, the cottage actually has more space than our current house, so we should be able to fit everything in (fingers crossed)! We also have future plans to possibly convert the attic or even add a garden room or extension down the line. Moving is definitely stressful, but we’re excited for what’s ahead! ❤😊

[@aileenmarshall7956]

Came across your youtube channel recently and realised I've seen your your stand at Garronbridge. Keep producing lovely items guys its great to see old items from past given new life in present

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Thanks so much, Aileen! It’s awesome that you’ve come across our stand at Garrionbridge-such a small world! 😊 We really appreciate the support, and it’s great to hear that you enjoy seeing old items brought back to life. We’ll definitely keep creating more! Thanks again for following along with us!

[@neutonrenda2303]

It's definitely mad all happening on one day, how much more stressful can it get? The feather boa and steampunk hat must've made the attic worth clearing lol, so funny to see what you end up collecting over time 👍❤️

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

It really is madness, everything happening in one day! Can’t imagine a more stressful way to move! 😅 And yes, the feather boa and steampunk hat definitely made the attic clear-out more entertaining-it’s always funny what you rediscover when packing up! Thanks for the laugh and the support! ❤️

[@SteveR100AU]

“Just another project to do” , LOL famous last words !

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Haha, you know us too well! 😅 There’s always another project waiting in the wings, but we wouldn't have it any other way! Keeps us on our toes! 😄🔨

[@judewilliams9345]

Wishing you all the very best for your move 🎉

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Thank you so much, Jude! 😊 We really appreciate the well wishes-it means a lot! 🎉

[@mumukex]

Just chanced on your channel. Love it so far!

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Thanks so much! Glad you found us and that you're enjoying the channel so far! 😊 We’ve got plenty more adventures and updates coming soon-stick around! 👏

[@janburgess-k8f]

Ohh as soon as you opened your loft I was shattered the thought of it .. worth it in end though 😮❤ good luck in move

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Thanks so much! 😅 We definitely underestimated how much stuff we had up in the loft, but you're right-it’ll be worth it in the end! Now just counting down the days until the big move! 🏡🚚

[@Dave_1966]

I would have the cameras as they are for my collection lol seems a shame to me to ruin them and I collect phones as well lol watch to their own 😊

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Totally get where you're coming from, Dave! We actually only upcycle ones that are beyond repair. Occasionally, we find a camera or phone that’s still in working order (sometimes with old film inside!), and if it’s rare or special, we’ll keep it as-is. It’s definitely a decision we take seriously! 😊 But to each their own, right? Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@PeterMccabe-h3q]

Crack on boys ...

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Thanks so much! We’re definitely cracking on and keeping the momentum going-lots more to come! Appreciate you sticking with us on this adventure!

[@janeyorke8684]

❤Lovely video....

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Thank you so much! We're really glad you enjoyed the video. Your support means a lot to us! 😊

[@helenplatt]

Hi Johnny and Adam, thank you so much for the inspiration in, 'going for your dreams'! I can't afford to buy my own home again at the moment and this year I became a pensioner. BUT! I WILL NOT give up MY dream of having my OWN home again! I hope 'thing's' go smoothly for you and for all the other folks that are in 'the chain'! Finding your channel was great! I binged watched all your video's and was very glad when I got my notification of today's video this morning! 😁I love Benji, he's SO sweet and has 'kind eyes'. I love what you are doing with your lives and can't wait to have a look at 'your shop'! Keep going lads! Not long now! And thanks for helping to keep me motivated and inspired to strive for my dreams too! Cheers! 👍

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your story! 😊 It's amazing to hear that our journey has inspired you to keep going for your dreams-no matter where you are in life, it's never too late to reach for your goals! 💪 We're rooting for you and can't wait to have you along for the rest of our adventure! Benji sends his love too 🐾, and we really appreciate your support. Keep the dream alive! 🏡✨

[@helenplatt]

@@TwoMenTheirDog Auwww...thank you SO much for your kind reply. 😀And thanks also to Benji! 😍🐾I just read/looked thru' ALL your vintage shop site/info/images. I'm amazed at the array of stock you have! 🥳 It's 'magical' and evokes another sense of reality, fun and creativity! I'm SO looking forward to seeing where your adventures take you both with your new home/life, and for new walks for Benji! ☺

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Thank you so much, Helen! We're absolutely thrilled that you enjoyed looking through our shop, and your words mean the world to us. 😊 It’s such an honor to know that our little corner of creativity resonates with you. We can’t wait to share more of our adventures with the new house and all the walks Benji will be leading us on! 🐾 💫

[@bigcorky4687]

I've had a few pints in that pub next door to your cottage when I was down there a few years ago renovating a house in the village, cottage next to a pub was my dream home 😂👍

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

That's amazing! What a small world! The pub next door definitely adds to the charm, and we love how connected everything feels in this little village. Who knows, maybe one day you'll visit again and pop in for another pint while we're there 😊🍻

[@bigcorky4687]

@TwoMenTheirDog a small world indeed, now retired I go walks all over around the Strathaven, Stonehouse area and right away recognised the Spectacle E falls, walked down there from Sandford many times, anyway good luck with your move and I'll pass on that pint as my drinking days are long gone 😂

[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Such a small world! 😊 We’ve been enjoying exploring all the beautiful spots around Strathaven and Stonehouse. The Spectacle E falls is a real gem, isn’t it? Great to hear that you’ve walked those paths many times. And no worries on the pint-good memories are the best part! 😂 Thanks for the well wishes with the move; we're excited for what’s to come!

[@KewiCampervan]

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[@TwoMenTheirDog]

Thank you so much! ❤️ Your support means the world to us!