A very short update.

After what seemed to be a very long wait, but probably wasn't, I moved into my dear little flat on Friday.  It is already beginning to look and feel like home to me, but everything has had to be done in the wrong order in spite of careful planning.   The carpets are going down next Wednesday and the decorating after that!   Never mind, I am in and so pleased to be so.
I couldn't have done it without enormous amounts of help from my wonderful family who have expended so much time and energy on my behalf.  I am a very lucky woman to have them.