It's not rocket science, so why don't I get it?

hampsterpoo

fayjmck wrote: »

Once a month - 23 windows, 7 glass outside doors (yes seven - its bloody ridiculus - who needs that many doors???????) and a conservatory that runs the whole length of the outside of the house. (5/6 beds) - the joys of looking after a very old house for a pal

I thought given the size of the task 20 a month was OK? Someone else quoted 30

Methinks me being robbed - things are expensive up here as petrol etc is so higher than 'sooth'

okay so I dont have that many windows unless he's counting each pane of glass and then I do have loads, have a consevatory of sorts

couldnt you put it down on the lodgers contract that they have to clean the windows , especially if your getting the new guy from work soon.Buy him one of the long handled thingys :rotfl:

Pippilongstocking

Would love too - guy from work doesn't cook, or do anything MANUAL - his classic phrase is 'I don't like to try that' and walks off - its so unbelievable - he wouldn't know how to hold a hooover never mind be trusted with windows!!!!

Windows here get splattered in salty yukness - so the guy works hard I guess - good to support local business - but its just that drip drip drip thing it does to your finances - keeping a spending diary is very very very scary - but I guess it shows where it is all going - so at least I know then.

I added up the household expenses before I worked out a rate for the lodger girls room - its very very scary how much houses cost to run isnt it - no matter what size they are.

And wonderful news - the campervan insurers have just delightfully told me the policy is due for renewal this month - hurrah - another expense!!

Walks off muttering.........mainly bad bad words

lucielle

Remember to go through quidco for your insurance.
L

Piquant_2

fayjmck wrote: »

Once a month - 23 windows, 7 glass outside doors (yes seven - its bloody ridiculus - who needs that many doors???????) and a conservatory that runs the whole length of the outside of the house. (5/6 beds) - the joys of looking after a very old house for a pal

I thought given the size of the task 20 a month was OK? Someone else quoted 30

Methinks me being robbed - things are expensive up here as petrol etc is so higher than 'sooth'

Costs are quite reasonable I think. I pay £18 every six weeks, most of my windows are 12' x 6' and I'm too scared to go up a ladder. When I started this DFW lark, I knew I wouldn't be giving up the window cleaner, unless there was some reason I wanted opaque windows!

Piquant_2

fayjmck wrote: »

Would love too - guy from work doesn't cook, or do anything MANUAL - his classic phrase is 'I don't like to try that' and walks off - its so unbelievable - he wouldn't know how to hold a hooover never mind be trusted with windows!!!!

Useful sort of quote, must remember to use it more....

haleygrey

Piquant wrote: »

Costs are quite reasonable I think. I pay £18 every six weeks, most of my windows are 12' x 6' and I'm too scared to go up a ladder. When I started this DFW lark, I knew I wouldn't be giving up the window cleaner, unless there was some reason I wanted opaque windows!

so that the neighbours cant see you trying out ideas for your book! :rotfl: especially with your predilection for riding crops, high heels and tights with flowers on them (in the book, make them stockings, then hamster and his friends will buy it!):rotfl:

haleygrey

oh and just thought you might like to know that I have made a chocolate cake tonight and added a smidgin of chilli powder to it. Yummy, it gives the cake a slight spice and takes off the richness of the cocoa powder and also seems to make the mix lighter

ps hows things with the job?

hampsterpoo

haleygrey wrote: »

so that the neighbours cant see you trying out ideas for your book! :rotfl: especially with your predilection for riding crops, high heels and tights with flowers on them (in the book, make them stockings, then hamster and his friends will buy it!):rotfl:

dont I get a free signed copy ? ( just thinking MS)

haleygrey

hi hamster, she must be working on ideas as shes very quiet at the moment

Piquant_2

haleygrey wrote: »

hi hamster, she must be working on ideas as shes very quiet at the moment

Just very tired last night, think work's making me a bit depressed. It's ruining Sunday knowing I have to go to work on Monday...So lethargic...