Debt free in ten years-my new, more realistic challenge.

Knit_Witch · 16 March 2015 at 2:34PM

poohbear59 wrote: »

I had to remember three words. I could only remember two 😊

I had hand, arm ,leg movement and reading text tests too
But majority of it was me answering questions. When i had to do movements she said I shouldn't hurt myself so to stop when it was painful. I wondered if she remembered me and the terrible state I was in last time.

Err that's me not even starting then! all movement hurts ... a lot

poohbear59 · 17 March 2015 at 12:54AM

Another NSD. I almost bought a fridge freezer in the sales but then thought 'do I need it'and the answer is 'No'. Our fridge does have two door shelves such together with super glue. But it is clean, runs well and has a bit of life left in it. When the shelves won't fit in the door then I will have to buy another. The men really want one that makes ice! It was a mistake to take them to US with me

I haven't managed any knitting since I had to try to get my wrists to do odd things last Friday. My right wrist is the worst. Trying to type on here is difficult. Ho hum. I will learn some day

DS 2 is doing grand. Lots of prayers the good feelings continue.

I still haven't got Mr P to sit still while we discuss what is our next plan. I am camping at the bit to get started on something. I am thinking of trying to completely redo the kitchen for under £500. It could be a challenge.

poohbear59 · 17 March 2015 at 12:57AM

Knit_Witch wrote: »

Err that's me not even starting then! all movement hurts ... a lot

Do you hurt everywhere too?

I should have tried less. See above

Maybe I should have looked for a guide on here. Too late now. No use worrying about it for me.

Knit_Witch · 17 March 2015 at 10:30PM

poohbear59 wrote: »

Do you hurt everywhere too?

I should have tried less. See above

Maybe I should have looked for a guide on here. Too late now. No use worrying about it for me.

Oooh yes (well mainly all the diodes down my right hand side ... but hey!)

poohbear59 · 26 March 2015 at 10:52AM

We have been busy helping DD with DGD and DGS as SIL has gone back to work. They are doing well, 100 times better than last time.

Mr P and I have not talked about our next priority whether it is paying off mortgage, New porch or something else.

We emptied the kitchen cupboards I want moved and today Mr P and DS2 are going to remove them and clear the tiles off the wall behind them. I might go out as dust and asthma don't mix very well. I am still hoping for a newly designed kitchen for as little money as possible. I want it changed so I can manage a bit better and to give DGC somewhere to sit. DGD pinches my perching stool. She thinks it is hers!

So far kitchen refurbishment cost is zero.

I know a lot of plaster will fall off the wall. But am hoping that DS2 will feel well enough to mix for the plasterer so I only have to pay for one.

Our front and back porches are falling apart. They are 30 years old and are made of soft wood on top of a stone wall. We have repaired them over the years but now they are beyond repair Mr P says.

October_Starter · 27 March 2015 at 10:15AM

doing well Mrs P.

The kitchen refurb sounds quite exciting. So good to have it free so far. Hope it all goes well and relatively cheaply for you!

October xx

poohbear59 · 28 March 2015 at 11:16AM

One wall of the kitchen had been cleared of cupboards some of which I have listed on e bay. I wanted a larder cupboard and have found one for £249. Much cheaper than the £700-1000 we have seen elsewhere. I need something like it so things can be nearer to hand as getting down to cupboards is not easy for me.

I have the quotes for the two sheds which were obliterated in the recent storms. And have ordered a new one, payment on delivery, in the hope that the money will have come through by then. If not DD will pay it on her credit card for us.

We are going to paint the kitchen units and doors to match the larder. Not sure what colour yet. I have a cream range cooker from the days when I was working and had spare money.

So far kitchen refurbishment cost is zero.

Coat I sold on ebay had been returned as it didn't fit. All my measurements were accurate so they have paid return postage. Gutted to be £40 down as I had already spent the money on new filters for the two Miele cleaners we have.

Two lovely ladies have been helping me with the cleaning of the cottage as DD is otherwise occupied with baby. They cost more than DD but bookings are going well so no problems.