gratefulforhelp's austerity measures

gratefulforhelp_2 · 5 October 2011 at 12:09PM

Just spent £85 on paint and stuff, £62 on fancy electrical sockets and switches.

School photo today, going to try to get baby in it.

Checked out YBS and how we overpay, and it's much much easier than with the nottingham.

And lost another pound.

gratefulforhelp_2 · 6 October 2011 at 5:49PM

Alternative kitchen guy coming tomorrow, the one we were going with is proving pretty flakey.

The novelty of having builders here all the time has worn off.

Had a lovely day until 3.30, glorious dog walk and fabulous lunch with friends. Then picked up DD2, school are having trouble with her!

Hoping tomorrow's kitchen guy comes in cheaper and more reliable.

gratefulforhelp_2 · 7 October 2011 at 9:09AM

DD2 at home today for a rest. Trying to explain to builder why he can't be in the kitchen while asbestos is removed.

"The law is an !!!" he says. I tell him it's only an !!! when it gets in his way, it's not an !!! when it's protecting him.

cha97michelle · 7 October 2011 at 1:37PM

You are sounding pretty stressed. I sympathise after having all that work done last year. Nothing worse than having everything everywhere, and keeping the kids out the way. Hopefully you will start to feel better soon.

Well done losing more weight. I'm finding that hard at the moment - i'm on the go enough, but then I eat more to keep me going.

gratefulforhelp_2 · 7 October 2011 at 2:55PM

Thanks michelle. We just need some let up, if we're lucky it will be Christmas when things calm down.

gratefulforhelp_2 · 7 October 2011 at 5:31PM

Alternative kitchen guy seemed sensible, waiting with bated breath to see if the quote is ok.

gratefulforhelp_2 · 9 October 2011 at 4:12PM

Notalot to report, except the 'phone has packed up.

More expense...

Brodiebobs · 9 October 2011 at 9:05PM

it all comes at once doesnt it. hope you get sorted soon.

gratefulforhelp_2 · 10 October 2011 at 5:35PM

Thanks Brodie. x

Well 'phone randomly started working. Picked up chair I had repaired (puppy chewed the leg clean off).

I have a plumber, and aga tiles (from Germany!).

Paint samples up for kitchen walls.

Latest kitchen quote was no cheaper, eek!

CathT · 10 October 2011 at 7:39PM

It's all happening isn't it. Will wine possibly see you through it all?

gratefulforhelp's austerity measures

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