gratefulforhelp's austerity measures

gratefulforhelp_2

Gradually clearing kitchen for decorating, to make it as easy as possible for the builder.

Plumber on Tues and then a clear run to get it ready for kitchen fitting.

DH has taken DDs riding. Just eaten up the ice cream to clear out the freezer - yum!

CathT

Can't wait to see pics of this kitchen. After realising how much upheaval you've had though i'm a little less obsessed with having a new one myself!

gratefulforhelp_2

We have removed two walls...asbestos and part of a ceiling!

I can't wait to see it either...

gratefulforhelp_2

I have 19 watchers but no bids on the old sink unit, ends Weds night. Can I have 19 watchers and no bids??

DH is away to scatter his Mum's ashes, he just rang when his 'plane landed and said he'd come over all cold and clammy on the plane.

Worrying. He doesn't fuss, generally very stoic.

greenbee

The plasterer has just discovered mould from an ancient leak under the polyripple so he needs to find out the extent of it and see how much needs reboarding. It was obviously bad at some point as part of the ceiling has been redone. It has leaked once since I've been here, and the roof has been redone since then... Fingers crossed it isn't too much more cost, or more importantly, TIME!!!

gratefulforhelp_2

Oh dear, it's hard with older houses, isn't it?

I guess it's better not to have mould in your house, hidden or not.

gratefulforhelp_2

Why of all the flights, does it have to be DH's that's delayed?

greenbee

gratefulforhelp wrote: »

Oh dear, it's hard with older houses, isn't it?

I guess it's better not to have mould in your house, hidden or not.

It's not old... It's 1950s... I now have a hole in the ceiling on the landing and my mother has invited herself to stay this weekend to see her new grandaughter, which means I have to change my plans but will get some help clearing up ready for the decorating!

I hope DH's flight isn't delayed for too long.

gratefulforhelp_2

Her new granddaughter???????????????

1950s is old now...stupid easyjet...plane in the wrong place (wrong runway, wrong country??)

For the first time ever in 6 + years when he rang from the airport (I missed his call x3 since putting children to bed x3) he sounded like he needed me.

Gotta be an upside.

How are you feeling greenbee?

greenbee

My SIL has had another baby 13.5 months after the first apparently they didn't realise it would be so quick ... And my DB is a doctor

I'm glad your DH needs you it's good for them to be reminded at times!