Pippi’s pulling up her stripey-socks for the final sprint towards the Good-Life……………

MrsMoo2U

Great Ebaying Pippi :j

Lemon_Tree wrote: »

oh heck Maty, i really shouldn't know the exact location. I also work full time but my OH works shifts and my mum has possibly offered doggie daycare where necessary. but the whole full time thing is why we're holding off at the moment.

Pippi, that's quite a good sum of money from ebay in the last month, long may it continue. Thank you for the strawberry plants as well.

:whistle: I worked full time all my adult life, had a dog all of my adult life and for most of that 2 dogs! Most rescue centres say not to have a dog when you work full time. If you really want to share your life with a dog you can make it happen. After all, when I am not in work all my dogs do is sleep all day. Good long walks before and after work and they say a tired dog is a happy dog. That said my life is dictated by having a dog and I choose not to do lots of things that other people would think I am mad to miss out on. Dogs in this country can be a tie because you cant take them into shops, cafes, restaurants, theme parks, tourist attractions. So even if you take them on holiday it is a different kind of holiday. As I said to Fantasia on the matrix thread, if you really want one stop making excuses, if you carry on making excuses then you need to be honest and decide if it is because you love the idea but are afraid to commit just yet. Seems to me that isnt the issue because you have obviously thought through all the dog minding etc. I knew a girl that had 3 sausage dogs and they were adorable, funny, cuddly little things. Go for it. Sorry, I meant to help not lecture

I will get me coat :whistle::whistle:

Lemon_Tree

cheri you're very right, both OH and i want a doggie so very much! I find it funny that people can be calmer about folk deciding they want a baby when they both work full time yet talk about a dog and people hit the roof. I do try hard to think about the life we could provide to a dog, plus we have two cats to work into the mix, though at the moment if their training doesn't improve they're out on their ears.

MrsMoo2U

Lemon_Tree wrote: »

cheri you're very right, both OH and i want a doggie so very much! I find it funny that people can be calmer about folk deciding they want a baby when they both work full time yet talk about a dog and people hit the roof. I do try hard to think about the life we could provide to a dog, plus we have two cats to work into the mix, though at the moment if their training doesn't improve they're out on their ears.

I know exactly what you mean. I find that people think it is ok to judge others when it comes to working full time and having a dog and I would never dream of imparting my wisdom when it comes to having children. I did at one time have two dogs, two cats and a parrot and they were all well adjusted animals who got on just fine together. If you both want a dog then you will find a way to make it happen when the time is right for you both. I would say that from what you have said re OH working shifts and having the offer of doggie daycare you are preparing the ground well. Not all rescues refuse on the grounds of you working full time if they see what other arrangements are in place. Good luck with it.

Pippi, hope the writing is going ok.

Pippilongstocking

Hello all
interesting stuff on here today

I thought long and hard before we got peedie - and of course before we hatched each of the children.

I have to say they are both as difficult to juggle as each other - at least the children have the added bonus of going to school during the day!!! Both are very worthwhile, LT you're right though - some folk don't think of it all before embarking on the great ship parenthood - whether its a puppy or a youngling.

Just back from more tree planting and sorting out willow cuttings for planting (they are soaking 24hours prior ot planting) so the cuttings are now out of the fridge!!

hope you're all good

Trying to do more ebay listing before my windowsills cave under the strain

All my alpine strawbs are gone for this year - more at OH's which I'll grab when I'm down. Each year they provide a lovely bit of income - well a few beans anyway. All I do is look at them and wish them well!

Lucielle thank you for your planty order - everything in a little Lucielle 'bay' now all happy to know they are joining you in forgien climes!

Off to catch up..................:)

lucielle

Thanks Stripes, hope I don't make them go up to the big patch in the sky. The office plant is looking a little sad and I've only been looking after it for a day.
L

Cheery_Daff

<waves in a tired and worn out kind of a way>

MatyMoo

LT - I meant that Wood Green was a nice place to visit for a wander around Spent many happy hours there over the years, especially when my nieces were small. A friend pup escaped from the garden a couple of weeks ago and ended up there overnight - she was delighted to get rescued the next morning and had created merry hell while trying to tell them she wasn't really homeless :rotfl:

I have known that I can't have a dog of my own as I am out of the house for at least 11 hours a day and it just wouldn't be fair. My plan, once I get my redundancy pay and a new job close to home is to get me a puppy :j Never again will I work such silly hours

Pippi - Well done on the planting :j:T:j

Pippilongstocking

Life brain dump need get it out

Money
A bit tight (in the manner of squeaky)

£15 left in one od (at least it's in limit)
£34 in other

All dd out this month - just and not over limit a bit juggly
Should have enough with next wtfc and bits for rent - oh helping, in curtains if required. In the manner of a safety net thank you oh xx

Bit squeaky - in the manner of a mouse like kangaroo - but hope it shrinks.

Thesis getting there, I'm slow- but hoping I can deliver a coherent and helpful document.
6weeks and counting! I WILL not study post grad stuff again, it's not or me I don't think although ve grown and learnt from it.

New garden work, scary, rewarding, exhausting and makes head think a lot. First time I've been out there alone working *professionally* wholly responsible and whilst it's been challenging it's rewarding, I think they are getting value for money (hope so) and I'm delivering. Over half way through - mainly on budget - and keeping track of time/task, materials etc. Feels weird to get paid to have the privilege of working in another garden.

I'm hoping I can bill before end of month, recoup material money. (will get deposit next time) thank you guys....xx

Kids great.


Other money saving stuff

Still doing the stripey's store cupboard and now it's part of our family culture they laugh at me but appreciate it when needing 'whatever' at whenever - they love it! And man are we saving money.

Everyday small things are now a part of life
Check bank
Pad to cc's even if 5p even now
Air dry clothes
Reduced milk, bread, most stuff. Can if it's not store cupboard bits (which are normally value)
Recycle post to pack eBay stuff
Recycle all boxes/etc for that too
Starting grow more here (only on window sills) but a start!
Heating off now
Dishwasher and washing machine now on overnight finally I'm retrained
Trying to drive efficiently/combine journeys but t 1.52ltr - I'm goosed and it's my biggest expense

Aside that stuff we don't mention much now, thanks to you guys is just part of life!

Thank goodness.

Ccs both high but I've learnt, I've applied for a couple cleaning jobs and other bits to pay them off quicker.

Penguin chops loan - -gone on hold til I'm working better. Nice chap. Now and again (!)

So I've got about £50 quid
But rents saved for this month
Plenty food in cupboards and notorious freezer
Selling a few bits on eBay
Cc are high but I will pay it slowly
Starting to work for money
Get more income when thesis finished

Pippilongstocking

Phew baby steps

The biggest thing I can say is that I know how much money I haven't got and whilst it's frightening, I know you'll all help

Thanks for the brain dump no dd's til next month. Time to gather a bit dosh and pay more off debts.

I have of ouse to thank the flowers, selling plants, gardening and growing more at home is paying for me life. Without you all, I'd never have believed in myself

Flower power (and MSE of course) xxx

Pippilongstocking

Morning all!

Packing up ebay
Watching bank in manner of a hawk
Got a free bag of grain from work in car I've *got* to move but I think it weighed more than an elephant.
Paid for tunnel delivery (£60) with CC
Put money for rent into the rent account keep it away from main bank
Invoice to one peeep who didn't pay yet.
Need repot cucumber babbies later today maybe and when I get a mo sow more seeds
Got to plant willow today (soaked for 24hrs+ now and the root buds are beginning to appear - grey yukky day and raining - at least it might clear up!
Will go to that after work
Packed lunch in kitchen need to remember it today
Post office later and cheque to pay in (thank you LT)

OH got job interview today - same employer different dept - fingers crossed for him

Hope you're all good

Cheery I'm glad the thing went well - you'll be off to York already = you are very very busy - parcel of a few green things in post for you today. x

hugs chaps