Gallygirl's "A journey of 121,226.67 pounds begins with a single penny" diary

gallygirl

Buy wine for Fri dinner

:eek: Been told I need to prioritise this :eek:.

Feeling a bit more organised - got through the tenants stuff, writing the appropriate letters etc, that took a while. Now got an 'out' day today and an 'in' day tomorrow then final clear out on Saturday. Flight is at 06.55 Sunday if anyone wants to come and see me off/make sure I'm really going :rotfl:. So three days to go then..........

I'M GOING TO LIVE IN SPAIN

Don't really think it's sunk in yet, I've been wanting to do it since I joined MSE and now it's actually happening :T. So looking forward to it . For those of you struggling at the moment - 18 years ago, almost to the day, I moved into a nice-house-in-a -bad-area when my marriage broke up. Part time job, mortgage to pay, under threat of redundancy and a bout of depression on its way :eek:. Now I'm retired to the sun at 53. Keep the faith folk, it CAN be done :j. And I'll be behind you all the way, cheering and occasionally shoving you along .

misscousinitt

Well done you GG!


So exciting and just proves what can be done when you put your mind to it.


Wishing you a very happy retirement in Spain.


PS Don't forget the wine for tomorrow! hehe


MCI

gallygirl

misscousinitt wrote: »

Well done you GG!


So exciting and just proves what can be done when you put your mind to it.


Wishing you a very happy retirement in Spain.


PS Don't forget the wine for tomorrow! hehe


MCI

Thanks - and I can confirm the microwave makes a very good box for packing tupperware .

Managed to find homes for 37 boxes in this morning's mental 'unpacking' session so that's over 50% :T. Mr GG's mum seemed to find my 73 boxes very amusing :rotfl:. Don't know why as that's around the quantity of paperwork we just removed from her house :eek:.

muddywhitechicken

Well done GG :T:T:T

Bubbles in the wine?

MWCx

gallygirl

muddywhitechicken wrote: »

Well done GG :T:T:T

Bubbles in the wine?

MWCx

If you use a straw yes .

muddywhitechicken

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Have a good day!

Alchemilla

Congratulations ☆★☆★☆★☆★☆

What about Dubai?

Karmacat

:j:j:j

:A:A:A

:bdaycake:

_party_ _party_ _party_


Many, many congratulations, Gally! And that reminder to keep the faith is a lovely thing to write at such a time - well, any time really - thats reached the parts other beers cannot reach :kisses3:


:coffee:

gallygirl

Alchemilla wrote: »

What about Dubai?

Still there in the background but I can only deal with one emigration at a time .

gallygirl

Meet MSE'er for lunch - arrange time DONE
Meet another MSE'er for coffee DONE
Apologise to another MSE'er that I won't catch up again before going DONE
Ring DD DONE
List of all BTL's, contact numbers & gas expiry dates to gas man - write, print & deliver DONE
List of all BTL's, contact numbers & other important info on summary sheet for DS - print & put in 'house bible' DONE
Letter for all tenants giving UK contact details - can't remember posh name for it.Section 48 - DONE
BTL insurance for here DONE
BTL insurance for house we manage for friend DONE
Double check other insurances - make sure none due in next month or two. DONE
Test drive possible/probable new car DONE
Ask question on local facebook page in Spain for tips on buying new car DONE, general impression seems to be there is little wriggle room on Dacias as price very low. Which is better in some ways as I can wimp out
Ask Santa how much cash I can withdraw per day with posh gold card from a Santa ATM in Spain. Want to pay for stuff with cash and leave CC free for car. DONE
Go through remaining C of Ad list
Bank no. 1 - pay in last ever cash from Peefer Pig who has been thanked and released from service DONE
Bank no. 2 - hand in C of Ad form DONE
Tip run DONE
Try to fix car seat before I pick up MSE'er for lunch :rotfl:Not done, but she did have a very nice rest in her ultra reclined seat
Clean windows
Sweep & wash kitchen floor
Clean kitchen cupboards
Clean downstairs loo DONE
Clean en suite
Clean bathroom
Cut grass for last time
Once all cleaning & gardening done, thank and release 'painting clothes' - even though they do bring me joy as I can see every colour paint I've ever used on them :rotfl:.
Sell lawnmower
Save a few plants from garden for family/friends
Visit Mr GG's mum DONE and she was in a v good mood :T
Try to fit in visit to ex-MIL - maybe teatime when SIL there also? DONE
Ask MSE'er to let me have some paperclips :rotfl:DONE
Get last UK hair cut ( :eek: = before, = after) DONE
Buy wine for Fri dinner DONE
Message young guy about washing machine & fridge freezer - does he want an iron & ironing board? DONE
Update Spanish 'what's on when' list on computer as I've found a chub club :rotfl:. DONE
Remind Spanish solicitor to send me scanned copy of deeds so I can print out - need to register myself at town hall.
Pick up new mixer tap that tenants want. Ring new maintenance man to arrange time for fitting. Watch while he finds out the stopcock isn't working so has to switch off at mains outside. Listen while he finds out he can't fit taps as the screw is slightly shorter than existing ones and he's not a plumber so can't fix. Watch while he tries and fails to get water switched back on. Listen and help while he rings water board to get emergency visit. Go to DS's and return quickly as water board very fast to respond :T. Watch puzzled as he discovers mains water is in fact working. Watch less puzzled when he turns on stopcockundersinkwhichwasn'tbrokenafterall and water is restored. Say thank you and goodbye to water board man. Check round house for water. Hear water running. Take off bath panel and see that oldtapwhichwasfittedbackonwasnotfittedproperlyandisleaking. Run downstairs, switch off stopcockundersinkwhichwasn'tbrokenafterall and shout 'help' to nice water board man. Watch while he checks taps and says the hot one is leaking and he thinks the pipe is cracked. Listen while he says he can't do anything - it's not his job, but he doesn't have the parts anyway. Return to DS's for dinner. Contact nice emergency gasman/plumber who can come round at 7.30 in the morning. Come home. Try best to remember not to use bathroom toilet. DONE:eek:

Good progress, especially on new entry :eek:.