So poor I can't even pay attention

Pippilongstocking

Hey lovely girl
Nothing much to add just had a chuckle all the way through.

Especially at the 'she's a keeper' bit - you know how I feel about vets but she does sound lovely

And Colin clearly approves.

Just_me_him_and_the_pooch

Hi Piq
Just popping in to wish you all the very best with the move and everything else.
It's great news to hear your daughter will be home soon, I know exactly how it feels to have a DD living so far away, mine lives in NZ and fingers crossed I will get to visit next year.
It is good to know you will have lot's of help with the move as it is hard work, but will be worth it in the end.
Take care.

Igamogam

Piquant wrote: »

My diary has a life of its own :rotfl:It is busier than a busy thing!



Of course I will, just got to decide which title to go with, quite taken with robin's flippant suggestion. I'd really like a more upbeat title this time.

Robin's title certainly has a ring to it

*Robin*

Igamogam wrote: »

Robin's title certainly has a ring to it

..Needs work (more than two minutes' thought anyway, :rotfl:).

Am sure Piq would welcome an improvement to the humour, so please feel free Ladies..

Greying_Pilgrim

Piquant wrote: »

GP you are great, thank you! Funnily enough, methodical is not one of the words ever used by people to describe me, can't think why :rotfl:

Apoorwoman wrote: »

Hi Piq, have followed your diary for some time and wish you all the luck in the world. You deserve it. Following is a list that may help to take the strain off a little.


MOVING? WHOM TO TELL?

Social - relatives and friends, public library, committees, organisations, clubs and church.

Household - Council Tax (both town halls involved), Post Office to redirect mail, gas, water and electricity authorities, arrange plumber and electrician to disconnect/reconnect appliances, TV etc. rental company, TV licence, hire purchase agreements, publications mailed to you, British Telecom (call free on 150, Monday - Saturday, at least two weeks in advance), fax, children's schools, close local business accounts such as milk and newspaper delivery.

Health - doctor, dentist, optician, hospital, clinic, Community Health Department (for continuation of invitations for children's immunisation), private hospital plan.

Financial - stockbroker, pension plans, Premium Bonds, National Savings Bank, High Street banks and Building Societies, standing orders, accountant, Company Registrars for stocks and shares, credit cards, income tax authorities, National Insurance/DHSS, DHSS benefits or allowances.

Insurance - life, car, house and contents, maintenance contracts (central heating, freezer contents, appliances, etc.), personal liability.

Pets - vet + new address for microchips.

Miscellaneous - solicitors, car registration, driving licence, motoring organisations and breakdown services, football pools, vet, police (if you have a burglar alarm, notify name of new owner), employer, landlord, tenants.

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Hello and welcome Apoorwoman and what a gift, thank you so much :T I have printed it off and put in bullets, it will be invaluable.[/QUOTE]



oooh, anyone else seeing 'methodical-ness' breaking out and 'organisational-ness' occurring around here :whistle:


:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

So glad to hear all this good news Piq. Plus is it this week your DD is back? Anyway, hope the visit to the cottage today is great - and looking forward to the new diary of adventures.

Hope you have better luck tracking down conveyancing solicitors that actually want to work, for a fair price, and at a good pace.

Greying

Gottodothis

Caroline_a wrote: »

Gottodothis - I feel your pain. A few years ago I fell down 3 (yes only 3) steps at work, managed to do a bit of a job on my left ankle. No other injuries at all. Did it 2 days before Christmas Day too... 2 ops, 6 weeks non weight-bearing, followed by learning how to walk again, which included 12 months of physio.

And the very worse part of it all - I can no longer wear high heels!

How on earth you are coping with a little one I cannot imagine, but I'm sure if nothing else, this diary will keep you entertained and amused!

(sorry for the mini-hi-jack)

I fell about three of the stairs too...embarassing! First day of summer hols too. Amusing kids and have builders in here too.

Hence why i am reading these diaries.

Well in the six weeks so far toddler has learnt how to count, play snap and with the help of a puzzle spell some words. When she attends nursery next week they will think she is exceptionally bright!

Sorry also for mini hijack!

Piquant_2

A really quick rush in and then straight back out again. Things are just moving too fast and I'm feeling a little stressed. I'm going to take the laptop to work to see if I can connect to t'interweb from there. If you hear nothing I can't!

Must set up new diary, this one is approaching the magical figure of 5000. Still haven't found a solicitor, have double booked myself all over the place and now I must get ready for work.

Sorry, real manic rushed post!

Gally - can the online solicitors get things done quickly? The buyers want my house asap and although it would be nice if things were a little slower, financially it would help not having to find extra months worth of money.

Any tweaking of robin's suggestion for a title need to be aired now :rotfl: As the new diary will be going live soon!

taxi73

and breathe...
Personally,I wouldn't use an online conveyancer as they will be hard to get hold of and time seems to be of the essence...
Grab a cuppa and a phone directory and ring around or go on internet and look up conveyancers in yor area and work from there....
think everything will fall in to place once you've set that ball rolling instead of trying to do loads of stuff all at once

*Robin*

..Keep breathing!

Might be worth asking on MSE house buying/selling/renting forum; give general area and see if anyone can recommend a conveyancer?

Piquant_2

Oooh look I can get on 'tinterweb at work, mind you it's not wifi or any thing sophisticated, more like two elastic bands and a staple....

Turns out my Mum and Dad live opposite a conveyancing solicitor, I only knew him as the barman at my Dad's 80th party! Mum's had a word and I've dropped him an email, let's see what sort of quote he comes back with.

The cottage is small, really small and needs a lot of TLC. Not to mention washing machine plumbing and a complete garden makeover, think ruts and tree stumps. It is doable and will be a project to carry me over the winter.

I'm trying to breathe really I am, just a little panicked, so much to do!