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  • Itismehonest
    Itismehonest Posts: 4,352 Forumite
    :T:j:beer::j:beer::j:T Better days (I think LIR's predictive text had a Freudian moment ;) )

    Tipple at the ready for completion :D
  • rhiwfield
    rhiwfield Posts: 2,482 Forumite
    Fingers crossed until completion, Better Days!

    More weeding and apple pruning today, *##@@!£ wooly aphid back on my James Grieve, its a nightmare and so very very persistent :mad:
  • COOLTRIKERCHICK
    COOLTRIKERCHICK Posts: 10,510 Forumite
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    COOL, So glad they are withdrawing it from the market, as some EA keep them on the market until the day of signing...

    You were in a great position... no chain, so in theory should be done and dusted within 6 weeks, depending on how quick the solicitors work..

    We showed one of our hippy friends the ranch today, and he said he would live there now.

    I think half the problem is, we have a house we live in. maybe if we were living there, more might be done, well we def it would, as we wouldn't have the mortgage and running cost of this house... problem is kids will not move, and this house is in negative equity..also needs loads of work to make it rentable..

    unless we find a family who are not too fussy:cool::rotfl:
    Work to live= not live to work
  • Alexelisey
    Alexelisey Posts: 392 Forumite
    YAY! Congrats Better Days!:beer::j:T

    I hope it all goes smoothly for you. Then it'll be time to decide what to do with all that garden! How big is it, actually? It looks pretty decent :cool:
    "...And if it don't feel good, what are you doing it for?" - Robbie Williams - 'Candy'
  • lostinrates
    lostinrates Posts: 55,283 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    COOL, So glad they are withdrawing it from the market, as some EA keep them on the market until the day of signing...

    You were in a great position... no chain, so in theory should be done and dusted within 6 weeks, depending on how quick the solicitors work..

    We showed one of our hippy friends the ranch today, and he said he would live there now.

    I think half the problem is, we have a house we live in. maybe if we were living there, more might be done, well we def it would, as we wouldn't have the mortgage and running cost of this house... problem is kids will not move, and this house is in negative equity..also needs loads of work to make it rentable..

    unless we find a family who are not too fussy:cool::rotfl:


    I'd rent yours and tell the kids they have no choice. Seriously, why are they calling the shots?
  • Better_Days
    Better_Days Posts: 2,742 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    Alexelisey wrote: »
    YAY! Congrats Better Days!:beer::j:T

    I hope it all goes smoothly for you. Then it'll be time to decide what to do with all that garden! How big is it, actually? It looks pretty decent :cool:

    Thanks Alexelisey :)
    The whole plot is about a third of an acre and there is only a small garden at the front. By the time the sale goes through and the bungalow is made livable it will be autumn. So I will have all winter to plan what to do with the garden. But mustn't get ahead of myself 'many a slip' and all that.
    It is a good idea to be alone in a garden at dawn or dark so that all its shy presences may haunt you and possess you in a reverie of suspended thought.
    James Douglas
  • alfie_1
    alfie_1 Posts: 5,837 Forumite
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    well done better days :T:T

    ide live in a tent as long as i had a bit of land ! in fact a teepee :D

    ive been given a 1950's 60's little caravan [may have already said this....:p ] and now the trailers gone i may go fetch it ... if it doesnt fall apart enroute...:rotfl::rotfl:then start to restore it .

    im def not going to scotland.....:( which is a mega poop but my balance makes it dodgy to do a 8/9 hour return drive. i suddenly get very "pithed" ;) and feel like im falling asleep...:rotfl::o

    my new fella is still ticking boxes by the way....;) :D
  • Rummer
    Rummer Posts: 6,550 Forumite
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    alfie_1 wrote: »
    well done better days :T:T

    ide live in a tent as long as i had a bit of land ! in fact a teepee :D

    ive been given a 1950's 60's little caravan [may have already said this....:p ] and now the trailers gone i may go fetch it ... if it doesnt fall apart enroute...:rotfl::rotfl:then start to restore it .

    im def not going to scotland.....:( which is a mega poop but my balance makes it dodgy to do a 8/9 hour return drive. i suddenly get very "pithed" ;) and feel like im falling asleep...:rotfl::o

    my new fella is still ticking boxes by the way....;) :D

    Oh no, I was so hoping you could pop by on route :( maybe next time. I would love to see pics of the caravan, I am a huge fan of caravans and I would love a vintage one as a studio in the garden. There are quite a few inspirational blogs/websites of people that have restored caravans.
    Taking responsibility one penny at a time!
  • lucielle
    lucielle Posts: 11,509 Forumite
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    Fab news Better Days. Had DS1 in hospital today for follow up on his operation last year. Everything ok and goes back in 2 years time. He's getting a proper 6 pack from all the shearing!
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  • COOLTRIKERCHICK
    COOLTRIKERCHICK Posts: 10,510 Forumite
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    alfie_1 wrote: »

    my new fella is still ticking boxes by the way....;) :D

    is that what they call it these days;):D:D:D:D

    so glad Alfie... now you know I have a caravan fetish:D I love them.. so pics would be nice.

    LIR... I know I should, but I am just a push over when it comes to my boys... they are my babies, and allways will be. they are 17 and 18. One drives, the other one doesnt

    Luceille.. good news about your son's check up:T
    Work to live= not live to work
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