Was Mortgage Free until 52!!!

A_Frayed_Knot

I'm back again - got locked out there for a while, when trying to log in using new chromebook somehow.

Well, that didn't take long, going into work Sunday.  Then received another call, could I go in tomorrow as well, which could well mean - I don't work Sunday.

Things are busy, busy.  Afterwards, wondering what I have agreed to.  Reality is going to hit.

Now slightly worried about my pension fund and wonder if anything will be left by next week, with the market the way it is atm.

A_Frayed_Knot

Well, can't believe work was fine - as fine can be, although having update huddles 3 times a day, its changing so fast.  Still have to work Sunday, then still on a/l  till beg April. 

Not a lot of people about, but have been told we are in week 8 of a 26 week phase, and week 10-12 will see a humongous rise at our workplace, by which time I will be back off a/l, and just in time to hit for the easter break.

So lovely day here today although started with a touch of frost, and more expected overnight.

Going to try for beginning of week for new specs and new phone and tariff - we will see as again, things are still changing rapidly.  Fingers and everything else crossed for markets staying stat until Thursday.

Everyone keep well and keep safe.

A_Frayed_Knot

Drafted in to work yesterday for 1 day only (that's just now) events as usual changing daily.

And had to go out today as mum needed her prescription picked up, just made it on time as well, as they "forgot" to tell her on the phone this morning (making sure presc was there) they were closing for 2 hours over lunch, next headed over to PO and they were only letting 2 people in at a time, they were also closing at 1.00pm from today, so just made that as well.  Then passed the bank, and yes - they were closing at 1.00pm as well, until further notice.  Glad everyone is stepping up and taking notice of advice.

Next stop @ldis, last 2 times been in, shelves were almost empty, but have to say - Well done !!! they must have worked very hard, stocking up, as only a few empty shelves now, which were the chicken and meat counters and toilet rolls.  

There are still a lot of people out there working trying to keep some sort of normality, however not sure how long that is going to last.  

I've seen kids posters/drawings of rainbows at their windows, obviously a message  - off to google it.

Moneyfordreams

My GD put her rainbow up yesterday. 
The world is suddenly terrifying .. stay safe 

A_Frayed_Knot

Moneyfordreams said:

My GD put her rainbow up yesterday. 
The world is suddenly terrifying .. stay safe 

Lovely to see the rainbows.

Like you, hoping it will all blow over and government preparations not required.

Will try, but like yourself, once a/l finishes beg April - will be in the midst of it all.

Everyone, take heed of restrictions, and stay safe . . .

A_Frayed_Knot

A rainbow has now appeared opposite me 

which is nice to see but triggering some emotion as reality hit me this morning.  So far had been coping with all

that is going on, but on watching a speech it has suddenly just hit home, or maybe its just what is happening tomorrow (always reflect a bit as the years go by).

Mum requested some decorating equip - said she would go mad, if stuck in for 3 months, so DB tried to get paint yesterday (the day after - they were told to close !!! Mad as it seems, he was at the shop for other items as he is a key worker)) However they would sell him paint brushes but not paint (seems paint brushes are essential items but not paint).

Luckily enough he had some in his shed, so left inside mums door on way to work.

Thought about shipping (!) mum up to caravan (lovely remote village) whilst all this goes on but even that is closing !!!

wonder if fees would be reduced this year seen as how we cant use it (chance would be a fine thing).

Need to focus on the positives, and be thankful for the small +'s - so today I am thankful that my DB has been informed he is a key worker.  D Nephew  not so lucky 

No doubt I will be back later, to vent more. meanwhile - stay safe,

shangaijimmy

We are living in bizarre times I would say. I haven't been in work since last Tuesday morning and I'm still bewildered!

A_Frayed_Knot

Looking for a solution that might not even be there, and am wondering if I am being unreasonable?  However this means huge value drop.

The longer pension co take to send out papers the more I lose.  Is there anything I can do? I need to halt value drop, and can't do that until papers received, signed and returned, 

Problem is they have not yet been sent, although requested over 14 days ago.  Would be nice to hear other views,  Thanks everybody.  Stay safe.

A_Frayed_Knot

Well, as you can see - I've not very much to do these days . . .

Just noticed another car reg plate outside, this time is BEX . . . very strange, eh ?

Was so looking forward to receiving my bus pass, which I got today, who would have thought it, can't really use

it to any advantage just now, better to stay safe.  Off to eat some chocs as got plenty since it's all the food shops

that are open.

Today I need to be grateful for living so near my mum as it would have been a worry had I not been able to shop 

for her.

Keep safe.

SuperSecretSquirrel

A_Frayed_Knot said:

The longer pension co take to send out papers the more I lose.  Is there anything I can do? I need to halt value drop, and can't do that until papers received, signed and returned, 

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Would be nice to hear other views

Hi AFK. Since you asked for other views, are you sure cashing out now is the best course of action? There could be a recovery in the not too distant future? I've seen huge pension and isa value drops, but will be riding it out.