Project Mortgage Neutral Begins

ajmoney

It has been quite a spendy day.  I have finally bought a new bed and mattress which will be delivered next month.  I could definitely have got something much cheaper from another shop but am really happy with what I am getting and it is cheaper than I thought it would be.  I have just transferred the funds from my S&S ISA ready to pay for my windows and the bed purchase.

I am also about to book a hotel on the outskirts of London for a few weeks time as I am wanting to visit one of the parkruns and the trains mean I would have to leave really early.  It might be a cost I could save on but it will be a more enjoyable experience this way.

Mrs_Money_Penny

Good to good to see your back posting. I also like visiting different parkruns. When we go away in the camper van I see where the nearest one is before I book.
we brought an expensive new bed when we moved. Never regretted it I’m sure you won’t. Spend a lot of time sleeping in our life times. xx

ajmoney

At what point do I cut my losses and find a different tradesman? I may be partly to blame as I haven't necessarily been pushing for things to be done but all the same... The main one is the joiner. He is putting plasterboard on my ceiling for me, then I need to organise a plasterer before he comes back to fit some skirting and door surrounds. At that point I can then decorate. It is someone I know, he has given me quotes for the work which I have approved and gives me ideas of a time frame and then it passes. This morning I have asked him if can give me a time scale as I have leave coming up and would like to decorate then if possible. I don't actually think I will be able to coordinate it all by then but if I can work the trades people out then at least I may be able to decorate around work or pay someone to do. I don't have faith in people sticking to what they say though! 

I have no idea how people coordinate getting their whole house done/renovation projects. I think I need to be more ruthless. 

ajmoney

Workmen have been here today fitting my new windows.  The ones they have done look a little strange after getting used to the others but I really like the surround they are using.  I had taken all the blinds down at the weekend apart from the ones at my bedroom window, they are now down and I have no way of putting them up tonight.  I will have to sleep with an eye mask on and change in the bathroom.  Hopefully I hav someone coming around to help me put them up tomorrow - oh the joys of living alone!

juliejim

Have your tradesmen been now and sorted your work?

ajmoney

Not at all.  The windows have been fitted but I am still waiting for the joiner to do his first set of works.  He has said to call at the end of the week if I haven't heard from him so I will.

ajmoney

I didn't think I was a hoarder... The evidence suggests otherwise 
This week I found 5 old mobile phones (other than the one I have just upgraded) although in my defence I put them to one side to deal with after my lockdown sort out.
Today I tidied the boot of my car... 13 sturdy shopping bags and 11 old style bags for life!!

ajmoney

I am incredibly bored.  I had varicose vein surgery on Saturday and am having to take it easy for the week while I recover, the problem is I don't do nothing very well

Watty1

sympathies... i don't either but it is a good chance to enjoy the sun and maybe watch great drama?

ajmoney

Luckily we don't have the temperatures down south do.  I have been staying inside as I am finding it quite hot with the compression stocking on.  I have spent all day every day doing puzzles online!