A Ditherer's Diary (again)

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We have the timer one the three tier deluxe. I will make sure ours is only used with a surge protector extension in future now I can learn from your horrific experience. Doesn't bear thinking about **shudders**

Naomim

I didn't have the deluxe version but will now. It really doesn't bear thinking about what could have happened.  

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Just check your measurements if you have somewhere to store it as even folded it's really big and we can't fit it anywhere so leave it up in the conservatory. To be honest it's pretty much in daily use even with just the two of us and M_F dog and pusscat. Mind you they creat loads of washing what with muddy pawprints and nicking of every blanket and soft furnishing in the house. I'm sure our clothes would last longer in-between washes without the constant furry cuddles but wouldnt want it any other way 💗

Naomim

I think mine was the same size, just didn't have the timer on it. Mine's usually up all over the winter but folds flat enough to stand folded in the tiny utility space in summer. Today it's being used as a normal air dryer.

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Utility? I can only dream 😥
To be fair our conservatory is used more like a drying room than anything else so at least we have some space. The smaller bills from moving to a smaller house do make it worth the while you just have to be more mindful of the space. 
The dry soons really do earn their keep dont they. We got one when we got rid of the tumble drier and although I miss the speed drying the money saving on leccy makes a difference.
Mr M_F also uses it where as he seemed to avoid the washing line at all costs. Something to do with M_F dog using the outdoors as a toilet 🤣 so if it keeps him happy drying indoors and keeps him doing his share I'm happy. The only other thing I used the conservatory for was as a heated greenhouse but got barred when my chilli plants had a whitefly infestation 🥴

Naomim

It really is a tiny space has my downstairs loo and you can look at the washing machine and tumble drier at the same time! 🤣 I use the tumble for towels and bedding but that's it.

I took myself off to the cinema this afternoon and saw West Side Story. It's a remake but beautiful, set in same period with same songs and dances. Obviously I cried. Happy I got the ticket for £6 so I treated myself to a bag of popcorn from the Co-OP and a costa coffee. Total spend £11. 

I have a banging headache as I didn't sleep well last night so I had a bubbly bath when I got home, have just taken some paracetamol and watching an episode of Cobra Kai. 12yo binged it on NY day and is itching to tell me what happens 😖

It seems 16yo and his gf are "taking a break" like Ross & Rachel from Friends.  We've had a cuddle but he's a bit red eyed. Back to college for him tomorrow so hopefully that will keep him occupied. 

2Scratters

Happy New Year Peeps,
@Naomim I will be joining the Tilly Tidy again absolute addicted to it - it is so easy.

Christmas too here came in under I'm going to say budget but its not as there was no budget just what was in the savings. Will do a reduced one for 2022. 
Hopefully  this year will see the start and finish of the kitchen extension. At least 2 of the wooden floor joists have given way/rotted and is not good for my washing machine. Am in the middle of a purchase of extended pipes to make do for now so it can be placed in  a safer place to be used. The condenser TD will swop places with it, it isn't used that much so will be safer there. 
I will be working more on NSD's too and a massive reduction in the takeaways. I reckon we will save easy £600 in the year just on that and the left overs into PB's. mmm maybe I should use those savings for Christmas 2 birds 1 stone
We also purchased the Deluxe Drysoon  in the autumn absolutely love it and if the bedroom door is kept shut it gently heats it too (the windows are on opened  permanent ventilation)

Here is to a great Year
2Scratters x
 

Naomim

I wish the drysoon would fit in my bedroom but alas there's no room. 

The tilly tidy challenge is great for those little bits. I love it and determined to keep it up this year. I should seeing as I'm running the thread! 🤣

A kitchen extension, a beautiful thing. I do have a big kitchen now as we extended and took out the conservatory.  Takeaways are a huge drain on our resources but so easy when we have nothing in or I can't be bothered to cook.  Apps like justeat make it too easy! 

12yo has managed to lock her phone and forgotten the password. I've spent hours trying to do a factory reset on it and it's not playing. I've resorted to posting on the Samsung help boards but may have to see if I can take it to a shop. 😖

Hopefully today I'll find some time to update my bank account and ynab.

WinterWarrior

Is it a number lock? Birthday? Dd/mm or d/m/yy? Or a pattern like all 4 corners or 4 9’s or something like that? Or her name spelt with the number keys?
Googling sometimes helps with random reset questions. 

Naomim

It's a password and she just cannot remember 🤬 Apparently I can access it through find my device but as MrM has the same phone I need to make sure I have the right one as they have the same model No.  So I think I'm going to have to pop out at lunchtime with the phone to try it. MrM has taken to his bed feeling a bit rough so no going out for him.