Get a grip !

savingwannabe

Aha, now I understand about the membrane.

Well done on storage boxes. Glad you are enjoying yourself with nice meals. I think the prices are v good.

It is cooling down a bit today.

Skint_yet_Again

We had a lovely meal out last night and DS @ his gf came too so it was a nice family evening.


DP's have gone home today Their bedding is now washed and dried this afternoon and I have hoovered upstairs and down.


Tomorrow I have a day off work. Its a shame I couldn't change it to one of the days DP's were here but I am going to make good use of the day. I am going to B&M to see if they have any of the purple slate on offer as I need to finish off the garden border. Its much cheaper than BnQ. I am going to take some stuff to the tip. No-one came for the free wardrobe on gumtree so DF chopped it in half and it will all go in my car and to the tip along with some other stuff that the bin men won't take.


I am going to have to dip into my savings to pay for the new puppy fence and membrane and slate but it is worth it and if I can get the majority of the work done now whilst I am feeling fairly well there will be less to do when I struggle with my health. I will not miss weeding !!

savingwannabe

I hate it when my parents leave as the house feels empty. But soon you will have puppy as well as DS keeping you company. Well done on doing everything today. I had lovely drying weather too. Perfect.

Skint_yet_Again

Apart from a shower of rain this morning around 9am the weather has been lovely today and not too hot.


I bought 9 bags of purple slate for my border from B&M cost £3.99 a bag or 3 for £10 so total cost was £30 which was a big saving compared to BnQ £6.62 x 9 = £59.58. Total saving of £29.58 nearly half price :j I laid the seats down in the back of my little car and covered them with a big plastic sheet. One of the chaps loaded the bags of slate onto a flatbed trolley, pushed it to my car and loaded it into the boot ! Great customer service :T
DS unloaded it when he got home and I've spent all afternoon laying it onto the weed-free membrane. I've managed to do half and will finish it tomorrow.


I also got a load of washing done and dried outside and did a load of shredding. I didn't get to the tip today but that can wait till next week.

savingwannabe

Excellent work. You have done really well and saved more as a handyman would have charged lots for this job. :money:

Skint_yet_Again

Its cloudy this morning but no rain so far. If it stays dry I will wash my work clothes later. Off to the church fete this morning will take a small amount of cash with me so I don't overspend !


Have been looking at more puppy proofing items this morning. We need a safety gate for the kitchen to hallway door and there are 2 at argos that seem to be suitable, extra tall etc. There is a big difference in price


1. white "pressure fit" so no drilling but has a bar at the bottom you have to step over. Overall 91cm high £16.99


2. black "screw fit", no bottom step over bar to trip over. Overall 110cm high £29.99


They both have good reviews from dog owners so its down to how its fitted and price. I have a £10 bonusbond voucher which can be used in argos. We should still be able to shut the door but it may be harder to open the door from the side the gate is fitted to once the door is shut as the door handle is below the height of the metal gate ... so the 91cm may be better. Decisions. decisions !

Skint_yet_Again

Have been aching all day and only managed 2 bags of slate. Will do the last 2 bags tomorrow.


I went to the church fete (50p entry fee/donation) and found a brand new black bag just the style I was looking for £1 .....in Matalan £10 :j
Also won a bottle of banana bread flavour beer on the tombola (50p) - neither DS or I drink beer, but my DM does so I will keep it for her for next time they are visiting Total spend £2


Its been raining on and off all day but it brightened up for long enough to get a load of washing dry (apart from jeans still a bit damp on waist) then started raining again so swiftly brought in & finishing on airers.


Tonight I am supposed to be going out with the girls for drinks at our local pub. I am going to have a lie down and try to rest my back and then hopefully I will feel ok to go out for a few hours.

savingwannabe

I hope the aches have stopped a bit and that you are resting. That is quite a project you are doing. Take it easy.

Well done on finding a bag and winning a prize in the tombola.
If you can make tonight have fun otherwise have a lie in as you must be exhausted from all of the work.

:j

Skint_yet_Again

I had a good night out with the girls last night we didn't arrive till 8.30 and I didn't drink much and so I only spent £6. Was great to catch up with friends and have a good chat and a laugh. We stayed in the local pub so no taxi fare just a short walk home.


Today I am tired so now I am taking it easy. I have finished the garden and put my old table on gumtree. I am just relaxing for the rest of the day.

savingwannabe

Glad you had a good night out. I can't believe you have done the gardening job yourself I wouldn't even know where to start!!!!

Have a good rest. I have had a lazy day I did nothing.