Get a grip !

Skint_yet_Again

Hello again from Yorkshire 😁 The move from the south coast went well but it has been hectic since I got here. Spending has been budgeted for 

van hire £250
diesel £90
train fare for DS to get home £30
new boiler £3600
living room light £32
kettle & toaster £40
New bath towels (sale) £6
Living room paint 2 for £22
white paint ceilings & skirtings & sandpaper/ brushes £53.93
Misc tool station & bnq 116.65 includes new loo seat
emergency eye exam £30 (gel detachment) - all ok 

Roofer is booked to come mid March £2750 including scaffolding. I’m just pricing up & choosing a new bathroom & wallpaper for the bedroom. 

I got refunds from council tax, car insurance and breakdown cover after changing my address. I also told the car insurance I have retired as I am not working or claiming benefits and I am living off my savings until my pension starts. I may look for a little part time job when things settle down after 6 months or so. I am not going to have another pet as I don’t want the tie. I do miss puppy dog though 🐶 

Im not sure what to do about this diary as I’m not going to be saving any more. I will always try to save on items bought using deals and vouchers. The majority of my remaining equity is now invested in 1 and 2 year bonds. I’m not sure how much I will be paid for February as I had to pay back some annual leave. New household bills are coming in for the new house. I have just paid car tax which was budgeted for. I have kept £10000 for next 12 months living expenses & £10000 for 12 months after and £12000 for house (boiler/repairs/ new bathroom) in an instant access account. 

Today’s plans are to take completed application form to village doctor to register. Take driving licence form to post office to send recorded delivery with photo & ID for change of address as I have never had a card. Go into bank to pay the gas boiler man. Then more decorating 😁

MovingForwards

Spends and planned spends look good, planned spends refunds look even better and budgets will keep you on track.

Perhaps do a new diary with plans for a month and an update on the previous one as you settle in.

doingitanyway

You sound really organised again. Impressive.
Enjoy 'God's own country' 

Skint_yet_Again

Thanks MF and dia. I have started a new diary 

Escape to the country & living off savings 

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6429003/escape-to-the-country-living-off-savings#latest