A Simpler Life 2018

Primrose

lessonlearned wrote: »

Wine making sounds fun. Definitely something I want to tackle next year. Removing those conifers will give me another 5 or 6 ft wide strip added to the length of the garden. Perfect for fruiting trees and bushes.

Getting excited at the thought.

Budget for some thorough digging of the affected area and lots and lots of manure! The soil where the roots were or the branches overhanging will be completely wrecked and devoid of any nutrients.

candygirl

Hi everyone 😁
I've been reading through this thread , am currently on page 17, n would like to join in if poss 😁
I am thankfully single, and live with my 3 gorg pooches who rule the roost.I am unable to work due to several severe health conditions, but am MF, so am grateful for that 😊
I am a terrible hoarder, and quite untidy, but clean , if that makes sense. My aim is to eventually downsize, as I really won't be able to manage this place as I age.The garden alone is massive, n needs quite a bit of upkeep.
I am starting by flinging stuff out , then at least i'll be able to see the wood for the trees .
My main problem is stashing books:o
I'm veggie, and tend to batch cook curries, chillis , soups etc .So food bills are relatively reasonable.
I have a lot to be grateful for , and despite feeling bleurgh most days, I try to keep positive.
Looking forward to getting to know you all, and contributing more

bexster1975

Hello candy girl

I am more a reader than a contributor here. It is a great thread and it sounds like you will meet many like-minded people here.

Bexster

lessonlearned

Primrose wrote: »

Budget for some thorough digging of the affected area and lots and lots of manure! The soil where the roots were or the branches overhanging will be completely wrecked and devoid of any nutrients.

Yes I had guessed as much. My son works in a garden centre so I might even cheat a bit and buy some fresh top soil - if he gets me a good deal......:rotfl:

lessonlearned

Candy.....I am now living solo......I'm a widow. Luckily I'm reasonably healthy but do suffer from fibro and I find I do have to pace myself. No more bull at a gate.......

Whilst I won't be downsizing as such.....same square footage but much better layout.....The new house is a chalet bungalow which I will be able to future proof.

I call it "rightsizing". :rotfl:

candygirl

lessonlearned wrote: »

Candy.....I am now living solo......I'm a widow. Luckily I'm reasonably healthy but do suffer from fibro and I find I do have to pace myself. No more bull at a gate.......

Whilst I won't be downsizing as such.....same square footage but much better layout.....The new house is a chalet bungalow which I will be able to future proof.

I call it "rightsizing". :rotfl:

Haha that's a fab term for it
I've been here almost 32 years!!! Only reasons Istay are the fab neighbours, n the garden's ideal for the dogs , n it's a lovely area.Actually i've just sold it to myself again:rotfl:
Mum's just moved into a gorg little bungalow. I hope you'll be very happy in yours x

Mrs_Salad_Dodger

squirrel girl, there were no problems with the shed as DH & DSis had made a good job of laying the base & when the shed was delivered the delivery guys had it put up, had a cup of tea & biccies and were gone within 35 minutes :rotfl: DH & DSis have painted it inside & out & DH has built a collapsible table inside (I think I will keep him on :rotfl:), put up shelving & a tool rack & laid a rubber floor :T:T The whole thing is a work of art & the window means that we get a very close view of the birdies as they feed :T

The inside decluttering is not going as quickly as I would like but I am managing to keep the kitchen, living room & our bedroom neat, clean & clutter free :T I am also managing my time better - ‘To Do’ lists are a boon :rotfl: - I even have pen & paper by my bed now so that if I think of yet another job to do I can jot it done before I forget :rotfl:

Welcome candygirl :hello: - lovely collection of people on this thread :T

lessonlearned, your new place sounds wonderful & I love the term ‘rightsizing’

So wishing us all a joyous journey to a Simpler Life

MrsSD

candygirl

Thanks for the warm welcome
I have now decluttered the whole thread, absolutely riveting reading.You are all inspiring me , especially on the decluttering front.I've just filled 2 huge bin bags with old paperwork, n freed 2 shelves up:j
Just watching a minimilism docu on netflix, then i'm gonna attack a kitchen cupboard if my back holds out long enough
Hope you're all having a good day xx

candygirl

Have flung so much cr*p from my kitchen today, inc 2 bread bins:eek::eek:Have also found a mahoosive bag if lentils, n chick peas, tgat are out of date , but who cares
Have made a rough list, n it's dvds n books yet :rotfl:

Molillie

Mrs SD, I think that I'd like to live in your shed....

Welcome to Candy Girl. I find posting helps me get back on track if I have a few days of not doing very much in the house. I also watch Youtube videos, but do something immediately before I go on to the next one.

My slow-cooker is back out and in action for autumn and winter now. Starting with apples and plums which need cooking, Frozen wild plums from last year, (don't know exactly what they are, but they were sweeter and bigger than damsons) Tha apples are from my poor apple tree, which met its end at the hands of the tree surgeon yesterday.

I don't know what I'll do with the fruit when it's stewed, maybe just have it with yogurt or porridge, as crumble and custard would be too fattening at the moment.