Time to mend and make do, beg, borrow and barter.

beanielou

Yes, well done to Martin:money::money:
If anyone can do it he can:D

Pippilongstocking

Indeedy beanie! Fingers crossed.

Lacking motivation at the moment, has to be said, am tired and body clock is all out of sync. 5 hours sleep last night - gads.

Washing load number 4 is on - thankfully its a brisk sunny day and its drying well.

Eggs for brunch - can't wait until we have our own hens again.

Car is being very bizarre - smoke and now no power steering - garage time me thinks.

Gads indeed.

In more positive news Mr M#S has decided to send me a few discount vouchers for me birthday - isn't that sweet. #binmethinks

Still cannae get in the bank - oh well.

Need to sort the other bank and do either an online shop or something like actually GO shopping. We ran the cupboards down the past few months and whilst we are not oot of anything in particular most stuff is pretty low including, washing powder. That will be using the washing machine then.

Had read somewhere about not using any or substitutes - good thread here on good old MSE. Thanks Miemie for asking our MSE family.

Anyone ever just used nothing? Interesting concept. Not for the muddy stuff of mine mind, just for light freshening up?

Ponders.

Cheery_Daff

I just use nothing sometimes if we've run out, but then I only use plain washing soda normally. I'm rubbish at removing stains though - we mostly just wear dark clothes and white things just get ruined. No idea what I'm meant to use with our new septic tank!

Pippilongstocking

Thanks cheery - this might help this is the first house we've had on the mains.

I think the general rule is little bleach, mild detergents and soaps and in moderation.

Waves hello. Hope the new adventure is cracking.

Cheery_Daff

Thanks I never use bleach anyway :rotfl: Don't wash much either :rotfl: :rotfl: Just made some shampoo bars too so maybe that's slightly less bad than shampoo (less plastic too...) will have a read of link :j

Pippilongstocking

Right I'm getting no where fast and I want to sleep so I need a wee cheeky list.

Tonnes to do and a whole week off so lets make this a week list.

Wash conservatory with power washer (gently)
Look into lifting monoblocks around house edge to create a new garden bed around the converatory
Clean windows outside
Do gutters
Sweep terracey bit {tiny start}
Clean outside furniture - ONE set of things cleaned one to go
Paint table and benches (need get paint) GOT PAINT NOW RAINING _ BAH
Put together cushion covers once dry and sort table outside {drying}
Sort out tubs
Split up some perennials for new flower garden
Weed pots again {started}
Fix shed roof - needs a refelt in places have the stuff just need do it
Tie an upright stake to the washing whirly - its concreted in well - what is its listing problem
Mow grass - Done
Hoover floors
Vax floors
Clean oven
Clean out stick baskets in both kitchen and living room - total = 4
Chop logs and free wood stashes (several = pace self) DS Started this clever sausage that he is.
Look into powerwashing house and think about painting self v decorator
See about getting chimney's swept (2)
Plant roses x 2
Move bramble (thornless) x 1
Move jostaberry x 1
Plant tatties
Plant lillies x 50 pressie
Start new cut flower beds
Weed top end of garden
Think about green house - it isnt' used at all
Rejig hen area
Organise hens organised
Clean out hen feeders etc
Clear out shed
Clear out clothes in bedroom
Sort out larder and make a food list
DO an online shop or go out for one - DONE.
Trip to the dump?
Clear desk in conservatory
Put away mount DOOM of washing its folded that counts right?
Put away ski's/jackets/ski bags/helmets/boots etc
Look at garden lights
Look at an outdoor vacuum for terrace and fires for ashes (? might be a waste of time not sure)
Weed flower beds before they knit together
Weed up the back in chook area
Fill up bird feeders
Walk mutts daily
Make a list of jobs before work (sow trousers etc)
Clear out drawers in conservatory
Speak to HRMC about review and tax on PPI that they took - better in my pocket than theirs
Sort out parking thing
Car to garage
Organise bag for weekend trip DH has organised
Do hair
Organise food for next week back at work
Write a couple thank you cards {started}
Post a couple birthday cards, this is an extraordinary month for birthdays in my life. I clearly identify with Taureans. Started
Read gardening magazines



That should do for now.

beanielou

Blimey, that is some list :eek:
Boo to the car.

Pippilongstocking

Boo indeed beanie. Boo indeed.

Tea from the freezer - infact all meals from the stores. Taken out some chicken and some venison (both reduced) for next few days.

Walked mutts locally - helped DH with some revision stuff - all good.

Posted cards using stamps from who knows when I bought them.

Happy day campers.

beanielou

Have a good day

rtandon27

Oh My Pipster - that is one epic list!

Hooray to new chooks! - you know we all expect piccies & stories about the new brood!