Quit..rest ..restart . Diary no.3

lessonlearned

Hi AC. What is new.... you are being very quiet!!!

How is the job hunting and keep fitting going.,,,what is the gen on the boiler.

I have decided to put my house in the market.....dip my toe in the water and see what happens. I have bookmarked a couple of maybe properties but have not bothered doing any viewings yet. I will wait and see if I get much interest in this place first.

The EA offered me a job. :rotfl:

Can I market my house, do a college course and go to work.

Of course I can.....:rotfl:

I still have a few bits and pieces to do to get the house market ready but once the outstanding jobs are done and we go live next week I will see what they want to offer me........

Looks like I am going to be busy.

MrsPorridge

AC - how is the boiler now? Any plans for the weekend?

another_casualty

Back again
Interesting news regarding selling your property LL
Not surprised you were offered the job at the estate agents .
I remember looking at a potential flat to buy last year ,and the estate agent was more wooden than Sherwood Forest . I kindly gave him some 'feedback ', or should I say constructive criticism.
Another one was more or less offended when I turned down a flat for sale . He should know that I am not a walking piece of paper with boxes ticked like an old pools coupon .

I had a couple of lunchtime ciders with my local friend on sat. Weather was good , so why not have a couple ?:)
Boiler was serviced last week . £79. There is a part needed and an engineer is coming to sort that tomorrow . It is to supply and fit an automatic air vent , just under £111.00 . Still that should mean just an annual service next year for approx £80 .

Just back from another session with mr. Trainer. He recently sent me videos of all the exercises I should be doing online . He talks me through the exercises and it is him actually doing them himself.
Talk about going the extra mile . On weds ,It would be 3 weeks with no bread . Never thought I'd do that . I'm persisting anyway
He seems to be very impressed ,and if he is happy then so am I :rotfl:

I have been browsing on the job front . Mr. Instructor thinks I have the right approach being patient and not rushing until I'm absolutely ready . Cv is ready . So far so good . Still being careful not to spend on anything now other than food and bills . I'm watching everything but being realistic at he same time .

Flat is over 90% there now . I've been having mad spells like a March hare getting things done .

Will be having a social gathering next sat with a few friends who are visiting poole for the day .

Hope alls well ..:)

another_casualty

Automatic air vent fitted . Engineer was in the area , so I received a call and everything was done by 3.30 . Appointment initially was for 4pm , but I had a feeling it would be earlier .
The engineer did say that the boiler is not in great condition and if it costs a lot to repair in the future , then I should consider getting a new one. Basically the scenario is that in effect, it should be ok for another year and then I hope it is just another service.
We'll see.

A few months back I was given a nectar card from my local Sainsbury's . I never registered it at the time ,and always said I'd get round to it . Today I lost it . If I had registered it , I probably would've got a replacement with points added to it . I think I had less than £20 on it . Oh well.. Having said that , I looked at the way Sainsbury's are making things more difficult according to Sir Lewis and I'm asking myself if it's worth getting another one .
This one was a key ring size which is a p I t a imho . If it was the normal size I'd still have it . There are worse things in life

another_casualty

Yesterday met my local friend for lunch in Bournemouth .
I spent some time in the park looking at the aviary etc.

Today I went to the gym . Two nice sunny days on the trot . This time last year, I was painting the flat in stages . James was doing the bathroom . All of my stuff was still in storage ,and I was planning what the flat would look like once I move in . I felt more revitalised today in the gym , considering last year when I was very poorly trying to paint the place . I don't know how I did it .

I received a few texts from one of my friends in London . The sun is out and he misses the drinking sessions we used to have on the boat near where I used to work . Speaking of work , if I was in my last position of employment I'd be walking around like a red gas ballooon in a blue suit feeling sweaty and uncomfortable . I don't miss those days .:)

Gigervamp

It must be lovely down there atm. Husband and I will be back in Swanage in 3 weeks. I'm counting the days! We always stay in the same flat, as it's in a great position on the cliff, has a large terrace, and a gorgeous view. Watching the boats go past, and listening to the waves lapping on the beach is so relaxing.

I bet your friend stuck in London is envious!

enthusiasticsaver

Gorgeous weather down here in Plymouth area too. I have managed to get out in the garden two days running and did a swim this morning too. Planted up my DDs and son in laws garden pots as they in hospital awaiting the appearance of DGD2 who will be delivered tomorrow

Glad to see you watching the pennies, having a few social drinks and working on the CV and fitness training AC. I bet you don't miss London.

another_casualty

Thanks folks
I will have to go to swanage soon . Not very far . I've realised now that I have to get a move on with everything .
Plymouth sounds nice also . Congratulations on dgd2 when it happens enthusiastic
Seems odd really , but I think you're right folks . I don't miss London . Only been there for 2 fleeting appearances back in sept and i was glad to be away from it .
I will venture out somewhere tomorrow . Not sure where yet .
Another day of sunshine is forecast .:)

anna_1977

Hey AC - pleased to hear how well you are getting on.
Random thought about work. i know you've said you've applied to agencies etc. Have you thought about jobs in somewhere like the local waitrose, just a few shifts a week to begin with and then build it up depending on your health.

The other thing is summer jobs? it must be getting into tourist season now & would only be temporary so you can see how you get on ?

Anna

another_casualty

Hi Anna
I must confess that I haven't applied to agencies just yet . I applied for one job and assume thats now gone . I have however registered with indeed and have daily emails from them with vacancies in my areas. I have a list of agencies which I will be forwarding my cv to next week . Still lots to think about .