A little home to call my own

beanielou

Good news on refund from Scabby Power.

JAMIEDODGER

Thanks Beanielou:)

I've had a productive morning so far:) And I have also listed something on eBay:T Fingers crossed it will sell:D

newgirly

JAMIEDODGER wrote: »

Hey NG I've never been before, and am super excited!!! All I would like to know is what is an absolute must see? If you could recommend one thing there, what would it be?

Hi JD, I can't lie ALL of it is must see :rotfl: it's mainly in two separate sections with a small outside area in between, plus also obviously hogwarts express part. Once you go through the first section you are not supposed to go back. I usually aim to get in about 10am, do the first section wihich has a huge good indoor picnic area at the end and have lunch (they also do hot food now which looked good and was quick while you wait style) plus there's a butter beer bar.

The best part is the last display which you may have seen online (if you haven't don't look as it's a stunning surprise!) shops great but busy and obviously £££ chocolate frogs are usually bought by my dd £8

The displays change regularly, but some are there all the time. Although the big stuff is impressive sometimes the tiny little details are what makes it, for example the oil paintings used are all of behind the scenes staff!

Our business did some work on some books in the chamber of secrets film (gilderoy lockharts) they are in one of the shop windows in diagon alley, flourish and blots I believe

JAMIEDODGER

NG - sounds fab!! I know I will take loads of photos!! I really haven't seen anything online and I love surpises so haven't looked either:D

JAMIEDODGER

A small TT this morning bringing my total to £1624.33:T

Ongoing List

Deal with the medium pile of paperwork on my desk
Collect pet meds
Take paperwork into council office re: council tax
Buy retirement card for DS3 school transport driver
Collect parcel from post office
Buy gift for mum's birthday
Buy March's birthday/mother’s day cards
Fill in forms for mum & dad
Finalise pension transfer
Call HA to fix toilet issue
Ironing
Back up mac
PC delivery
Dog Grooming 9am
Haircuts 3.30pm
Rebook holiday accom for easter

Lots to get done today:D Banking is already completed, just waiting for the £70 refund from SP to arrive then I can transfer that over to the savings pot:j

Rubbish news, the person has not confirmed our airbnb within the allotted time so therefore our booking has been cancelled :eek: I now need to find another place to stay during Easter so will get cracking with that this morning.

Chicken and ham pie tonight made from leftovers from yesterdays roast, it's one of the kids favourites so always goes down well:)

As per the list, the dog is due a grooming this morning and DS1 and I are having our haircuts this afternoon. We have a lovely girl that comes to the house and will do everyones hair, but DS2&3 and DD declined this time. DS3 is growing a 'manbun' so won't let anyone near his, DS2 had his done recently at a barbers and DD is refusing until I let her have it cut short :rotfl:

I am also waiting for DD computer delivery, which my parents bought for her. They should send me a one hour time slot this morning then I will be able to work in the rest of today's jobs. The plan is to have most of my ongoing list completed by wednesday morning so the rest of my holidays are free:D

JD x

JAMIEDODGER

A pretty productive day again:)

Dog is groomed and me and DS1 have had a haircut. DD computer has arrived which DS1&2 set up for her.

I also managed to book us a airbnb place in London for the dates we wanted, and transfer our getaway vouchers into a 3 course meal at Zizzi and a 2 course meal at Planet Hollywood for while we are away:) Should receive new vouchers through the post in a few days.

Plumber from our HA came round this morning to fix the issue with the toilet and I have managed to do over 10k steps today:D My ongoing list is getting smaller:D

I have switched tonights meal with tomorrow, so we are now having curry with mini naans:)

Will try and get through the ironing tonight while watching Netflix and binging on travel blogs:D

beanielou

You have had a busy & productive day today.

JAMIEDODGER

beanielou wrote: »

You have had a busy & productive day today.

But I still squeezed in a nap. All work and no play...:D

JAMIEDODGER

Another very early start for me today:( I just can't seem to sleep properly at the moment.

Sent across another £100 this morning plus a small TT pushing the total to £1725.96:T It is getting nearer my 2k goal for Feb:j

I still have another £225 to pay into savings on payday (3 days to go:T) plus will be adding in the £10 from TSB when that arrives next week, and the £70 from Scottish Power refund, so I know I am going to hit that target this month, in fact, I will go over:D

Bank account is starting to look particularly sparse as this point in the month. I could have waited to send todays £100 over but I have no patience:rotfl:

Going out for lunch with DSD1 and DGC today, taking DS3 with me as he wants to see his sister. Hoping to chop a few things off the list as I will be in town, I will have to go back in tomorrow as there wont be enough time to do all the jobs in one day.

The list:

Collect pet meds
Take paperwork into council office re: council tax
Buy retirement card for DS3 school transport driver
Collect parcel from post office
Buy gift for mum's birthday
Buy March's birthday/mother’s day cards
Fill in forms for mum & dad
Finalise pension transfer
Ironing
Back up mac
Lunch with DSD

I am plainly procrastinating about the ironing as I always seem to find something better to do with my time:D

My holiday is going so fast, I want to get these jobs done so I can at least relax for the latter part of my time off!

Hoping to fit a nap in today...somewhere...

JD x

beanielou

Good news on savings