2020 - 'Nothing in your life will change until you make the decision to change'

jwil

retiredandskint said:

Looking for the positive in DH being furloughed for a month he has no excuse not to make serious inroads into decluttering his stuff.  It's good that furlough payments have been extended tho it's a lifeline to many.  My son has only been back at work the last two weeks and hoping he's not furloughed again.  Such worrying times.
I've a fair amount of decluttering to do, not my stuff but what was Mr Retiree's.  It's trying to work out the best way to get rid of DVDs, CD and vinyl records dating back to the 60s.  The boys have taken what they want and I'll probably split the money between them.
I've now had my fourth cycle of chemo only two more to go.  CT scan due on 21st Nov.  Fingers crossed that the cancer is on the retreat.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend x

Lovely to hear from you retired.  Fingers crossed all goes well for the CT scan and it's on the retreat.  I hope your Son manages to keep working too.  It's so worrying for people.

It's hard getting rid of stuff isn't it.  Have you got a dealer locally that might look through the vinyl?  CDs and DVDs are generally pretty worthless now unless there is something rare in there or some box sets.  Have you looked at ziffit, music magpie etc?  When I did it, I had a window on the laptop open for each and put it to the one that was offering the most.  The ones they wouldn't take I just gave to charity.  There was no interest even when they were out for 20p at a car boot sale.

Good luck with it

jwil

beanielou said:

Get Mr jwil on the case. 

Good news on the defaults starting to fall off. 

Thank you   That's the plan, he made a big difference in lockdown before, hopefully will do this time too!

HairyHandofDartmoor

That's great news on losing a default on your credit file .
I'm sorry about DH being furloughed but as long as he's getting paid then that's the most important thing. I hope the electrics dont' use up all your savings but they do sound like they need doing.

jwil

HairyHandofDartmoor said:

That's great news on losing a default on your credit file .
I'm sorry about DH being furloughed but as long as he's getting paid then that's the most important thing. I hope the electrics dont' use up all your savings but they do sound like they need doing.

Thank you, yes they certainly need doing!

jwil

The kids yesterday decided to get rid of some of their toys.  I think they are trying to make space for Xmas 😆  The ones they are getting rid of are bulky playsets so I'm very happy about that, and currently listing them on ebay before they change their minds.  They will get the money from them anyway.

DH and I are barely speaking which is not unusual when it comes to conversations about the 'stuff'.  

I've made a start on my Christmas shopping so lots due to be delivered over the next few days hopefully.  It's nice to be organised!

Kitten868

Sorry he's being sulky. They always do that when you're trying to be positive and strong. Don't let it bother you. I know its hard. 
You have been saying about the electrics for years now so I think you've done well to hold on so long. 
I've started Christmas shopping too. Only for the kids but still xxx

beanielou

Glad that I live on my own 😂

jwil

Kitten868 said:

Sorry he's being sulky. They always do that when you're trying to be positive and strong. Don't let it bother you. I know its hard. 
You have been saying about the electrics for years now so I think you've done well to hold on so long. 
I've started Christmas shopping too. Only for the kids but still xxx

We've been here nearly 11 years, that's over a quarter of my life I've been waiting, I think I've been patient enough! 😆😆

beanielou said:

Glad that I live on my own 😂

I'd be lying if I said I didn't dream about it sometimes 😂

jwil

18 listings done.  If they all sell that will be a good bit of bulk gone.  fingers crossed!

HairyHandofDartmoor

jwil said:

18 listings done.  If they all sell that will be a good bit of bulk gone.  fingers crossed!

Wow well done.