In the Meantime

doingitanyway

jwil said:

Sorry to hear about the savings, but better to pay the survey and get it done rather than struggle to find somewhere else.  

Skint_yet_Again said:

Sorry to hear about savings. It is very hot here again today so I am sat inside now in the cool. Bacon joint and broccoli were bargain prices 😋

savingholmes said:

Sorry you couldn't pay how you expected. Lots going on. Glad you have your time away coming up.

Thanks for savings commiserations 

24ta said:

Sorry to hear about the savings, the good news is that through your planning and hard work you had savings and the survey can go ahead 😊

Thank you 
I like the way you turned that into a positive!

MovingForwards said:

Sorry to hear about the savings and surveyor not accepting CC.
As you've an abundance of rice make a couple of risottos, we've done it with all types of rice.  If you've got pasta, go traditional Italian style with a small amount of sauce for flavour.
You'll get through this month and be stronger for it.

You are right, I will get through the month. I am away with all my needs catered for for the last week.

Skint_yet_Again

DIA can you use the £5 free asd@ voucher by downloading the app? Instructions are in last weeks MSE savings email. I’ve downloaded it today and am going to try and use it tomorrow to get £5 free on next shop. My nearest store is on my way home from aquafit. There doesn’t seem to be a minimum spend but it does mean going twice, so unfortunately no good if you would spend that much going out of your way to get there. 

doingitanyway

Thank you @Skint_yet_Again A nice idea. Unfortunately Mr A is the only SM we don't have here.

Yesterday I had a migraine. Stress plus ultra hot weather equals a migraine in my little world 

Today I had a short walk at 7.30 before the sun got hot. After 2 NSDs I spent £13 on food for the house. I picked up some shopping including some loin cod reduced from £6 to £2. I bought 2 lots and the second package is in the freezer after washing, adding lime and seasoning. I have already made giant fish fingers for later. Mr L had specials on cauliflowers and courgettes so bought those to roast with !!!!!!. Making some garlicky tomato sauce to go with it.

I cancelled a social meet as I don't feel up to it. I used the budgeted amount for food.

I have stock so will be making a veggie soup for lunch.

I am all clear for my trip at the end of the month after finally paying the balance and getting last ticket.

My CC statement came. I have a clear balance. I need to keep it clear for unexpected and expected house costs.

The only frog for the day is to set up regular payments for the CU in case I need them. 

I'm still a bit wiped out so an easy day. 

Good news, after 2/3 weeks of IF and watching my weight it is finally going down.

I hope everyone is ok 

jwil

Hope you have a restful day.  Congrats on the weight loss.

beanielou

Good news on the weight loss. 

doingitanyway

I've been dreading having to post this. I've not yet told my family and only 2 people know, but here goes...

The survey threw up structural issues. The surveyor would not recommend purchasing it. A long story. But this is a house that looked perfect! I fell in love with it. But I am trying to take the advice of, 'walk away, don't look back.'  

Trying to think of what I could have done differently. I did everything text book, the survey, searches and the draft contract was ready within 4 weeks. Next time I will ask 'what alterations have you done and do you have the necessary permissions' I will ask this at my very first viewing.

My host has been brilliant and wants me to stay until I find somewhere. I can't tell you how much that means to me.

On the plus side (I have to find one) prices are dropping where I am looking and I never liked the idea of blowing my entire budget. I can also stop being quite as frugal and breathe out for a bit...
My ducks are completely in a line for next time.

Giving myself time for it all to sink in

Off to visit other diaries

badmemory

What a bummer!  But much better to find out now.  I hope things go better next time.

Sunshine_girl2

Better to walk away , than regret ever buying it. 

WelshmansDaughter

Methinks you should build your own house. 

Sun_Addict

Sorry to read it didn’t work out in the end.  Fingers crossed the perfect home for you will come up very soon 🤞 Meanwhile you have a lovely host to stay with 🙂