In the Meantime

doingitanyway

Thanks for the positivity @Sun_Addict @beanielou @savingholmes and @jwil
And for the ideas @lucielle @MovingForwards @WelshmansDaughter @Sun_Addict

Since my last post I have been away to the cottage. The aim was to do some creative work but after the bombshell of having to find somewhere to live YET AGAIN I used the time to think, treat myself well and regain my centre. It was a lovely time away and I spent the time searching for the opportunity that is embedded in every crisis.

Update:

• I viewed the house next door to the one most recently lost. I liked it a lot. Offer in. There are apparently another 2 people interested so going to full and final. I increased my offer by £15,000. The agent came back to say another person interested. I said I'm not moving from what I offered.( It isn't worth more, given the work required.) Initially upset, but now thinking I will get something for less money as the market is falling where I am looking. What will be, will be. I'll know on Tuesday...

Here's the plan:

• I booked to go back to the part of the world I went to last year. Once the flight is paid for this works out cheaper than renting (if I could even find somewhere) This is a magical place where I can work creatively very well. I can get fitter and healthier there. I will have a free apartment for myself very near to a close relative.  I go next week. I am back in February, although if houses come up I can change my ticket home for a cost of £50 to come home.
• I have a flat in a lovely location for the month of February. It will cost me 1/2 the market rent
• I can leave my things with my current host who has storage space. I will pick up my case full of stuff to travel around with on my return. I will swap the summer case I am taking for the winter one when I get back.
• When I am back the search will continue!
• I can stay with my sister if flat doesn't come through immediately, so won't be street homeless!!!

To Do:

• Arrange 12 weeks storage on Monday. Get discount!
• Pack hand luggage
• Finish shopping list
• Clear items from room and kitchen into a storage box

Anyway, off to do more sorting stuff out
Hoping everyone is ok 

jwil

Lovely to hear from you again, and glad you've managed to find a solution with lots of positives for you.

Fingers crossed for the offer 🤞🤞

WelshmansDaughter

Sounds like you're on track!

beanielou

All sounding positive.

Sun_Addict

Sounds like you had a lovely time away, glad it was therapeutic. 

Fingers crossed for the latest house but if it falls through there’s always another one as I’m sure you well know by now. The right house for you is out there somewhere. 

Good news about going back to your happy place too. 

WelshmansDaughter

Sometimes I think it would be better if you just lived a nomadic life rather than buying somewhere.

MovingForwards

Fingers crossed for the new place and I don't blame you going away to a beautiful place for winter.

doingitanyway

jwil said:

Lovely to hear from you again, and glad you've managed to find a solution with lots of positives for you.

Fingers crossed for the offer 🤞🤞

WelshmansDaughter said:

Sounds like you're on track!

beanielou said:

All sounding positive.

MovingForwards said:

Fingers crossed for the new place and I don't blame you going away to a beautiful place for winter.

Thank you. Yes, really looking forward to going now  :

Sun_Addict said:

Sounds like you had a lovely time away, glad it was therapeutic. 

Fingers crossed for the latest house but if it falls through there’s always another one as I’m sure you well know by now. The right house for you is out there somewhere. 

Good news about going back to your happy place too. 

Thank you. Yes, the time away was therapeutic and helped me think through my options

WelshmansDaughter said:

Sometimes I think it would be better if you just lived a nomadic life rather than buying somewhere.

Thank you. I don't want to live a nomadic life. I'd like the security of a home.

doingitanyway

• Arrange 12 weeks storage on Monday. Get discount!
• Pack hand luggage
• Finish shopping list
• Clear items from room and kitchen into a storage box

Making good progress. Not looking forward to the storage FROG

Yesterday I had a good walk. A beautiful, clear day. I love Autumn 

Wishing everyone a good week.

Sunshine_girl2

How lovely 12 weeks away somewhere warm . Happy travels and good luck with the house .