Prosperous soul, mortgage neutrality & creativity Year 2

EssexHebridean

SandyShores said:

Agree with the scary smart meter display unit savingholmes - when the kettle, microwave and oven are going at the same time its a lot.  I haven't done a proper timed test, but DH says that when I use the electric ensuite shower it uses loads more than the main bathroom one fed from the gas boiler.  I prefer using a proper shower cubicle, but I might have to reconsider at some point or be really really quick.

Yes - I'm afraid your DH is right. An average electric shower might be anywhere from 8.5 - 10kWh rated, and of course electricity is far more expensive per kWh than gas too. We make a point of trying to make sure we always shower when our off peak rate is still in operation - but it's not always possible. 

jwil

EssexHebridean said:

SandyShores said:

Agree with the scary smart meter display unit savingholmes - when the kettle, microwave and oven are going at the same time its a lot.  I haven't done a proper timed test, but DH says that when I use the electric ensuite shower it uses loads more than the main bathroom one fed from the gas boiler.  I prefer using a proper shower cubicle, but I might have to reconsider at some point or be really really quick.

Yes - I'm afraid your DH is right. An average electric shower might be anywhere from 8.5 - 10kWh rated, and of course electricity is far more expensive per kWh than gas too. We make a point of trying to make sure we always shower when our off peak rate is still in operation - but it's not always possible. 

When we first moved in here, we had an old style electric meter.  DH always said he could just hear it ticking away every time I had a shower!  We didn't notice it any other time.

savingholmes

Thanks all.

Yesterday my cleaner worked her magic and repaired a door handle that was coming apart. She also assembled the cat 🐱 house.

Had counselling today and have gone for a meal after so have more time to unwind before returning home. That will eat into my float but should work out.

DD is away for a few days from Sunday but I have a long trip to drop her off. Hopefully I can make myself start exercising while she's away. Looking forward to the peace.

Merlin's_Beard

savingholmes said:

Thanks all.

Yesterday my cleaner worked her magic and repaired a door handle that was coming apart. She also assembled the cat 🐱 house.

Had counselling today and have gone for a meal after so have more time to unwind before returning home. That will eat into my float but should work out.

DD is away for a few days from Sunday but I have a long trip to drop her off. Hopefully I can make myself start exercising while she's away. Looking forward to the peace.

I do think the fourth plinth on trafalgar square ought to have been reserved for your cleaner, she's a real find.

beanielou

Can I pretty please borrow your cleaner.

badmemory

I got first dibs in months ago!  I wish I really do wish.  Quite apart from her ability to get rid of stuff, and that is massive, I need someone who can clean stuff below knee height.  I did wonder if I paid for her to stay at a local hotel she would help but then the hotel shut down although there is a best western just down the road.  But who would go anywhere for a best western?

ohdearhowdidthathappen

Your cleaner sounds fab

Humdinger1

@savingholmes I think time to self is essential, even for extroverts.  I think you may be more introverted so need it even more; a lot of creative people find this I've read.  You are doing brilliantly love Humdinger xx

skint_spice

Sounds like a good start to the new year, counselling, good food and moving forward with the house.

MovingForwards

The house is very cute and you've a lot of great goals to work towards.

Don't rule out 1SA's especially when getting close to your savings limit.