Small steps lead to big changes...

satchmo1

To unblock the loo use Soda crystals (cheap as chips), about a quarter of a bag, tipped into the toilet bowl. Leave for a while (an hour maybe) and then half fill a bucket with warm (NOT hot) water and pour that into the toilet bowl. 

Repeat as necessary

jwil

savingholmes said:

Thanks for the pics.

Hope DH fixes the loo. Time for cheap loo roll?

Thank you.  I fixed it   

We use who gives a crap recycled loo roll normally, it's great value and thin enough that it breaks down well so I have no concerns about that.  I'd found some old loo roll that we had before we made the switch, so I was decluttering that.  It can be used for blowing noses instead!

jwil

satchmo1 said:

To unblock the loo use Soda crystals (cheap as chips), about a quarter of a bag, tipped into the toilet bowl. Leave for a while (an hour maybe) and then half fill a bucket with warm (NOT hot) water and pour that into the toilet bowl. 

Repeat as necessary

Thank you.  I tied bicarb and vinegar with warm water, but we then went and bought a pump plunger which has cleared it.  I have soda crystals so shall be doing regular maintenance I think in the hope not to have a repeat action!

jwil

Today's PAD - £2

Jan - £319
Feb - £135
Mar - £129
Apr - £114
May - £118
June - £93
July - £117

teapot2

Great PADS and lovely pics.  I know the weather hasn't been great but it all looks so green.  Glad the loo is fixed x

jwil

It's a lovely day out there .  DH is off car booting, but we'll take the kids out when he's back.  We'll stop at the large supermarket while we are out to try and make a start on the school stuff.

Busy morning so far.  We've done family haircuts, I've decluttered a drawer, and am moving everything away from my BT cloud account to an external hard drive as the cloud account is closing.  I'm also downloading things from my icloud account as I don't want to pay for storage.  I need to do a proper digital declutter, then I want to make some photobooks up so that I do also have a hard copy of my favourite photos.  I'll then make sure I'm only storing the photos I love, rather than absolutely everything I take.

I've got our duvet in the wash but will do the rest of the bedding tomorrow when I know I'm around to empty the washing machine and get it all hung out.

I've cancelled my audible membership, and will probably renew it when the next strike book comes out.  Until then, I've got loads to listen to anyway, and there's also plenty on Borrowbox.

I downloaded duolingo yesterday.  I'd like to refresh my French and then take it much further.  I did a few OU courses back in the day but I think I've forgotten most of it. I'd love to be someone who is fluent in several languages, so I'll make a start.

I've got loads of listing to do as well.

Have a good day everyone.

jwil

teapot2 said:

Great PADS and lovely pics.  I know the weather hasn't been great but it all looks so green.  Glad the loo is fixed x

Thank you   I suppose that's one benefit of the rubbish weather, it's all green.

beanielou

You have been a busy bee. I am still in bed! 

jwil

beanielou said:

You have been a busy bee. I am still in bed! 

Enjoy being in bed!  I get up early but it also means I go to bed early

jwil

Back from the event, and several ££s lighter from the school shop.  I think we've got most of the unbranded stuff now thankfully, so will just need to sort that.  I need to go through my list and tick off everything so I know where I am.

Little jwil and DH have gone back to the event as it was a day pass.  Little miss had had enough so stayed here with me.

I'm going to chill for a couple of hours now!