Escape to the country & living off savings

Skint_yet_Again

That haul looks amazing Suze.🤩  I’ve only eaten mozzarella cold on salads or on pizza 😂
I have heard of too good to go but never tried it. 

Thanks dia 😊 I am looking forward to the new carpet. It’s only been 2 years waiting for a new one! 

Tresinia511

Sya, bargain on the shoes, they sound perfect for summer.  You are so very lucky to have your df, he must love having you up there too though,  father daughter combo a great team for decorating houses!

Skint_yet_Again

Thanks Tresinia 😊 We don’t often agree on things but I just tell him he doesn’t have to live with it and he gets on and does what I ask 😆

Trip to the tip this morning with boot full. Home again and we ripped up the stair underlay and DF pulled out multiple staples from the steps. I went up behind him sanding. After lunch I hoovered the stairs and wiped down the dust off the woodwork ready to paint tomorrow. DF is coming to do it while I’m at aquafit. 

I had a walk up the hill to the community library in the old red phone box and dropped off half a dozen books that I brought up north with me and am not likely to read again and 2 others I borrowed from there. Borrowed one book and home again, sat in the garden and read for a while. I need to get some comfy garden furniture so I can sit out there longer. 

SuzeQStan

What kind of garden furniture are you after SYA? I’ve fallen lucky with man@man@ in the past - got an outdoor faux rattan bistro set complete with cushions for £26.99 free delivery which was an absolute steal. But just had a peep on there and their cheapest now is a fair bit more.  Arg@s used to do a very handy sun lounger for super cheap (£15) but they all start at £35 now unless you catch a sale on them.  

Skint_yet_Again

Thanks Suze I have never heard of man@man@ but have managed to find their website so will check it out. I have my eye on a rattan sofa and 2 recliners with 2 footstools and table in the sale at the range. I will also need a gazebo or large parasol for the shade. I don’t enjoy the full sun as I burn easily and get headache in the heat. Not sure I will have enough money left after stair carpet and new fence so I’m not rushing to buy yet. 

I currently have a cast iron bistro set (2 chairs & table) not the comfiest to sit on even with cushions

SuzeQStan

The r@nge has some really nice sets SYA - good prices too. For some reason I always forget about that store but you have gotten some lovely things from there - will pop in at the weekend 🥰

doingitanyway

Your garden furniture sounds lovely! I'm like you and get headaches in the sun.
My garden is north facing but it wasn't a deal breaker as I prefer to look out at sun, but sit in shade

Skint_yet_Again

My garden is west facing dia so full sun all afternoon 🥵 So I definitely need some shade. 

Dropped sharps in to diabetic nurse for disposal this morning then went to aquafit. Home for lunch and then DF came down and chopped another of the garden bushes down to waist height. All clippings into our green bins for collection next week. We are lucky we get a free collection once a fortnight. 

Had a walk to my friend’s house and had an ice lolly and a cider in the garden. 😊 Tomorrow we are going to the range, may have food there, then jy sk. Will have a look at garden furniture in store Suze. I do like to see what I am buying. If we don’t have brunch in the range we will call off at a pub on the way home for lunch. 

SuzeQStan

Oh just remembered - j vsk do a good line in outdoor furniture too - they are kind of like !kea but less spendy.

doingitanyway

I like to see what I'm buying too. I want to feel if it feels sturdy or not.
Enjoy The Range.
In keeping with my copying your life because you seem to have it all under control... I looked up aqua aerobics. Int might be good because it shouldn't hurt my back as the water takes the pressure. They have a class on Monday or Tuesday mornings, so going to look into it.  I promise not to pick up a chicken on the way home