Escape to the country & living off savings

Tresinia511

Sya you have great fortitude! Does this mean they STILL didn't get it right?

SuzeQStan

Mind boggles - utter shambles sorry SYA xx

Skint_yet_Again

I am beginning to think I am going insane. It is beyond belief, 25 incorrect copies. 

If I complain in writing, by email and on the phone how many more times do we think it will take before I get the correct amended copy with holograms? 😳🤬

Skint_yet_Again

Xmas gifts & cards £20 from Xmas pot
xmas meal & drink £20.60 from this months entertainment budget 

Arrietty

Skint_yet_Again said:

I am beginning to think I am going insane. It is beyond belief, 25 incorrect copies. 

If I complain in writing, by email and on the phone how many more times do we think it will take before I get the correct amended copy with holograms? 😳🤬

Good grief!
I'm almost beyond words at this stage.

I'm so enraged on your behalf and what really riles me is this isn't just any old admin; this is an extremely difficult situation to be in for people and to have to keep on asking incompetents to do their job properly compounds the pain.

Sending fortitude 
A x

Skint_yet_Again

Dry bright morning so far but heavy rain forecast for later. Beef stew in my slow cooker. 

Phoned probate office and my complaint has now been logged according to the email I have received. The person I spoke to is going to get their post liaison person to reissue documents again (hopefully the correct version with hologram) 🤞

I am trying not to let this drag me down 😔 

1 December interest 

Regular saver 5.37% gross £20.60
ISA £0.59p 
Savings pots gross £1.96 
Instant access monthly money gross £3.71 (this account starts April at £10k and reduces monthly) 

I have transferred £20.60 into my current account leaving the max £5000 in my regular saver & left the other small amounts in the other accounts 

jwil

You couldn't make it up!  I hope they finally get it sorted.

Skint_yet_Again

Car insurance sorted this morning £224.63.  Renewal quote was £261.16 so I am happy with that. A lot of insurance is now online only and when you chat online they are not interested in reducing the price quoted. Paid on my credit card and will transfer money from annual bills pot when statement is received beginning of Jan. Still can’t believe it’s December 

I have ordered some Xmas gifts from big river & have free trial 30 days of free delivery. Have also hoovered upstairs & cleaned the bathroom. Small amount of washing done & placed on airer in front of dehumidifier. Although it’s blue sky outside there is not enough wind to dry it and we are having multiple sharp downpours☔️

Off to my friends for a cuppa this afternoon. Then I am going to start writing my Christmas cards. 

SuzeQStan

Well done on getting the insurance price down SYA -

i will be interested to see what you make of your Pr!me trial - do you get the tele package as well with that?  

Are you going to cancel before end of trial or are you thinking of keeping it going? My mom and dad have it and see to be happy with it but I’ve always run scared for some reason. I had a worry about forgetting to cancel it etc. 

Ive beat you on the Christmas cards this year as I was so late last year some got them after the event! 🤣

have a lovely visit with friend 🥰

Skint_yet_Again

Thanks Suze ☺️

Had a lovely cuppa and chat at friends but felt so tired I came home and snoozed. Have also felt tired today and have just been motivated to have a quick shower and get dressed as the amaxon delivery was at the end of the village. That has now arrived so 6 more presents crossed off my list with free delivery. 

I often use the free trial Suze but usually just for purchases. I did have a look at tele package yesterday but couldn’t find anything I really wanted to watch on my phone. I will probably just cancel it after Christmas. 

Have hoovered downstairs rugs & laminate as my 🦈 has a setting for both. Just having a minute then will dust & put up little Christmas tree, lights & Christmas garlands on both downstairs fireplaces. Then I must write my cards as I am going to post them 2nd class tomorrow. 

I feel like I am forgetting something 🤔

I’ve paid all upcoming annual bills this side of Christmas. Have bought a wreath for mum & dad for the garden of remembrance & arranged to take it with my niece & little lad on Tuesday. Then we are going for lunch and I will take all presents and cards with me to give to her. We are due to get together again when DS & gf arrive but I don’t want to risk it incase plans change or little lad is poorly. 

Annual bills 

MOT & Service - paid Nov 2025. Next Due Nov 2026 Total £190

Car Ins - paid Dec 25 £224.63 next due Dec26

House Ins- Due Jan 2026

last paid jan 2025 £176.02 

Breakdown cover -jan 2026

paid -jan 2025 £63.84

Car tax - Due Feb 2026

Last paid Feb 2025 £160

Dentist - Due June 2026

paid June 2025  £27.40

Boiler Service - Due June 2026

paid June 2025 £60