An in-between phase

dawnybabes

Oh no, that’s not good, sending very gentle hugs x 

foxgloves

Aww, rest in peace PiP's Aunty.

PennysIntoPounds

Thank you all for your kind comments.

There wasn't much I could do today other than get on with it so I got on with:

Build admin (well, consulting the list and reminding Mr PIP which aspects needed chasing today)

Admin
Tidying
Comping

Few receipt surveys
Spec work

45 minute walk getting olio bread rolls and the free paper and dropping it round to mums.
Laundry

25 minute walk getting aldi wine of the week, a nice shiraz reduced to £3.99.
Found three masking tapes, two sparkly stress balls that can go in boot sale pile, and a rose toiletries set

Half wussy situps

Several small surveys.
Our next build bill aim whilst still arguing with broker/valuer and thus no mortgage in sight, is £1955.40.
I have achieved the 40p component.

beanielou

Well done on the 40p. Every little helps!

Sun_Addict

This blooming build seems to be all pay out for little or no progress 😞

doingitanyway

Well done for keeping on keeping on...

Just wondering, when the build goes ahead will you be walking distance from your mum's?

A Shiraz for 3.99 is amazing value. I wish I was closer to an a sm. I used to order their wine when they delivered and they are good

PennysIntoPounds

I keep trying to tell myself that @beanielou! The rose toiletries will come in handy for Christmas stockings and gift extras too so very pleased with that find, a few future quid saved

Aye @Sun_Addict. And if when we get this build mortgage we'll be paying over 6% interest on it, and we really, really, really need it

Thanks @doingitanyway.
Sadly we won't be in walking distance from mum, which is an extra heartache as we're going through all this immense stress and paying (borrowing) all this money but the truth is we're happy here, I love being able to see and support my only immediate family member, this is my community I grew up in and have people around I've known for years and trust and know would help me out and vice versa, and I really resent not being able to afford to live in my own home area.
Mustn't grumble, that's how life is, and we're grateful to have the opportunity to hopefully achieve having a small house in London which we would never be able to afford if we weren't building it, but all the same, it's difficult to remember that sometimes, when we feel like we're anxious and skint for the cause of moving when we don't even want to move.
Hopefully it'll all come good 🙏🤞
Can confirm the shiraz is delicious, it's got that slight violet undertone taste you get with great reds so if you happen to be passing near an A sm before Monday, get involved 🥂

Sun_Addict

Our local A never have the good wine deals, just an empty space where they should be 😞

PennysIntoPounds

Ours usually fly off the shelf/display box and never get replaced @Sun_Addict, was surprised any of these were left. That can be the start of your retirement routine, going to A's of a Monday to see what delicious wine bargains are to be had!

PennysIntoPounds

Ten minute walk getting olio food bundle

Usuals

Ten minute walk getting olio blueberry muffins

Couple of surveys, few little surveys. Have achieved the £5 bit of £1955.40. Although can't get at it as paypal is not allowing immediate free transfers, internet says its been like this for weeks 🙄

Popped over to mums to do a food swap

Half hour walk with Mr PIP getting some olio bread (and jam doughnuts)
Found some books

Popped some doughnuts over to mum

Shower and hairwash. Still using the big bottle of freebie conditioner I got to review months ago

Used surveys voucher to get M&S meal deal for dinner

Off out for drinks with the little close group of us connected to my friend who died of MNR, will hopefully be a cosy and healing evening.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend