Watty's Awakening

Slinky

Sounds like she's taking the pee by not taking the poo.

I had someone doing some freelance work for me, every month I got stock returned with claims people refused delivery, so next month I gave her less stock, and again, less and less stock was delivered, and so it continued. I then had to deliver the stock elsewhere. I only paid per item delivered, so she was shooting herself in the foot. It got to the point I was going to give her the heave-ho after I came back from holiday, but fortunately she resigned. After she went I got a reliable freelancer to deliver to her area, and he encountered none of the issues she claimed to have. Basically, she was lazy and couldn't be bothered.

Watty1

Interesting that resolved itself - I am thinking this might too @Slinky

We didn't get the second field cleared, instead we opted for shopping. Now the drive is done there is more work to finish the 'kerb appeal' of the cottage. The wooden windows were stained a couple of years ago - they have been stained ever since they went in and the weathering is really bad at the front - either scorching sun on driving rain. Have decided they would look much better painted the same colour as the front door and the concrete sills that were put in during the initial renovation would look better finished off too. The front door was painted when the windows were done and the paint has held up really well, except where according to VNM the paint prep was poor. There is also a gate and external post or parcel box which are "letting the side down" and a retaining wall that needs staining.

After a "site meeting" VNM said he would actually enjoy the painting and knowing that he is a perfectionist we have purchased all materials needed and some wood so he can make a new parcel box. So, front of house plans continue.

Shopping took all morning- then - met pal for an afternoon tea at local church. The church does 4 afternoon teas a year, it is the most idyllic location, tables and chairs in the graveyard that has a perfect view as it is high on a hill, sheep grazing in the parking field, vintage china, homemade scones, cream and jam and as much tea, coffee or squash as one can drink for just £5. The best part though is the lovely nature of the team that do this, everyone is so welcoming, children play quietly in the background, neighbouring chickens wander about - it is so very "darling buds of May". Made plans for more girlfriends to join us next week.

redofromstart

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82086850#Comment_82086850

That is exactly how I know my VNM, and I wasn't 'looking' either.

I am working on drive by appeal too, the difference a few hours and a small amount of spending makes cannot be underestimated.

Watty1

@redofromstart I showed one of my pals my AI mock up and when I sent the 'done' pic she thought I had sent the AI mock up for them. I worried about how to do the drive for so long and as you say a small amount of spending makes such a difference.

Have guaranteed the heatwave continues by purchasing a hose that we cannot use due to the hosepipe ban but was so tired of getting wet with the leaking one on the yard (and horses need hoses to rinse off sweat and soak their hay). Am wondering if buying a pair of shorts might break the heatwave?

KajiKita

If shorts work in your area, let me know and I might even bare my thighs!! 🤣🤣🫨

KK

daisy_1571

can thoroughly recommend mens swimming trunks for shorts.

Ladies ones all work on the principle we want ones that almost show our foofs off.

Mens come down to just above knees, stretch in every direction so are comfy for walking, gardening, etc. They are made of wonderful material that any wafty top flows over rather than sticks to and being swimming apparel they dry very quickly and can be quickly hand washed in the shower.

Only issue is no pockets but I can live with that

Watty1

I have cancelled the TV licence. What an ordeal. And how intrusive they were with their questions, I tried on line but kept getting a message saying I had to call as I had an active licence. VNM and I had a chat and we just don't watch live TV. So that left the Iplayer and yes we have watched some fabulous stuff on the iplayer but mostly we watch a prime or netflix film or series so that is a saving of just over £15 a month - plus - it turns out a refund as it is paid until December.

The money we will save over the next 12 months covers the shopping for the decorating stuff for the front of the house.

I'm also thinking that if we bought a CD Player we could cancel subscription to amazon music but one step at a time as there are a lot of CDs in the loft - I dumped them there after PPH took all the music systems when he cleared off.

redofromstart

It might be worth looking at Sp0tify Free as an alternative to Azn music. I changed to S when A made it 'songs like the song you requested, but not what you asked for' and limited skip function as I refused to pay on extra for the same service.

WelshmansDaughter

arg0s sell cd players quite cheaply. I did consider it but I use yt premium now

ajmoney

My boyfriend uses yt music instead of s or a.