Watty's Awakening

Merlin's_Beard

Sounds like both you and Fell Pony moving forward

Watty1

Thanks all. The freeing up of the headspace is the win here

I now need to move to plan B or maybe C or is it D 🤷‍♀️🤣

Watty1

On to mundane matters, cleared out the cupboard that stores bedding and towels. It was such a mess I dreaded going into it. Found horse/dog towels that were in there that really belong on the yard and rolled up 4 bath towels in posh style and put in the main bathroom in a stylish manner (humour me, they are at least tidy).

The removal of these made a lot more space. Found 3 pairs of jeans VNM had bought but they didn't fit and apparently he could not face returning (it was when his mum died so I will forgive the waste). He had hoped I would sell on Vinted but I explained I could not really face that and suggested we drop off at the hospice charity shop in the village. I have bought fabulous items in there very cheaply so I said I would like to donate something good in return.

Purchased a bargain box of vacuum storage bags and stashed the vintage tablecloth and napkins in one and spare duvets in others. The cupboard is really tidy now.

To my surprise I seem to have accumulate A LOT of large sheets and yet only have one hand towel. Very odd.

Humdinger1

All good @Watty1. Are you standing by for an orchestra of tiny violins when timewaster gets back from her hols?! Love Humdinger xx

WelshmansDaughter

Apparently charity shops are really suffering with lack of stock as people are selling on vinted.

Cherryfudge

I can see your posh bathroom sparkling and looking luxurious from here, @Watty1 ! 😁 I could do with a sort out of linens (perhaps in the next week as it's not going-out-for-a-walk weather) and I hadn't thought of making a feature of them. In fact I have a tiny weekend suitcase in the loft - was my Dad's and I had it repaired for my use but now use a cabin case - which would make retro chic storage. Thanks for the idea!

Your local charity shop always sounds so welcoming and bargainaceous so it's a very good home for the jeans. @WelshmansDaughter is right about things going onto V1nted instead of being donated, and of course it means people will also look on V1nted first so the chazzers get less custom.

debtfreewannabe321

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82179180#Comment_82179180

🤣🤣🤣 Yes I thought this too @Humdinger1

Watty1

honestly - that never occurred to me. I thought she would be relieved ?

Watty1

I hope all of you have come through the storms with no damage. All good here, the stable roof has yet another leak (well 3 actually) but VNM looked last night and said he could do a fix when it is dry. Today it is dry so I think that the plan is for me ride Charming Cob then we will do "fixing" which will mean the "tool belt" will be needed. Rarely has a gift bought so much joy

Humdinger1

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82180044#Comment_82180044

I may be wrong, but I'd brace yourself for variations on the theme of 'it's not fair'. Virtuoso singing as it will have to soar above the orchestra of tiny violins...