Progress is...

Cherryfudge

What a good feeling that must be!

rtandon27

Thank-you all for your kind comments about my mortgage milestone!  It does feel good to have hit it, even if I didn't realize until almost a month later!  The best bit is seeing the interest owed drop in the mortgage calculator I use - not paying outrageously for borrowing is a really good feeling. 

Also had a browse at rentals in the area where we rented the converted Hop Kiln & I was utterly shocked that in 4 years, rents have doubled which means that it would equal my mortgage payment AND my current overpayment each month.  I'm very glad we got out of the rental market when we did as this ultimately means that when/if I end up moving back across the pond, I will have a tidy sum to purchase there! - and if I end up staying here, then I can make a change to a small(er) property in a different town!

Another worrisome experience on the train.  Some low-life decided to body-check me into the door of the carriage because I had refused to let someone else sardine me into the carriage.  He took exception to me pointing out that it was hard enough to travel during rush hour with a disability without his sage but ungarnered input.  I also asked him if he was ignorant of the meaning of a white stick.  As a result of the physical contact, I may have shouted at him loudly & verbously enough that most of the carriage noticed and he made visible efforts to get away from the 'crazy lady'.  I also happened to notice the camera directly above me which I am well aware caught he physical assult.  Wrenched shoulder is now being medicated with anti-inflamatories & luckily I already have a physio appointment booked for this afternoon.  Another complaint to the 'powers that be who run the train service as 4 of the 6 train platforms were out of service and I was unable to get staff to assist me at the station for reasons of accessibility, in fact the manager saw me and turned tail.  I have one word to describe her, and the filters will catch me if I use it!

Now onto happier thoughts & my favorite seasonal topic...
THANKSGIVING!

I have found a lasagna which has all the flavours of the holiday - I'm not sure if I feel thrilled that it's available or horrified that something I would make with leftovers is being marketed as a meal!😅😅😅

I"m also being drawn in by the scents of the season - there is a pumpkin spice oil available for use in a tealight burner.  I"m humming and hawing over it as we just purchased a cheap apple cinnamon candle from the Swedish store!  My justification is that apple/cinnamon is OH's choice of scent but mine is defiantely pumpkin!  I'm also telling myself it's only 10 more days untli it's acceptable to drink a pumpkin spice latte! 

edinburgher

Oh my God @rtandon27 - I am fuming that you had to experience that! I sometimes wonder what the country is coming to 😱 I hope you're ok, not too shaken.

Cheery_Daff

So sorry @rtandon27 what a rotten experience 😡 I hope you're feeling less shaken now. 

I confess I had a PECAN spiced latte this morning, and very nice it was too 🤭 Brightened up a blustery grey morning 😁

themadvix

Oh RT, that's awful 😡 Some people are just... (insert word of choice here). I hope you have a calm and relaxing evening planned and nothing further untoward happens.

teapot2

Thats carp @rtandon27, I hope the anti-inflammatories and the physio appointment help your shoulder.