Quote: reds @ September 12 2013, 12:13 PM BSTMaybe some ghosties did it. I'm the only one in my flat and often find things where I've already looked or swear I didn't put where they're found.
Just so long as I can blame somebody/something else. 
I think you're right. It was probably a polterghost. 
And...breathe...
Not the best of days but I guess progress has been made of sorts. It would appear that I don't have enough cash behind me for a deposit for the shared ownership scheme but that's OK. I've done some research on my likely outgoings with a rented place and cross referenced with what I'd expect to pay in child support and what benefits the wife is entitled to and we can definitely make it work. To get back on the ladder it will force me to become a saver and by living on my own that will be far easier to do.
I've got a couple of rental viewings lined up already but I'm probably a bit early for that. Fortunately there seems to be enough decent property around that should either of these not work out it won't really matter all that much. There's a good chance I may speak to our landlord about what's going on tomorrow and once that's done it'll all start moving.
We had hoped to pick the car up from the garage today but it is still off the road as yet another problem has presented itself. This issue was potentially dangerous and if we hadn't had the other stuff done we'd never have known. The cost has escalated alarmingly as a result but we are nearly there now - I just want it done so it's no longer my concern.
The wife actually took it better than I thought she would. She's been getting cabin fever because she can't get around as easily but ultimately this only inconvenience. Better another day off the road than a trip to casualty.
This all rather proves my point with the post I made on here earlier. I could get stressed about it but it doesn't solve anything - just gotta have faith that it will all work itself out in the end.
Ben is buggering off to London tomorrow for a couple of days.
I am watching Sliding Doors. Love that film. John Hannah is perfect as the sweet, generous man with terrible jokes...that you actually want to be with.
Quote: Tuumble @ September 12 2013, 6:07 PM BSTAnd...breathe...
Not the best of days but I guess progress has been made of sorts. It would appear that I don't have enough cash behind me for a deposit for the shared ownership scheme but that's OK. I've done some research on my likely outgoings with a rented place and cross referenced with what I'd expect to pay in child support and what benefits the wife is entitled to and we can definitely make it work. To get back on the ladder it will force me to become a saver and by living on my own that will be far easier to do.
I've got a couple of rental viewings lined up already but I'm probably a bit early for that. Fortunately there seems to be enough decent property around that should either of these not work out it won't really matter all that much. There's a good chance I may speak to our landlord about what's going on tomorrow and once that's done it'll all start moving.
We had hoped to pick the car up from the garage today but it is still off the road as yet another problem has presented itself. This issue was potentially dangerous and if we hadn't had the other stuff done we'd never have known. The cost has escalated alarmingly as a result but we are nearly there now - I just want it done so it's no longer my concern.
The wife actually took it better than I thought she would. She's been getting cabin fever because she can't get around as easily but ultimately this only inconvenience. Better another day off the road than a trip to casualty.
This all rather proves my point with the post I made on here earlier. I could get stressed about it but it doesn't solve anything - just gotta have faith that it will all work itself out in the end.
'It will pass.'
Quote: Tuumble @ September 12 2013, 6:07 PM BSTAnd...breathe...
Not the best of days but I guess progress has been made of sorts. It would appear that I don't have enough cash behind me for a deposit for the shared ownership scheme but that's OK. I've done some research on my likely outgoings with a rented place and cross referenced with what I'd expect to pay in child support and what benefits the wife is entitled to and we can definitely make it work. To get back on the ladder it will force me to become a saver and by living on my own that will be far easier to do.
I've got a couple of rental viewings lined up already but I'm probably a bit early for that. Fortunately there seems to be enough decent property around that should either of these not work out it won't really matter all that much. There's a good chance I may speak to our landlord about what's going on tomorrow and once that's done it'll all start moving.
We had hoped to pick the car up from the garage today but it is still off the road as yet another problem has presented itself. This issue was potentially dangerous and if we hadn't had the other stuff done we'd never have known. The cost has escalated alarmingly as a result but we are nearly there now - I just want it done so it's no longer my concern.
The wife actually took it better than I thought she would. She's been getting cabin fever because she can't get around as easily but ultimately this only inconvenience. Better another day off the road than a trip to casualty.
This all rather proves my point with the post I made on here earlier. I could get stressed about it but it doesn't solve anything - just gotta have faith that it will all work itself out in the end.
Doesn't sound so bad
Tuumble, just so you know- you're doing really well. If you stay as proactive as you are being then it will make the hard times much easier. Best of luck to you x
Quote: Natalie Of Wicks @ September 12 2013, 9:53 PM BSTTuumble, just so you know- you're doing really well. If you stay as proactive as you are being then it will make the hard times much easier. Best of luck to you x
Cheers Nat
Right, guys (and gals). I'm not going to come on here spouting off about my personal woes any more, at least not as often, but I thought I'd finish with a slice of irony.
I'm meeting the wife for lunch today. It's somehow typical that in the week of our 14th wedding anniversary that we have a meal together on Friday 13th. The last few years we've usually been skint by this time and haven't gone anywhere but now we can it's almost certainly to talk about the formalities of separation.
You have to laugh.
Ben is on the train to London and taking advantage of 15 minutes free wifi.
Quote: Ben @ September 13 2013, 11:36 AM BSTBen is on the train to London and taking advantage of 15 minutes free wifi.
How come you have free wifi on your train when Jennie was complaining there was no Wifi on her train...
Quote: Ben @ September 13 2013, 11:36 AM BSTBen is on the train to London and taking advantage of 15 minutes free wifi.
So what do you do on these mysterious journeys to London....
Sooty, I'll be doing some research for my blog and then seeing friends later on.
Ah what research?
Viewing some old shows at the BFI Archive. My first port of call though will be to buy an umbrella as it's raining.