One thing to add to my shopping list today is Weetabix, well the Aldi version of Weetabix that is, they are much cheaper and just as tasty.
I'm doing really well with only buying what I need and it's really helping the budget stretch. At the moment I take time to evaluate everything that I am using up, and think about whether it will stay in my repertoire in future, these will as I am really enjoying a 'first breakfast' of Weetabix and some sort of fruit most days.
Usually it's with either banana as shown here, tinned peaches ... one tin does four days ... or at the moment some home grown rhubarb that I defrosted and which also does me four days.
In other news ...
Our chimney was removed from the roof of the bungalow this week.
A little stack remains in the loft space where it will remain.
We were very lucky that it didn't rain for the whole procedure so everything stayed nice and dry. The roof and main walls are the only thing about our future home that we were happy and safe to keep.
The roof looking all perfect after the roofer did his stuff.
Yes, that is Alan's car parked on our neighbours drive. All the neighbours are being absolutely brilliant about everything we are having to do, I think they are just glad to see the eyesore that was letting their street down being dealt with.
Small town life with good neighbours is a real blessing.
I hope you have a happy weekend. 💖
Sue xx
Good neighbours are indeed a great blessing!
ReplyDeleteVery coincidentally one of our new neighbours was the main receptionist at the caravan park that we had our static caravan on and where I lived on for a while, so we already knew her. Everyone that we have met up to now have been lovely.
DeleteI posted on Sooze’s blog last week about moving into a neglected home. A home that was once someone’s pride and joy but owing to old age, frailty and lack of money were no longer able to maintain. It’s very sad. Every home has a chapter, when that chapter is closed another one opens. This is now your chapter Sue and Alan. Enjoy. June
ReplyDeleteOur bungalow has a similar story, but after the old gentleman that lived there passed away, it was rented out for a year before being left empty for another year we think while probate was being sorted out. Now the bungalow deserves to some tender loving care, and we are more than happy to provide it.
DeleteWish we had done that with the chimney too as it would have saved on maintenance
ReplyDeleteover the years and given us more room in the loft. Catriona
We didn't need it on the roof so it seemed a good time to take it down, just leaving the stack in the loft space for ventilation. We have a tiny loft space but as you can see it's a nice neat little stack, as it was the flu for the gas fire and back boiler.
DeleteA little more progress, always good.
ReplyDeleteIt's all steps in the right direction isn't it. 🙂
DeleteProgress, Progress... my father's flat has stayed empty for a year (so far) but no maintenance needed.
ReplyDeleteI think that flats can last a bit longer being empty as they are usually surrounded or attached to other inhabited properties. I think old detached properties tend to come off worse, especially in our damp climate. 🫤
DeleteI love Weetabix. The roof is looking good!
ReplyDeleteWeetabix is becoming a real habit. We are lucky that the bungalow has a good roof, I'm glad we didn't spoil it removing the chimney. 😀
DeleteGlad that it did not rain while the roof repairs were going on. Great progress on the renovations.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
We were very lucky, it rained the day before and the day after. 😄
DeleteThat was a blessing it did not rain during the process! You are fortunate indeed!
ReplyDeleteGood neighbours are indeed a great blessing! Our neighbours 2 along from us, Lorraine and Martyn are such kind neighbours and have helped us so much!x
We were very lucky. 😀 It's been good getting to know the neighbours before we even move in. 🙂
DeleteWhat’s on the menu for second breakfast Sue!
ReplyDeleteUsually it's peanut butter on a slice of toast. 🍞
DeleteYou are making good progress on the bungalow. I'm glad you will be having good neighbors at your new home.
ReplyDeleteGood neighbours make a huge difference don't they. 🙂
DeleteWhat lovely neighbours you have and the roof looks brilliant. Good workmen are very hard to find.
ReplyDeleteThe neighbours are being brilliant, we already knew one lady and have gotten to know some of the others by just chatting when we spotted them. I can see a housewarming party coming up in the future to thank them all for their patience.
DeleteBy working with an architect based in our small town for the renovation, he has given us all the contact details of all the people that he works with. So they are all known to each other and used to working together. He also put us in touch with building control and other departments that we will need as the build progresses.
You were lucky with the lack of rain for your roof repair! I've not eaten Weetabix (or the supermarket dupe for years!) xxx
ReplyDeleteWe were really lucky, it's always nice to have a dry loft. 😄
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