I do all of the above, and it makes me happy. 😀
I couldn't even tell you what the newest trends are, fashion-wise, home-wise, or reading-wise. I love to get things second-hand, although for the past year or so, I've been selling not buying ... well apart from a few £1 books of course.
I don't know how old my phone is. I know our contracts are up for renewal every couple of years and we nearly always say no to a new phone, and reiterate that we will stay on our SIM only contract. Alan got a new phone a couple of years ago, but bought it outright rather than on a monthly payment scheme. I've had mine for much longer than him, it works, I'm used to it, it does what I want it to do, and it's all that I need.
I bought my car new in 2017, it had high mileage for it's age when I used to drive backwards and forwards to Manchester from Wales every single week, or to Berkshire from Wales once a month. But since we've lived here and I can't drive as far, the mileage has gone right down in comparison to it's age. So ... it's staying with me until it's wheels drop off ... or something equally dramatic. 😄
And as you have seen, we are most definitely downsizing our home in the very near future.
We had another viewing last night, and once again because it was at 7pm we had to handle it ourselves. We were expecting just one man, but he brought his family with him, his wife and two grown-up children, perfectly acceptable when they were viewing what could be a future family home, but it reinforced to me how much I am not that happy about having lots of people in the house ... especially ones that ask a million questions.
I think I am going to refuse to do any more viewings, it's about time the agents started earning their money.
Are you a real people person, or like me do you value your own company and just that of those closest to you?
Sue xx
I have a new phone because mine stopped working but all my furniture is second hand and I'm happy with that. I'm not in competition with anybody.
ReplyDeleteThat is the perfect way to be isn't it, both for ourselves and the planet, how much new stuff does the world actually need!! I am sick of adverts for things popping up everywhere I go online at the moment.
DeleteOnly white goods come new here (and that only because we don't have a local auction which occasionally has them from house-clearance, as we did in Carms). Our furniture is 2nd hand, some of it antique pieces Keith restored. I need to have a good clear out of old pre-Covid stock but no dealers frequent the car boot sale I could go to (which is 40 miles away too, not exactly local!) A £5 table or two in September's fair perhaps. I am a people person, and a natural teacher, and really miss having someone locally I can share and discuss my interests with.
ReplyDeleteI used to be much more of a people person, partly because I had to be for work…..but these days, I crave my own space much more, no burning desire to join lots of groups, and go out much less often than I did - through choice.
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
Do you have ‘open for inspection’ times when selling in the UK……I know it didn’t happen when we sold up in 1972.
ReplyDeleteHere they’re usually an advertised hour when the house is open for buyers to come look with the agent present to answer all those questions. The vendor usually goes out during that time and yes sticky beak neighbours sometimes pop in but the fact the agent takes names often scares them off.
I'm with you on the people thing - I never have enjoyed big groups or having to do small talk. I'm also with you on phones and second hand things (often much better quality than the new equivalent).
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Ellie
We actually ended up showing people round our last house several times and I vowed never again! We were both working then and I found the whole thing too stressful. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI like my own company and am an introvert. I do like to go out to the gym and pool but those are solitary adventures. Most of my furnishings are midcentury I bought over 25 years ago. And even then, they were used mid 1950's furniture.
ReplyDeleteI'm an only child. No cousins . I had a very solitary childhood and it's followed me into adulthood. I have three children and did all the parties, hobbies and clubs for them. Now I'm in my 60's I love a quiet, ordered life. My wants are non-existent and my needs are few. Luckily Husband is the same and so we have grown together not apart.
ReplyDeleteNothing is more pleasurable that a few hours on our allotment with Walter the dog enjoying the peace and quiet. And of course home grown produce for tea!😁
Definitely get your agents to do the viewings, that's what you're paying them for. OH and I are quite solitary people, just really close to a few relatives and friends, and we like our own company. A lot of our furniture is 2nd hand, but I did buy a new leather suite with an inheritance from my Dad, it will last us out. My phone was my daughter's and OH had my old one. Xx
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