Wednesday 3rd May 2016

Bargains – This Is The Last Stop For A Debenhams Plus Discount Code & How To Use An Allbeauty Discount Code To Save Money & Presents for Men Discount Code | 20% off | presentsformen.co.uk & Argos Kitchen Electrical Sale | 50% off | argos.co.uk & Cheap All Inclusive Holidays | mercury-direct.co.uk & La Redoute Discount Code | 40% off | laredoute.co.uk

It was pouring with rain and my wellies had started leaking (again!) I always make sure I keep the receipts now as I have returned so many.  So, I headed for the shops and Mal took Ellie out. I also had to go to the Post Office so we could have our mail redirected. I took a pile of forms, like our pension statements, council tax, passports and much more. I hadn’t taken utility bills but explained that we do all that online. After 15 minutes heated debate, they refused to do it ,plus Mal had made a minor mistake while completing the form online and put a cross in the “rest of the world” box!! This however was minor compared to not showing her our utility bills.  I gathered my things together and walked out. As it is we have to pay double as I didn’t want to change my surname when we got married, so we have different surnames, double the price!  By the time I arrived home I had decided we would not pay out the almost £90 and just not have mail forwarded!!  Mal agreed. Poor thing, he and Ellie got drenched on their walk and I have packed most of the “dog towels”.

I did get a full refund for my leaky wellies and bought another pair as replacement. I went into Asda and did the do it yourself checkout, when everything went wrong. Should I have expected anything different? A box of grapes split open all over the floor and then three things wouldn’t scan and the assistant told me I should enter the code numbers to which I replied that I wasn’t getting paid by Mr Walmart, so she could just take them away!! By this time I think I was a little bit peeved by my post office experience!

I went home!

We then discovered when Mal went to pay for something over the internet that his card has been blocked. He phoned the bank and something fraudulent had happened and a new card was on its way but delayed because of the bank holiday!

By the afternoon we started losing momentum with the packing!

Thought for the Day – “Sometimes it is better to be kind than right. We do not need an intelligent mind that speaks, but a patient heart that listens.” ~Gautama Buddha

Tuesday 2nd May 2017

Bargains – Marks and Spencer Discount Code | 50% off | marksandspencer.com & Wilko.com Discount Code | Free Delivery | 50% off & The Toy Shop Discount Code | 50% off | thetoyshop.com & AX Paris Discount Code | axparis.com & Expedia Sale | 40% off | expedia.co.uk & Wickes Decking Boards | 25% off | wickes.co.uk

We walked with Ellie and met a lot more people dog walking, some offered to help with the move or to look after Ellie. Such nice people. It was much warmer than yesterday. We discovered this stream was almost overflowing where it was blocked. Mal did try to unblock it with a stick but didn’t manage it. He’ll have to tell the orchard owner.

More packing!

We heard from David and they have had a few viewers interested in their house and someone is going to see ours this afternoon as well. Fingers crossed but it seems people don’t want such a huge garden. Our agent did suggest it would make a marvellous restaurant with the stunning views and there is obviously enough land to build on.

We met up with Shirley and Steve in the evening and went and had a meal at The Bell in St Nicholas at Wade. A nice pub and surprisingly busy for a Tuesday night.

Thought for the Day – “Don’t complicate your life. Live simply. Do what makes you happy. Talk a little less, laugh a little more, be nice to people and be humble.”

Monday 1st May 2017

Bargains – Currys Deals | Sale Now On | currys.co.uk & Cotton Traders Discount Code | 50% off | cottontraders.com & Monarch Cheap Flights | £29.99 | monarch.co.uk & Appleyard Flowers Discount Codes Just Got Better & Hertz Discount Code | 20% off & Find Out How To Get Blossoming Gifts At The Lowest Prices

For anyone who uses Groupon as often as we do, there is a 15% off deal today. I did say to Shirley yesterday that I don’t remember the last time we paid full price for a meal out!

We went for a walk and half way round it poured with rain. A typical Bank Holiday I guess! We are so lucky to be surrounded by woods full of bluebells, one is only 4 minutes walk from our front door.

Back home and I thoroughly cleaned the cooker and packed more boxes.

Thought for the Day – “Adversity makes men and prosperity makes monsters.” ~ Victor Hugo