Hi all, I’ve been reading but not having time to write.
So glad you’ve had good news Gen, hopefully the cardiac tests will happen quickly too.
Em I get a really bad tummy just as my period approaches, every time. Really not enjoyable, I always hope I’m not in the office on those days.
Mrs how do those damp traps work - are they disposable or do you regenerate them by heating up? We are running the heating to a minimum temp, it doesn’t seem to be clicking on every day but on the coldest mornings for an hour or two. I fear damp - our bedroom has shadowy patches (not actual mould, but it’s coming) in the built-in wardrobes as they are on external walls and are cold, and we do get a build-up on the windows due to condensation so I have to keep on top of the cleaning there. DD’s room isn’t great as the radiator doesn’t seem to work well in there and it’s cold, poor kid. (A plumber said it’s not broken, it’s just the last point on the circuit so the water isn’t very hot by then so not easy to fix). Sigh. I might try damp traps in the wardrobe at least, and maybe DD’s room, which isn’t big enough for a dehumidifier or a bed, for that matter
Otherwise not much going on - loads of work and late nights, it’s been very stressful. My work diary next week is much better though so I’m hoping to catch up a bit.
money-wise, we didn’t spend too much over half term, Just a couple of days out with the kids and nothing too fancy. I’ve also had a cheaper weekly shop yesterday, just £69, as I’ve done quite a bit of stocking up over recent weeks.DD needs some black ankle boots for school though - shoes are no good in winter as she get in every puddle going. The last couple of years I’ve bought Startrite ones, which are expensive but I really rate them and they stay DRY!
I’ve agreed with family that we’re doing a cheap Christmas - with sisters we’re going to exchange a book as a gift, same with DBIL and SIL. I’ll do a bit more for mum as I’ve always done her a stocking since dad died, and I usually put good stuff in. I have so many work nights out though, it’s going to be expensive. Because of the way my organisation is structured I’ve got 2 dinners with the department I sit in (am expected to go, as senior - one is for the senior team , with £65 or £100 set menus 😮), the other is pizza express with the whole department but they want the seniors to pay more to sub the more junior staff. Fair enough, but then I’ve got my own department dinners x 2 (whole department, I am director so have to show up, and then my close team, which is the one I ACTUALLY want to go to). it’s ridiculous. And more ‘going out’ than I’m used to these days, I’m not actually sure I’ll cope with all the people time 😂
off to PILs today, they are taking us out for MIL’s birthday. It’s less fun than it sounds as DS finds restaurants and sitting still hard so I will be on edge, but will be nice to see them. Need to pick up some flowers for MIL on the way.
I need to sort out moving some money round to higher interest savings accounts - we have our house renovation pot which needs to earn the most possible while inflation is even higher. Maybe tomorrow. I’ve got the structural engineer’s report now so just need to sort the party wall agreement and then I can appoint the loft conversion people. Get DD out of that cold box room at last!
have a good weekend, all!