The continuing adventures of Henry. Hope he remembers to bring out the gimp and fix the cut-off drop shadow.
Category: Personal
Bad Day…or is it?
Well, one of my mates found out that his voluntary redundancy has been accepted. Two weeks from now and he’s out of work. Bummer. Or is it? Maybe its the kick up the arse he needs? Maybe it’s the change in life he needs? A new job, house, friends etc await. I guess it’s whether the glass is half empty or full.
In some ways I wish it was me moving on. New challenges, new people to meet, new geek things to learn…maybe this is the kick up the arse I need. Or maybe I should just unpack another box (still far too many lying around the house) and order some new decor.
I’ve Moved
At last, around 6 months after first looking for a new house we’ve finally moved. Even better, by the time I set-up the PC (a whole 4 days after moving!) broadband had been installed. I only needed 3 minutes of dial-up to get my new ADSL username etc and I was away. Kudos to Plusnet.
As for the house – superb – wish I’d done it years ago, but then I wouldn’t have had enough money to do it years ago. What I can’t believe is just how much there is to do in the house. Small jobs take forever. And I’m shit at DIY, although I’ve just subscribed to the uk.diy newsgroup…..as if that will help.
Even after a week I’m still surrounded by brown boxes – it’s going to take quite a while before we’re fully unpacked – months even! But I’m pleased with the chaos and the new house especially compared to the old place!
Less than 2 weeks to go
Well….things are moving apace. Two weeks from now I’ll be in my new house. Two weeks from now I’ll have no broadband! Bugger. I can only order BB once my new phone line is enabled, then it will be up to 10 days before BB is setup. Ouch. Back to dial-up.
But the mortgage is sorted, new insurance dealt with, removal firm booked, sixty (yep 60) fucking boxes arrived from Pickfords yesterday – I’ve only got a two bedroomed flat – I’m not that bad a hoarder. Still got utilities to fix and tons to pack (not 60 boxes worth though).
But I can’t wait to move.
Missives Concluded
Woo-Hoo. Missives finally concluded on the old and new homes. Hopefully there’s no going back now. Just got two weeks of packing to get through and then the removal. Only downside is that I’ll be without broadband for a couple of weeks. Bummer.
Merry Christmas
Its 25th December – Merry Christmas All.
Moving Costs
Can’t believe how much it costs to move house. Estate agent fees, solicitors fee’s, tax to govt, removal firm, mortgage arrangement fee’s……the list is endless. But still the cost that sticks in the throat most is the wasted surveys I had to pay for while trying to find a house. £200-£300 pounds for a 2 page report. Dogs.
Other costs – gas and electricity re-connections, BT reconnection, broadband connection blah blah blah.
I’ve Sold A House
Well, after 12 days on the market I’ve sold my house. Was suprised we got 14 viewers in that short space of time, especially as its the festive season. Just the mortgage to get now…gulp. I’m in debt for the rest of my like 🙂
An the entry date is 16th January – thats now less than six weeks away. So much to do…so little time!
I’ve Bought A House
After a few months of looking, a few too many expensive surveys carried out and a lot of disappointment I’ve finally managed to buy a house. Thought I had paid quite a bit for it but it turns out my price matches the valuation exactly. Top smart.
Its My Birthday
Well I’ve finally reached the big 30 today…….and I feel no different to yesterday. Lots of nice gifts – thanks to my friends for them and also thanks to Shak for letting me kick his butt at tennis (wonder what his excuse will be tomorrow).
Asked today whether I’ve achieved all I set out to do by the time I was 30, but to be honest I’ve never really set out any clear goals in life – just as well! Maybe its something I should do for future years. Maybe’s aye, maybe’s naw.