Definitely take your Son if he will go as I do feel family should see what you are looking at.
I was lucky my Son and his wife saw my now home for sale and viewed it for me, they knew I had an image in my mind of what I wanted to do to the one I was originally buying and this had better potential and a nicer outlook.
The worst bit was the long drives to check on progress, pick kitchen and meet the tradespeople the builder had organised. I ordered kitchen appliances, floor for kitchen, new designet radiators all on line to be delivered on set days for the builder.
Its the best thing I have done in the last 3 years
Think itās online group I used to be member of but no meets in south lincs. Sleaford has its own group now and one in Lincoln. Go to various venues- is it pebbles garden centre north hykeham- they meet there for coffee and cake and alternate with meals out often in a Sunday.
Youāve done so well and found a beautiful spot. Iām going to book more viewings on Tuesday but if nothing comes up that I like and the sale of mine progresses I think Iāll rent for a while.
Iād like to stay in the village Iām in now or close to my daughter. Both places are popular with not much available to buy, I may have to wait for the right property.
I hope you find one that gives you a warm hug when you walk in.
I see you are busy sorting through your possessions its hard to part thing, I kept bits that held memories and some of Robs things I sold the money I got pays for a bunch of flowers every month so he is still giving me joy. I had 60 fishing rods and 100s of bits of fishing tackle to sell before I moved and I used the money to buy something for my house it made it easier knowing things were going to people who wanted and would use the items.
Iām doing my best sorting Stephens tools at the moment. Yesterday I came across a box of his granddadās tools too. Our son is going to put a box together for each of the grandchildren for when they are older. Also a fishing rod each. Those things I donāt mind parting with, I know they will be treasured. Iām keeping things like his sanding block and a few of his favourite hand tools.
I havenāt found a house that hugs yet but Iām hopeful as Iām seeing two more tomorrow. Thereās also one by my daughter that over looks a park where we used to take the grandchildren.
I have guests coming for the weekend so I had better move, thanks again x
Its my Grandsons 18th birthday today, he misses his grandad alot as they used to go fishing and have man chats.
I bought Rob a gold st Christopher necklace when he joined the Army at 16 so Iāve given it as a gift to my grandson as hes about to join the RAF.
Hes had the usual money towards a motorbike and t shirts as well. It feels strange passing the necklace onto my grandson but I know Rob would be so happy that it will stay in the family.
Thatās a lovely thing to give for an 18th gift. I gave my niece my dadās watch at the weekend for her sonās 21st. Of all the family I know it will mean the most to him. I hope he has a great birthday x
Hi Brandon, you could try Men in Sheds, l think they have groups in most areas, itās a brilliant group for mostly men, they very kindly let me join. Itās a great support network with lots of stuff to do, they usually always have a kettle and there is always someone to chat to, itās also a good place to get practical support for maintenance. Lilly
Thanks Lilly, the problem I has that I live in Northern Spain and there arenāt many options. There are a lot of sports activities but most of them are pretty competitive which is geared for young people or retired. Iām closer to the retired groups but I donāt quite feel itās right for me yet.
Thanks again wishing you all the best
Tom
Hi Tom, thatāsa shame that there arenāt any Men in Sheds community projects accessible to you. I personally donāt generally go to large group type clubs, l prefer to walk and meet lots of people when lm out and about, although, lām still a member of Men in Sheds, l go rarely usually when l need practical advise, but itās okay to just go occasionally, some people go all the time.
He is following in mine and his grandads footsteps, along with my son and one daughter. We all served in the armed forces. Me Navy, Rob Army my son and daughter RAF.
He is the 1st in his family to join, his mum was in the Air Cadets when she was younger.
Thanks Lilly very kind of you. I think men in sheds is a very English thing. If you ask men around here about such a thing I think they would run a mile or at least a kilometre but what they all love is their txoko where they get together to cook and eat normal for many hours. The problem is these things start from when children at school become friends and
