Fall has arrived, individuals!
You understand what this implies, proper? Winter is coming!
Sure…But additionally: right here is that this months (lengthy overdue) replace from August!
I really feel like the times are working at 2x pace these days. We’ve made 0 progress within the “new home mission”. We’re simply…dwelling. I’ve struggled to recollect any main occasions that occurred in our lives in August…
I ought to possibly begin writing small notes each time one thing main occurs so I don’t neglect them Then once more, if I neglect them in 2 weeks, then they won’t have been that main in spite of everything, proper?
Life is what occurs while you’re busy making different plans – John Lennon
My spouse is getting an increasing number of impatient as the times goes by. She needs to get this renovation below approach ASAP! I then again am completely tremendous dwelling in momentary lodging (contained in the renovation mission). Then once more, it may be that the mission is so overwhelming that I’ve developed some kind of Stockholm syndrome in direction of our home. It’s holding me (us) captive – and I’m completely tremendous with it! I’ve realized to like – nicely, possibly love is an enormous phrase to make use of right here – however at the very least settle for that we live a bit alternatively in comparison with how we used to reside
Our daughter and her mates don’t appear to note the mess although – they’re simply having fun with the home being an enormous playground, they usually can crumb on the flooring with out anybody yelling at them (we do vacuum once in a while, however not almost as a lot as we did in our previous home). All the pieces on this home is ultimately going to be eliminated (flooring, home windows, doorways and so on.), so there isn’t a level in making an attempt to maintain it spotless. Our previous home was stored immaculate, partly as a result of we had a robotic vacuum cleaner that may frequently eat no matter was left on the ground, so we ultimately realized NOT to go away any form of gadgets on the flooring! Roberta (because it’s referred to as) is at present tucked away someplace in a field…who is aware of the place she is, or when she’ll be let again out?…
Anyway, we had a small summer season getaway at the start of August to have some awaytime/downtime from the horror-show that’s our present dwelling scenario (it’s actually not that unhealthy :). We visited some mates on the island of Fyn. They’ve 5 children (!) and they’re all homeschooled. We love to go to them as a result of their life is so very totally different from ours. Their children are probably the most nicely mannered, well-behaved, caring and educated children that we all know. It’s at all times a pleasure spending time with them (and their mother and father in fact), and our daughter even enjoys the iPad-free playtime They reside on a small farm and lift chickens & geese as their “after-school” exercise. The children study precious traits to show their “pastime” into an earnings. To date I don’t suppose this mission is popping any main income, but it surely provides them precious life expertise that children on our avenue actually don’t have (together with our personal). The older children (younger youngsters) cook dinner and clear – they usually get pleasure from it! I do know, this sounds too good to be true, proper?
Our daughter turned 9 in August, so we celebrated her birthday within the backyard. Another child should clearly share her birthday, as a result of it was pouring down HAHA! We managed to shortly set up some tents, so the rain didn’t hassle us that a lot. We even managed to mild a bonfire and roast marshmallows (this was my spouse’s concept, and whereas I assumed it was idiotic to attempt to construct a fireplace within the rain, I need to hand it to her: she managed to make it occur! ). It’s small moments like these that turn into lasting recollections in our children minds, and I’m glad that I’ve a spouse who at all times fights for her concepts – even once they appear silly on the time
There was some tiny progress within the insurance coverage case (sewer points), because the insurance coverage firm (FINALLY) dispatched some sewer guys to validate that our preliminary discovery was truly true. Massive shock; IT WAS!…What a f**** waste of everybody’s time. We’ve now determined to begin the method of getting gives from contractors for the sewer work. We’ve now invested greater than 2 months in WAITING on the insurance coverage firm, so we’re going to wait this one out, however we have to know what this shit-show (actually bwaha) goes to value to get fastened. We expect the insurance coverage firm to pay for a few of it, however we’re additionally anticipating them to attempt to weasel out of it, with the intention to pay us the least quantity doable. At this level we do not know what to anticipate – we simply know to anticipate the worst, principally
Talking of the worst doable consequence; I made a decision to strive that entire biking to work factor…Worst expertise of my life! HAHA. It’s about 8km, and it took me about 45mins to get well from the ordeal. I had eaten a correct breakfast meal, however I felt like I had fully depleted my sugar deposits – from a 30min bike trip…The day was just about ruined after that. However it might end up that my troubles was removed from over. I managed to get residence by taking it a bit less difficult, however I didn’t really feel nice in my again that night. I shrugged it off as simply being off form. The morning after I used to be squatting with a screwdriver in my hand to repair a door (as you do while you reside in a fixer-up’er renovation mission) – one thing that I had finished quite a few occasions that summer season (whereas constructing the shed, bear in mind?). I out of the blue felt a burning in my decrease again, and I jumped to my toes and stumbled again to my mattress. I just about stayed there for the subsequent 4 days. I couldn’t transfer. I couldn’t even flip over whereas sleeping with out waking up and feeling excruciating ache. I’ve skilled one thing comparable earlier than, however not at those self same ache ranges. On day 5 I simply barely managed to gradual stroll to my automobile and drag my ass to my body-sds therapist (Susan, bear in mind?). At this level I felt it was shifting in the fitting path, so I knew it was solely a matter of shifting as little as doable, and ultimately I managed to regain my full mobility. I’ve restarted my coaching routine (again and core particularly) with the intention to regain a few of the power that I’ve clearly misplaced throughout the summer season (been skipping fitness center for too lengthy).
The again challenge is an previous challenge that I’ve been battling with for a few years (L4-L5 Disc herniation), and it was clear to me that my physique posture is way from superb on my present bike. The expertise has not deterred me from desirous to bike to work, however I would like a brand new bike with a way more upright physique place. Naturally, I’ve been looking for electrical bikes for weeks now
I believe I’ve discovered one which matches my whishes, that are: CHEAP, COOL and FUNCTIONAL
Take a look right here: TENWAYS CGO800S
Let me know what you suppose! I’ve not discovered higher worth for the cash than this bike. I attempted it the opposite day, and it’s actually well-built and really easy to trip. No gears and no traditional chain that wants lubrication. I believe I’d be capable to get to work in lower than 20 minutes on this beast!
Regarding the financials there’s not a lot to be added for August. It was a reasonably blah month within the markets. Our renovation finances is at present yielding 2.8% with Saxo Financial institution (my dealer). Within the grand scheme of issues that is in fact peanuts, however at the very least we’re pulling in round €200/month in passive earnings from this money stash. Greater than we’ve been seeing for a number of years now…Is Money nonetheless King?! If that’s the case, you possibly can simply name me Arthur any further!
So long as we aren’t contributing to our Complete Steadiness, I don’t suppose it is sensible to maintain updating this chart (additionally, I’m very lazy). We’ve began dipping into the money stash to assist our loopy constructing mission, so I’ll quickly retire the Basic development chart from the month-to-month replace for now… (It shall return!).
I’m previous and have to train extra. In any other case my physique will flip towards me!
We’re nonetheless enjoying the ready sport with the insurance coverage firm. I can wait all 12 months lengthy, however my spouse is getting more and more impatient, and as : sad spouse = sad life
Whereas we wait at the very least our money stash is producing some a lot wanted passive earnings. Nothing that may make us wealthy, but it surely’s a small band-aid on the wound at the very least!
We celebrated our daughters 9-year birthday (within the rain) in our backyard. It was good enjoyable!
I’ve been getting an E-bike that I can use to take me to work (8km). I’ll maintain you guys posted on this journey!
See you subsequent month!