I really wanted to be one of those dependable, regular bloggers who updates say, twice a week every week without fail. Thats not going to happen, I'm just not that person lol. I blog when it feels right and when I have the time, I hope you guys don't mind :)
The last few weeks have been brilliant, so much has been going on that I want to share but I'm going to have to break it up into a few posts and a happy list!
Today we went to get some wood, we're stock-piling for the winter, last time we went it was £5 for a car boot full - brilliant value. Today they let us have it for free - nothing - £0!!! Free heat for the winter, we couldn't believe it. It's in a huge pile and you climb around yourself picking the bits you want and loading it yourself, maybe thats why it's not all gone. I guess a lot of people like to have it in neat little bags already and don't mind paying literally 8X more for the 'convenience'. Its nearly all the right size too, small chunky blocks (they're my favourite) short planks and random shapes. Some will just need sawn in half and some bits we've kept aside for building stuff.
This is our most of our haul, cost us a grand total of £5 and took 2 trips just up the road to collect :)
It makes me so happy to feel all organised and prepared for the cold weather, it's just really comforting don't you think? Anyway this is going to be our saturday morning ritual from now on! I want it up to the roof! :)
Hi Astra, good score with the fire wood :). Like you, I thought I'd be a regular blogger, but alas no. Some weeks there is nothing really worth writing about & others are overflowing & busy. Finding the perfect time to write is not as easy as I thought it would be! Glad I'm not the only one who's "just not that person". Hope you are keeping well. Sx
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra thats great to hear I'm not the only one! The fire wood really is such a good deal, cant wait till next saturday so we can get some more!! x
DeleteWe can't burn any pressure treated or soft wood in our fire because of fumes and creostoe deposits building up in the chimney...wish we could, it would save us a fortune! We have enough wood from last year for this year...feels good to know that we will be warm in the winter.
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Oh that would be a hassle, at least your still well stocked from last year! xx
DeleteWonderful score, Astra!
ReplyDeleteBTW-this is your blog, your space and you get to do whatever you want to with it :-) I enjoy "hearing" your voice, and always appreciate hearing what's genuine, not forced. Keep doing what you're doing and don't worry about any judgement :-)
Thanks so much, I know your right, I wouldn't like it if any of the blogs I follow were stressing about not posting often enough so I'll just relax about it! x
DeleteI haven't blogged for over a month and you can only do what you can. I do admire those people who blog everyday and wish i could do it too. Good on you for preparing for winter it will be here soon. Hope you and baby are doing well.
ReplyDeleteThanks new world, its all a balancing act isn't it? As long as you're doing whats important for you then there's no point worrying.
DeleteBaby and I are still doing great, Ive got all my energy back now too so just enjoying every minute, loving my changing figure too and waiting for the kicks! :)
Wow that is fab that you have that much wood already.
ReplyDeleteI've not been a regular blogger lately, I often think I can blog that later- but then I get to busy and don't get around to it. There are just tooo many things going on, and to many things on the to do list at the moment. One day I will get back in control of it all :-)
haha well I think you do a wonderful job at blogging and being a mummy! Family always comes first so a mums blog is bound to have gaps :) x
DeleteOh how I wish I had all that wood for the winter
ReplyDeleteIt is such a great feeling - you should start collecting now too! I cant wait till saturday morning so we can go again!!
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