On the 9th Day After Christmas
My Christmas treat will be..............
Have I said that the bungalow I'm buying (all being well and God willing) belongs to the Mum and Dad of my next door but one neighbour in the lane? (I didn't know that beforehand) I asked R if his Mum and Dad would let me have another look round or I could do it through the Estate Agent if they preferred it. Then on Christmas Day I saw R and H, their daughters plus the Mum and Dad walking down the footpath and went out to wish them all Happy Christmas and they said of course I could go round without the Estate Agent.
So I have and realised that there's enough room for the greenhouse on the patio which means I can get it done relatively quickly. I also found that the dishwasher isn't built in so they'll be taking it with them.... shall I have a big gap or buy my first ever dishwasher? I shall also have to buy a tall fridge/freezer - looking forward to that after the last 4 years of small fridges under the work-top. The good thing about downsizing is that there's enough money left over to buy all the things needed.
Lunch with my bubble family today - looking forward to that as I've not seen them since before Christmas. We each had different family visitors on Christmas Day so thought it best not to meet up for a while just in case.
Buy a dishwasher! You won't regret it. Some have argued that it's greener than washing up constantly by hand. I'm glad the moving plans seem to be going well so far.
ReplyDeleteI probably will, although not sure how often I'll use it on my own
DeleteGet the dishwasher! Just make sure everything you put in it is dishwasher safe though. Aside from the convenience, you have the satisfaction of knowing your dishes are well sterilised in this time of pestilence.
ReplyDeleteIt's learning how to use yet another machine that puts me off!
DeleteI can't read your list without singing it!
ReplyDeleteI'd say get one too - I could manage without mine but I'd infinitely rather not have to.
Splendid news about the greenhouse/patio. I guess that means it will be pretty close to the house too so less dodging raindrops.
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And I'll be able to get electric to the greenhouse which will be handy
DeleteGo for a dishwasher! Like you I managed for over 40 years without a dishwasher nothing was said, but now my husband has to do the washing up he moans every day about it, mind you he creates his own by using far more cutlery, bowls and pans than I ever did. If we had room I'm sure he would buy one too.
ReplyDeleteHow times have changed when meeting up with our families becomes such a momentous occasion. Have a wonderful day with them.
I probably will get one - then I'll have to learn how to use it
DeleteI've not had room for a dishwasher in my last two houses, but when I did, one of the things I liked best was that there was somewhere to put dishes when they were waiting to be washed up, so I had more worktop space, and the kitchen always looked tidy. The down-side is that not everything is dishwasher-proof, also you will find yourself wanting to use a knife or something that is still waiting to be washed up. (A full sized model will take at least two days worth of dishes when you are on your own.)
ReplyDeleteA greenhouse just by the house will be brilliant - mine is just out of view in an L-shaped garden.
being able to put dirty crocks out of the way will be useful
DeleteI am late to this news of you moving - I have more catching up to do than I thought. We had our first ever dishwasher installed in our new kitchen (a slimline) and we have not even tried it yet as washing up in my new sink is such a pleasure! We had one installed mainly for when we come to sell in the future as everyone seems to have/want one these days. I couldn't say if it is something we couldn't do without yet - but I do think the water bill will go up if you are on a meter and the tablets are expensive if you buy the greener ones (I bought my pack on offer but my daughter says for the slimline we should only need half a tablet) - I think many of your readers will be able to provide a better opinion. Good news about your greenhouse - mine was delivered in November and I absolutely love it - very cosy on a windy day.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to see you blogging again. The house move thing was a bit sudden but I likemoving so I'm looking forward to being in civilisation again
DeleteI do love the way you have spread your treats out over Christmas Sue.
ReplyDeleteSeemed like a good idea to cheer up the gloomy days between Christmas and 12th Night
DeleteTwo of us and we still don’t have a dishwasher. I think you can get some quite small ones.
ReplyDeleteI think I'll move in and then decide what to do
DeleteI have a dishwasher but hardly ever used. I like looking at the garden birds when I wash the dishes!
ReplyDeleteThere is a nice outlook from the kitchen window out the front of the bungalow and over the road to the new churchyard. I'll probably put my bird feeders out there too
DeleteDefinitely get a dishwasher and, if there's room, make it a full-sized one. We had a slimline one for years but left it at the old house when we moved here. There was room for a full-sized one here and, although it means we go through more mugs etc before it gets started, I much prefer it to the smaller version.
ReplyDeleteIt will need a full size one to fill the gap!
DeleteBuy a full size dishwasher*. More efficient in terms of energy/hotwater/hygiene than handwashing. Better for the planet. Stack as you go so the kitchen is not full of greasy plates. Run after the evening meal and empty in the morning. And when all this is over and all the family can visit at once, you will be so glad you got it. After 40 years of marriage we finally got a fridge freezer. I love having stuff accessible in front of me, not having to get on my knees to reach the salad drawer. Go for it girl! You and I will both be OAPs come April. Make the wise decisions now to enable things to be easier later. This is all SO exciting (even if the packing and getting ready to move has moments of stress) How lovely that you have a connection to the new home via your neighbours. *apparently most people who begin with a half size d/w later regret that decision.
ReplyDeleteI've started the packing of boxes already! It will be a full size dishwasher to fill the space
DeleteEnjoying singing the first part of your post...almost have the syllables of each line in place now. LOL.
ReplyDeleteGood news on the site for the greenhouse and the awaiting pleasures of new appliances. Our dishwasher broke in July and it took until late October before we were able to get the replacement (due to closed factories/lack of parts in US), but v. happy to have it back. Actually uses less water than handwashing. You won't regret getting one, even if just for resale value. And you will very definitely appreciate having a tall fridge/freezer. Great that you were able to view the house again to reassess your needs/plans w/o an estate agent hovering. Looking forward to hearing about the move and wishing you all the best that it goes well.
I had to leave my tall fridge/freezer at the smallholding so will be glad to have one again, not so keen on learning how to use a dishwasher!
DeleteDefinitely have a full sized dishwasher - you won't regret it,especially when the family are over (often hopefully after covid).
ReplyDeleteI've got one with a full tray at the top for cutlery - much better, and safer than a basket for cutlery. Tends to be on the more expensive models, but if you have the cash splash out and get something better than the most basic. All my racks are adjustable and then is a brilliant pull down bar at the bottom which means even my big grill pan fits in. All that and it only takes 10 litres of water to do a full wash - about 1 small washing up bowl full. I've had mine for around 8 years now so they may be even better by now.
Would certainly make life easier after having the family around. Thank you for that info about the layout of the dishwasher, I haven't a clue about them
DeleteGood there's room for your greenhouse. Hope all goes smoothly with the sale and purchase.
ReplyDeleteMust have a greenhouse, one with glass right down to the base - like I had at the smallholding is what I want
DeleteI am enjoying your Christmas treats for yourself each day. Nice way to stretch out the joy!
ReplyDeleteI am sure you are excited about your move. How nice that you are not moving too far so you know the area and are still near people you know!
I am looking forward to photos of your new place! Good luck!
Yes I wanted to stay in one of 4 village close by had to be one with a shop and things to join later
DeleteI've thought about painting rocks too but there's not many around here.
ReplyDeleteGet a dishwasher! I didn't get one until after my kids were grown and gone but I still wouldn't trade it for anything. My favorite appliance!
I'm sure I will get one - although might not use it all the time
DeleteIf you don't want a dishwasher get a wine fridge to fill the gap.LOL x
ReplyDeleteA wine fridge would be a real white elephant as I don't drink!
DeleteIt is a no brainer. I use my dishwasher almost everyday, I do not always wait to fill it. I cannot imagine life without it. I have the cheapest one I can buy having had expensive ones over the years and found that they have no advantages over less expensive ones and they last the same time, 8 to 10 years, except maybe quietness. You can pay a lot of money for a quieter 30 minutes in the kitchen which I don't deem important for me.
ReplyDeleteBuying your new home from a family known to you should help to ease stresses and frustrations usually happening with a house move.
ReplyDeleteA single Fisher and Paykel dish drawer is awesome and they are very well made, I had a deep drawer made underneath to store my big jars of rice etc.
ReplyDeleteThe bottom freezer type fridge is great, so much better storage in the 2 freezer drawers.
So exciting getting ready for your move.
I agree, buy a dishwasher. Now that I have one again, I am wondering how I ever did without one for as long as I did.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Dishwashers are brilliant to have, especially if you have had visitors or are feeling unwell :)
ReplyDeleteWell I think the general opinion is that you should buy a dishwasher :-)
ReplyDeleteYou will soon learn how to use it, and as most people have pointed out it will keep your kitchen looking neat and tidy AND it won't take you three days to complete all the Christmas washing up next year!!
I have never used one, we had them in two of the places we rented and bought the tablets and salt ready to use them but just never did, it seems we will always be handwasher-uppers as my new place is too small to even contemplate fitting one in.
The money I managed to save by staying in home throughout lockdown was spent on a dishwasher - and I absolutely love it. How have I lived for almost 76 years without one? If only I could have had it when my 3 sons were still at home. *sigh* Your new d/washer will come with full instructions on how to operate it and fill it; but it's dead easy - I press the 'on'button, then the economy button and leave it to do its job. That particular programme takes just over an hour, but there's also a 30 minute 'Quick Wash' if you prefer. Salt not needed here because our water is very soft, there's no limescale or streaking at all. I can't recommend highly enough. I'm besotted!
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