Another busy week and sometimes it’s hard to strike he right balance between being busy and having time to myself, to just stop and think. Well we’ve been sociable again and what does afternoon tea with the Vicar really look like? This, plus a few other unexpected things too…. Continue reading “Weekly update – afternoon tea with the Vicar”
Weekly update – enjoying being busy
Quite a busy week, which I enjoy and like. Amongst other things, I’ve visited my mother, we’ve been to visit our old house, a couple of fab runs, a writing assignment and a surprise COVID-19 booster jab. Continue reading “Weekly update – enjoying being busy”
The need for on-going financial advice
When thinking about retirement planning and all the advice that’s needed for that, you might think it can all stop when you get to retirement. Right? Wrong. Continue reading “The need for on-going financial advice”
Weekly update – sliding into autumn
As I sit to write this, it is cold and wet outside, there’s a definite change to the seasons and already summer seems so long ago. The new season brings new delights as we march on here in the Quirky Museum. Continue reading “Weekly update – sliding into autumn”
The dilemma of paying cash, or not….
We had an interesting dilemma about paying cash, or paying a regular invoice. Rachel and I instantly agreed with each other without even discussing it. However perhaps not everyone might agree? Continue reading “The dilemma of paying cash, or not….”
Weekly update – definite progress
This has been a week when it feels definite progress has been made here as the Quirky Museum increasingly feels like ‘home’. Plus almost a day in John Lewis (!), a finance catch-up, a Parkrun and a very rare face-to-face meeting. Continue reading “Weekly update – definite progress”
My Apple Pay declined by Lloyds Bank!
This was so embarrassing for me! My normal method of paying for things is using my iPhone, instead of normal bank cards or even cash. All good, until a few days ago, when it was a bit awkward to say the least. Continue reading “My Apple Pay declined by Lloyds Bank!”