At Home: A day in the life: A New Problem!
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
- A day of errands and admin.....and things don't go to plan. BUT.....a wonderful moment of serendipity which sparks lovely memories of childhood birthdays with my Sister.
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Measuring spoons are fantastic 🎉 Even I like the yellow curtains. So uplifting.
Aren't they adorable - so cheerful! 😊
Lovely video Vivi, hopefully that pesky roof and wall will be sorted shortly. Lovely to see the high street and hear your lovely memories, what a lovely gift of the curtains. Hope you have a lovely week x
Thank you lovely. The curtains were such a wonderful surprise.......so cheerful looking.......and perfect timing to cheer me up. 😊
I love the curtains! Daisies are my favorite flower and butter yellow is my favorite "main area"/kitchen color. What a lovely gift!
All my walls are painted a very pale buttery yellow, one of my favourite colours! I adore those curtains. Even if they don't work in your new place as curtains, you could make something else beautiful out of them.
It was a magical thing that your birthdays were so close, and you could celebrate together. I'm glad you can remember and smile, as it's still early days and it can be painful to think back. You have incredible resilience.
Thank you, Vivi, for sharing your day and not editing out the frustrating parts. It sometimes seems like we're the only ones having to deal with life's nuisances day-to-day. We all have those times when a wrench is thrown into our plans. I hope you have a beautiful week ahead of you!
Thank you lovely. x
Dear Vivi, even with things going wrong, you seem happy and enthusiastic xxx
I try. 😉
Beautiful curtains, and nice to see you're so happy with them! You have lovely followers.
Such lovely people out there! 😊
Oh Vivi…what a week you’ve had. Wishing you calmer days ahead, and some ice cream!…take care lovely.🌟❤️
Hahaha.....I could definitely do with some ice-cream......and a stress free week. 😉
What an adorable, hearteningly busy high street. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.
It's lovely to have such a lively, thriving high street full of small, independent companies at a time when so many high streets are dying and getting boarded up. 😊
Thanks for letting us share a bit of your daily life, so good to know I am not the only one having days like yours. I like the way you manage your life. Nobody's is perfect. Ta!
I always enjoy the street trips 🥰👍
How demoralising to lose your emergency fund like that, but thank goodness you had one. I have a couple too, one of which is for vet bills since we have a few rescues. Mine is proving its worth today as I am faced with a $2,000 vet bill for a serious out-of-the-blue illness. It will wipe out the funds in the emergency account but at least it is there. That is a beautiful view from your window, all that open sky and the tree tops below. And as a lover of most yellows, I think those curtains are so cheerful and mood-brightening.
Yikes to the massive vet bill........I hope whichever one of your rescues was ill is well and truly on the mend now. XXX
Hope you have a smooth week coming Vivi
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Cheers lovely.....I hope so too! 😉
Thank you for taking me down memory lane. I grew up just outside Stoke on Trent and my grandparents lived in Nantwich. A Christmas treat was to go Christmas shopping at Chester as well as Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury was great with the wobbly bridge from the car park to the town centre. My late mum used to hate going over it. In Chester the cathedral was a favourite, had the most amazing blue stain glass window. Happy memories!! Thanks.
Awww, I'm so glad this prompted such happy memories. 😊
Vivi I would've been mad as well about the tree lilies and then someone asking if I had anything to give away. I would think universal manners would not have anyone ask for such before being offered.
Anyway, those drapes are absolutely beautiful!! I love them!! That was so kind of your viewer to send them to you.
Such a bummer about the roof but it'll be a good selling point at least and so will the gorgeous Welsh slate tiles.
I hope you're enjoying your evening. I'm off to enjoy my birthday 🎂. Yay! No cooking for me today and no dealing with any problems either, they can wait until tomorrow. 😂😊
Happy birthday!!!! And yay for a cooking free evening - enjoy! 😊
@@WhatVivididnext Thank you so much Vivi!
Those curtains are nothing short of adorable.
Aren't they just. 😊
Should be easy to spot who has 2 new tree lilies on their plot… but take comfort that the plants probably will be well loved wherever they ended up. I find it best to completely let go of what I have done when moving forward with a major transition… you created an incredible period on your plot… instead of becoming a memorial of what was, it’s time for others to write the next chapter for this well-loved plot.
So sad that someone has pinched the plants….it would be nice if you’d been asked and someone offered to buy them…
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Is this a bot? If watched the video you'd know.@vannesagannon4555
Hi Vivi, it's the Rows in Chester that you were describing. Everyone loves the 2 tier undercover streets on a wet day. We lived there for 40 years until just recently.
Oh dear the roof. So glad it was discovered our friend had the side of his house actually collapse a few years ago narrowly missing his neighbour. It actually made the local news it crushed the mans car he'd just got out of! Sorry its such a big expense for you. You definitely could do without that. We just had our roof replaced and a chimney had to be taken down when they stripped the roof back as it was in such a poor state. Our house being so old too. But you definitely have to trust your builders as you say your totally in their hands.pretty curtains. Light through yellow curtains as in the lovely song by Joni Mitchell. Stressful few days hope it all smooths out for you now.
Thank you lovely. I could definitely do with a stress free week. 😉
Nooo not the birthday Lily!
When I closed down my garden it felt like vultures. I did sell my things a lot but people were all over it and it was so hard to let go of that money really didn’t cover the memories and good use they have in them in the best hands. I agree telling ppl to wait to be offered a gift from your shed and not just assume your things are just cast offs and not still valuable to you. The hand worn cultivator from Paddy is best in Gary’s hands definitely. He’s helped you so much and been such a good friend, he would be my first pick for anything.
But it makes me angry about people helping themselves to items in your plot but especially the Lily. I mean like you will see it blooming next summer if you are around or visiting and identify the offender. Geez who digs up whole big old lilies?! Crazy.
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Charity shops are getting greedy now, not the same as they used to be years ago, too much money given to their C.E.O's
Yes!! I live in Belgium and it´s the same here!!
Greetings, Conny 🙂
Yesss, it´s the same here in Belgium!!
How sweet , it’s raining in my glass ❤
How important is saving regularly??!! We've been teaching our kids the value of this for 20 years. You might be interested to read a book we gave our kids as young teens...The Richest Man in Babylon by George S Clason. Your way of life affirms the stories. So glad you had the funds to cover your roof bill...just goes to show. 😊
The curtains are really lovely.
It´s an unpleasant feeling when you can suspect that someone have been taking things from you and it that place maybe it is someone you know.. Even if you want to give things away it´s not nice when someone is begging.
I remember when my father died and we sold the house and neighbors came to tell us about everything he had promised them. It felt bad.
Sorry about the money.
I have studied English in Chester, lovely city.
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oh my! .those curtains are full of sunshine! Even on a rainy day they will make any room glow! the fraud department at banks are really important protection for customers. Two way identification is a great way to participate in protecting your accounts. It has been super hot here on the 🇨🇦 prairies! +37 C today and into the week! Heat warnings, air quality warnings! the cats are stretched flat on the tile floor in the hall catching the breeze from the fans! My poor garden is so dry! .the onions are bolting! I am glad you were able to sort out the roof! that is really important for the building but also for your sale of your flat! It will look great on the inspection report all the work you have done! take care!
Phew, that's a scorcher! Make like the cats and lie on the tiles. 😉
Thank you for the video and so sorry you’re having the frustrations you are! Oh but a cheery parcel! Ps I dropped you a follow up message on FB last night. 😊
Thank you lovely......just saw it and replied. X
Sounds a bit like..."must be the season of the witch... frantic news is all about. Nature taking over to align all. Peace and calmness return to you soon. Much love ❤️.
It is so sad that someone would take your plant .. how disappointing , a place you feel so fond of , would have someone ‘like that’ lurking around. I’m sorry , Vivi. . Apart from that unfortunate event ,I was hoping you’d turn up today . Oh!I enjoyed the walk through London..loved the measuring spoons .
How awful about your funds that you diligently put aside. I can relate . Just when we think we’re doing well , Unexpected things turn up and seems we can never get ahead financially . Thank you for sharing your childhood memories , precious. Everything will be sorted . What gorgeous curtains!!!! You can always adjust the size. How generous of Lisa. I enjoyed this ‘day in the life of’ vid ..!!! xxx
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Thank you lovely. 😊
Finally we got some rain for the past few days 😊 hope you find your tea lilly👍❤️🙏🇺🇸
Hi Vivi id like to 'buy you a coffee' but can't find the link anywhere??
Great to see independent shops on your high street...Ironmonger shops are also my favourite especially when they have a stock of plants for sale as well🌺🪴🌻🌼😊
Oh the ironmongers is fab.......filled to the rafters with useful goodies! 😄
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Our late cousin had a Victorian house and it was lovely and when it was sold I looked online and the new owners made it like a show house it was sad to see
There is an old saying that if you want a plant someone has to grow for you, you don't ask for a cutting you nip a cutting, but not the whole plant.
Thank goodness you have all your savings funds. Keep looking forward to your house move.
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We all own the building, we're responsible.
I understand how you feel Vivi it’s like a violation why could they just not ask. Heather
Sorry to hear about the extra expense. I’m watching all the ad breaks on this one in hopes if lots do the same, it will boost the coffers a little.
Thank you lovely. 😊
I let the ads run thru as well ..every little bit helps
Great idea Naomi ❤
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What a bummer with the roof Vivi, its always the same, builders start a job then find a problem. Just when you don't need it! Hope they don't find any more and no more unexpected expense. Take care lovely x
Ugh, yes, the Law of Sod is hard at work! 😉
Yes roofers especially 😮
I've had people just take plants from my garden because they thought I wouldn't notice - really upset me too 🌿🌿🪻 best wishes Vivi x
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What with the wall repair costs going up and the bank account frustrations then to find your beautiful lillies have been taken… good grief Vivi!!! Thank goodness for happy memories and sunshine curtains 😊
The parcel from Lisa was such wonderful timing......it massively cheered me up! 😊
Phew!!! Vivi!!! You must be exhausted. Let there be more obstacles and impediments!!! You have the patience of a saint! 😇 Xxx
Aww, thanks lovely. 😊
@@WhatVivididnext oooh!!! I mean NO more obstacles..!!!! And NO more impediments!!!
@@SuperNorini Hahaha.......I read it as 'no'. 😊
@@WhatVivididnext good!!! Lots of love and good fortune. ❤️🌺🍃
Grrrr to the roof and having to wipe out one of your funds! Bloomin love those curtains Vivi. Happy memories.😻🙏❤️
They're so cheerful aren't they. What a wonderful parcel to open....and wonderful timing! 😊
Oh Vivi, there are some horrible people about and to remove (STEAL) your Tree Lillies is dreadful. Hopefully, the people responsible will be stupid enough to re-plant them elsewhere on your allotments where they will be recognised being such lovely plants. Sue Swansea x
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My God, Vivi!
I hope that your new home will not be as old and in need of repair as your current one.
Don't you think it's time for you to start looking? You just have to be able to relax and breathe deeply for a longer period of time. I'm excited to see what you'll do with the curtains.
Fortunately, the problems with the bank account have also been resolved. I'll definitely keep my fingers crossed that you'll be spared from such surprises in the near future.
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Hahaha....I actually hope it is this old.....even older. 😊
@@WhatVivididnext Really, and seriously? Then you have to quickly marry a millionaire before you move. Hahahaaaaa.....
I like the character of older properties. 😊
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What happened to your building, Vivi? I don't know what I'm looking at when you showed it in the video.
The back parapet wall/old chimney stack were crumbling and wobbling.
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hope thats it for you vivi
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Oh the history the cultivator has seen
Exactly. I handed over to Gary last week.....his eyes pricked. 💖
I felt for you Vivi at the allotment. The soil didn't seem to be disturbed and I wondered if there is any chance the lilies were not taken. But perhaps they are remaining dormant this year because of cold/rain and/or lamenting your departure!
@@WhatVivididnext I'm so sorry Vivi ... and the expense of the building work. 🤗
I've never been to Chester - you have sold it to me! I am planning, if I can save enough, to visit bits of the UK as a holiday for about one week a year - while I am early retired and able to do so. A little humble holiday is my aim. It will seem like luxury to me as holdays have been to visit relatives or under friends auspices who needed house sitting or a driver on holiday. These will be all on my lonesome. Feel for you having to redivert funds to something you don't want but do need. 😢
Ooooh, happy holiday planning! There are so many beautiful towns in the UK, you'll be spoiled for choice. 😊
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If your tree lily was dug up surely there would be in hollow in the earth ! Just wondering. What a shame you couldn’t have potted up a little of it to take to your new home.
OMG I couldn't cope with that traffic noise. What a total nightmare. The houses are like, 200,000 more than here too. We have beautiful clean air, beaches and big gardens. Maybe not all those shopping facilities but I would hate to shop in that environment anyway.
I don't understand why it isn't more pedestrianised there.
I love it......and that's all that matters. 😊
@@WhatVivididnextyou look for the positives in every situation and experience. That's an incredible quality to have, and we'd all be a lot happier if we could see the world the way you do ❤
I don't understand the needless, pointless criticism @lynnpurfield9430
We are blessed that Vivi shares her life, her home, her environment, her thoughts and feelings, and her wise words with us. I gain hugely and want only to show her respect and kindness in return.
Great to see LONDON CITY BEAUTIFUL XXX❤❤❤❤
The theft of the lilies is sad and shameful. It's hard to process stuff like this - "small" in terms of the actual physical loss, but big and troubling in terms of our disappointment and disgust with some fellow humans.
At such times I try just to be glad that I am nothing like these people, would never behave so poorly.
We can hold our heads high Vivi, you especially.
How old is your building?
c. 1880. 😊
Vivi, could it be slugs eat your lily?... They have eaten 15 mine this spring... I know it is highly unlikely for UK :-> and for an established plant, but I thought perhaps there is less upsetting explanation...
I hope so......though I doubt it. 😥
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Oh Vivi. What awful timing. I'm so sorry.
Vivi... don't worry about the furniture.... you will be fine . Things always turn up. Better to have the structure of your property repaired so no potential problems with the sale and no lumps falling on anyone down below..... I gave away a load of furniture on freecycle over the last few months as I am downsizing and last year gave away an ottoman storage bed and a standard lamp to a lovely couple who were starting in their first home .... ( I couldn't lift it up and I needed a higher bed ,bloomin arthritis) ... Look at your serendipitous curtains!! It will all come good in the end. New Brighton has changed a lot now...Fort perch rock is still there.. people still get stuck!. The fairground bit closed down years ago.
Aww, what a shame the fairground went.....it was such a wonderful treat to go there. I'll definitely be looking on freecycle for all my bits and bobs. 😊
Hello Lovely Vivi, So sorry to hear about and see the nipping of your beautiful Lily plants they didn't just take the one but both of them. My granddaughter's name is Lily and I remember years ago telling you she was watching with me and when you said something about the lily she thought we're talking about her awe memories. It's a shame that someone took it upon themselves to decide that everything including things in the ground growing is up for grabs. I worry about your lavender now and that it is a cash crop you will need. Maybe Gary can keep a eye out for you when he is there or a polite note saying that everything in the ground is still yours till the plot is taken over by someone else. No need to explain yourself about how you sounded when talking about it.... it's YOURS. Love the curtains..Thank you Lisa for gifting them to Vivi. If not used for curtains they would make a lovely throw for your couch a pop of cheerful color to see if you are having a down day. Fingers crossed for finding a fixer upper with charm and character that you can put your own stamp on. As always.. Much Love from across the Pond 💞
Thank you so much lovely. I'll hopefully be harvesting the lavender very soon. Aww, yes, the curtains are such a wonderful gift, so bright and cheerful. 😊
When you go to sell your current home, can you charge a bit more because you can tell the buyer that the roof is now tip top?
Hello dear Vivi, I feel your frustration. How awful for someone to take the plants without perhaps asking first. As always, the vultures circulate to see what pickings there are. Glad you were able to pass so much of your precious gardening items to the people who were important to you and also donate some to the community shed for all to share as and when needed. You are such a generous lovely lady. Such a great shame you have had to utilise some of your new house contents funds for the unexpected roof repairs. It seems you have had a few unexpected expenses of late. I too have had one or two and have this past week had to bung out on rising damp repairs here at my little cottage in the Broads.The curtains you were sent were beautiful and will look great in your new home as and when. Such a kind gesture to be send them. I always have the positive attitude of there is always something good around the corner and usually there is. Sending big hugs as always, Sophie. XXX
Hear, hear! I hope you can sort the damp problem quickly and without too much hassle. 😊
@@WhatVivididnext Works has been done this week and waiting for the new plaster to completely dry prior to painting!
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Where can I find your mailing address?
You need to message me privately via my FB page. 😊
We were caught out by the curtain thing when we moved into this house. We'd left all our curtains so expected to have them in our new place. Horrified to move in only to find the previous people had not only taken the curtains but also removed the curtain poles! We used wardrobe doors to cover the bedroom windows until we could get things sorted 😂
Ugh, can't believe they would take the curtain poles too!!! That's like taking the lightbulbs!
@@WhatVivididnext Ah, not quite. They just replaced them all with low wattage bulbs. And dug all the plants out of the garden.
@@GeraldineRowe Ugh, that's appalling! 😒
I’ve been in the same position Viv with having to have a new roof and part ceiling replaced due to storm damage, which the insurance wouldn’t cover (not even the contents damage) because they said the wind was 1mph less than their standard for a claim so I’m having to fund it all myself. Like you, I only have a basic income and live alone and have saved a little each month. This expense will nearly wipe 2 savings I had in place for emergencies and new items that might break. It’s so infuriating isn’t it, all that scrimping for so long and it’s nearly all gone. Still onwards and upwards - saving now for paint to do the newly plastered ceilings. 🫣 at least I will be dry for winter and no more falling over buckets catching water! 😊👍
Argh, SO infuriating but, as you said, at least you're all secure and weather tight again before winter. So annoying though! X
I think you ought to take that further. Sounds like a pathetic excuse not to pay out on a claim.
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