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Well at least I willhave some extra pennies for the energy price hikes. I received my invitation to apply for my state pension today. Quess I'm getting old, but the online application was quick and easy. Hopefully they will pay on time in November!

Another day has passed without exchanging contracts for our move. Our buyers solicitor hasn't checked the source of our buyers deposit! Given the money laundering forms are some of the first paperwork you get from the EA and solicitor, it is inexcusable that it hasn't been checked earlier. The EA stated they did the checks for their purposes and there were no issues. Hopefully we can exchange tomorrow.

Some positive news for a change; it looks like we will be moving on the 3rd. Going to a bungalow will make life a lot easier for SWMBO who is currently stuck living in the lounge. Exchange of contracts should be early next week.

Apologies for not responding earlier, but have been dealing with various medical appointments. A massive thankyou to all who have expressed symphathy and good wishes over SWMBO's diagnosis. It does act as a safety valve when things get a bit much.

I must also belatedly extend my condolences to WB, sorry to hear of your loss.

Task for the day will be chasing the solicitor to see if our buyer has decided on the proposed moving date. I can see it being missed as the removal slot will probably disappear before they decide.

40 minutes ago, polybear said:

I did do the car insurance price comparison cr@p  - I'm still waiting for my latest renewal price from the AA to see how they compare though; at present it looks like the RAC via GoCompare are the best deal - two hundred notes, which is some sixty quid less than I paid the AA last year.

Have just done the same thing with my AA renewal and the RAC came out best at just over £200. It looks as if our move should progress soon; we are waiting on the solicitors agreeing a date. We need to move for SWMBO, she was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia last week.

The NHS aren't very popular in this house at the moment. SWMBO went for her 3 yearly breast screening at Broomfield hospital on Thursday. She is disabled and can't stand unaided. Despite the efforts of two nurses, they only managed to take 1 of the 4 photos that are normally done. Given the history of cancer in her family (numerous deaths), she is rather distressed. I can't believe the NHS can't cope with a disabled patient. A phone call will be made to the regional office on Monday to try and find out what is going on. The lady I spoke to at MacMillan couldn't believe it either.

We are back from our house hunting trip. This was successful; an offer has been accepted on a suitable bungalow. The morning has been spent emailing copies of various documents to estate agents. Travelling into Hull on Wednesday was "interesting" as it coincided with the torrential rain. We nearly got taken out as someone decided to charge up the outside lane of the A63 ignoring the very large puddles resulting in a wall of water being thrown up. It scared the driver; he crawled long afterwards. Some invective was aimed in his direction. Just happy to have avoided any problems.

The moving saga is progressing. A trip away for a couple of days will allow for a number of viewings of potential homes. It will also allow me to see my sister who I haven't seen for a couple of years. She is also my source of local info for the areas we are looking at.

A session yesterday saw the final bits removed from the loft and either boxed for moving or bin bagged for a trip to the tip. This morning saw half the garage emptied; the patio is now covered with items for the tip. It does help with feeling that things are progressing.

First task tomorrow is chasing the pharmacy to ensure that SWMBO will have a supply of her tablets whist we are away.

A hectic day yesterday resulted in our accepting an offer on the house. Now busy looking online for bungalows before ringing agents to sort out some viewings. Looking to spend a few days "oop north"to see if we can find something that will work for the wife and taht we like.