It was a very leisurely start to yesterday. Once downstairs was nice and tidy and the tea/coffee tray was ready, I did some crochet until Beth, Dave and K arrived and the business of the meeting started. Short story is that investments, etc, have done very well, K is pleased and we carry on pretty much the same. In the wider scheme of things, I don't have much invested but, to me, it is a lot and it's a security and a comfort - thanks, Mum and Dad.
She's going to do some number crunching and let me know various options for accessing some of my money to minimise tax liability. I know I could have whatever I want right away but they are long term savings so that is not the point! :-)
I should hear back from her Monday or Tuesday.
She's going to do some number crunching and let me know various options for accessing some of my money to minimise tax liability. I know I could have whatever I want right away but they are long term savings so that is not the point! :-)
I should hear back from her Monday or Tuesday.
Once K and Dave had gone, Beth and I sorted out a few more things both financial and other before she asked if would like to go out for lunch, her treat. You bet I would!
So off we went to a local pub and had a delicious lunch. I had roasted sweet potato and hummus sandwich and could only eat half so I brought the other half home and had it for dinner, toasted.
It was a very satisfactory and satisfying day all round.
Today is an at-home day. I have a little list of things I would like to get done/sorted, a sourdough loaf to finish off and some meal to plan, including Thursday lunch when Val is over.
And crochet, of course. There's always crochet! What would life be without crochet? :-)
I do hope your Sunday will be as pleasant as I expect mine to be. If you are Scottish, Happy Burns Night to you and may your haggis be tasty! (sorry, I don't know any authentic sayings) Have wonderful celebrations.
By, all. See you tomorrow.
Agree , where would we be without our yarny crafts, especially at this time of year with such yucky weather. Glad you are having a nice Sunday.
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
Thanks - and right back at you too. It really isn't a day I want to be going out - indoors is the place for me, for sure, crochet in hand and telly on. Lovely. xx
DeletePlaying with the new soup maker today after I went and bought fresh veg. Catriona
ReplyDeleteOooh - nice one. What did you make? xx
DeleteHere's one Scottish saying: "Lang may yer lum reek" It means may you always have a fire in your hearth (Lum is chimney) There's also the Selkirk Grace:
ReplyDelete"Some hae meat but canna eat, and some wad eat that want it.
But we hae meat and we can eat so may the Lord be thankit."
Aw - I love those! Being able to be well fed and stay warm are such big blessings.
DeleteThanks, Chris. xx
It sounds as if you are doing very well and having a lovely day. It is always great to learn that our finances are doing well.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Yes, it is. I never thought I would need that sort of advice but after Mum and Dad dies, things changed. xx
DeleteThat sounds like a very good day all round. It's nice to get good, professional financial advice isn't it. No lunch or dinner to cook either. :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, it is - it's reassuring. xx
Delete