Money

Well...things have moved on...and all for the better...as we approach Christmas.

I have now paid off my Stamp Duty...well...I think I have....I sent the last cheque a while ago...got "The Man" off my back.

I have also paid my Council Tax up until March 2012. Phew.

I have also had a number of cheques sent to me in respect of the Perth property. This leaves only 2 properties left to pay. One final letter before the Small Claims Court.

Money in equals money out as I am able to pay for help in the flat..and materials as well. My good friend Wendy has a new fella...hurrah!!...and he works bloody hard....double hurrah!!...so now I can move forward better....the living room is the biggest thing as I will be here for Christmas and want to "nest" over the festive period...the living room has been a complete bugger...but it is turning now...second coat tomorrow. Kitchen stripped back....ready for priming...and then painting...2012.....the hall is stripped back and has had one primer paint.....again 2012 for the rest...my room is full of stuff...but is ready for painting...on top of the red wallpaper!!!..2012...and the spare room has now had the built in wardrobe has been demolished and opened up the room...this means that...if I come to sell...the laser measuring thingy will take the room at its widest point...which will be bigger now...and still have a double bed with wardrobe in it. However...at this point...the place still looks a mess...but all the messy work has been done...all the painting to do really...and I hope Stuart can help..if not...just me!!!

Now....am I happy being here on my own at Christmas...you know...I am..I really think I need the time to chill and reflect...about dad...about the work...ANOTHER story!!!....about not having a family or partner....and I do not mean in a negative or depressed way...just let things wash over me...and enjoy being in control of my life, my health and my destiny. I do suspect I will be a bit maudlin at some point but I do not think it will last...I have bits and pieces of furniture to put together and set up the movie sound system...clear some stuff from the room....hurrah!!! I do think I will but myself some sort of games console...up to date....and start some serious fancy shooting!!!

Tara!!