You know that moment you dread, when the worst thing possible happens? No no no!! I’m NOT Pregnant!! He’s..She…er it is American?! Though the whole Pandora’s box is open now isn’t it!

Seriously though, the sale of my house in the UK just fell through, because the purchaser’s can’t find a mortgage. This is after I dropped the price by four grand too!!! I’m currently realing in shock (picture a wounded, vulnerable individual curled up into the feotal position in a corner somewhere gently rocking back and forth) o.O

…meh! “She’ll be right!!”

Once the shock has worn off, I will view this as simply a minor setback….

Now.

Would someone care to pass the Vodka..?

Since I have lost my precious car, I have borrowed my brother’s little Panda Super Run-about; (well, he hasn’t passed his test yet!) - anyways, it’s proving to be more effective as a stay parked at the moment, as the DVLA say the SORN expired before my dad bought the car, and my insurance does not register on the national database yet! So I can’t retax it online…..plus!  The battery is dead…

Apart from that though; it’s a little belter!

In the meantime i continue, this novel approach of one foot in front of the other; and well, I may just continue this approach where work is concerned (even in NZ if I find digs close enough!)…

On the New Zealand front, I am still awaiting some information off my future employers to enable me to submit my Visa application, and after Friday, they will be the ones holding me up, as I have my Immigration medical then…yes we are talking the “ordeal” involving 6 blood tests, urine test, chest X-ray…(cough)… etc…

Since I am soooo organised my house still isn’t on the market but I hope to get a few valuations and rectify that this week; I’ve decided to target the first time buyer market as I have no chain to speak of, plus as an incentive I think i will include the white ware from the kitchen in the sale (brand new fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washing machine), and a few other furnishings as and where desired…

In other news….I’m “back” down in London on Wednesday but this time I will be taking a partner in crime from work with me, in order to introduce them to a client (as my impending replacement), so should be fun

Having done a bit of research on the web, and tentatively pulled out the washer I have come to the conclusion that, at best the belt has come away/snapped or at worst the motor bearings are shot.

Either way, I think since this is over 5 years old, it’s time for a new one. 

AND!!  Since I am in the market for a new one, I haven’t got the foggiest what to go for? Zanussi seems overpriced, Hotpoint are well….they’re Hotpoint and LG - If you’re talking TV/Hi-Fi/DVD then you can trust em…but..???? 

(Sob)….(Cry)…(Moan)….etc….

My washing machine has finally given up the goat, I will now have to find some way of surviving until I can get another one to replace it.  I am hoping I am nearly due for a payment holiday on my mortgage so I can at the least get a half decent one.  …Bah!!  I knew I was in for some bad luck as soon as I won £27 on an online Lotto Instant last night….it’s all karma see?! 

At least I managed to kinda wash some smalls…just hope I have enough stuff to get me through the week, otherwise.  I am going to seriously struggle; (que impromtue visit to the parents….”er..mind if I use the washer?”)

In other news - today is the Chinese New Year…and it is now the Year of the Pig (ok ok!!  Boar?!)…so should be a good year for all you boring folks out there that frequent this place :P  (joke obviously)

Kung Hey Fat Choy!!

…Or “Wishing you plenty of Wealth” to the slightly less Chinese educated folk…