Hi Katie Hope you feeling better. Im the one who asked you about the lipbalm (DCT) just wondered if you had managed to find any? Sorry i know you got lots more things to do i catch you on live on Thursday x
I haven’t seen it, I did look when you first asked me but I’ll be honest I forgot again. I’ll keep my eye open in the next week before I come back to the UK xx
Hi Katie Thanks so much dont want to hassle you i appreciate your time, it might be in Pharmacy section as we used to buy it @ the American Commissary in Germany
It sounds like the shipping company is on the fiddle and trying to avoid a payout 😡. On the more positive side, your tree looks lovely. I also have to bring advent calendars to my friends in Orlando as like you said there aren’t many good ones and they are expensive. Have a good week and I hope you are feeling better 💖
Thank you, the tree isn't anything special and I would like to improve it but it will do for this year. Yes I will need to remember next year that I need to get an advent calendar sent over from the UK for Zara, I just assumed they would be readily available here xx
Hope you feel better very soon, especially with your upcoming trip. Coughs are awful, so tiring. Then to receive those emails from the removal firm! 😳. Still, your new bar is on the horizon 🥂
Great vlog and I hope you’re feeling better. And yes insurance companies can be so frustrating. Hopefully you can get it resolved soon. Merry Christmas! And safe travels home!
It makes me so cross when insurance companies make you jump through hoops and hurdles, and make the claim process so complicated that you just inevitably give up. Hope you get compensation. Lovely vlog. The footage on new camera is beautiful ❤
That's what someone else has just said too, they hope I will just go away....well I won't haha!!! It just annoying but hoping it will be resolved soon. Yes the footage is much better isn't it. Thank you for watching xx
Thanks, the cough is a little better but still not completely gone. No the Starbucks cup is a couple of years old, my mam bought me it from the Starbucks in Orlando airport. I bet your looking forward to your trip, not long to go xx
I've got illness too Katie and it's gone to my chest, it's not good because I'm asthmatic. We are doing our decorations tomorrow I'm a bit late because of the illness. Love your decor. Xx
Aw Katie I hate seeing you so poorly bless you...myself and my family have also been suffering with terrible colds & coughs and it’s awful. Hope you feel better soon you may need some antibiotics for your cough!! Love the vlog as always but please take care, sending you lots of love and a big Cwtch..from Wales xxx
Great vlog as usual! Always a pleasure to watch. The new camera is a game changer-such a wide picture and stunning 4K quality! 🤩 And OMG, what a drama with the furniture 🤷♀😂 Couldn’t you just wave a bank/credit card statement at them and yell, 'Behold, proof!'? Hope it all gets sorted soon! x
Yes the camera is good isn't it, I could tell the difference as soon as I looked at the footage!!! Oh you knew there would be a drama with this furniture as I did, but yes that's a good idea actually I will get Jason to see if he can go back to a bank statement. x
Sorry I couldn’t make the live. New camera looks great. Just an idea, maybe have the old one assessed for repair and if it is fixable, and not too pricey, could be a back up. Blackcurrant as a flavour is rarely seen in the US. I think the Fresh Market you visited had chocolate advent calendar. I thought I saw a ToniChocoloni one. CostPlus World Market usually have them…along with British Christmas goodies (at a price). I don’t know what you were planning for the guest bed but the UK has a much better selection of duvet covers at much more reasonable prices. I bought 3 really nice ones when I was home last year. You will have space with the extra cases you are taking 🤣🤣. Do hope your cough improves before the trip ❤
Camera is great isn't it, I could tell the difference straight away as soon as I looked at the footage. Yes I wish I had picked up that chocolate calendar in the fresh market for Zara as the one I got her she said is too bad to even eat haha. Oh that's a great tip, I will have a look at the bedding in the UK as it's a UK sized bed too. xx
Hope they sort the furniture out hun, honestly you question what’s the point of having insurance then right! Makes me think twice when we need to send anything over that’s for sure! Hope the cough has gone! Thx for a fabby vlog
I know right, all this money we pay out for different insurances every month and then they make it so hard to claim. It's definitely something you need to weigh up before moving and ask yourself is it worth the stress. xx
I don't think Kilwins is open first thing on a morning but good to know for when we are there later in the day. Thank you for watching and commenting xx
@ good point lol we were there early evening. I actually googled where there were toilets and that’s how I found out 😂 videos are so very clear now by the way 😊xx
If you havent already or don't know, remember to keep all your purchase and expense receipts related to your channel, including meet ups for travel, food and drinks, so when you do your US taxes (ugh-taxes), you can claim these expenses for your business.
Me again. Forgot to say about the furniture insurance. Yes, absolutely agree, they make you do all the work. For the table top you could try talking to a marble fabricator… …should be several options in the area as they make kitchen countertops. They may also know if it can be fixed - they are able to bond seams in countertops. My guess is the insurance company is looking for the cheapest option. As you are heading back to the UK if it is close to where you are staying, visit the furniture store, see if they have anything comparable and see if they are willing to write up something for you. When I put in a claim for our sofa I had no receipts. They sent a claim adjuster out to look and it was settled that it could be repaired and recovered. I had to find an upholsterer and get the quote. That was submitted and then they cut me a check before the repair was started. No-one ever came out again to follow up/check that the repair was done. And unless your policy was “new for old” even if you had the purchase receipt they would knock of an amount for depreciation. Have to say that since I went through that (years ago now) I keep all large ticket item receipts. These days easy to scan and keep filed on the computer for quick reference. Gillian
Thanks Gillian. Yes my mam had the suggestion earlier to go back to the shop and see if they have a copy of our receipt, it was 2019 but not sure how long they would keep it for. Jason is usually very good at keeping things but with buying it in the UK while living in Qatar then moving to the US he just can't find it. I really hope I don't have to start getting people out to assess but if it means I get compensated then I will do it, im not giving up haha!! xx
Was also thinking with something like a sofa they would have taken your details so you could contact sofa company as they should have record of sales somewhere ?
I’d maybe ask the delivery company for a settlement amount. You’ve explained you don’t have receipts. Maybe price up a similar table. Provide that proof. Same with the sofas. See what happens. Maybe they’ll just settle. Good luck.😊
Jason has already looked on the Barker and Stonehouse website to see if they still sold the same products but they don't so yes that's a good idea to pick something similar and use that as a price comparison. Im hoping that they will just settle yes and I can get on with my bar project haha x
Advent calendars aren't super common in the U.S. but they seem more available in recent years. I think they used to be more of a thing in heavily Catholic communities. I personally didn't even know what they were until I was well into adulthood.
I thought that must of been the case, they're everywhere in the UK and all different brands too. The one I bought Zara hasn't even been used, she ate the chocolate on day 1 and said it's disgusting haha. Never mind im sure a nice Cadburys chocolate one will be waiting for her in the UK. xx
Good Luck fighting the insurance company. It is interesting that the moving company just says take it up with the insurance company but nothing about their poor job packing your tabletop and sofas.
What a surprise about the furniture 🙄 Their business model like a lot of companies is to make it so difficult that you give up ! As I’ve gotten older, I weigh up how much of my energy is worth the fight . See what you think
Yes you're right, and it's so annoying! well believe me I will have to find the energy to fight this one as its annoyed me this week haha... I know there are more important things In life tho and some things just arnt worth it! Thanks for watching xxx
Thank you for sharing your week with us Katie, I do hope you start feeling better- have you tried rubbing some Vicks on your chest and bottoms of your feet before bed- I put that stuff on for any reason, any sniffle or cough, my girls and husband go running when they see me coming with the little blue jar but it works ❤
That little blue pot brings back memories from when I was a kid haha. Im not sure if I have any actually, will have to see if they sell it in the shops here xx
You paid a lot of money for the transport and extra money for insurance, surely they should send a staff member to assess the furniture as part of the claim ?
Hi Katie You still dont sound good, even during live on Thursday you souned quite breathy. If thats a word. I hope it gets better soon for you. The furniture saga doesn't surprise me quite happy taking your money but makes it doubly hard to claim. Im like you i wouldn't let it go why should you. Made me laugh when asked for original receipt or copy if you don't have. What a joke. Its a bit like you get a cold takeaway & they ask for proof! Anyway keep at them. Enjoyed your vlog as always. Hopefully speak to you on live Thursday. Take care Jacqui x
Yes I have been very chesty, its awful but I do feel like its on the up now so hopefully by this weeks live I won't be coughing as much! I know insurance is just a joke isn't it, makes me wonder why we pay out hundreds every month for all the various ones, let's hope they sort it out!! thanks for watching xx
Great vlog and I hope you’re feeling better. And yes insurance companies can be so frustrating. Hopefully you can get it resolved soon. Merry Christmas! And safe travels home!
I love The Fresh Market, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods. I wish they were near me as well.
I love Trader Joe’s too, again wish there was one a little closer 🤞🏼🤞🏼 the build one soon. X
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Hi Katie
Hope you feeling better. Im the one who asked you about the lipbalm (DCT) just wondered if you had managed to find any? Sorry i know you got lots more things to do i catch you on live on Thursday x
I haven’t seen it, I did look when you first asked me but I’ll be honest I forgot again. I’ll keep my eye open in the next week before I come back to the UK xx
Hi Katie
Thanks so much dont want to hassle you i appreciate your time, it might be in Pharmacy section as we used to buy it @ the American Commissary in Germany
Enjoyed the vlog and so jealous of that beautiful weather over there.
Im loving the weather, wish it was like this all year around xx
It sounds like the shipping company is on the fiddle and trying to avoid a payout 😡. On the more positive side, your tree looks lovely. I also have to bring advent calendars to my friends in Orlando as like you said there aren’t many good ones and they are expensive. Have a good week and I hope you are feeling better 💖
Thank you, the tree isn't anything special and I would like to improve it but it will do for this year. Yes I will need to remember next year that I need to get an advent calendar sent over from the UK for Zara, I just assumed they would be readily available here xx
Hope you feel better very soon, especially with your upcoming trip. Coughs are awful, so tiring. Then to receive those emails from the removal firm! 😳. Still, your new bar is on the horizon 🥂
The bar is in sight!!!!! the cough is getting better so im hoping its completely gone before I go to the UK, fingers crossed xx
Great Vlog as always ❤
Thank you for watching every week xx
Great vlog and I hope you’re feeling better. And yes insurance companies can be so frustrating. Hopefully you can get it resolved soon. Merry Christmas! And safe travels home!
Thank you, im feeling better already. Yes I know so frustrating but hopefully I will have a more positive update soon. Merry Christmas to you too x
The Christmas decor looks amazing.
Thank you xx
Hi Katie, great vlog despite feeling under the weather. Hope you feel better soon, take care ❤ xx
Thank you, my cough is getting better every day xx
Enjoyed the vlog.. your Christmas tree is beautiful
Thank you, I still need some more decorations but will add to it every year xx
It makes me so cross when insurance companies make you jump through hoops and hurdles, and make the claim process so complicated that you just inevitably give up. Hope you get compensation.
Lovely vlog. The footage on new camera is beautiful ❤
That's what someone else has just said too, they hope I will just go away....well I won't haha!!! It just annoying but hoping it will be resolved soon. Yes the footage is much better isn't it. Thank you for watching xx
Hi Katie, thx for the vlog! Hope your cough is getting better! I noticed your starbucks cup at the end. Is this the new Orlando edition?
Thanks, the cough is a little better but still not completely gone. No the Starbucks cup is a couple of years old, my mam bought me it from the Starbucks in Orlando airport. I bet your looking forward to your trip, not long to go xx
@@Katiesfloridalife Yes, we can't hardly wait for our plane to take off 🤗
I've got illness too Katie and it's gone to my chest, it's not good because I'm asthmatic. We are doing our decorations tomorrow I'm a bit late because of the illness. Love your decor. Xx
Oh no I hope you feel better soon, it really is awful when it goes on your chest. Im sure your decorations will look lovely xx
Aw Katie I hate seeing you so poorly bless you...myself and my family have also been suffering with terrible colds & coughs and it’s awful. Hope you feel better soon you may need some antibiotics for your cough!! Love the vlog as always but please take care, sending you lots of love and a big Cwtch..from Wales xxx
Oh no have you? seems like everyone has got it at the moment!! Mine is getting better but still annoying haha. Thank you for watching xx
Great vlog as usual! Always a pleasure to watch. The new camera is a game changer-such a wide picture and stunning 4K quality! 🤩 And OMG, what a drama with the furniture 🤷♀😂 Couldn’t you just wave a bank/credit card statement at them and yell, 'Behold, proof!'? Hope it all gets sorted soon! x
Yes the camera is good isn't it, I could tell the difference as soon as I looked at the footage!!! Oh you knew there would be a drama with this furniture as I did, but yes that's a good idea actually I will get Jason to see if he can go back to a bank statement. x
great vlog as always. Enjoyed getting together at Epcot, we will see how Maddie is tomorrow. Thank you for the shout out :) love and hugs xox
Thanks for watching Sue xxx
Sorry I couldn’t make the live. New camera looks great. Just an idea, maybe have the old one assessed for repair and if it is fixable, and not too pricey, could be a back up. Blackcurrant as a flavour is rarely seen in the US. I think the Fresh Market you visited had chocolate advent calendar. I thought I saw a ToniChocoloni one. CostPlus World Market usually have them…along with British Christmas goodies (at a price). I don’t know what you were planning for the guest bed but the UK has a much better selection of duvet covers at much more reasonable prices. I bought 3 really nice ones when I was home last year. You will have space with the extra cases you are taking 🤣🤣. Do hope your cough improves before the trip ❤
Camera is great isn't it, I could tell the difference straight away as soon as I looked at the footage. Yes I wish I had picked up that chocolate calendar in the fresh market for Zara as the one I got her she said is too bad to even eat haha. Oh that's a great tip, I will have a look at the bedding in the UK as it's a UK sized bed too. xx
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That’s really kind of you Gillian ❤️ thank you for continuing to watch and comment on the videos it is very much appreciated xx
Hope they sort the furniture out hun, honestly you question what’s the point of having insurance then right! Makes me think twice when we need to send anything over that’s for sure! Hope the cough has gone! Thx for a fabby vlog
I know right, all this money we pay out for different insurances every month and then they make it so hard to claim. It's definitely something you need to weigh up before moving and ask yourself is it worth the stress. xx
There are toilets you can use in Kilwins that’s what we did 😊 another fab vlog thank you xx
I don't think Kilwins is open first thing on a morning but good to know for when we are there later in the day. Thank you for watching and commenting xx
@ good point lol we were there early evening. I actually googled where there were toilets and that’s how I found out 😂 videos are so very clear now by the way 😊xx
If you havent already or don't know, remember to keep all your purchase and expense receipts related to your channel, including meet ups for travel, food and drinks, so when you do your US taxes (ugh-taxes), you can claim these expenses for your business.
I haven’t been doing this but I did know about it yes. I’ll start after Christmas ❤️
Me again. Forgot to say about the furniture insurance. Yes, absolutely agree, they make you do all the work. For the table top you could try talking to a marble fabricator… …should be several options in the area as they make kitchen countertops. They may also know if it can be fixed - they are able to bond seams in countertops. My guess is the insurance company is looking for the cheapest option. As you are heading back to the UK if it is close to where you are staying, visit the furniture store, see if they have anything comparable and see if they are willing to write up something for you. When I put in a claim for our sofa I had no receipts. They sent a claim adjuster out to look and it was settled that it could be repaired and recovered. I had to find an upholsterer and get the quote. That was submitted and then they cut me a check before the repair was started. No-one ever came out again to follow up/check that the repair was done. And unless your policy was “new for old” even if you had the purchase receipt they would knock of an amount for depreciation. Have to say that since I went through that (years ago now) I keep all large ticket item receipts. These days easy to scan and keep filed on the computer for quick reference. Gillian
Thanks Gillian. Yes my mam had the suggestion earlier to go back to the shop and see if they have a copy of our receipt, it was 2019 but not sure how long they would keep it for. Jason is usually very good at keeping things but with buying it in the UK while living in Qatar then moving to the US he just can't find it. I really hope I don't have to start getting people out to assess but if it means I get compensated then I will do it, im not giving up haha!! xx
Katie there is a restroom inside of Kilwins that you can use the ice cream shop.
Kilwins is closed on a morning unfortunately but yes great tip for later in the day xx
Was also thinking with something like a sofa they would have taken your details so you could contact sofa company as they should have record of sales somewhere ?
Oh I could do yes, that's a great idea I will look into that thank you x
I’d maybe ask the delivery company for a settlement amount. You’ve explained you don’t have receipts. Maybe price up a similar table. Provide that proof. Same with the sofas. See what happens. Maybe they’ll just settle. Good luck.😊
Jason has already looked on the Barker and Stonehouse website to see if they still sold the same products but they don't so yes that's a good idea to pick something similar and use that as a price comparison. Im hoping that they will just settle yes and I can get on with my bar project haha x
Advent calendars aren't super common in the U.S. but they seem more available in recent years. I think they used to be more of a thing in heavily Catholic communities. I personally didn't even know what they were until I was well into adulthood.
I thought that must of been the case, they're everywhere in the UK and all different brands too. The one I bought Zara hasn't even been used, she ate the chocolate on day 1 and said it's disgusting haha. Never mind im sure a nice Cadburys chocolate one will be waiting for her in the UK. xx
Good Luck fighting the insurance company. It is interesting that the moving company just says take it up with the insurance company but nothing about their poor job packing your tabletop and sofas.
Exactly!!!!! Ive asked them that question and said, surely this is your responsibility but they are conveniently skirting around that question. x
What a surprise about the furniture 🙄 Their business model like a lot of companies is to make it so difficult that you give up ! As I’ve gotten older, I weigh up how much of my energy is worth the fight . See what you think
Yes you're right, and it's so annoying! well believe me I will have to find the energy to fight this one as its annoyed me this week haha... I know there are more important things In life tho and some things just arnt worth it! Thanks for watching xxx
These moving companies depend on people not following through so they don’t have to payout.
Yep!!! Don’t worry my personality won’t let me forget 😂😂 xx
Thank you for sharing your week with us Katie, I do hope you start feeling better- have you tried rubbing some Vicks on your chest and bottoms of your feet before bed- I put that stuff on for any reason, any sniffle or cough, my girls and husband go running when they see me coming with the little blue jar but it works ❤
That little blue pot brings back memories from when I was a kid haha. Im not sure if I have any actually, will have to see if they sell it in the shops here xx
You paid a lot of money for the transport and extra money for insurance, surely they should send a staff member to assess the furniture as part of the claim ?
Well you would think, if they're that bothered and don't believe me. Lets see what they come back with when they look at the form ive sent tomorrow x
Hi Katie
You still dont sound good, even during live on Thursday you souned quite breathy. If thats a word. I hope it gets better soon for you. The furniture saga doesn't surprise me quite happy taking your money but makes it doubly hard to claim. Im like you i wouldn't let it go why should you. Made me laugh when asked for original receipt or copy if you don't have. What a joke. Its a bit like you get a cold takeaway & they ask for proof! Anyway keep at them. Enjoyed your vlog as always. Hopefully speak to you on live Thursday. Take care Jacqui x
Yes I have been very chesty, its awful but I do feel like its on the up now so hopefully by this weeks live I won't be coughing as much! I know insurance is just a joke isn't it, makes me wonder why we pay out hundreds every month for all the various ones, let's hope they sort it out!! thanks for watching xx
Great vlog and I hope you’re feeling better. And yes insurance companies can be so frustrating. Hopefully you can get it resolved soon. Merry Christmas! And safe travels home!