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Tuesday 26/08/08 What small dfw things have you done today???

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  • well done on your two stars mate :T only another 550 til the next one :D they bump it up a bit, don't they?!
  • painted_lady
    painted_lady Posts: 1,020 Forumite
    500 Posts
    I have
    - phoned a pest control company for fleas at my investment flat (were cheaper than the council)
    - phoned electrician to sort out the lighting at the flat (need to keep tenant happy & sparky is my mate so hopefully cheaper)
    - posting about 9 parcels sold on ebay last week
    - package up nikon lens that broke and send it back to them for repair on warranty

    Will update later
  • Good afternoon ladies and gents. I haven't checked in for a couple of weeks because I've been busy, busy, busy. However, I'm still trying to be good. Therefore:

    I have:

    * Popped some washing in this morning at 30 degrees so it should be ready to hang out (weather permitting) when I get home from work (unless my Ironing Fairy Grandmother has turned up at my house and hung it out for me like the gem of a Nannan she is.)

    * Put my name forward for a moisturiser trial on Litmus Test. So that means freebies and Boots vouchers if I get accepted.

    * Checked internet banking. Everything as expected.

    * Got freebie tickets for myself and the OH to see Rock'n'Rolla on Thursday at our Cineworld. Must remember to get goodies to take with us because we get naughty when it comes to popcorn.

    * Done a few surveys and piggy clicks. They don't seem to be sending many today meaning I have to do some work!

    * Brought my dinner in. Nothing exciting. Been looking for a sexy new lunch box which might make me feel more enthusiastic about ham sandwiches!

    Today I will:

    * Do some more washing and hopefully it'll stay dry enough to hang out later.

    * Have some tea at home after a naughty weekend of excess at the local pub and takeaways. Try and use some of the pounds and pounds of runner beans my Uncle keeps bestowing on me!

    * Unless I see a nice lunch box, have a NSD.

    * Dust... seeing as I have a stuffed up cold nose anyway, I might as well get this most hated job out of the way.

    * Remember to bring my camera battery charger into work tomorrow.

    Have a good afternoon and evening everyone :)
  • sophiesmum_2
    sophiesmum_2 Posts: 4,965 Forumite
    Hi KT

    Re the stardrops - yes it's fine to mix it and keep in a spray bottle. I do this all the time and have no problems:D
    Reduce,re-use, recycle.






  • mbaz
    mbaz Posts: 895 Forumite
    well done on your two stars mate :T only another 550 til the next one :D they bump it up a bit, don't they?!

    I'm just going to start posting random nonsense to get my next star!!! :p
  • Hello
    Late post lol just heading home.

    Today I have
    Charged phone and camera at work
    Had lunch at home and put two loads out in garden
    Did a bit weeding (good for the soul)
    Picked up DS and dogs 1 and 2 and took them to the field with works van to use their petrol and grab some free child labour :) whilst walking dogs in process
    Will have a use it up tea we have lots leftovers
    Work tonight but take bike?!
    Phone about picking up my freecycle freezer
    Pick some veggies from garden
    Figure out if I can use my larder or the garage as an 'additional fridge space' without having to get another fridge - new house has tiny new fridge grrr
    try and check bank and ebay
    think about things to list on ebay/freecycle rathr than putting them in a cupboard whilst unpacking

    Think that will do me today - :)

    Hello to you all
    Total debt 26/4/18 <£1925 we were getting there. :beer:
    Total debt as of 28/4/19 £7867.38:eek:
    minus 112.06 = £7755.32:money:
    :money:Sleeves up folks.:money:
  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 29,087 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    :D I've done about 3 loads of washing on 30 degrees.
    I've done a lightspeed survey now up to a whole 220 points:rolleyes:
    :j I've referred 3 people to Bview - if they follow it thro I get £30, plan to refer another later
    Off work this week with kids - but still surrounded by debris from camping:eek:
    :mad: Still need to sort out room for potential lodger - but rang college today and was told that they might not need us after all. We were all psyched up. May not find out for definite until Monday. Will chase up again Thursday!
    :o I still need to have a go at matched betting - need to log back onto quidco or something and follow through:confused: Still struggling there....
    Perhaps try some ipoints surveys and earn money for Christmas:D
    :rotfl: Sorted out a few more presents (mostly from in the house already) for when DD or DS get invited out to parties - if not they will make okay Christmas presents
    :j Updated snowball and budget planner. We are doing at least £500 better than last month in terms of debt repayment which is a start...
    Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
    1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £171.8K Equity 36.37%
    2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 10/10/25
    3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £27.9K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.25K) = 34/£127.5K target 26.6% 10/10/25
    (If took bigger lump sum = 60.35K or 47.6%)
    4) FI Age 60 income target £17.1/30K 57% (if mortgage and debts repaid - need more otherwise) (If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%)
    5) SIPP £5K updated 10/10/25
  • Hello Everyone
    Today I have.......
    posted some ebay items
    checked items selling on ebay
    bought/found some more items to sell
    30 degrees wash
    got some cake of mum for a dessert
    bought some food for dinner and packed lunches
    sorted paperwork i started before migrane on Saturday
    wrote A list of jobs for me and OH to do around house 08/09
    posted letter of complaint tpo the trafford centre:mad:
    checked online banking
    now iam going to make dinner:o
    sort clothes for tomorrow
    check lunch and bits are packed for work
    work out money for September from wages do spredsheet on computer
    talk to oh about designated time for Ebay( so we don't drift apart)
    Plan Birthday (cheepest possible)
    Could not pay a debt a day as no money ...i will double cq
    borrowed money out of sealed pot will replace Thursday :eek:
    :mad: Total debt at lbm 27420/oct07.Today 18954.00
  • Yargo1
    Yargo1 Posts: 1,047 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Hello all...well i am just about to finish my shift here... been here since sixpm, left the flat this morning at half eight to do job one..am knackered! lol oh well!!

    SavingHolmes thanx for the reply...will be doing that tomorrow.

    Ive checked online banking today... and am going to pack charger to charge mobile up at work tomorrow...good intentions and that...lol
    DEBT FREE - MARCH 2012 - NOW JUST THE MORTGAGE!
    MFW 2012 No.148:£1600 / £450.00
    Mortgage - 102,57.16
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