Sunday 23/11/08 What small dfw things have you done today???

andan

I am rubbish at asking for refunds and infact have only ever done it as part of a mystery shop!! I think i might return things now adays, but it would depend on what it was and whether it was worth it:o

As for Martin's tips on haggling, that is never going to happen, couldn't do it in Morocco, never mind here:rotfl:

Didn't get to make extra food for tomorrow as everyone ate it for tea:D

However am now defrosting freezer and have stuck food outside so that it will keep cool!! Am using pans of hot water that i cooked the veg in, to help defrost the freezer, saves me boiling the kettle:D

talliedebtbuster

Ahh, you guys have been busy whilst i was on way home! I gave a work mate a lift home too, he is lovely old bloke who cheerred me up on way home too. I didnt get a takeaway too!! Im muching some left over sweeties and in bed early night. too tired to revise!!

I want to go back to edinburgh now!! I have a conference in June Cardiff - has anyone been there? I need to look in to travel there from london! train.coach or flight?!!

Tallie x

Hermia

Today I have..

- Listed 5 CDs on Amazon/Playtrade and packed up two items that sold which I will post tomorrow.
- Put together a strange dinner just using leftovers in the fridge.
- Went through my cupboards to see if I have any new items that will do as Christmas presents. Luckily, I found a couple of unwanted gifts that will be perfect for other people.
- I gave up cross stitch a while ago, but I found some card blanks, thread and fabric I forgot I had to I'm going to make some Christmas cards tonight.

brummiebabe

brummiebabe wrote: »

Evening everyone!!

Today I have

• Done all my paperwork decluttering
• Cleaned my car myself - rather than taking to the hand car wash - saving £6.00
• Sorted out my 2 DS's toys - 2 bags to go to school for xmas fair, 1 bag of rubbish/broken toys!
• Online banking
• Got £45 off my brother - as I've got some xmas pressies for him
• Only used dryer for towels - rest on radiators
• Washed clothes for ebay sales due to end tonight!
• Store cupboard lunch & am now going to cook tomorrow night's dinner (lasagne - mince wasn't defrosted in time to have it today!)

Think that's about enough!! Do need to do some ironing but will probably do this tomorrow night instead! Kids uniforms etc are all ironed and laid out for tomorrow.

Forgot to add - also found a jigsaw that I got a couple of years ago as part of 3 for price of 2. Never opened. This will be perfect for DS2's friend's birthday present - 3 days before christmas;)

Lasagne now cooked - will put in side lean-to overnight so it will cool quickly & keep very cold:rotfl: - will time the oven to come on tomorrow so it'll be cooked when we get in!! PERFECT!!!

Pippilongstocking

hmmm seem my venison + chocolate stew didnt go down too well, on the bright side theres a box now heading to the freezer and I like it so pah to the younglings. Teach me to be creative, mince and tatties tomorrow!!

Tonight
Lodger not coming til tomorrow so house lit up by candles using no/low electric whilst we can
Something up with my WTFC payments as its not gone in this month now sorted out (they suspended it, now its not suspended no idea why somethign to do with bank accounts)
As I am still doing ok in the bank then when it arrives I will send it to my emergency fund
Reminded OH the need to cough up for the dishwasher - he is transferring half tonight (hmmm says the next bit next month...lol)
DS hoovered for internet time (he he he)
DD offered to tidy my room as she owes me for xmas pressies (who am i to complain)
Run a nice bath, taking 1/2 hour out as my report is taking forever and there are many gaps.
Leftovers in fridge from tea - may make tattie and leek soup later when hiding from report
Managed a NSD

Lots of activity tonight with refunds, random jigsaw discoveries, extra stars (well done) and sounds like lots extra money being made - whoop whoop.

Paulgonnabedebtfree

Today I put all the takings from my business into the bank to avoid temptation (except for a £5 note and £20 of coinage as I will need to give the customers change tomorrow). I also managed to arrange to collect an under the counter freezer unit from freecycle. I already have a fridge with freezer unit but in order to plan and freeze my meals more efficiently and economically, I needed more freezer space. It will undoubtedly push up the electricity bill but will save more than that on my food bill. Also, on Friday, I rang the customers who owe me the most to chase up some payments as some of them have been dragging their heels a bit (I've NEVER phoned for money before).

KTjazz

partickz wrote: »

Thanks Andan. Even though I only live about 40minutes from Edinburgh, I have never actually been!! Being a West coast boy all my life I have never really left Glasgow as I could not stand 'salt and sauce' with my chips!:rotfl:

I'm a Lanarkshire girl who went to Uni in Glasgow but works in Edinburgh now. I lived in Edinburgh for 1 year as part of my course though and ever since then when I'm in Glasgow I miss Edinburgh and vice versa... :rolleyes:

Edinburgh isn't so scary, you can even have vinegar with your chips, its an 'under the counter' condiment though...:rotfl:

Pippilongstocking

Tee hee KT I figured you for a fifer!!!! Just shows how wrong a girl could be. I base this judgement on the fact you live about 40mins-1hr from Ed.......clearly its in a different direction!!

Have been reading your diary honest, just looks like I have not paid much attention!!

inkedelephant

Today made my own bread so I didnt have to buy it (doesnt sound like much.... but I guess it all adds up) havent smoked this week and didnt go out to buy cigs...also ate at home tongiht.

Pippilongstocking

welcome aboard Inkedelephant - this is an ace place x