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Sat/Sun weekend 9-10th May - what small DFW things have you done today?

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  • Horace wrote: »
    Happy Anniversary Mogchops.

    Not quite a debt free task but I am having a clearout - I made a decision last night after long term b/f changed his mind about driving up from London last night in favour of going out with his workmates again, so all his clothes and carp is being cleared out and boxed up ready for collection:j If he loves his workmates so much he is welcome to them because I have had enough - I should be number one priority and not at the bottom behind a long list of his work mates:mad: Its very cathartic clearing out his stuff - it makes more room for mine:D Guess it could be moneysaving because it means I no longer have to drive to London to see him so it saves on petrol:j:money:
    Have a good day all.:D

    Men - they push and push and push then we explode!!

    If you need to vent any anger, were here for you!! Saving petrol is a very big money saving thing... so expensive!!
  • Marru
    Marru Posts: 4,126 Forumite
    edited 10 May 2009 at 6:17PM
    Helloo!!!

    SM have a fantastic birthday!!!!! cake.gifbday4.gifHSbirthday11.gifcelebrate2.gifHSpresents.gif

    I have been at DD's Pre School's spring fair and spent £5.30 for entrance fee, cakes, puzzle for DD, tombola and raffle. Not bad. Also went to the play ground for awhile to get more appetite for cakes :p.

    Mogchops: Happy anniversary - that is so lovely!!!

    Oh and who ever starts the thread can you please use the same smiley as thread icon as SM as I always look for that when I am looking for a new thread. THANK YOU!

    Horace: well done!! It is always great to come into decition and move forward.

    This weekend aims are:
    - Scratchies
    - Curly
    - Cashback bingo
    - Hokey Cokey and dry outside (fingers crossed)
    - Continue sorting books
    - Tidy all dry washing away
    - Find my filing trays and sort out all paper work: reply, pay, file
    - Write letters to creditors
    - Update DMP file
    - Online banking
    - Spreadsheets
    - Fill update forms for TC
    - Take DD to another playground later today
    - Go on Sunday to see Postman Pat (need to find out more info about times etc)
    - Call mum using Skype - tomorrow is mother's day where she is
    - Get some rest
    - Check if DD won in Premium bonds (thanks for reminding Lottebear)
    - Pack sold book ready to be sent tomorrow

    I think that should be more than enough. Have a great weekend everyone!!
    "Everything will be alright in the end. If it's not alright, it's not the end."

  • Pippilongstocking
    Pippilongstocking Posts: 16,336 Forumite
    Morning all
    List finally at lunchtime whoops

    Go to lab - done
    Wiegh willow out of oven (dont ask) - done
    DD to town hall to do some precussion for fair trade day - done
    Banks checked - done
    Moved more money to hairy loan (45) as have saved that on shopping from last week - done
    Big cotton throw from bed HC and done and on the line - done
    Brother started to sort out vegggie garden - done
    DS and chum instructed to mow lawns - DONE!
    Fed chookies they need water changing
    Crepes for brekkie - DS learning how to cook them and it went very well including comedy flipping :)
    DD to sort out things for trip today
    Something from cupboards for tea :)
    More hokey cokey
    Go to a beach and get some sanity later :)
    Taken willow sticks home and put inot kindling box in garage (woo hoo free wood)
    Work on writing today mucho mucho to stop being stupid and start to focus
    Take some paraceatamol for sore head
    Have a NSD

    Waves to all - hope everyone well - great news on anniversary :)
    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:
  • Candy0107
    Candy0107 Posts: 1,645 Forumite
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    Happy Birthday Sophiesmum :bdaycake:
    Congrats Mr & Mrs Mogchops :j:beer:
    Horace – not too sure what to say, but good luck :mad:
    Did Pip enjoy the sand….I have many happy memories of sitting on Bournemouth beach eating Corned Beef and Sand sandwiches! :eek:
    Happy birthday to Milly’s daughter :bdaycake:
    Lotte – well done on the PB win :j

    Afternoon All,

    Where has the morning gone?

    Today I have/will:
    • Checked online banking
    • TAB scratchy
    • Checked on investment, as this pay’s June’s bills
    • Meals from store cupboards
    • About to watch Australia’s Biggest Loser on Sky
    • Checked Euromillions – nothing PAH
    • Need to do college work
    • Need to check on seedlings and let them sunbathe
    • Have a NSD
    • Need to stop eating carp as this will not help (eating for the sake of it)
    • Need to will agencies and employers to come up with a fantastic job and give the job to me without interviewing (I know, wishful thinking)
    • Need to win the lottery tonight

    Think that is about it, take care everyone

    Candy xxx
    Debts at the start of my journey - about £23,000 lightbulb moment 01.03.2007 (1st payment to CCCS)..Debt Free Date 25.06.2013 Deposit savings £17,000/£30,000
  • dizzydebs27
    dizzydebs27 Posts: 147 Forumite
    Hi all!!

    happy birthday SM!! :beer:
    Happy anniversary MC :j
    Horace - well done you, you should always be number one priority! where your man is concerned!

    well my weekend isnt going as planned once agin due to my lovely next door neighbour! i had freinds round to watch a film and couldnt hear my telly on level 42! then at 2am once again i had to get up and leave to crash at the parents, giving myself an asthma attack in the process! :mad: so my housework is slowly getting done, but even that is a job and a half, put my music on low while i did my washing up, next minute hardcore ravers next door start up!
    so fed up of it all and dont like being a nervous wreck, but good news, a few of the other neighbours have been complaining, one came over to see if i was ok which i thought was lovely of her! my neighbour from hell is being EVICTED!! :j:j:j:j Possibly one month of hell to go but at least there might be some light at then end of the tunnel!

    so my list now for this weekend is
    update spreasheet
    change bedding
    wash pots
    vacumm bedroom
    get some sleep!!
    watch twilight to cheer me up!


    hope everyones weekends are better than mine!!

    dizzy xxx
    DFW by 2010! :j Sig updated 29.07.09
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  • Pips_Mum
    Pips_Mum Posts: 2,893 Forumite
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    Great news Dizzy :j
    Candy
    - OH was taking a picture and I looked up at him for all of 2 seconds and turned just to see Pips hand moving towards his mouth in slow motion!!!:rotfl:Managed to get there before it was actually consumed!
    Debt at LBM [strike]£17,544[/strike] :eek: £5700
    :TOver £14,000 PAID OFF :T

    2020 the year of less - Less debt, less waste, less spending, less stuff, less stress!
  • urg123
    urg123 Posts: 1,997 Forumite
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    So pleased you neighbour is being evicted - and it's really nice that your others neighbours popped in to see if you are ok!

    I'm sure that there is is blissful sleep, and rest and relaxation, on the horizon.

    urg x x
  • Chick2organise
    Chick2organise Posts: 157 Forumite
    Good morning everyone, Happy Birthday to the birthday peops, Happy anniversary Mr and Mrs Mogchops and congratulations on the winnings.

    Well today is so cold, really not liking the weather but hey not really got body to get in to let alone get out in the sunshine!!

    • Done washing on 30 and is drying on line
    • Written a letter to a company complementing them on their product, see if ill get a freebie.
    • checked online banking and screamed!!!!!
    • checked ebay and screamed!!!!!
    Will update later, going to sort my trousers drawer out and have some serious clearing out!! Must declutter and try to make money!!!!
    • Changed bed
    • took change to asdas (all 2ps, 1ps and 5ps) changed up in coinstar and got £20.61 wow!! used for shopping and still got change!!
    • Did essentials shop to go with freezer bits for week.. £18.64!!!
  • Chick2organise
    Chick2organise Posts: 157 Forumite
    Good morning everyone, Happy Birthday to the birthday peops, Happy anniversary Mr and Mrs Mogchops and congratulations on the winnings.

    Well today is so cold, really not liking the weather but hey not really got body to get in to let alone get out in the sunshine!!

    • Done washing on 30 and is drying on line
    • Written a letter to a company complementing them on their product, see if ill get a freebie.
    • checked online banking and screamed!!!!! :eek:
    • checked ebay and screamed!!!!! :eek:
    Will update later, going to sort my trousers drawer out and have some serious clearing out!! Must declutter and try to make money!!!!
    • Changed bed
    • took change to asdas (all 2ps, 1ps and 5ps) changed up in coinstar and got £20.61 wow!! used for shopping and still got change!!
    • Did essentials shop to go with freezer bits for week.. £18.64!!!
    • Listed 2 items on ebay
    • bought clothes in from line - they are dry woo hoo!!
    • do another load on 30 and hang on airer for tonight
  • Candy0107
    Candy0107 Posts: 1,645 Forumite
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    Pipsmum - I am sure that sand made my sandwiches taste lovely! LOL

    Of course, you have all that to come in the future with Pip
    Debts at the start of my journey - about £23,000 lightbulb moment 01.03.2007 (1st payment to CCCS)..Debt Free Date 25.06.2013 Deposit savings £17,000/£30,000
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