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

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  • Casperthefriendlyghost
    Casperthefriendlyghost Posts: 960 Forumite
    edited 10 May 2009 at 11:59AM
    Hi everyone

    This has been such a busy weekend, or rather six weeks, but finally I have time to catch up.

    Cleosmom so sorry about your friend, a friend of mine also lost her sister (42yrs) to a brain tumour last week, she was only ill for a year. It was a big shock as I've known her and her family since I was 14. and I agree, do what you can whilst you can, I felt the same when my brother suddenly died 8 years ago.

    This weekend I have/will:

    Make only storecupboard meals
    Sorted out my kitchen lists
    Menu planned for 2 weeks
    Embroidering tablecloth for mom
    Online banking done
    Updated snowball
    Caught up on MSE threads

    Watching the GP later - not sure really that into it anymore -
    Ferrari becoming a waste of time, seems they've lost interest in racing.

    don't know what happened lol, posted whilst I was still writing?

    I'm also having a NSD today after buying two things from ebay yesterday - A Torchwood Institute Fleece for £20 and a JB cross stitch lol for £6 ;o) and paying for my 3 days at the Hub3 in October (£78) (Torchwood Convention) lol bus trip (£2) and accomodation (£40).

    And Marru thanx for saving my life lol, had almost forgotten it was mother's day back home and that would have been so bad, thanx for the heads up x

    Cheers
    Casper
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  • urg123
    urg123 Posts: 1,997 Forumite
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    Morning Everyone

    Took us a while to get up and about today. Had a lovely day yesterday - I felt a I had achieved with some of the tasks that had been outstanding for a while. I spent a lot of this morning reading the flylady book. I am determined to get the flat decluttered and looking nice for me and to convince OH to move in!

    We are going to see my folks today - I am looking forward to that. My dad has taken a liking to the bread from my BM so has asked me to bring him a loaf.

    We are also going to buy paint for the flat - we need to paint the doors and OH is starting to talk about painting the hall and stairs and other rooms which means I really need to get this flat sorted.

    My list for today:
    • check my ebay sales
    • keep the kitchen nice and clear
    • declutter the living room
    • do the last of the ironing
    That's all I can think of for now.

    Have a great day everyone.

    urg x x
  • Marru
    Marru Posts: 4,126 Forumite
    Marru wrote: »
    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 Monday

    Good morning! I am quite pleased with progress so far. Now off to put last bit of HC on before Skyping my mum and then off to see Postman Pat.

    Well done everybody!!!! :T Catch up later...
    "Everything will be alright in the end. If it's not alright, it's not the end."

  • mogchops
    mogchops Posts: 1,548 Forumite
    I'm also having a NSD today after buying two things from ebay yesterday - A Torchwood Institute Fleece for £20 and a JB cross stitch lol for £6 ;o) and paying for my 3 days at the Hub3 in October (£78) (Torchwood Convention) lol bus trip (£2) and accomodation (£40).


    Cheers
    Casper
    x x


    wow wow that sounds fantastic!!! I didnt know there was such a thing as a Torchwood convention! Is there a fan site somewhere you can point me towards??
  • Candy0107
    Candy0107 Posts: 1,645 Forumite
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    Afternoon All,

    Bright and sunny here!

    Cleosmum – great news on the interview, big hugs for you and your friends family
    Andan – take a breath….you always seem so busy!...Thanks so much for the PM.

    Hello to everyone else

    Today I have/will:
    • TAB scratchie
    • Checked online banking
    • Went to WW and lost 1lb
    • Having a pizza as a treat (£1 from Mr T’s)
    • Have a NSD, as mum paid for the food shopping today
    • Posted on here
    • Do college work

    OMG, I have a really short list, what has happened? Oh well, it is the weekend!




    I was thinking of arranging a MSE Day/evening out in London and doing a Ghost walk. I have looked online and they are about £7. Would anyone be interested? I was thinking Sept/Oct.

    If you have any other suggestions, I don’t know whether I should start a new thread.

    Thanks
    Candy xxx
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  • Bagpuss741
    Bagpuss741 Posts: 2,291 Forumite
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    Today I have/will

    1. Checked online banking
    2. Set budget for next week (three new torchwood books due out so remembered to account for those:D)
    3. NSD
    4. Added £2 to sealed pot
    5. Enter all received post on research international
    6. Changed bed linen and washed dirty linen, now drying on line
    7. OU coursework (Diabetes module)
    8. Walk dog locally
    9. Store cupboard meals
    10. Play free scratchcards

    Casper - Am so jealous that you're going to the hub3 (I'm a massive doctor who, torchwood and sarah jane adventures fan:o:o I got slightly overexciting at the sight of the torchwood suv at the eisteddfod this year:D I was like a schoolgirl taking photos on my phone:rotfl:Have fun!!
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  • sans_2
    sans_2 Posts: 1,382 Forumite
    Hi all,

    Will catch up later as I've stilkl to have my lunch...

    My dfw things for today:
    • Two lots of washing done at 30 deg (did have it hanbging out until we got hailstones!)
    • More bids on my Ebay items ending
    • Took photos of 1 item to be listed later on Ebay
    • Got my free porriage from McDonalds
    • Brought a couple of items to Ebay later this month/ next month
    Tesco points: 101 (£21.50, £19.50, £7.50, £21 & £5)
    Boots points: £0.28
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  • ellerose
    ellerose Posts: 202 Forumite
    Hello all!!
    Today so far I've emptied change into sealed pot, line dried the laundry (which I washed cold!) and have finally moved all debt DDs to one account so they're in one place and easier to 'snowball'. Am taking my friend for lunch for her birthday, but I have a 2for1 voucher so saving a bit there :)
    Debt at LBM July 2013: [STRIKE]£46,085.88[/STRIKE] :eek: Debt today: £36,501.67

    20.8% down, 79.2% to go!

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  • Hi Everyone
    Bit late in the day to post but time has just disappeared.

    My list:
    • Breakfast/lunch and tea from storecupboard/fridge/freezer
    • NSD
    • Ebay ended. Made £56! Add to my £5 per day in May challenge.
    • Ironing/Tidying/Pack more books from study.
    • Plan wardrobe for next week (I'm not good at deciding in morning)
    • Record some quality wildlife programmes off telly to watch.
    • Save washing up until lunchtime so use one lot of water.
    Mr SFT has returned early and we're getting dinner ready. Love to go for a country walk as I've only been out to MrT all weekend but feel he might not be up for it. If not I'll try and persuade him for tomorrow night.
    Take care all. Getting to know you all a bit better now..even if I can't understand the lingo..scratches/tabs etc.
    SFT
    :cool: Frugal Living 2010 member MFW by 2014 Was 88,000 now £46,877.90 Grocery Budget for Dec-April=£173.72/£244 (Groc Budget 2010 from Ebay/Voucher savings/Quidco -If we can do it will save our £980 GC budget) Now living the dream -in our tiny country cottage-all thanks to MS forums. x 39 2 go
    Stockpile Savings: £89.72 Voucher savings £8
  • Casperthefriendlyghost
    Casperthefriendlyghost Posts: 960 Forumite
    edited 10 May 2009 at 5:51PM
    mogchops wrote: »
    wow wow that sounds fantastic!!! I didnt know there was such a thing as a Torchwood convention! Is there a fan site somewhere you can point me towards??

    Hi mogchops

    I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post the website address on here, so have pm'd it to you.

    HTH x

    Bagpuss741, I am so excited, I cannot wait. JB has already been confirmed, and I have a mad friend who followed them around whilst filiming last year and she has loads of pics, not that she's a stalker or anything lol, 4am in Cardiff, whilst it's raining cats and dogs lol, at least he said hello lol.

    Cheers
    Casper
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