The awesomely August NSD challenge

solventsoon

Hi lovely NSD gang :A

Lots more NSDs rolling in again today and quite a few of you getting very close to your targets now:j, seems I decided on the prizes just in time this month;)

Well done to:
:jchris81418: well done for no 9, that’s good going considering you were at a party:T
:jgettingthereslowly: well done for no 4, you’re definitely getting there now:T
:jmrsinvisible: well done for no 7, yay to being over halfway, you’re doing brilliantly.
Sorry you couldn’t make it last night, there will be more outings for you to join in with:)
:jcandyapple: well done for nos 7 and 8, halfway now, that’s brilliant.
Sorry you couldn’t join us yesterday, there will be more outings to come:)
:jelfen: well done for no 11, you’re doing brilliantly, keep going:T
:jLooloo: well done for nos 6 and 7, you’re doing brilliantly, only 3 more to get now
Glad Mr L’s team won and well done for the organised shopping yesterday:T
:jBigMumma: well done for no 9, doing brilliantly as always
I could definitely have done with your medical knowledge yesterday, going to have quite a scar I think and Keiss’ lovely embroidery stitches are starting to look a bit tatty already:(
:jkerri gt: well done for no 7, one more to get now, that’s brilliant
You have had a busy day today, well done for the gardening and sorting out the things you brought back from your mum’s house. Hope you’re not getting rid of all the signed stuff and programmes, they might be worth something (if you want to part with them, that is).
You’re sounding very organised:T
:jboultdj: well done for no 8, well over halfway now, that’s brilliant.
We had a good time in Bristol, thanks, shame you couldn’t join us. Hope the apple and blackberry pies turned out well:)
:jHannah_10: well done for no 3 - nearly halfway there now, keep going:)
:jLfV: well done for no 8, you’re doing brilliantly, over halfway now
Thanks for the song today;)
:jTMVen: well done for no 12, only 3 more to get now, that’s brilliant
Everything tastes better when it’s free and you haven’t prepared it yourself;)
:jkatenut: well done for getting to no 7, nearly halfway now, that’s brilliant. Hoping for lots more NSDs for you, no money does tend to concentrate the mind a bit;)
:jbomechina: well done for no 4, halfway there now, that’s brilliant:T
Well done for getting organised with lunches:T, that’s a huge temptation to spend
:jwebitha: well done for no 12, you’re doing brilliantly, only 3 more to get now
Great news that the hall, stairs and landing are finished:T - hope you’re pleased with them, ahh... doorframes now, you are a busy bee:)
:jbeanielou: well done for no 4 (it is no 4, definitely), you’re doing great, keep going
Glad you had a relaxed day today:)
:jkathy40uk: well done for no 6, you’re doing brilliantly
Hope you’re OK, thinking about you:A
:jfi76: well done for no 7, you’re doing brilliantly, only 3 more to get now, keep going:T
:jTamrin: well done for no 9, one more to get now, woohoo:T
:jkatholicos: well done for no 7, halfway there now, that’s brilliant, keep going:T
:jskaps: glad you had a wonderful day and hope you have a lovely evening tomorrow selecting your photos. Well done for having a moneysaving wedding and honeymoon. Good luck with your 10 NSDs:)
And well done for no 1, off the mark now, that’s brilliant, keep going:T
:jCatherineMM: well done for no 6, nearly halfway there now, that’s brilliant. Well done for getting that shopping done so early:T (I refuse to say the word in August, sorry)
:jcw18: well done for no 8, nearly halfway now, you’re doing brilliantly
Hope you’ve had a good weekend at OH’s:)

And hello to:
honey: oh dear:(:(.... but keeping my fingers crossed for Thursday onwards:)
BL: thinking about you ((((hugs))))

No 12 for me today:j, haven’t been out of the house today, gardening and sorting out computers have kept me busy (along with some ironing and a very reluctant bit of housework)

Off to do the usual update now, see you all tomorrow.

‘night all
spoon
x

chris81418

Good morning everyone!

The weekend brought me a successful run of NSDs, so I'm now up to NSD number 10!

trulymiserable wrote: »

Just been reading some of your posts and ive ben trying the sealed pot challenge , may give the NSD a go this month can anyone else recommend any other challenges??

The Weekly Spend Challenge is a good one, which I find compliments this one really well.

Keiss_21 wrote: »

If you are looking for a great place to live and bring up your son, and don't mind travelling a fair way...have you thought about Orkney? My mother's family is all from (and still live) there and I lived in Kirkwall from the age of 2 to 6. We then moved south to Caithness, so not far, and a possibility if you want to stay on the Scottish mainland. I love the slower pace, and the wonderful scenery. Education is great, and housing is cheaper than England.

I love the Hebrides - but may have to check out Orkney now! Good luck fi76 with the move and choosing where your new home will be!

jintyb

Good morning all!

Just been catching up with all the posts from yesterday, wasnt able to post as we were away visiting in laws in Glasgow. We hadnt seen them for a while so it was nice to catch up.
No NSD as I bought some sweets to take for nieces.
Wont manage another today as I need a few groceries and Im taking doglet to vet for boosters.
Will check back later, Im off to get myself organised!

Have a lovely day all:)

fi76

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Not sure where you're from but Norwich is lovely. Yarmouth is quite commercialised as it is mostly holiday business (some might say tacky but each to their own). Anywhere in North Norfolk or between GY and Norwich will be quiet.

DH wants to live in 'the country' with no neighbours and a couple of acres of land. We are in a village just south of GY and we already live within 10 minutes walking time of open farmland, woods and free roaming cows and sheep! I couldn't see him living in a city. I did Sheffield for 2 yrs with work nearly 20! yrs ago and thoroughly enjoyed it but still came back so it can't be that bad.[/QUOTE]


:rotfl:LOL, Your DH and mine seem alike, we were looking at houses last night and he only likes detached ones that are are at the end of a village next to a field!! We are looking around Brundall/Lingwood/Blofield, is this a nice area? It looks like we can easily get a 3 bed there for the price of our 2 bed here, i only know North Norfolk though so unfamiliar with this area but looks nice on internet, think we are going down next week for a few days to check it out.

WelshWoofer

Morning all!
After a spendy weekend I'm trying to get back on the wagon today - Saturday was a night out and yesterday I only spent a few pounds but it was still money spent.

I don't NEED anything today and only have plans to take the dog for a walk in the park and won't take my purse with me so hopefully spending will be avoided.

Good luck to everyone else!

BigMummaF

fi76 wrote: »

If you are looking for a great place to live....
....We are actually thinking of Norfolk, anyone got any advice....

I had meant to reply the other day when you first asked but I swear my brain has been replaced with dehydrated super noodles that refuse to absorb any info My advice is..avoid the south coast like the plague! It's incredibly expensive & the wages are poor, plenty of care work available as the entire area is riddled with old people's homes [Eastbourne & Worthing are lovingly referred to as God's waiting rooms ] & you may live within spitting distance of the beach but can't use it in the good weather for all the tourists! Our closest discount stores are at least an hour's drive in each direction & sea-side towns are full of 'holiday homes' or rich folk who go 'up to tyne [London] vee-ya the rail netwark' so they can kid on they're 'something in the city', making rail travel costly & crowded too :mad:

skaps wrote: »

NSD number 1 for me today - did not leave the house, slept alot of the day due to the jet lag.

Good to have you back MRS :T Now. Details. Where'd'ya go? What was the Wedding Day like? How many toasters did you get

LOOK what I found! All this time & I didn't know a list of Challenges was there for the asking :doh:I haven't signed up for the No More Clothes or Toiletries, cuz I rarely buy either anyway Let me rephrase that :eek: I rarely buy posh toiletries--didn't want you to think I don't wash :rotfl:--& a distinct ADvantage to suffering sensitive skin & perfume allergies for a change.

Well--I've cracked double figures with No 10. Several harmonious tunes but think I'll go with :think:....
10 little 9 little 8 little
7 little 6 little 5 little
etc etc. Used to sing it with the kids & hold up/fold down fingers as we went Actually it is a very good exercise in manual dexterity & falls under Physical in the national curriculum, under Fine Motor Skills *polishes fingernails on lapel & looks condescendingly at them*

mrsinvisible

Didnt go anywhere yesterday, did a bit in garden instead and made dinner so Ive racked up nsd 8 and I hope for another today, as a)bank balance is only £7 odd, and b)don't need anything today, (ok so Ive got no chocolate I'll have to eat wine gums (oh's) or make a cake)

nzseries1

Uh oh, no NSDs out of the last three days.
I'd planned for Saturday to be an NSD, but I just didn't have enough food in the house to make it possible. And Friday and Sunday I was out with friends.
But today definitely!!!
Eek, assuming I get today's one, that will mean I have to get 8 more by the 31st, and there's a bank holiday weekend in the middle! I must say, it's not looking good !!!!!

EDIT: Just saw the "exceeded" prize for this month... a smiley on the beach... I WANT IT !!!

LadyfromVenice

fi76 wrote: »

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Not sure where you're from but Norwich is lovely. Yarmouth is quite commercialised as it is mostly holiday business (some might say tacky but each to their own). Anywhere in North Norfolk or between GY and Norwich will be quiet.

DH wants to live in 'the country' with no neighbours and a couple of acres of land. We are in a village just south of GY and we already live within 10 minutes walking time of open farmland, woods and free roaming cows and sheep! I couldn't see him living in a city. I did Sheffield for 2 yrs with work nearly 20! yrs ago and thoroughly enjoyed it but still came back so it can't be that bad.

:rotfl:LOL, Your DH and mine seem alike, we were looking at houses last night and he only likes detached ones that are are at the end of a village next to a field!! We are looking around Brundall/Lingwood/Blofield, is this a nice area? It looks like we can easily get a 3 bed there for the price of our 2 bed here, i only know North Norfolk though so unfamiliar with this area but looks nice on internet, think we are going down next week for a few days to check it out.[/QUOTE]

Oh, how I dream to live around that area. Not much there if you like that sort of thing. Your nearest built up area would be the outskirts of Norwich which has a Mr S (prob about 15 mins in rush hour), a M4cro and a Str4rtrite factory shop or Acle the other way (10 mins) which only has a L1dl! It's about 20 mins to get into the city on a good day, 20 mins to the coast. GY has Mr A, Textra & S and Ald1/L1dl, TKM4xx, N3xt plus others and obviously Norwich has much more (we're not completely out on a limb!)

Getting to and from anywhere can be a bit of a task though as the roads aren't that good. No motorways, very few dual carriageways, the Acle straight :mad:. To quote one of my old teachers "It's not a problem, it's character building". Mmm.

I think this is outweighed though by how peaceful and quiet the area is.

Hope you enjoy your trip.

Don't think it will be an NSD today as I intend going out and getting DD the last things she needs for her holiday with mum&dad. Shouldn't be too bad a spend, probably about £15.

BigMumma, I love your indian smilies. I sing the same song with my mother & toddler group but the indians are replaced with 'monsters'.......1 little monster that's me. Arrrrrrggghhhh! (I think it has something to do with the song being a reference to slaves in India rather than the Native American type and it's meant to be very non-PC now!) But I still love it

Have a great day everyone

elfen

NSD no 12 for me please....I don't need to get any shopping as I'm going ot try and work through what I've got....should be fun!