Debt free in ten years-my new, more realistic challenge.

elizabethhull

Aldi is indeed amazing for a lot of things. They recently had my favourite Alta Rica coffee at over £1 off, so I bought 4. But it is also true that to take advantage of good offers you need spare money, and if you are living from week to week you just don't have that luxury.

poohbear59

You have made a very good point elizabeth. I feel blessed that I have some spare money to be able to pick up some bargains. For about four years we haven't had the money to speNd on anything except the bare bone essentials for life. No treats. It still doesn't feel right to spetnd on anything exccept basics. I bought some brie and bacon for DSs while I am away so they can make tasty lunches. It felt hugely extravagant:)

grannyx2

After 4 years of doing without you definitely deserve the luxury of being able to buy non essential things.

Sorry I made you cry with my post on Lucky's diary

Granny x

poohbear59

we are home from our very decadent holiday in a Scottish castle courtesy of a very kind old friend of ours. we both feel refreshed and ready for some plain food again:D

poohbear59

Today we are wedding planning. We are researching suits for the groomsmen.

We have offered our house to relatives so we will have people staying here the whole time we are away.

brizzledfw

Hi there..sounds like you are having a great time..holidays in castles and wedding planning..go you!

By the way whose wedding is it..I am beginning to think I missed a big announcement

poohbear59

Brizzled it is DS1 who is getting married.

We need lots of prayers as he hasn't received his visa yet. Time is getting very, very tight. You can probably imagine how stressed he is.

I have spent most days trying to find out what is going on for him, sourcing suits for the groomsmen etc.

Today was a NSD for me as DS1 paid for my shopping when I met him in the supermarket

I also received an agreement from LLoydstsb credit card for a full and final payment.:j:j:j:j:j:j:j

It has been a long haul. Just one to go now which is in Mr Pooh's name. He had to get a letter from the doctor to say he was not fit for work to send to Santander credit card. Our |GP is great. He wrote a letter today and has not charged us Lovely man.


Once I find suits for groomsmen I have to then find somewhere for 16 people to stay in New York so if anyone has any ideas I would be grateful. It has to be suitable for a toddler too. And not expensive..

I am awaiting a cheque from DA's solicitor to reimburse me for the after funeral catering and now another £50 I had to pay to have rings valued for probate.


New windows go in tomorrow :D:D What with the new boiler and radiators our home is going to be super snug and cosy at last. I still can't quite believe the hot water always available when I turn on the tap.

The windows are costing £2070 for three windows (2 x bathroom and 1 kitchen) and French doors in the old barn door space with a semi circle of glass at the top.

It will make the room much lighter but I forgot we have a dog who will have his nose at the door constantly because the cats will sit outside and tantilise him. :rotfl::rotfl:

beanielou

Really hope that the visa comes through soon.
All the rest sounding good though

please-let-me-be-lucky

beanielou wrote: »

Really hope that the visa comes through soon.
All the rest sounding good though

Ditto from me, you all deserve some luck Xx

PinotGrigio41

Ooh get you Pooh Scottish Castles and New York We I was like Mrs B, I thought I had missed an announcement as well and then I thought that maybe you and Mr Pooh weren't married and he was an OH instead and had popped the question !!

I will try and Pm you tomorrow about the New York accomodation if I get a second. If you don't hear form me, send me the dates, rough idea of budget and what sort of thing they are looking for ish when you get a second. I might be able to give you a hand finding something xxx