gratefulforhelp's austerity measures

cha97michelle

juliejim wrote: »

Yep and I read yours as well. I posted a comment on yours a few days ago.

I did see that hun about maybe meeting up over the hols. I'd be happy to try and do that. I do miss all my flyladies, but there is not enough hours in the day to get everything done. I should pop in. xxx

gratefulforhelp_2

A quid is a bit of an anticlimax. Still gift horses and all.

Have stuck 5 odd things on ebay.

cha97michelle

I'm not knocking it. A pound spent there, is equivalent to 3x that in a supermarket, maybe more? Better than a kick up the bum, as my old dad says.

gratefulforhelp_2

My Ma says "better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick".

Been to our field to collect logs and deliver to M and D, since there is scaffolding in the way of us storing any more at present. Trying to keep children, dogs and selves well exercised.

gratefulforhelp_2

time for a list revision
[STRIKE]
challenge pension "years in"[/STRIKE]
order DD2 party stuff
[STRIKE]choose paint colour for kitchen units[/STRIKE] "Manor House Grey" F & B
[STRIKE]name school uniform[/STRIKE]
take dog to vet nurse for check over
take photo of dog in Christmas hat then claim free prints for DD cards (don't ask!)
ironing
beds
[STRIKE]ebaying
book DD1 riding[/STRIKE]

gratefulforhelp_2

Good day yesterday messing about, and baby had his first swim - outdoors and loved it.

DH has taken DDs riding, I have to pay some big renovation bills today (the not-so-fun part) and get some boring old ironing done.

Dragonrider

My mum says "Better than a slap round the ear with a wet kipper"! Have no idea where she got that one from, as as far as I know we're not from anywhere near the sea!

Dragonrider

gratefulforhelp_2

Dragonrider wrote: »

My mum says "Better than a slap round the ear with a wet kipper"! Have no idea where she got that one from, as as far as I know we're not from anywhere near the sea!
Dragonrider

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Yep, I get

"better than a smack round the face with a wet fish"

she has never lived by the sea either;)

gratefulforhelp_2

Brodiebobs just saw your parental leave story.

How is it now?

gratefulforhelp_2

Spent £120 on a highchair. oops.