13 Moons ... ( *** Off, I'm Fabulous )

Karmacat

Semi grown up - yep, I can identify with that! And well done you for getting fitter.

Lula-Hula

Souk08 wrote: »

Lula you need a gay husband [STRIKE]for these things. Mine came round last night and put my shower curtain back up. He changes my high bulbs too[/STRIKE]!

Sounds ideal Souk - send me one immediately . I had a fabulous one when I should have been doing my 'A' levels :undecided - he used to take me to the pub to recover after each exam & on one occasion (unknowingly) before . I wrote this amazing piece of french dialogue on about 12 sheets of paper ... and it would have been an A* if only it had been in spanish, which was the exam I was actually taking

That's quite enough nostalgia for a sober wednesday.

DD completed her tipi project although it became an entire settlement & I had to carry it in to shcool for her - thankfully today was rain & wind free .

I dropped in to the fuel up place at Tatco in nearby Chavtown & although the original price was £31.29 ... with my 5p off vouchers I only paid £ 29.99. saving myself a whopping £1.30 :rotfl:.

I managed to comeplete home-job work in record time & we wandered down to the local co op. this, in spite of DDs protestations that perhaps we shoudnt go out in the dark as there may be 'weirdos' about :eek:

I reminded her that living just across the road from the Tap-dancing OAP who was carrying her Chihuahua (sp?) in a basket (& wheeling them around in a baby buggy) before Paris Travelodge & her ilk were even born, means that we are surrounded by 'them' & we should just carry on as normal with our own particular brand of madness & not worry too much as long as we take reasonable precautions, such as not texting friends while crossing the road - like the silly girl who nearly got squished in front of us .

I'm digressing again - sorry

The co op seems to be having a great clear out, so much stuff on offer at the moment & I ended up spending £11.40 which admittedly, is rather a lot for the loaf of bread we went there for; but in fact fairly bargainous for the additional 2 packs of 10 frankfurters, 2 tubs of butter, 14 packs of hula hoops, 14 packs of mini cheddars, pack of 14 choccie mint biscuits & giant weird bendy sweetie thing for DD.

I also looked at the wine but resisted temptation . Collected a £2 off voucher at the till but not sure if I'll get the chance to use it before it runs out.

My total grocery spend is now £ 80.32.

I'm planning another NSD tomorrow as I have to take library books back & wont need any more food supplies for a couple of days. Home-job wages are low again this week & although I have enough to cover my cash savings, there wont be much left for pocket money .

Havent done any exercise today & at work I rediscovered the picnic bar that DD bought ( with my money ) on sunday. it was 230 calories of deliciousness & I will no doubt pay for by not losing any weight this week.

Off to have a bath now & attempt to finish the book,

night night
xx

Bowski_1011

Just nipping in quickly to say Hi
I've subscribed and will catch up tomorrow (and can't wait!!!)

Lula-Hula

Bowski_1011 wrote: »

Just nipping in quickly to say Hi
I've subscribed and will catch up tomorrow (and can't wait!!!)

Hiya lovely

reading your post has just made my day :j so good to see you here, been thinking about you & missing you & hope life is good for you & your DD ?

How fab if your magnificent return heralded the return of sarah too

Anyway, enough about you lot, lets talk about me :rotfl:.

Home-job payday today & after topping up all the funds I am left with less than a fiver :undecided It's official - I'm a saddo; DD gets more pocket money than I do & she's going to a dance party on saturday night whereas I will be staying in & sober as I have to do the chauffeuring ... this is not how I saw my life panning out .

I've now given up panicking about the laptop as spoke to the professional techie guy who deal with all our computer stuff at work who assures me that if I really cant manage, then he will help me :T.

Gropey Boss has also whispered to me that he can supply me with some really good software :huh: I dread to think what it could be, & assume he's talking about computer stuff, but am at least grateful it wasnt Grumpy who offered because I'm fairly sure he would be referring to 'core & probably not the soft variety either :eek:. He's been out all week & although it's been quite peaceful in the offce & Goblin seeming perfectly pleasant; I have miseed his smut & rudeness & the mini chocolate bars too.

I havent mentioned work so far as it's all just been pottering long with no drama & then today the Goblin reverted to it's former self - listening in to my phone calls, making the wrong assumptions & then rolling it's eyes when I tell it not to worry as I'm dealing with whatever needs to be done, as though I'm the one being awkward :mad:. Its so full of it's own self importance & really needs a good slap & to be told to mind it's own business.

And breathe ... ommmmmmmmmm


I had a final statement from Barclaycard today & a letter saying how sorry they were to lose me as customer. I dont think it was very sincere though, as if they truly were sorry then surely they would pick up the phone to ask why I had closed my account & if there was anything they could do to persuade me to stay ?

It's been another NSD & the cash funds are as follows :

Presents : £90 - not enough so I need a plan :think:

PGL trip : £ 50 - November instalment sorted :cool:

DD clubs : £ 40 - covered one for next term

Trips : £ 20 - one trip to cinema now covered

Clothes : £ 40 - but not for me ... could use for presents


I am so looking forward to my friday tomorrow - I intend to do lots of household chores & a workout - only managed some dodgy yoga today so need to get my self back on the case.

I received £7 of Tatco vouchers & will try to save them up towards one of the theme park passes.

Tired now & finger dyslexia is occurring so I'm off to bed

night night
xx

taxi73

I just love your desciptions of the people and the goings on in your office.
Have a good day off xxx

museumworker

Just found your new diary and subscribed, thought you'd been a bit quiet of late!

Looking forward to following your antics, well done on the exercise front.

Karmacat

I'm like Taxi - I love the way you write, Lula, its very funny

Hope you're having a nice Friday - have you done the exercise yet?

Lula-Hula

taxi73 wrote: »

I just love your desciptions of the people and the goings on in your office.
Have a good day off xxx

Thanks Taxi :A you should try actually being in the office - they are a bunch of lunatics.

Hi museumworker ( dammit - you found me , will have to be good with the spends now :rotfl:) Just kidding sweetie :A, I'm always a-lurking over at yours, but dont post much .

Hello KC - I'm having a 'nice friday' in terms of it being very productive & as to the exercise ... :whistle:it's been of the domestic variety so far today, but as DD is out at her club tonight for a couple of hours, I've mentally booked myself in for then.

I woke up in a very bad mood this morning, still inwardly snarling about the Goblin & promptly had a moan at DD about her room. It's atrocious in there but I had an evil mouth on me this morning
so felt quite sh!tty all morning - guilt.

Was in waitrose by 9.57 - quite miffed at the various price rises & cuts which are getting hard to keep track of & although I did put a few items back, I still ended up spending £39.59 :mad:. There seems to be no reason for the bizarre pricing (ie special offers ) & I was quite tempted to ask if a Goblin had recently take over as the manager, but managed to restrain myself.

Last week I bought an eco-refill bag of coffee for £2.50, I went to pick up another this week, & it was £3.87 :eek:. On the other hand the eggs I usually buy for £1.64 were only £1.25 today :huh:.


With another 2 & a half weeks to go until the next payday - I am wondering what my chances of staying within the £150 budget are :think:. Rare to unlikely I woud imagine, but I'll have a go.

I was home by 10 & cleaned the fridge & defrosted & cleaned the freezer before packing all the shopping away. It has to be said that we are unlikley to starve within the next 2 1/2 weeks although we may go a bit short on fresh stuff.

DD has (yet another) dressing up day at school so I made a start on the washing & got 2 loads done & out on the line before having to run down to the garden & bring it all in again.

I cleaned the bathroom, hoovered everywhere, washed all the surfaces & floors & tidied my room. Refuse to set foot in DDs room other than to gather up laundry :mad: so I just left a large black bag outside as a warning ...

I am feeling a bit anxious about finances now, although I know I can manage to get all the christmas presents for family, with all the other stuff I'm saving for it's going to be a bit of a struggle. The added expense of having family over & having to sort out the food is certainly going to take it's toll too although DD1 - bless her :A- has already offered to chip in. I need to have stern word with her about a present budget - she tends to go bonkers & buy really lavish gifts for everyone, which is sweet but unnecessary. She sent me a text last night to say that she defintiely doesnt have to work over christmas so I'm really pleased about that :j.

It's also just starting to sink in how dependent I am on the home-job income to ease the situation. I had a yearning to buy new decorations for the tree & could easily be tempted if I went to certain stores, but am just avoiding all temptation now & plan to buy as much online as I can.

No sign of the wireless 'hub' yet, so I still have an expensive, yet useless box sat under my bed. I did however receive my 2 free Amazon books today .

Right, must go prepare a delicious peace offering for DD

bye for now
xx

Shoe_Gal

I'm exhausted - just catching up with your diary

taxi73

think I'd rather be at work than do all that stuff