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Sat 30th/Sun 31st July 2011 - What small DFW things will you be doing today?

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  • Hi
    late again lol
    been a busy day finished the fence xx
    put the window in the shed
    put up the old hanging baskets
    sadly not a nsd but did get good meals from asda (chicken salad) so no takeaway
    and shopping was 1/2 the price so well pleased xx

    better get to bed xxxx
    debt total £71k AGE 47 TRY TO BE DEBT FREE BY 50
  • allydowd
    allydowd Posts: 4,965 Forumite
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    Poorly...not at work today...sigh...NSD as can't get off the sofa!
    Debt-free day: 8th May 2015 "Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck," Dalai Llama
  • Morning everyone!

    Today I have been up since 6am as I am working 7.15-12.30, but before I left I cut up all my sad veg and put it in the slow cooker to make a veggie soup and then hung out my washing in the garden!

    Have a good day! x
    Nov NSD: 8/7 Dec NSD: 1/10
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  • stitching_witch
    stitching_witch Posts: 1,257 Forumite
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    Aw ally, hope you feel better soon.

    I've had a bit of a lie-in as DH is away today. Must get on with some chores soon.
    Here's my DFW list for today so far:
    • HM granola for a filling breakfast
    • ran WM overnight on Economy 7
    • bedding in WM before Economy 7 finishes at 7.30 - at least the heating of the water was done on cheap rate
    • checked banking
    • applied online to have CC1 credit limit reduced by £450
    • checked for surveys
    • fed and watered the chickens and let them out to free-range - ths is important as I get a better rate for free-range, organic eggs
    • punched back the bread dough and put it in the airing cupboard fot its final rise
    I will also:
    • clean out chickens in exchange for some lovely fresh eggs
    • hang washing outside as it looks lovely so far
    • go to allotment with a snack and flask of coffee and get some work done
    • freezer dive for dinner tonight - possibly poached fish
    • definately an NSD like yesterday
    I did well with two things from my 101 things list yesterday; I might be able to cross them off tonight. It would be nice to get an update from those others of you who joined in, even if it's just to say you're all slacking! :p

    stitchy x
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  • VfM4meplse
    VfM4meplse Posts: 34,269 Forumite
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    Morning everyone!
    I cut up all my sad veg and put it in the slow cooker to make a veggie soup

    Sounds like a a lovely summer lunch for hot sunny day!
    Value-for-money-for-me-puhleeze!

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  • WelshWoofer
    WelshWoofer Posts: 5,076 Forumite
    edited 31 July 2011 at 7:38PM
    Morning all!
    Sorry I've not been around for a few days after promising I would. Its been a bit of a frantic time as OH and I have officially separated and he's moved out:(. I'm okay and actually feel a bit better about the whole thing now something has happened. So, its just me and the dog now.

    Yesterday was definitely a spend spend spend day!
    I went berserk and bought a new carpet for the box room, new flooring for the hall, downstairs toilet and kitchen (both being fitted on Saturday), a new desk and shelves from Ikea, a wooden blind, a bed chair for the box room, paint and decorating stuff and a lovely picture. I spent around £1000 in all but I do have the money so its all ok - the decorating and flooring is very much needed and I've been putting it off for ages so its a good time to get on with something to keep me occupied.


    Today is a stay at home day getting things sorted....
    • Sort books on old bookshelf and make a big pile of books for the PDSA charity shop DONE
    • Clean box room thoroughly ready for decorating DONE
    • Move everything out of box room DONE
    • Do the emulsioning in the box room DONE -took all day!
    • Walk dog lots for fresh air and exercise DONE
    • Maybe pop to Mr T for a few bits Didn't bother
    • Wait for the delivery of stuff from Ikea (only £15 for everything to be delivered next day - thought that was quite good) DONE - here by 9.30
    • Try to stick to healthy eating DONE-ish
    • Tidy out downstairs toilet and choose paint colour Chosen and bought paint but not yet tidied
    • All food from home DONE
    • Stay in tonight (and most nights from now on!) DONE
    That's all for now -should keep me occupied for most of the day!;)
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  • OrangeFairy
    OrangeFairy Posts: 2,630 Forumite
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    Well done Stitchy- hopefully you will have 2 things crossed off tonight!

    Sunday is normally my lie in morning. But my lovely hubby was poorly last night so i got up with DD2 early this morning. I hope he is feeling better to do the garden. If not well have to just do it next weekend


    Today


    MIL's for dinner

    Sort garden / DD1's room - dependant on weather and OH
    Make lunches for tomorrow
    Read a homework book with the girls. Trying for one a week and not all 6 in the last weekend!!
    Decide on weeks off - didnt do this yesterday
    Watch GP
    Shopping after creating on my supermarket
    Get charity stuff ready to take with me tomorrow.

    have a great sunday everyone
    Orange Fairy
    House Purchased April 19 :) CC1=? CC2=? DH CC= Mortgage Overpay = £0 Savings = £0 Xmas savings = £0 Weightloss = 0 lb


  • OrangeFairy
    OrangeFairy Posts: 2,630 Forumite
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    Welsh - i am so sorry about you and OH. Am i right in remembering you got married last year?

    I hope the separation is the right thing for both of you. Sounds like you feel better for it. I'm sorry it didn't work out though. xxx
    Orange Fairy
    House Purchased April 19 :) CC1=? CC2=? DH CC= Mortgage Overpay = £0 Savings = £0 Xmas savings = £0 Weightloss = 0 lb


  • Candy0107
    Candy0107 Posts: 1,645 Forumite
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    Morning Gang

    Hello to all

    Ally – hope you feel better soon
    Welsh – hugs and thoughts with you at the moment

    Today I have/will do:
    • Breakfast and lunch from stores
    • Being treated to dinner out from boss (we are celebrating)
    • Need to do a mealplan for the next week
    • LSD – need to pay for mobile top-up but these are budgeted for, so I don’t class this as spending…might chip in for dinner
    • Put change in coke bottle
    • Read newspapers online
    • Watched a couple of things on the sky box
    • Checked online banking – no change
    • Do online comps
    • Not log onto ebay to look at how my auctions are doing
    • Done a couple of surveys
    • Drink plenty of water
    • Take meds to sort out hormones
    • Put washing on at 30 degrees
    • Need to cook last weeks veggies up with some tinned tomatoes to make tomato sauce

    Think that is about it – I am sure there will be things I have forgotten.

    Have a fabby one!
    Candy xxx
    Debts at the start of my journey - about £23,000 lightbulb moment 01.03.2007 (1st payment to CCCS)..Debt Free Date 25.06.2013 Deposit savings £17,000/£30,000
  • determined_new_ms
    determined_new_ms Posts: 7,884 Forumite
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    edited 31 July 2011 at 11:16AM
    Morning guys :wave: yay its Sunday & the sun is shining :dance: was a lovely day yesterday so we went out for a super bike ride :)

    Today:
    • [STRIKE]tidy house[/STRIKE] as the flat we viewed yesterday is coming to visit this morning its a goer!!! :j:beer::j
    • [STRIKE]collect students at 11.15 [/STRIKE]- final push on our holiday fund!
    • list TV on Gumtree & also freeads
    • all meals from stores - HM pizza
    • make banana bread using up past it bananas
    • go through fridge & cupboards to make sure nothing perishes - I am sick of throwing food away! :o
    • clean my car, check water, oil & tyres
    • go for a run
    • visit ex-mil as she has just come out of hospital
    • visit friend I haven't seen for months for a coffee & a catch up
    ok that's all for me. Wishing you all much peace & happiness x
    DF as at 30/12/16
    Wombling 2026: £25.70
    Grocery spend challenge Feb £285.11/£250
    GC annual £389.25/£2700
    Eating out budget: £ 48.87/£300
    Extra cash earned 2026: £185
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