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Friday 5th August 2011 What small DFW things will you do today????

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  • Morning everyone,
    So far this morning i've been to one of those dreaded 'girly' nurses appointmemts and as I was up town did some shopping for some toiletries and camping bits for next weekend when we are away at a motorbike do. Went to the bargin shops to keep costs down.
    Todays list:
    Walk dogs to work to pick up my rotas (they can't rope me into any office work if I have the pooches!)
    Try to find some motivation to tidy up.
    Meals from stores.
    Fill up car for my next 5 days at work (and fill can for camping lantern).
    List a couple of bits on Ebay.
    College work.

    Have a good day everyone.
  • rdchick
    rdchick Posts: 1,815 Forumite
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    Awww poor you Aria - they are horrid - dreading hitting 25 for my 'obligatory' summonds... however Nan died of cervical cancer so it's pretty vital! xxx
    Life is too short not to love what you do.
  • josiebabie
    josiebabie Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    Lol when i had mine the letter from the docs said they have 'invited me' for a smear. Lol how nice of them!!
    Nothing to report as yet...give me a minute...!
  • rdchick
    rdchick Posts: 1,815 Forumite
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    they're so thoughtful aren't they Josie?! I keep getting the 19-25 sexual health stuff sent through - like when was your last STI check :O how rude (but I dream of becoming a sexual health nurse - I think it's what I'm here on earth to do - teach kids how to stay safe etc - I'm a HIV awareness teacher for the British Red Cross in my spare time :D) xxx
    Life is too short not to love what you do.
  • Nottoobadyet
    Nottoobadyet Posts: 1,754 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Good morning, all!

    Thanks for starting us off, DNMS.
    Goodness Wannabe I dont know how you parents do it!
    I pinky promise to get myself out to more big shows, Perni :)

    So last evening was a big success - boy and i cooked up some scrummy falafel, humus, baba ganoush and tsaziki, bought some pita and invited two friends over, one of whom brought delicious cupcakes. Om nom nom! Only issue now is that the other roommate (who was invited but couldnt make it due to work) is now annoyed at us for having done something while she wasnt around - sorry I guess i didnt get the suspend your social life please while my boss is in town memo :mad:

    Anyway, things on for today:
    1. Tidied room first thing in the morning so boy's friends who are coming to stay can sleep there when they arrive this afternoon
    2. went straight into important meeting this morning, took advantage of free tea and bananas :)
    3. meeting ran late so missed lunch provided by the office, - popped to the shack across the road for some 8 p street food samosas, yum!
    4. check banking and update budget
    5. possibly going out with work folk tonight, shouldnt be too expensive I think

    Roll on the weekend!!
    Mortgage free by 30:eek:: £28,000/£100,000
    :DDebt free as of 1 October, 2010:D
    Taking my frugal life on the road!
  • Hope your girly appt went okay Aria, I'm quite lucky I live in Scotland as soon as you hit 21 here you get invited for one.
  • Pernicious
    Pernicious Posts: 1,786 Forumite
    edited 5 August 2011 at 9:24PM
    Hello fellow DFW's!

    It's Friday! :j I didn't have a good start to the morning as a HUUUUUUGE spider appeared only inches away from me as I got out of bed :eek: & by the time I'd screamed a little (yup, it was so big I actually screamed :o), ran downstairs calling my OH's name, & he'd come back up with me it had disappeared....so now we will have the fun of trying to find it later :(:(:(

    DNMS - Thanks for starting us off - do they still have some aquafresh in stock? I tried to get some yesterday & Wednesday at work but it wasn't having any of it...(stupid old computers!) & then thought about trying at home last night but figured they'd have run out by now, may have to try again tonight...
    Josie - Mmm those cherries sound nice, I want some now! Thanks for explaining what a purge is, good luck today :)
    Welshwoofer - Glad you're in such a good mood :D Hope the glossing doesn't kill it too much!
    Tebheag - I do the same sometimes don't worry! & I don't have kids waking me up at 6am as an excuse...:o
    Yargo - Have a fantastic holiday! Where are you off to?
    Rdchick/Josie/Aria - Eeek! I haven't been "invited" to that yet but I keep getting the STI letters through! I actually did their pee pot chlamydia test once to be in with a chance of winning something (can't remember what it was now) & as expected, it came back fine, no prize though lol.
    NTBY - Yay! :j That's a great excuse for you guys to arrange to do it (or something else) again soon! Just say that to her, hopefully it'll ease her jealousy & whatever other negative emotions she's putting on you.




    Today I have/will:-
    • [STRIKE]Used freebie deodorant that I am being paid to trial[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Made use of free water/milk at work [/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Food from stores[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Stay in at lunchtime to avoid spending[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Remind OH to cancel Equifax before fees kick in[/STRIKE] - Reminded him but he did an hours overtime so arrived home too late to cancel...
    • [STRIKE]Check ebay[/STRIKE] - Yay finally got some feedback!
    • [STRIKE]Check online banking[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Dinner from meal plan[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Check for surveys[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Enter comps[/STRIKE]
    • Will use freebie toner as part of Tesco Home Panel
    • Check out Flylady thread & do some decluttering
    • [STRIKE]Go through budget again[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Check on bunnies a bit more than usual, Peach seems to be eating ok again but want to keep an eye on her...& also want to avoid the vets :([/STRIKE] - She's much more like her usual self today, must have just been too hot for her
    • [STRIKE]Do some washing on eco setting[/STRIKE]
    • Hang up to dry
    • [STRIKE]Stay in tonight to save some pennies[/STRIKE]
    • Sort airport parking tonight
    Have a great, moneysaving day everyone x
    :idea:Debt at July 2012: £12,862.57 :eek:
    :dance:Current Debt: £0 :j
    100% paid off!
    :think: Savings Goal for November 2016: £5000 :cool:
    :D Current Savings: £1176.24 _party_
    23.52% Saved!
  • Pernicious
    Pernicious Posts: 1,786 Forumite
    Ooh BTW does anyone know how many posts it is for your 3rd star? I can't remember but know I can't be far off!
    :idea:Debt at July 2012: £12,862.57 :eek:
    :dance:Current Debt: £0 :j
    100% paid off!
    :think: Savings Goal for November 2016: £5000 :cool:
    :D Current Savings: £1176.24 _party_
    23.52% Saved!
  • rdchick
    rdchick Posts: 1,815 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    It's 750 Perni :D Quite a few of us with roughly the same amount of posts :D xxx
    Life is too short not to love what you do.
  • happy_lass
    happy_lass Posts: 464 Forumite
    hi peeps. took disabled daughter to day centre. Enquired about them picking her up and bringing her home to save me on petrol (its all part of the service they offer). 3 loads of washing done and 4th later. Thinking about what to do for tea, big asda shop done the other day so freezer full. Cleaned house from top to bottom and opened all the windows. Took other daughter to her friends for a sleepover. all loads of washing are drying nicely outside. Have a good day all.
    life is what you make it, make it fun !
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