We are about to pull the purse strings soooo tight!

Alice_in_Poorland

Would you believe it..........the tin opener has broken:eek: what is it with us and tin openers?? Haven't used it for ages, OH went to open a tin of toms tonight and it just fell apart. You've got to laugh.:rotfl:

Xx

brizzledfw

Noooooooo...you just have no luck with tin openers..I think I am going to have to send you a nice new shiny one

Just catching up. So sorry you had that bad luck with the car and your MIL is such an unthinking c@w that she embarrasses you like that. Hate it. Rude and unfeeling. Sorry, but makes me mad when others judge.

You are doing brilliantly and as others say, your organisation and resilience are a constant source of inspiration. You're fab.

Alice_in_Poorland

Thanks brizzle, I still can't believe our bad luck with tin openers.:rotfl:

Car all sorted now (thank goodness!) just waiting for any fallout from MIL. But hoping I can hold my head high should anything be said.......at least I am dealing with our debts.:o

And thank you for your kind words brizzle, I've come over all embarrassed.:cool:

Xx

Alice_in_Poorland

We had a chippy tea last night as it was the first Friday of the month.

Today have had to get more petrol as did quite a bit of travelling to sports clubs with the kids today. We're going to a country park tomorrow for a day out with 'friends' so called into supermarket and got some stuff for the picnic. Hoping we can stay off the subject of money!!

Also had to get bday present £14 for family member, will deliver that tomorrow whilst we are out.

Didn't peg out today, will have 3 loads to peg out tomorrow.:D

Xx

brizzledfw

Have a great day..hope the sun shines

debtfreewannabe321

Have a lovely day at the country park today, hope the sun is shining where you are

brizzledfw

Sorry I missed your PM,Alice..cleared it now.

Hope today went well

Alice_in_Poorland

Thanks DFW & brizzle, we've had a fab day. Trip to the park was great, kids loved it. Managed to stay off the subject of money and holidays (last time we met these friends OH had a melt down over us not having a holiday).

Finally got one of the mothers to chill out and relax, she never lets their kids play or get 'dirty' but our kids were encouraging her kids to climb trees and dive for the ball, they loved it. Even her OH was saying they'll be fine and she needs to chill.

Weather was fab......got the 3 loads of washing dried.....and have only ironed the uniform for tomorrow.......how rebellious is that.;):rotfl:

Did spend some money today, ice cream and a go on the little steam train, just less than £10.

Delivered birthday present and was given some rhubarb.

Need to update spending diary and get back on track. As far as I know we don't have any other social weekend events for the rest of this month, so should be able to keep on track with the money.

Things to do - meter reading as requested by e0n, insurance quotes for OH, update spending diary and do meal plan....and do the ironing.;)

Xx

Alice_in_Poorland

Meter readings done and logged onto e0n. We have used £15 in a week:eek:, don't know if that's good, average or bad.:rotfl:

Xx

brizzledfw

My gas DD has gone up too :eek:..not sure why..lodger taking showers Honestly :rotfl: But seriously, I do hate that upwards creep