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LBM in 2003.. What have I been doing since??!

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  • brizzledfw
    brizzledfw Posts: 7,302 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Well haven't seen that but pleased to report it wasn't me!!

    Hope alls well dangers

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  • brizzledfw
    brizzledfw Posts: 7,302 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    edited 10 May 2016 at 7:42PM
    Hi folks :wave:

    Well the exercise is continuing and I am v pleased to report that I have cycled to the station, got the train and then walked (20mins) to the office on 3 occasions during the last 7 days.Quite an achievement I can tell you, especially getting spare change of clothes into work without completely creasing them etc yadda yadda and when its hammering down with rain like this evening. But it's good for me, and on balance cheaper than taking the car, parking all day etc. So early days but good start. OH is v keen to get me kitted up with panniers etc but I am resisting in case I stop. Then it's money wasted. But at the moment I think it'll be money well spent and in summer what's not to like about a cycle. Shall see how I feel about it next week.

    Have shuffled pots, made a smaller than usual OP, eaten from the freezer..certainly eating a lot of Dahl this year!! Also have made lunch to take into work tomorrow. No alcohol either this week. Only 3 days but not bad. Also booked a ticket via TCB but bit cheesed off to see tra£nine not offering existing customer discounts anymore..boo. Had to use an untested alternative instead :eek:

    Veggie seeds doing well, hope to pot them on at the weekend .

    Everyone good - DD2 painting her nails (must do it 3 times a week!!!:eek:) and DD1 revising. OH working. I am on here...what a wonderful life I have :D
    MFiT-T4 Member No. 96 - 2022 is my MF goal :D
    Winter 17/18 Savings Rate Goal: 25% [October 30%] :T
    Declutter 60 items before 31.03.18 9/60 ** LSDs Target 10 for March 03/10 **AFDs 10/15 ** Sales/TCB Target 2018 £25/£500 NSDs Target 10 for March 02/10 Trying to be a Frugalista:rotfl::T
  • dangers
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    Yes all good here apart from the dreadful weather today. Got woken up early by the fog horn going over every 30 seconds - a good 45 mins before the alarm!

    I've been looking at camper vans over the past few days as it may sort out some accommodation issues over the summer. However, it's a pipe dream as we've more important things to spend our money on at the moment. Oh well, one day....
  • brizzledfw
    brizzledfw Posts: 7,302 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Fog horn...blimey. Luckily not an issue here..cats jumping onto the bed, yes but not warnings for ships.

    DM me if you're ever thinking re renting a van...there is sometimes room for mates rates..depends on whether it's already out.

    Hope weather picks up this week..I rather liked the weekend and had hoped it would last!
    MFiT-T4 Member No. 96 - 2022 is my MF goal :D
    Winter 17/18 Savings Rate Goal: 25% [October 30%] :T
    Declutter 60 items before 31.03.18 9/60 ** LSDs Target 10 for March 03/10 **AFDs 10/15 ** Sales/TCB Target 2018 £25/£500 NSDs Target 10 for March 02/10 Trying to be a Frugalista:rotfl::T
  • Sun_Addict
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    We have gone from red hot with sunshine yesterday to pouring with rain today:(. Well done on the AFDs and cycling :)
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • brizzledfw
    brizzledfw Posts: 7,302 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Um...

    Um because I decided your and NOA's news re progress and opportunities and jobs was so good I needed a celebratory glass of something...so a small glass of white has just been brought to me by OH..:rotfl:.. So it's 2 days without alcohol...but oh well. Tomorrow's another day

    Thanks SA :) Here's to good things happening to lovely MSE folk :beer:
    MFiT-T4 Member No. 96 - 2022 is my MF goal :D
    Winter 17/18 Savings Rate Goal: 25% [October 30%] :T
    Declutter 60 items before 31.03.18 9/60 ** LSDs Target 10 for March 03/10 **AFDs 10/15 ** Sales/TCB Target 2018 £25/£500 NSDs Target 10 for March 02/10 Trying to be a Frugalista:rotfl::T
  • Sun_Addict
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    Any excuse Brizzle :)
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • dangers
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    It certainly is something I really want to try. Can you pm me whether it would be suitable for us - 2 adults and 2 big teenagers!

    The fog horn - couldn't see the channel this morning and as its a tricky bit of water.. It went on for a good couple of hours.
  • brizzledfw
    brizzledfw Posts: 7,302 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Sun_Addict wrote: »
    Any excuse Brizzle :)

    So true so true :D
    MFiT-T4 Member No. 96 - 2022 is my MF goal :D
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    Declutter 60 items before 31.03.18 9/60 ** LSDs Target 10 for March 03/10 **AFDs 10/15 ** Sales/TCB Target 2018 £25/£500 NSDs Target 10 for March 02/10 Trying to be a Frugalista:rotfl::T
  • NoOneAround
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    :beer: Thanks Brizzle :) you can I have my share too, I'm pretty good on the alcohol free days these days, a glass or two and I'm anybody's :rotfl:

    DS did do the grass :) it's now had 4 cuts and he has earned £40 so far. :T

    Exercise and being green sounding good:T
    have a good week.
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