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

brizzledfw

Thanks DIA..your menus are not too shabby either

Quiet few days trying hard to spend thoughtfully...but money still flowing out the door. 3 of us had haircuts this week. The eldest is getting a new bike, although to be fair it's a small price to pay compared to a bus pass and keeps her independent and we have had holiday costs to pay eg. car hire and tax to airport. It all adds up doesn't it? On the plus side, have had a frugal anniversary and birthday for OH - flowers chocs and cava for £16.99 and a HM card; and a night away in a hotel with free babysitting from MIL in the Autumn. £93 for a flexible rate for his birthday in case he's not able to be here on date I originally chose It's a hotel we really like so pleased about that and he appreciated the gesture. As he didn't buy me anything for an anniversary (am not surprised! ) a cheap few days Girls made him a big chocolate cake.

Not a great week FL wise. Seem to have been hugely distracted by my kids being off school and ill on one day. But do need to be more disciplined. It's our main source of income after all.

Think I may have mentioned but have decided to take van off formal hire and do some hires ourselves or loan to friends for a small donation. Just feel we need more control over the situation so have struck out for ourselves. Time will tell if it's the right decision.

I don't think I have mentioned but a dear friend is getting married in the far south in about 18 months time, and we need a huge push to save enough...it's at the most expensive time to travel to Oz as well.. :eek:. Well best put my big girls pants on then and get working towards the savings. We had thought of going to see them soon anyway..this just means we HAVE to go at a particular time. Girls won't hear of not going as she and her partner are too important to them.

Off to a festival this weekend which will be fab. Hope weather holds. Have saved up for it so that's good.

And I really mustn't grumble. We have a fully stocked house...brim full of paying guests (I am almost a proper landlady like MfD;)) and I am having a cheeky beer whilst OH plays a video game on the new XBox. Life could be much much worse!

doingitanyway

Do you like Muriel Spark? Have you read her novel 'A far cry from Kensington' it's about a house full of paying guests and it's one of my favourite books. I think a bike for your daughter is an investment in her health too. And, oh, you must go to the wedding too.

brizzledfw

doingitanyway wrote: »

Do you like Muriel Spark? Have you read her novel 'A far cry from Kensington' it's about a house full of paying guests and it's one of my favourite books. I think a bike for your daughter is an investment in her health too. And, oh, you must go to the wedding too.

Thanks DIA! Will look out for that book. Yes, thanks for the affirmation re the wedding trip.. Will have to find a way

NoOneAround

Brizzle are you kidding - is it your anniversary today - Happy Anniversary:beer:
It is our 31 year one today! Not that we have done anything, very frugal!
but we are going out on Friday to a hospitality event - all paid for by one of his works companies - champagne reception/3 course meal/concert and entertainment etc. so that will be our celebration -If only we got on better :rotfl: Downside is I won't know anyone there at all.
You have time to save for Oz wedding trip:T - you must go!

Can't remember - are your lodgers students?

NOA
xx

Moneyfordreams

Good luck with the weather at your festival, haven't been to a festival in a few years... we had some fab times at glasto and the Big Chill.

And Happy Anniversary to you and Noa

We don't buy cards or gifts for each other... I put a stop to the commercialism stuff years ago... we do always celebrate in one way or another. This year we will be in Lanzarote for our 24 th anniversary

Proper landlady moi? More like accidental landlady , hahahaha

milasavesmoney

My husband still doesn't know our anniversary date after 28 years. The only reason he now knows my birthday is because I made it the debit card PIN number.

Sun_Addict

18 months is plenty of time to save and it will be a fab experience, one not to be missed. So glad all is sounding good in your world x

Igamogam

milasavesmoney wrote: »

My husband still doesn't know our anniversary date after 28 years. The only reason he now knows my birthday is because I made it the debit card PIN number.

I can never remember the date of our wedding its either the 6th 7th or 8th of August. I think its because we always use to be on holiday........I used to try and get signs from my OH so I didnt look as if I had totally forgotten as he always remembered.....now he forgets too:rotfl::o:rotfl:

NoOneAround

Moneyfordreams wrote: »

Good luck with the weather at your festival, haven't been to a festival in a few years... we had some fab times at glasto and the Big Chill.

And Happy Anniversary to you and Noa

We don't buy cards or gifts for each other... I put a stop to the commercialism stuff years ago... we do always celebrate in one way or another. This year we will be in Lanzarote for our 24 th anniversary

Proper landlady moi? More like accidental landlady , hahahaha

Thank you MFD:) and Happy Anniversary in advance to you too Big one next year then!
Oh and to MilaSM and Igamogam and everyone else too, forgotten or not
X
NOA
x

brizzledfw

Hi guys!! Lovely to hear from you all. We had a great weekend, weather was very kind to us but pretty shocking now.

Spent heaps of money on food but nowt else. Gave kids some pocket money and when it was gone it was gone.

Counting down the days to my holibobs My in laws were lovely and paid for us to have a meal last night with them and the kids - an anniversary and birthday present so they didn't forget :rotfl:

Putting my big girl pants on over money this week.. Will keep you posted xxx