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Goldiegirl

Hi, FS, glad you had a good Christmas break, and hope the coughs and viruses are getting better.

I'm also going to join in the relaxed evening.

We've got beef curry from the freezer, so no cooking. Then we'll be watching some of the things we recorded while we were away over Christmas. I think it'll be The Apprentice this evening. Maybe we'll have a couple of Belgian chocolates too:)

beanielou

Sounds like you had a lovely time

Fortune_Smiles

gallygirl wrote: »

Me too. No cat and no toblerone but having a little Irish whiskey - just in case I'm getting a cold you understand .

I quite understand about the Irish whiskey Gally but no cat!

Karmacat wrote: »

Sounds an excellent plan to me, and I'll join you virtually, as soon as I've got my trackies on and my meal has finished bubbling on the hob.

xxx

Nice to have some company Karma - glad to hear you're feeling a little better today.


Fortune x

Fortune_Smiles

Goldiegirl wrote: »

Hi, FS, glad you had a good Christmas break, and hope the coughs and viruses are getting better.

I'm also going to join in the relaxed evening.

We've got beef curry from the freezer, so no cooking. Then we'll be watching some of the things we recorded while we were away over Christmas. I think it'll be The Apprentice this evening. Maybe we'll have a couple of Belgian chocolates too:)

Slowly improving Goldie. The new freezer is definitely earning its keep. Nice to give cooking a miss once in a while. We've polished off a whole large Toblerone :eek:

beanielou wrote: »

Sounds like you had a lovely time

It was lovely Beanie. Hope you had a good one too.


Fortune x

Fortune_Smiles

Life is still pretty much on hold today. We had a very long lie in this morning due to lingering lurgies. Mr F is quite poorly However, we have at least got dressed today.


I did a quick hover round. The house is still clean and tidy as we've been away but the Fortunate Cat gets separation anxiety and starts to shed hair if we are away for more than a couple of days.


Made a baked Bubble & Squeak for lunch to use up all the vegetables and bits of cheese skulking in the fridge from before Christmas. I've taken a Lentil Spaghetti Sauce out of the freezer for tonight's supper.


I couldn't face traipsing to the local Crap-Op to do a little shop so increased my list to include some store cupboard items and ordered from Waitr0$£. Should still be a little under budget though.


I've had a look at the sales on-line but everything we need seems to still be at full price. I will have to get Mr F a new suit though - he's left a pair of suit trousers somewhere, possibly Virginia :mad:


My new glittery nail varnish has started to chip so I'd better sort my nails out in preparation for tomorrow. I fear it will take some removing


Happy Twixtmas everyone


Fortune x

Calfuray

Sounds good Fortune Glad you are relaxing x

gallygirl

Fortune_Smiles wrote: »

I quite understand about the Irish whiskey Gally but no cat!

Sorry, didn't mind having DD's cat over Xmas but not really a cat person. He was cute though .

Fortune_Smiles wrote: »

However, we have at least got dressed today.

Never mind - better luck tomorrow . Hope you're both on the mend.

I I will have to get Mr F a new suit though - he's left a pair of suit trousers somewhere, possibly Virginia :mad:

Two possible responses:

1. :eek::eek::eek: One of THOSE types of holidays was it :eek::eek::eek:?

or

2. Neither wonder he's caught a cold, going out without his kegs .

rtandon27

Happy New Year 2015 to you & yours Fortune!

Looking forward to more of your stable & sensible influences through the next year! (as well as your tales of too much wine & lost trousers:D) Your balance is always inspiring!

Fortune_Smiles

Calfuray wrote: »

Sounds good Fortune Glad you are relaxing x

Thank you Cal - feeling quite calm in the Fortunate household at the moment. Long may it last

gallygirl wrote: »

Two possible responses:

1. :eek::eek::eek: One of THOSE types of holidays was it :eek::eek::eek:?

or

2. Neither wonder he's caught a cold, going out without his kegs .

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

rtandon27 wrote: »

Happy New Year 2015 to you & yours Fortune!

Looking forward to more of your stable & sensible influences through the next year! (as well as your tales of too much wine & lost trousers:D) Your balance is always inspiring!

Hi rtandon - I'm not sure I can claim the stable and sensible title, not after New Year's Eve anyway



Fortune x

Fortune_Smiles

Happy New Year you lovely, lovely people. And I hope your troubles only last as long as my resolutions did


As is traditional, I've had a reflect on our goals for last year:

• we have overpaid more than £10k on the mortgage :T This was largely due to cashing in an investment but also regular, monthly overpayments and Tillytidies. My mortgage statement is due so I'll be able to work out the exact figures soon
• we saved an emergency fund
• Mr F got a new job and increased our income
• I gave up my little admin job and did more painting
• lots of progress was made on home improvements including a new oil tank and decorating the living room
• we had a holiday
• our new organic veg box delivery has meant we are eating more British, seasonal produce and have increased our fruit and veg intake substantially.

It was a good year.


So what's next:

• we'd like to make a contribution to DS2's wedding so have started saving for that
• there's more to do around the house
• improvements to health and fitness
• and I'd like to be kinder this year. I find myself becoming less tolerant and understanding as I get older
• along with the usual OPs and general MS activity of course.

So here goes - bring it on 2015!


Fortune x