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Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS wrote: »

Morning Fortune, your Kindle comment made me laugh. That happened to DD as she settled herself on a train, ready for a long journey. Not a happy bunny.

Have a good day and enjoy your lilies.

Best wishes Tilly x x

I still haven't started this book Tilly. It's 'The Letter' by Kathryn Hughes and the more I'm delayed in starting it, the more excited I get about reading it.

Karmacat wrote: »

Thats bad news on the fish offer! And very cheeky of them to substitute full price! Good for you for noticing straight away. Hope your day today goes well.

They are usually quite good about putting things right Karma. In the meantime, I've had a veg box delivery full of delicious, fresh produce that should keep me going for a while.

Fortune x

Fortune_Smiles

I couldn't have picked a better day to take a tour out. Fabulous weather and the Kent countryside looked amazing in the sunshine.


Money Saving

• an NSD
• made a sandwich to take to work with me
• leftover Courgette Pasta Bake for supper.

Money Making

• did a tour this morning and stayed on for a couple of extra hours
• booked in a couple more dates.

Health

• on my feet for most of the day and my back held up
• ate healthily.

Lilies

• feeling smart in my new (bargain) cardigan
• lunch made with freshly baked walnut bread, local cheese and salad from the garden - it was delicious
• the chance to walk through beautiful countryside on an English summer's day
• popping over to have a chat with Across-the-Lane-Neighbour
• an unexpected invite to meet for lunch with a friend today.

Feeling blessed to have so many lilies in my life and many don't cost or cost little in terms of money.


Hoping lilies are blooming in your life too


Fortune x

Fortune_Smiles

We've just had the most amazing storm - real monsoon weather. So glad it's happening today and not tomorrow when I have two tours to take out.


Today's efforts:


Money Saving

• do I dare put this down under money saving? I've just booked my big birthday trip for next year! It seemed so expensive my hand was shaking as I pressed the 'confirm' button. However, I got a 0.5% discount for early booking and a whopping 6% cashbook through an exclusive, short term offer on Quidc0. We have saved up the money for it so I could pay on a debit card and avoid the extortionate charge for using a credit card. Soooo exciting!
• met a friend for lunch and used my staff discount at the Estate pub - 35% off
• cancelled my professional membership - £168 a year better off

Home Improvement/Maintenance

• finished cleaning the bathroom

Health

• went for a walk through the countryside with my friend before lunch
• just fruit for supper as my lunch was so filling

Lilies

• having an exciting trip to look forward to and knowing I'll be celebrating my 21st (ahem) in style
• realising that we'll also be away for Mr F's birthday so he gets to celebrate in style too
• having some intelligent conversation and a meal out with a lovely friend
• sending friend away with a gift of salad from my garden
• posting a gift to a poorly friend to help cheer her up
• getting things rolling with the WI Book Club.

There's still spending money and clothing to save for but at least the biggest chunk of the holiday cost has been met. I feel relieved ... and a bit scared :eek:

Don't stand under a tree now


Fortune x

greent

Ooooh - a big hols for your birthday sounds fab xx

Fortune_Smiles

The storms cleared by the time I got to work today. I've been so lucky with the weather so far.


Money Saving

• took a sandwich into work for lunch today

Money Making

• did a whole day at work
• withdraw a whole 82p from TCB :rotfl:

Health

• took two tours out today - 2 miles/5000 steps each

Lilies

• Mr F and I went out for dinner tonight. He's going to be away with work for most of the summer so we've decided to make the best of the time when he's home.

Have that tired feeling that comes from lots of fresh air and exercise. I'll be sleeping well tonight.


Sleep tight all


Fortune x

Karmacat

Sounds absolutely lovely - and yes, planned expenditure to *minimise* expenditure on something is definitely mse

Loving your description of the tiredness - thats just right, isn't it!

Fortune_Smiles

Karmacat wrote: »

Sounds absolutely lovely - and yes, planned expenditure to *minimise* expenditure on something is definitely mse

Loving your description of the tiredness - thats just right, isn't it!

I certainly did sleep well Karma.


Fortune x

Fortune_Smiles

I took Mr F to Ik£a yesterday for the first and only time in the 12 years we've known each other. I think he's still in shock :rotfl:

Money Saving:

• bought our planned items from Ik£a. I'd shopped around and found them to be the cheapest even with a long trip and road tolls involved

Home Improvements/Maintenance:

• we have a new kitchen tap to replace the current leaky one
• and boxes for the wardrobe so I can do some more Kondoing

Health:

• chose a healthier option for lunch whilst we were out - we won't talk about the cake we had for desert
• just a light supper to compensate - Carrot Top Soup with walnut bread

Lilies:

• shared a bottle of red with supper
• watched a couple of GOT's episodes

Up with the lark this morning to see Mr F off to HQ - he still looked a little stunned :rotfl:


Happy Monday!


Fortune x

Fortune_Smiles

Mr F is off on a work trip again tomorrow for a couple of weeks He is packing as I type There aren't even going to be presents to look forward to this time as he's been to the country before and we've agreed he's only to bring me back a present if he's visiting a new country I will have to occupy myself with MS activity:

Money Making:

• finalised a response to FO$ about the PPI claim
• took a provisional booking for another tour

Money Saving:

• contacted JL about a missing item in my last delivery
• baked apple muffins to use up some sulky fruit and save on buying snacks
• cancelled this week's veg box. I won't need as much with Mr F being away
• a neighbour popped by to let us know he's bought some felled trees from a local farmer at a really good price. If Mr F helps with the cutting and loading, we can have some logs for the same money
• Lentil & Tomato Salad with grilled halloumi for lunch
• Sausage, Peas & Horseradish Dauphinoise for supper

Home Maintenance/Improvement:

• a little gardening. I'll be going on a slug hunt later to see if I can save the dwarf runners:eek:

Clothes:

• bought a brand new t-shirt from Fleabay for about a third of the usual price

Health:

• a routine visit to the dentist. All is well - see

Lilies:

• having all the windows open in the house with the scent of the flowers and herbs from my garden drifting through
• realising that I have spring onions in the raised bed that are ready for eating. It's the first time I've grown them
• looking out over the wild flower meadow that abuts our back garden
• starting a book club and getting to suggest the first book.

Happy hump day all. Finger crossed the good weather stays with us until the weekend.


Fortune x

beanielou

Boo to Mr F being away so long