My Busy Life

sidneysmum

Stunning weather here in the North West today. As per usual I was up nice and early and decided to take Sid out to the park before it got too hot. I am so glad I did as she has just lay in the shade for the rest of the day. I went up to the town centre sports centre for my Saturday morning zumba class. Thoroughly enjoyed myself. After walking home again I decided to get a couple of jobs done outside before the heat got to be too much. I strimmed the grass on the land at the side of my house with the petrol strimmer and I also started to re grout some of the cobbles round the edge of my pond in the garden. I could only do this until I had run out of mortar. I shall have to buy some more maybe on Monday when I next use the car. I have been very productive this afternoon. As it was too hot for me to sit outside I did a bit of baking !!! I made 2 cheese and onion plate pies and a tray full of felafels. I put them all in the oven and also cooked 6 small apple pies which were in the freezer. At least I have got some tasty food for the next week or two. Later this afternoon a friend called round and we sat under the umbrella in the garden.
The plan for tonight is to have a nice read in the garden and just lounge about as i have got another action packed day tomorrow !! I hope everyone has had a great moneysaving day x

sidneysmum

Its a stunning day here in the North West again. The wide awake club have already taken meter readings and paid British Gas and been to the park. I think its best to take Sidney out nice and early when the weather is likely to be very hot late on. Have a great day everyone x

sidneysmum

The rest of my day has been spent very pleasantly. I went to Holmfirth with my friend for a lovely afternoon just ambling about in the sunshine, stopping off for a cold drinks and putting the world to rights. The highlight of my day has been my youngest son letting me know that his new baby daughter has arrived !! I will be going to see her as soon as I can.
Anyway I am just going to potter round my garden for a bit longer then get my feet up for a read. I hope everyone has had a great moneysaving day x

tootallulah

Congratulations Grannie. Isn't it wonderful to have the sunny weather? I read your diary often, and enjoy you enjoying life and getting stuff done.

LeaLea89

Congratulations SidneysMum!! Are you a Nan or Gran? I am still reading your diary every day, i may not comment often but you can guarentee i tune in for a catch up x

sidneysmum

tootallulah - Thanks so much for leaving a message. Its good to know you are reading my ramblings !! x
LeaLea89 - Hi. Well I have tried to be Grandma but my grandson just calls me by my christian name !!! So I expect that our beautiful baby girl will probably end up copying him !! Thank you for posting x
Today has been very different for me than the usual Monday. I was up really early and went to the gym before 7am. I did an hour on the treadmill but i think i needed to as i had rather overindulged food wise this weekend. On the way back from the gym I called off at Wickes and bought yet more mortar. My plumber contacted me about the job he had done for me at one of my rental properties (£190). He had to fit a new water tank in the loft. Anyway I paid the bill with internet banking but it leaves me a bit short for the month as I have put £500 in the building society and paid for the new UPVC window. Luckily I have got a mountain of £2 coins I have saved for a rainy day. Well I think I will be having to use them this month.
I took Sid to the park then when I got home i did some more pointing round the pond. I think I have finished for now but i might just spot something else that needs doing. Decided to make a huge pan of corned beef hash as my potatoes were just about to start to sprout and I didn't want to waste them. Anyway I now have 5 big portions of hash which I can have with vegetables.
I had to go to work this afternoon for a few hours which was annoying but hey ho, I have got the rest of the week off and I don't have to budge till next Tuesday. On the way home from work I had to call and have a little peep at the baby who is now home. She is just perfect. I am beyond pleased as we have not had a girl born in the family for years!!
Anyway time for a Google and a bit of a read. I hope everyone has had a great moneysaving day.

LeaLea89

aww bless! my godson calls me by one of my nicknames! no idea where he has got it from but hey ho we love them all the same! I also have a 2 pound coin mountain! its nice to hear it isnt just me who likes to save them for a rainy day! They have come in useful to me in some emergencies aswell, always good to have a little stash x

sidneysmum

LeaLea89 - Today I decided to raid the £2 mountain and paid £100 into my current account. I am so glad I have saved it for a rainy day. Well its been a rainy day for me money wise. Anyway I feel as though I have made the right decision especially as I think about what good use I have put my wages to - new window and £500 savings as well as the plumbers bill. I think we both deserve a pat on the back !! x

Today has been scorching. I got up early and took Sid to the park. As the weather has been so hot recently, I have brought home loads of recycling. People are such scruffy sods just dropping bottles and cans. Rant over. I walked to the town this morning and called in at Sainsburys and bought some "tiny baby" sleep suits for our new baby. Then I went to the gym and managed 60 minutes on the treadmill. Had a little spend in Home Bargains - Bought a new toothbrush and a new pumice for my feet (spent £1.68).
At lunch time I decided to go to the cinema. i went to see "Now you see me" which was really good, and it got me out of the sun during the hotest part of the day. A friend text me whilst I was at the cinema asking me to call on her if I was free for a coffee - so I did, and we had a nice natter. When I got home i started reading a new book -Hooked by Clare Gee - Confessions of a London call girl. Lets just say its started off very interesting !!!
Tonight i have been sat out in the garden with a work colleague who is also a good friend. We have drunk about 10 glasses of cordial !!! Anyway I have enjoyed today and I hope everyone has had a great moneysaving day x

sidneysmum

Today has flown by. Its actually been a bit cooler which in a way has helped. Took Sid to the park quite early and managed to collect yet more recycling. Decided to do a few jobs at home before going to town. I resealed my 3 front windows inside with sealant as the old stuff had perished. Also did a bit of ironing. I also went to my local Asian supermarket and did a bit of stocking up. They have some great bargains. For example - 30 eggs £1.99. 12 cans of chick peas £2.35. The things I bought will probably be shared out with my sons who cook !!
After my chores I walked to the town centre gym and did 30 minutes on the treadmill then went to the lunchtime zumba class which was great fun. Bought a few more packets of risotto and some sauce mixes from Home Bargains. I also decided to pay another £100 worth of £2 coins into the bank as I want to make sure I have enough in until pay day.
When I got home I got the jet wash out again and did some more power washing. I thought it would be a good idea to take advantage of the slightly cooler weather.
I have been thinking today about what my plans are with next months salary, apart from my usual bills. I have decided to contact an acquaintance who is a plasterer and get his opinion on the walls of the now newly stripped playroom. If he considers the walls need skimming before I start slapping emulsion on, then that is my plan for next month. He will be contacting me soon to make arrangements to come round and take a look. Other than the plastering, I hope to be able to save some money as well. Watch this space
Anyway I plan on just pottering about a bit tonight and having a bit of a read later. I hope everyone has had a great moneysaving day x

sidneysmum

God its so hot here today - but I shouldn't complain ! Its been pretty much the usual sort of day for me today. Up early and to the park then I went to the gym. Did 50 minutes on the treadmill then dance aerobics class which was great fun. Bought some milk and some frozen peppers from the town centre before I came home. This afternoon has been spent in the garden - unfortunately not relaxing but pointing more of the cobbles round the pond and sorting my privets out. I have started to cut them back as they have become so thick and I only want them to be about half the width they are. Lets just say its a big job so I will be carrying on with it tomorrow. After an early tea I decided to go and see the baby. She is so beautiful
Anyway the plan for tonight is to chill out doing a bit of googling, pottering in the garden and having a read. I am also doing some research into making an indoor tortoise enclosure for my Horsefield tortoise !!
Anyway I hope everyone has had a great moneysaving day x