The Love is in the Air February NSD Challenge

kerri_gt

EverTheOptimist wrote: »

Ah that's a shame, some people can be so rude. I love the idea of going to a murder mystery night, was supposed to go to one a few years ago but it got cancelled due to poor uptake, and never been to one since.

Nice of DH to take you for a meal though.

As kids (we were all very grown up and mature ) we had a couple of murder mystery parties for birthdays - everyone got to know their character in advance so could dress up and act accordingly.

Our's were done in the days before the internet but why not host your own Modesty - then you don't need to sit with annoying people who talk - or if they do you can ask them to leave :rotfl:

http://www.murdermysterygames.co.uk/
http://www.red-herring-games.co.uk/catalog/-c-72_23.html

Not a NSD for me, met family for coffee which resulted in 2hrs in Costa :eek: (I'm amazed how well behaved my niece was as she's not even 2 yet). DM bought us all first round and sarnies, and I paid for second round and cake - very decadent but worth it. Oh, then I bought some towels in BHS (but might reorder online tomorrow and get cashback)

Jelly_Biactol

beanielou wrote: »

Have a bit of a problem through. Tis my mums birthday next week and I have no idea what to get for her nor more importantly how to pay for it.

Card - you could make one. Find some old photos of your mum, eg, when she was growing up/getting married/with you as a child, scan them onto your computer or photograph them, print them out, and stick them onto a spare bit of card, and write a lovely message. (I did that for my nephew's 18th this weekend, found some cute baby pics, and - cool teenager though he is - he loved it:))

Present - (a) take her back to the house where she was born, if it's nearby, then a picnic (depending on weather!) and ask her about her early memories; (b) draw up a simple family tree (the more hand-drawn the better) of immediate family and get them to each write a little message on it about what she means to them; (c) just tell her that you love her, and what she means to you:kisses3: ... though I'm sure you do that already

solventsoon

EverTheOptimist wrote: »

Ah thank you spoony. We're good now, it's always hard when he first goes back. But on countdown again now.

Hope you are well and congrats on 7 NSD. :T

Good, I'm glad you're OK now ETO and yay to the countdown, I'm sure it'll go quickly now with the bump becoming more active:D

Thank you I'm fine and thank you:D I'm pleased with myself this month, think I'm finally making some progress....

Freeby, thanks for the fabby update xx:A

Cheryl :mad::mad: to the council tax, what a farce. You're right though, it's going to cause a lot of stress to a lot of elderly people, it's really not on :mad::mad:

solventsoon

Candlewick wrote: »

I spoke to my landlord who talked me through how to clear the filter over the phone as he felt that was causing the problem. It was creepy because water was coming out of it as I was unscrewing it but it is now working and I have a shiny kitchen floor to boot The cr*p that came out of it was yuck. I am having an OCD moment and rewashing my quilt cover because the thought of all that muck and gunge anywhere near my washing makes me feel quite ill.

As I no longer have to worry about washing costs (to be fair I think I would have taken two loads to mums tomorrow because I am feeling lazy and scrooge-like not two of my traits I like admitting to ) I am declaring NSD 6 and 4 in-a-row.

Enjoy the rest of your day.
CW

Good news on the washing machine Candlewick.. yes, the filter does need cleaning out occasionally and it's not a nice job:eek::eek:

YAY to the NSDs and 4 in a row, that's brilliant:j:j

Jonesy88 wrote: »

:wave:

Unfortunately yesterday was definitely not a NSD due to a trip to !kea. We [STRIKE]needed[/STRIKE] wanted a new corner table and got one for the bargain price of £8 so not too bad but petrol costs on top mean it works out more than that DH did buy my a hotdog though :rotfl:

At least you're honest and say that you wanted the table Jonesy and that was definitely a bargain:T:T

ModestyB wrote: »

Not an nsd yesterday or today as we went to a Murder Mystery overnight stay at an hotel. Unfortunately we missed all the action and clues due to what DH called a 'Motormouth' at our table. :mad: We don't even know who was murdered! :eek: Why do people go to these things if they're not going to take part? It's so unfair to others. :mad:
To make up for it, DH took me for a meal when we came home today.

Hugs to all who are poorly.

Motormouths are one of my pet hates ModestyB.. why can't they just go and talk themselves into oblivion:mad: Sorry your evening was ruined:( but hope you enjoyed your meal out today, what a lovely DH you have

Hope you're feeling a bit better hun x


beanie - Jelly has given you some great ideas for a card and pressie for your lovely mum. Could you get DS involved to help you out? I'm sure your mum would treasure something you both made for her xx

solventsoon

Nearly forgot my NSD

Well I didn't manage to spend any money today, despite trying really hard to do so:o:o, so NSD no 8 is mine and I'm back on track for my 5 in a row, woohooooooo:j:j:j:j

A busy day ahead of me tomorrow so if I don't manage to pop in and say hello, hope you all have a good Sunday and I'll be back (in the words of Arnie:D) for the update tomorrow.


PS: marmite - glad you had a good day off today x

PPS: sorrry for all the chatting, I may have had one glass of wine too many :o

Sazzie23

Hi everyone

Its been one of those weeks, never really caught up with myself. Been going into work early to get some jobs done, spent more than an hour every night getting home...its only 8 miles! :mad:

Some stuff going on in the background with OH's grown up family so generally tired, physically and mentally. Topped off by OH not well again, felt like I was sleeping with a clockwork toy last night...never mind.

So all that aside, not kept up with posts, noticed a few washing machines giving up, councils rounding up :eek: and DD's catching us out. So big hugs to all those in need of comfort, and big :j:j:j for all those making some progress towards the NSD targets.


Well for me, last Sun & Mon were NSD 2 & 3, Tues was a spendy, mainly budgeted for but don't think I can include those choc eclairs AND ice creams in necessary groceries.

And then ta da .. 3 in a row for Wed, Thurs, Fri which were also NSD 4, 5 & 6 so now i'm on NSD 6/15 and target met for 3 in a row

Spendy for Sat, thats my plan now, on weekend day and one weekday, preferably within budget though, hoping for another 3 in a row next week if I can too

Will try to get back to daily updating as it keeps my mind focussed. Have good weekend

freebyfifty

Good Morning

Time for another update

Well done to everyone for capturing lots of lovely NSDs

Beanielou – I am sending you a massive (((hug))) you sound like you need one.:A Your mum will understand if it is just a card and a birthday hug. Oh and well done on being up to NSD #7:T

Candlewick – An excellent NSD #6 and 4-in-a-row. :TVery well done.:T And an excellent result with the washing machine. I bet that’s a relief.:)

Clairey – Lovely to see you here and declaring your NSDs :Tand you are up to a brilliant NSD #3. :TVery well done.:)

Cw18 – Bloomin’ council tax folks :mad:, how many people are they going to rip off with their “computer error” :mad: NSD #4 is a great number to be at so don’t be so down on yourself.:T

Emloves – Well done on getting up to NSD #7.:T That is a great number to have already.:T

Floella – Well done on getting off the mark with NSD #1.:T Enjoy your last week at work.:T Then it is feet up time.:)

Jonesy88 – You are up to an excellent NSD #6.:T Really well done. :T Enjoy your new bargain table.:)

Karenccs – Well done on NSD #4. :T Good luck for lots more :T

Lottie1987 – Well done grabbing another one and getting up to NSD #3. :T You are doing great.:T

Marmite – I am glad you have enjoyed your day off. :)I hope you managed a bit of “me” time. Well done on nabbing NSD #5 too.:T

Mummy Rivett – A brilliant NSD #8 safely captured.:T You are doing brilliantly this month.:T

Nargle – Kerching indeed.:T A lovely NSD #4 in the cauldron of doom.:T

Rising –No need to slink in, you are wecome whenever you want to be here. :)Nothing wrong with NSD #2 either, it’s better than none at all :T

Sazzie – Well done on capturing all those NSDs taking you up to NSD #6 and 3-in-a-row.:T Sounds like you have a great plan to get lots more too.:T Good luck.:)

Spoony – I loved that you tried very hard to spend and didn’t manage it. :rotfl:This NSDing lark is ingrained into us now,:) it bagged you NSD #8. Well done.:T

freebyfifty

Me again

Front page is all up to date

freebyfifty

There are

88

of us taking part in the February NSD Challenge

and so far we have collected

255 NSDs

:T:T:T:T:T

MissE001

No NSDs this week as expected and really spendy day yesterday......all budgeted for and felt like I'd won the lottery spending so freely :rotfl:

Hoping for 3 or 4 NSDs this week and still aiming for 10 in the month.

Thanks again for the fabby thread :j