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Looking for the silver lining
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And here we are back to Sunday afternoon again.
Been really busy as usual. Yesterday I was at the hairdressers then Mr SA met me and we went for lunch followed by a trip to Aldi. DS didn't bring DGD but just as well as we were out until mid-afternoon and Mr SA was wiped out by then plus I still had all the cleaning up to do.
Today we have been potting up the planters in the garden. I bought some petunias and pansies and we've managed to fill them. Then we had to get the hall and stair carpet up ready for the new one which is finally being fitted on Wednesday. I really need to order a skip asap as we are getting a huge pile of rubbish building up and now there's a stair carpet added to the pile.
I got a £20 off £60 spend plus free delivery from Ocado so I've taken advantage of this and have a delivery coming tomorrow and it's only cost me £40. I went through Quidco first and have got £6.00 cashback too. I'll top up the rest of the weekly shop with an online shop from Mr M. Actually Ocado were a lot cheaper than I was expecting and they sell a lot of things I can't get from Mr M (like freekeh and harissa paste). I still really need to work on getting the grocery bill down. I've cracked the losing weight and sorted out my job so this will have to be next on the hit list to concentrate on.
Can't believe we're halfway through May already, it's frightening how fast this year is going!I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)0 -
Yes this year is just flying.
Watching the programme about brain injuries.I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
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Stair carpet fitted and it looks lovely, I'm really pleased with it. Skip came today so this weekend's mission is filling it.
Beanie I forgot about the brain injury programme but Mr SA watched it and he said he could identify with what they were saying.
Hope everyone is having a good week so far. I've been mega busy at work as usual.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)0 -
Happy new carpet
I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
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Congrats on the job. Shame you can't apply for the higher posts until though. Is there no way round that?CCs @0% £24k Dec 05 £19,621.41 Au £13400 S 12600 Oct £11,981 £9481 £7500 Nov £7250 D £7100 Jan 6950 F £5800 Mar£5400 May £4830 June £4660 July £4460 Aug £3200, S £900, £0 18/9/07 DFW Nerd 0420
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I'm trying to go for being temporary cover until then Verbatim. I won't get paid the extra but it's a foot in the door.
Thank goodness it's Friday
Didn't go to WW last night as it started pouring with rain just before I was due to set off and I know I've stayed the same so thought what was the point in getting soaked.
This weekend will consist mainly of skip filling and trying to solve the grocery budget overspend fiasco. I feel a plan coming on.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)0 -
I love a good plan
Happy skip filling. I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.0 -
Hope you are okay SA and the skip got filled. Wonderful news about your job and I only wish they'd done it earlier as it's been a worry for you. I too am getting a grip on groceries!! It's a challenge life innit?With family, friends and pets (or any combination of them) life will be fine!
Emergency fund £2474 post cat wee catastrophe!
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Hello folks
Nearly Friday and not much longer to payday
No news on Mr SA's scan so must be clear
Old cat has made it to 21:)
DGS is on his way, they will induce her if not born by Saturday
I've lost another 1lb this week at WW, only 1.5lbs to go and I won't have to pay
BUT
Spent far too much money this past week
Grocery budget not yet sorted (or any other budget)
Mr SA is talking about setting up his own roofing company
Sometimes you have to take the rough with the smoothI get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)0
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