The land of the eternal stripey list returns.

Pippilongstocking

Hey chaps

Reply to folks in a mo - the forum is still being funny.

I've done my 5 miles today and still have a dog walk left to do - darn - maybe they can pop out themselves

Todays acheivements

A NSD
A work filled day
A long walk with Mr F and el mutts
HM tea from stores and it was both lavish and yummy = fish based.

Mr Me is now out fishing in the dark - seemingly its better for the fish (?)

I met a chum from the botanics (Ed) whilst walking the coast line. How nice is it when you bump into a long time no see friend/work colleague. I was most chuffed as I want to use him for a reference when I'm down and he remembered me and was just delightful.

Talked to the younglings today - with a few pauses (work related) but nice to talk to them between customers during my lunch break.

Productive meeting - I'm now leading on one of our main projects - LFHW (scary but I think I'm OK with it)

Expenses for July claimed £204 + petrol £77 (and the petrol will cover this months total petrol - hurray)

Off to walk mutts then catch up.

Greying you're very right regarding those blueberries

KC - of course we understand and how wonderful that you've a good new resource for reduced yummies

Waves hello to you all - thanks for posting/reading.

Wages still uncleared - gotta love being paid by cheque eh? I can't spend it and I've no idea what I thought I wanted.

In most exciting news - the petticoat for my wedding dress is almost finished and soon to be exchanged for a couple pounds hm carrots and a courgette or two

How I love barter.

Pippilongstocking

Quick on and wave

Todays list

Banks (will my work payment be cleared?)
Will my expenses be in?
Dogs to walk
5 miles for me to walk with them over the day
Store cupboard meals
Take lunch to work, take lunch to work, take lunch to work
Work hard
Go to bodybalance tonight buy a 10 class session so its cheaper
Tidy at least one room in house as its becoming cluttery.

Hope you're all good - no internet at work yesterday - wonder how today will pan out..........

Have a good un' thanks for popping by

Karmacat

Pippilongstocking wrote: »

KC - of course we understand and how wonderful that you've a good new resource for reduced yummies

Thanks! I've literally never lived anywhere where I could pop to a supermarket "just in case" - this is only a Local, but it has normal supermarket prices, so I'm ecstatic :rotfl:

In most exciting news - the petticoat for my wedding dress is almost finished and soon to be exchanged for a couple pounds hm carrots and a courgette or two

How I love barter.

How cute is that! Brilliant :j:j:j

Uniscots97

Morning All, good on you Pippi. Bartering is fab.


I've been very naughty. I've just bought my Mum a laptop (2nd hand) for £75.00. Not sure whether to put it away for Christmas or give it to her when it arrives. I'll put anti-virus etc on it when it arrives and see if I can pick up a cheap cover, mouse, external dvd drive for it. It comes with full O/S on it and I have a 2 license version of MS Office I can put on it for her for her work.

Greying_Pilgrim

Hello Pippi and the Stripey Gang :hello:

Pippi - a parcel was lobbed into the ether for you today. Fingers crossed should be with you tomorrow, or thereabouts.

Sent with our love and best wishes.

Greying x

Pippilongstocking

Greying_Pilgrim wrote: »

Hello Pippi and the Stripey Gang :hello:

Pippi - a parcel was lobbed into the ether for you today. Fingers crossed should be with you tomorrow, or thereabouts.

Sent with our love and best wishes.

Greying x

You my dear are a star. I'll make a suitable donation for the postage to a local charity as I'm assuming the GP trust won't accept any?

:A

You're such a kind lady!

Pippilongstocking

unixgirluk wrote: »

Morning All, good on you Pippi. Bartering is fab.


I've been very naughty. I've just bought my Mum a laptop (2nd hand) for £75.00. Not sure whether to put it away for Christmas or give it to her when it arrives. I'll put anti-virus etc on it when it arrives and see if I can pick up a cheap cover, mouse, external dvd drive for it. It comes with full O/S on it and I have a 2 license version of MS Office I can put on it for her for her work.

How lovely - if it were me I'd be torn what to do!

Hope you figure it out.:A

Karmacat wrote: »

Thanks! I've literally never lived anywhere where I could pop to a supermarket "just in case" - this is only a Local, but it has normal supermarket prices, so I'm ecstatic :rotfl:




How cute is that (bartering)! Brilliant :j:j:j

Its good when you find a nice one which plays good with reductions.

And carrots for petticoats is ace.:T

I'm so lucky to know so many kind folks.

Pippilongstocking

So today


Hmm - well I worked double extra and I'm entitled to toil.
I moved around 5 tonnes of cardboard - paid exercise.
I got a pile of free fresh veggies from my plots at the learning factory (courgettes (yes more), carrots, beets, spinach, tomatoes and tatties)
My expenses were paid into the bank from work! YAY
Walked doglets at a beach full of holiday makers (OK for full read maybe 14 folks - but for here that's busy)
Popped by Mr T for vinegar (stripey - 99p for loads) for the beets and onions for pickling.
Had a long hot shower not free but so awesome after a day being a van-person and being at the commercial tip.

I had a mini meltdown yesterday regarding womble land (first job) which resulted in wine and a takeaway - which on a school night is not great. It was a treat and hit the spot - today I'm far happier. OH treated and listened quietly to a tirade and then retreated to his guitars for solace - he's a good sort.

Glitches we can cope with.

This time next week I'll be a parent again - how cool is that - seven weeks of no kids is a bit dull I mean who do you shout at and blame the mess on?



Thanks for popping by - always makes me smile.

I had more to say about wearing my feet out but I forget what on earth I was thinking about.

Didn't manage 5 miles yesterday - hoping to today already done 3

Must check the banks and see if anything in the form of wages is accessible in my account.

Greying_Pilgrim

Pippilongstocking wrote: »

I'll make a suitable donation for the postage to a local charity as I'm assuming the GP trust won't accept any?

Sounds like just the ticket, and v v in keeping with the spirit of your day - yes? :D

Greying

Uniscots97

Pippilongstocking wrote: »

I had a mini meltdown yesterday regarding womble land (first job) which resulted in wine and a takeaway - which on a school night is not great. It was a treat and hit the spot - today I'm far happier. OH treated and listened quietly to a tirade and then retreated to his guitars for solace - he's a good sort.

Hi Pippi, when you have a day like that if a takeaway is what is required then don't feel guilty. Hope you're ok.