Mrs McB's countdown to adventures with chooks (and Rock Gods)

Pippilongstocking

Rehomed a whizzy shake/hot chocolate maker (kids kinda thing) to a chum with a lovely wee lassie.

Decluttering and helping the younger generation to enjoy frothy hot chocolate and future potions.

Feels very noble.

Cheery_Daff

Mmm - frothy hot choc

Ouch Beanielou, hope you're alright xx

Pippilongstocking

Indeed I'm sure she'll have fun eh.

Three boxes of beads sorted out for another tiddler
Box of cello books which I'll ring the teacher about
Typewritter which I must text a chum about as it was hers when she was little and DD is now 'older' so oddly isnt' taking it travelling with her.
One bedroom completely clear - needs cleaned.
One bathroom cleared - needs cleaned and the flats shower curtain hung up.
Must check airing cupboard for straglers
Suit jacket to post back to chums lad from wedding - who knows why we have it
Two boxes to pack to post.

But all of that stuff is for tomorrow.



Time for bed soon I think.

Pippilongstocking

Still not in bed a bit of brain leaking to do.

Having prioritised eating out the cupboards we've really lowered our spends. Although essentially we're eating our way through our variable assets. But just goes to show you how a wee bit of advice from you lot and a bit of stuborn-ness (I mean determination) will get those cupboards bare. (ish)

We're lucky to have a surplus. I think I'll take any extra to the local FB before we head although tis only a couple of tins prob best they don't travel eh?

I just read the first post on this particular diary.

CC bills of 5600 (ish)
Debt to a chum of 1500
Overdrafts x 2 = 1000 ea

So the overdrafts remain relatively stable although less squeaky than they have been
Chum in now owed £550
The CC's are just under £1500

4100 paid off the cards, 950 paid off the chum = 5050 paid to date since November last year.

So dear hearts I think thats good progress. OK so we're not debt free yet, but slowly slowly catchy monkey. And lets face facts a mortgage is still debt just a different sort.

Thanks for all your lovely support and ideas. OK so I don't listen to ALL of them but I do hear them and I thank you for the thought that goes into posting them.

If we pull off the 'getting the keys' on the last friday of the Month - I'll be entering my first ever 'bought' marital home.

Twill be an adjustment - non? And the priority there will be frugal living, lots of edible growing and try to lob all extra funds to paying off the extra 10% we can on each each year.

TIMESHEET IN ON MONDAY AT LEARNING FACTORY> remember!

mum2one

your journey is an inspirational, you perform miracle meals our of virtually freezer items, you work so hard, have married an amazing gentleman, do everything for everybody else, now its your time. xxxxxx

EssexHebridean

mum2one wrote: »

your journey is an inspirational, you perform miracle meals our of virtually freezer items, you work so hard, have married an amazing gentleman, do everything for everybody else, now its your time. xxxxxx

^^^ This is perfect. Mum2one that's the second bit of good solid common sense I've seen from you this last little while.


Beanie love hope you're ok?

Stripes - TAKE IT EASY. (that's an order - I'm wagging my finger) :kisses3:

mum2one

As they say everything comes in 3s... I had a nice surprise - very shocked, - brought a ring on hols (pd £170) took it local jewellers to be valued - off the cuff estimate was £500.. recommended the full monty... they rang today the rings back, its been valued at 1.5k...... such an idiot I burst into tears on the phone.. Only took it in to make sure i wasn't ripped off with original price x

Pippilongstocking

Mum2on that's awesome good luck for you!!!!

Bet you're chuffed!

now, you've made me blush with the previous comment. Thank u I only work hard cos it's right and I'm able so I should. I'm lucky to have you lot getting me through the day up here miles from most folks I know. Although I've met a few rl chums here now. (waves to Mara who's both)

I can only say Thank u for being so kind.

I'm lucky Ive nice kids and a supportive not-the-dad fella.

So thank you for letting me live remotely and not feel lonely. And well done on the ring!

MSE is life changing in more ways than one.

Oh EH I'm holding up a crepe pan, keep that finger waggling at a distance having seen YOUR lists today and knowing you're heading away soon - pots and kettles me dear, )enjoy your holiday!

Time for bed said zebidee.

mooomin

You do very well though Pippi so don't downplay it. To clear that amount in this period of time is really impressive :j :j :j

Mara_uk7

#waves back# morning Pippi, hope youve slept well and are up and at em ! Almost applied for your job the other week, but you made it sound so exhausting and Im a lazy buffer, so I figured .... Big shoes .. Cant fill ! Lol

Life is yours for the taking now , you go girl ! X