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

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  • Pippilongstocking
    Pippilongstocking Posts: 16,336 Forumite
    I'm Back!

    And fortune has smiled our lives today.

    More about that in a mo.

    Waves hello whilst slurping soup and recovering from being a stechy.

    CM - I bet you had to tie up those hollyhocks!

    You've all been busy - how fun.......:D
    Total debt 26/4/18 <£1925 we were getting there. :beer:
    Total debt as of 28/4/19 £7867.38:eek:
    minus 112.06 = £7755.32:money:
    :money:Sleeves up folks.:money:
  • Pippilongstocking
    Pippilongstocking Posts: 16,336 Forumite
    starnac wrote: »
    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: oh my mind!!! Must. Get. Image. Out. Of. Mind

    BOB you naughty thing :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    :D Whilst I am a newly wed with a very handsome husband :D (with a rather fab rock god cape) - he's not here so I have not been cavorting anywhere.

    I promise.:D

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
    Total debt 26/4/18 <£1925 we were getting there. :beer:
    Total debt as of 28/4/19 £7867.38:eek:
    minus 112.06 = £7755.32:money:
    :money:Sleeves up folks.:money:
  • pennib
    pennib Posts: 1,417 Forumite
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    I diligently shook those corn plants, and they were planted in a square of 10. Maybe they needed more nutrients :o

    Next question....brussel sprouts, love em, but can't grow em :mad: Tried inside and out to no avail. They grow tall and have lots of greenstuff but no sprout apart from tiny buds, any advice, oh greenfingers? Hollyhocks are lovely, we grow them in a sheltered spot.

    Good news then Pipps?
  • starnac
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    Pippilongstocking wrote: »
    I'm Back!

    And fortune has smiled our lives today.

    More about that in a mo.

    Well??? Don't leave us all in suspense :naughty:
    Goals for February
    Declutter 2/50
    Money Made £0/£200
    Overpayments £0/£200
  • lucielle
    lucielle Posts: 11,627 Forumite
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    sigh.......waiting.
    L
    Total Debt Dec 07 £59875.83 Overdrafts £2900,New Debt Figure ZERO !!!!!!:j 08/06/2013
    Lucielle's Daring Debt Free Journey
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  • rtandon27
    rtandon27 Posts: 6,178 Forumite
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    mmmmm...

    still waiting?!?

    :p:p:p
    4 YEARS 10 MONTHS DEBT FREE!!! (24 OCT 2016)
    (With heartfelt thanks to those who have gone before us & their indubitable generosity.)
    ...and now I have a mortgage! (23 AUG 2021)
    Original Date - Sept 2041 New projection - Jan 2040 (redcuced by 20 months)
  • Pippilongstocking
    Pippilongstocking Posts: 16,336 Forumite
    Sorry been scoffing chips. (hm)

    I (coughs) was given an old sewing machine today.

    Does a dance! An old chums cleared a garage and had no use for it anymore, it's dusty and needs a clean but it's gorgeous and hand powered :D

    Brussels will ponder. Sounds like soil issues.

    That's for popping in like GP says, it makes me smile and appreciate it v much.

    Off to google cleaning sewing machines......any advice greatly received!
    Total debt 26/4/18 <£1925 we were getting there. :beer:
    Total debt as of 28/4/19 £7867.38:eek:
    minus 112.06 = £7755.32:money:
    :money:Sleeves up folks.:money:
  • EssexHebridean
    EssexHebridean Posts: 25,084 Forumite
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    How fantastic! So far as I can recall, beyond cleaning any obviously grubby bits on the outside, the main thing will be to find out where needs oiling, and once thoroughly oiled (the machine, not you) run it for a while on a bit of scrap fabric to let any mankiness shake free. I expect someone with more current expertise than me will have more to offer on this though. :o
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    Balance as at 01/09/23 = £115,000.00 Balance as at 31/12/23 = £112,000.00
    Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
    Balance as at 31/08/25 = £ 95,450.00
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  • rtandon27
    rtandon27 Posts: 6,178 Forumite
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    Pippilongstocking wrote: »
    ...I (coughs) was given an old sewing machine today...

    A sewing machine! How lovely Pips:D - I'm so excited for you!:j

    Unfortunately no tips on cleaning, but once up & running do keep it well oiled & dust free!

    Now tips on sewing - those I can do (Once upon a time, in a country far far away, period costuming for theatre was my thing!) Keep an eye out for fabrics in the womble shop - it's amazing what can be repurposed & upcycled!
    4 YEARS 10 MONTHS DEBT FREE!!! (24 OCT 2016)
    (With heartfelt thanks to those who have gone before us & their indubitable generosity.)
    ...and now I have a mortgage! (23 AUG 2021)
    Original Date - Sept 2041 New projection - Jan 2040 (redcuced by 20 months)
  • Greying_Pilgrim
    Greying_Pilgrim Posts: 7,211 Forumite
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    Oi Stripes - lob us a chip! :D

    If it is a Sing.er then there is lots of info on the net - the goodly folks over the pond have vast collections of them.

    Also, nearer to home, ask on the MSE Sewing Thread - there is bound to be someone in the know on there - or is Keiss on book of face? She'll be able to help :D

    Greying
    Grocery Spend December 2025 - cash £1.71/£171  MrS vouchers £0/£20 MrT vouchers £9/£9
    Non-food spend December 2025 £0/£50 
    Bulk Fund December (month 12 of 12) £0/£9.12
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