NST: October Turtle Triathlon

sazzlebgood

hi sorry not posted for a couple of days been busy with course. Currently sat with a blanket wrapped round me and a hot water bottle on my feet. toastie! Yesterday had a major declutter as my old manager is taking a lorry load of bikes, clothes , etc to Namibia where his wife is from. Looking at the weather here not sure if it will be a good idea to put my washing out.

apple_muncher

Caeraugirl wrote: »

Calling, just looked at your sig and if I've read it right, notice that you've halved your debt since your LBM and have less than 5 months to go til it's gone - that's really going some! Sometimes it's hard to see when you're living the frugal life every day, think you're right about needing to take a break from it from time to time, and sounds like your mate's just the person to cheer you up - hope you come back from pub lunch with new resolve. Well done on your progress so far :T:T:T


And Allie, on NSD thread (I think), prescriptions don't count as spends, so wonder if this could extend to essential medical supplies......?

Yep, just checked the intro and medical stuff doesn't spoil an NSD. Claim it!!!!

traveller

Hi everyone I'm working from home today

I have had a spendy day today. I bought a blanket type wrap thing for £2.99 which will keep me toasty and warm instead of putting the heating on when I'm alone in the house. I also got youngest son some lego reduced to 8.98 for christmas.

My daughter turns 18 in December and is looking at a limo bus party. Their dad is on board for this thank goodness, but it does mean my pennies are all accounted for :eek: I did some exercise this morning and aim to do some de-cluttering too.

Calling, It sounds like you've hit a plateau after doing so well, sometimes you need a rest to do the final hurdle. Enjoy your pub lunch and catch up :T Take care everyone and keep going

PheoniX

Hi gang :wave:

Lilt Sorry to hear youve had upsetting news take care of yourself.. hugs xx

Calling This debt busting journey is tough going and the life style changes that come with it in order to live more frugally and save pennies can wear anyone down. I can remember feeling quite depressed toward the end of my 22k debt due to extreme penny pinching and desperation to be debt free . But you have to live your life as well and its important to do the things you enjoy or treat yourself on occasion.. You have already come a very long way :beer:

Lost a SFD yesterday as I was running low on spinachi for my juicer! I pass Morries en route to work and I have found they are the cheapest by far for the salady ingredients I need to make my green joo 99p for a 300g bag of bargain spinach plus 4 activia stickered yoghurts for 29p :T No spending for the rest of today though as Im resting up ready for my last night shift tonight :j

Apple muncher and Mothernerd the jenny joseph poem made me smile. I must be a younger version of her 'old woman' at heart as I live in my purple dressing gown and pink slipper socks.. There have been times when I have moved the car or taken the bins out sporting this attire, finished off with green off road running shoes and a grey pin stripe trilby hat (if its raining) I think the neighbours are quite used to me by now

Hope you have a good day folks! Its thundering here so Im going under the duvet :wave:

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Calling14 wrote: »

Hi guys sorry for non posting yesterday was feeling bit weepy and flat. Fed up of staying in and being broke.

I know how you feel Calling 14 but just look how far you have come. It will all be worth it in the long run.

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apple_muncher wrote: »

Yep, just checked the intro and medical stuff doesn't spoil an NSD. Claim it!!!!

Brilliant, thank you! NSD claimed.

tori.k

A spend day for me £26.49 shopping will need more milk and bread on Sunday so another £1.75 but next couple days should be spend free.

youngest lad thrown a spanner in they works by breaking his glasses in true Cornish tradition he's done a proper job and they are unrepairable

£300 off the debt and not used the cards or OD this week a small step in the right direction :j

Tiggy10

Hi all.

Nsd for me again today. Needed it as I have a spend weekend ahead. *sigh*

I should be excited to see one of my best friends and another friend. But the two of them are throwing around some expensive sounding plans. I always feel like such a kill joy when I say I can't afford it / justify the spends. Neither friend is in a better place than me financially.

Meh any ways rant over, it's been a long week. Friday tomorrow! Hope everyone has a great day!

Samiszel

Braved the torrential rain to drop a bag off at the charity shop. Spent on parking, contact lenses, bit of food and a £10 donation to my friend running a half marathon for charity.

Been told by the "big boss" that we need to wear academic hoods & gowns to a function in November. She was surprised to hear that I didn't own one (Really?! All of my friends just rented for the day... and that was expensive enough!). Then I spoke to a colleague who said she had bought hers the other week for £240!!! Surely, I can't be expected to buy a gown. Though, I don't know anybody I can borrow from. Hmph :mad:

Anyways, hope everybody is ploughing on today- almost Friday!!

LoveaDove

Hey Turtles!

Quick check in! Stupidly lost a SFD to a 50p banana and caramel chocolate bar of amazing-ness..., good job I've got another 22 days to pick up the remaining 11. Naughty LoveaDove Chocolate monster!

saw an epic rainbow today! Made being outside in the mud and rain worthwhile!

It'sssssss FRIDAY TOMORROW! (Incase you all hadn't realised *dances*)

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