Sat 21/Sun 22 February - What small DFW things will you do this wkend?

DawnW

Right, I am back - the antiques fair wasn't great, as it poured with rain all over the poor outside stall holders, so everyone crammed inside, so that it was impossible to actually get near any of the stalls to look, let alone buy Still, not much spent, just a few little bits, less than £20. Lunch wasn't great either, just a pasty and a rubbish coffee. I haven't had a pasty for about 5 years, and now I realise why :rotfl: OH was quite enthusiastic about it though, so it was probably not a bad one, just not for me. At least it didn't cost much I suppose :cool:

Foxgloves, I love old things too, but rather than get us into debt it has got / kept us out of it. Almost all our furniture is antique or vintage, and except for a couple of things, cost loads less than new stuff would have done, unless you go for the cheapest argos/ ikea I suppose (though some pieces were that cheap, or less). So we have never had sofas on HP or anything like that. I don't really collect things as such - though you wouldn't think so if you saw my house Often I will hang onto something for a while and then sell it when I find something I like more. Some things are here for good, but apart from the furniture, not much TBH. OH is a bit of a collector, hoarder and spender though, and would go a bit mad if I let him :eek:

I like linens too, and glassware, china, kitchenalia, nice garden things, most things really (some vases excepted, and I sold another real horror yesterday :rotfl:). My business doesn't make much money but as long as it pays for itself, it doesn't really matter. We are fortunate to be mortgage and debt free now, and manage as long as we are sensible. It enables me to buy the things that I like, but because I sell most of them on for a small profit at some point, it doesn't actually cost me anything

Fat Von D, sorry to hear that you have had such a rubbish week off

xJOJOx_2

fatvond - with all go through crap spells but it soon turns around again. Enjoy your crap TV and relax :-D

Allydowd - missed you on the thread this week, glad your back

Foxgloves - I'm currently using up my makeup too. Mainly because I have so much! I've picked one eyeshadow, one lipstick etc and put it on top of dressing table so don't have to routine for them. Wear makeup everyday, so the idea is just use them for daily fountain until used up and then pick another. Just brought a new eye linear though which is rubbish, keep ending up with black eyes :-( so looks like I'll have to replace that which I'm not happy about
Chanie - hi and welcome x

xJOJOx_2

Good evening all

Went blue planet aquarium followed by harvester today. All a treat so didn't spend a penny. Was a lovley day

- nsd (done)
- continue with baby book, getting there... (Done all photos now)
- bts - uniform readied and homework done. First day back always a little hectic (done)
- free film from netflixs trail tonight (done)
- new photo and frame up (well picked it up from pub used to live in but new to this house) (DONE)
- look for photos to fill family frame which has just been sitting there (done)
- quick tidy up (DONE)
- check budget - all dds out this week (done)
- check calendar and see what's happening in the next week. What's need budgeting in etc (done)
- update signature and 2015 challenge (done)
- ballet outfit ready to go, money in purse for ds1 (done)
- one item on eBay, little too tired for anything else!
- remove buttons from old school cardi so have spares (done)

That will do for this evening, will be asleep early tonight

Weren't that tired in the end, in addition I have

- organised all bills/paperwork in own folder
- created memory boxes for all us girlies and put all bits in
- hung up 2 x frames
- sorted some old photos for collage type thing in my bedroom
- all clothes ironed for tomorrow
- safe place for passports birth Certs etc etc created
- keys found for money tin, cash to go in there instead off purse. Harder to spend!
- cleared out some old clothes
- washing all put away
- budgets all refreshed and checked
- recycling done, bins out
- done a 100 square grid to show debt repayment (clearing c/c1 first) something visual to keep me motivated

Busy busy!!

Bobarella

FatVD- awwww you poor thing so sorry to hear about your wallet. Even though it's ok it still must have caused an enormous spike in stress which you just didn't need on top of all the worry about your mum this week. And your week off sounds pants quite frankly so I'm not surprised you feel fed up. Early bath and bed tonight?

Ally - sorry to hear about your OH. Is this connected to the ongoing health situation or just a bug?

Foxgloves - that is impressive sheet use! And you are right most things just aren't built to last anymore. Interesting your findings on gas usage being higher despite care from you. That's how I feel this month. I was so surprised by our last bill.

Dawn - sounds like a good day then. I love a good pasty me. But trying to find good ones can be hard. The west Cornwall pasty company chain does quite well but spendy.

Well we had a lovely day. First took son's bike down to TRU to query the fact we only bought it for Xmas and bits are already breaking and wearing out. They wouldn't refund us but have agreed to replace both brakes, pedals & tightened the pedal crank for free. Considering it only cost £70 it's already cost half the same again due to one broken brake already and one tyre wearing out, bursting and needing a replacement tyre and inner tube. As we need the bike now for our daily school runs we think we'll take the improvements they make now but aim to replace the bike with a better version from an independent bike shop ASAP. Although it's money to spend we are saving £££s per month by riding not using public transport so we see that as a long game improvement.
After that we went to our local National Trust place for a lovely but cold 2 hour play in the woods. We took a picnic with mainly items from home but stopped at Lidl on route for crisps and sausage rolls. I had a free NT loyalty card hot drink to have so we got a hot chocolate and all shared it. I can't tell you what a treat the outing was after barely seeing Mr Bob all week.

Then I made a really good lasagne for dinner at home and Mr B cut our son's hair. At the risk of a public vomit fest I cannot say how much I value Mr B this week.

I am glad the coming week includes payday & a chance to reset after what has been a challenging month financially in the end.

Bob

Bobarella

P.S Maria - are you watching Country file? Full programme on milk prices and the struggle of dairy farmers. For once Mr T actually sounds like it does pay in the better bracket.
I will make a decision now not to buy my milk from Aldi or Lidl as they don't pay the farmer fairly.

sans_2

Hi all,

My DFW things this weekend:

4 x lots of washing done/hung indoors/put away

bedding changed

dishes done

hoovering done

ironing done

M&S - some things for DD (paid with M&S cc to get points)

1 x skelleton top (3-4 yrs old) paid £1

1 x toddler halloween all in one (18-24 mth) originally £12, paid £3

1 x Autograph dress (18-24 mth) originally £22, paid £5

1 x winter design wool dress (3 -4 yrs old) originally £16, paid £3

1 x ladybird packed lunch bag originally £14, paid £3

2 x peppa pig girls belts (4-6 yrs old) originally £6 or £7, paid £1

1 x girls slipper socks with furry top design (3-6 yrs old) originally £9, paid £2

1 x girls long sleeve top (2-3 yrs old) originally £7?, paid £2

FatVonD

Bob - if the bike doesn't hold out you should be repeating the words not fit for purpose to them which I believe are the magic words to get you a refund whatever other terms and conditions they have. If it doesn't do the job it was intended to do then they have no choice but to refund the money.

allydowd

Bobarella wrote: »

Ally - sorry to hear about your OH. Is this connected to the ongoing health situation or just a bug?

We don't really know. But I think it's just Flu/Winter Vomiting Bug. Anyway, thanks for your kind wishes. She's perking up now.