one day at a time

Bobarella

How utterly horrible. That is very strange behaviour indeed. I'm glad you were able to get rid of the drink without it turning into fireworks with DH.

maddiemay

Oooodles of virtual hugs, sorry to read and run.
MM xxx

safehouse

Thanks Guys............actually feeling brighter this morning .
The full episode seemed to back fire on this person and OH reaction was totally unexpected by myself, he was so disgusted he rang his mother and asked all his family to not bring spirits/alcohol to our home, he told them his health is not great and how he is wanting to start the gym. He also told them how much support he is getting from me and just how much he appreciates it....................on the whole he shamed them all (must say today at least I am proud of OH....a very rare and welcome glimpse of the man I met).
Hallway finished and looking very nice, did run out of beige so had to incorporate a cream leftover paint on one wall, but actually fits well in a funny sort of way
Made a £60 purchase Argosy yesterday power washer with all attachments for cleaning car, driveway, conservatory...........have worked out will make a massive saving doing all these jobs ourselves and will save money in the long run, used topcashy so £5 savings to boot.
Still not done a food shop and fridge looking very empty..........chest freezer still more than half full, wonder if I might get by another week on an essentials only shop ..feeling confident ....
Time goes far to quickly during the early mornings so need to get my skates on....Mrs Mop here I come Lol xx

Bobarella

That's amazing. How good to be supported for once!

I've been trying to stock up. Do you actively do so being self employed?

safehouse

Oh Yes Bobs, keep at it....being self employed always brings its quiet weeks/months with the telephone suddenly going silent,. When finances are good I will stock up on all sorts of levels ....starting with bumbing up the household bank account finances so I am a few weeks/months ahead with DD to bumping up my chest freezer by buying extra food. During our fruitful weeks I even stock up on cleaning products/ shampoo's, doggy products......should really have one of those food stock cupboards like they do on those extreme coupon program, sounds sad but would make my day...I would love one Lol . I often go to multiple supermarkets late in the day when they are more likely to reduce, who cares if your tin of peas have a dent?.....we have to do what we can Bobs....funny thing with me is I enjoy the challenge xx

please-let-me-be-lucky

Sorry to hear about the deluded relative, but yay for OH doing the decent thing for once. There's hope yet!

I would also LOVE a stock pile a'la Extreeme Couponing! Devine! Xx

Bobarella

All good advice. I feel like I'm only just getting the SE mindset. And it's been 5 years!!!!

safehouse

Very proud of myself....Paid £300 off CC :T (mortgage raided again) this morning. Remaining £600 Balance transferred to another CC as my interest free is almost up ......................Hoping to be finally debt free by June or July fingers crossed .
DD for household paid up for March, April and £50 for May best for a long time.:j
No big food shop as yet..........using freezer stock and will try getting by with essentials for the next few days.
Bargain day yesterday and superwoman had lots of energy (not sure where it came from Lol)....up early and an hour of ironing, then off to carbooty, walked around twice ....found new hose pipe connections for outside tap, desperately needed and at a cost of only 50p each happy days.
Fruit and veg stall 2 big backs of fresh mushrooms, two boxes of raspberry's and box of plums all for £2.50 Wow.
Then called in Dunhelmy and found some beautiful heavy lined curtains reduced from £94 to only £27.....bigger purchase I know but heck of a bargain.
called in TKmaxxy and Nexty sales managed to spend £0
but naughty spend of £6 mcdunalds and £4 on sugary products inc chocolate fudge cake, had DS with me say no more!
Finally called in asdy and left with 7 curry dishes (all freezable) good size for 2 people reduced at last minute from 2.50 to only 70p a dish.......great thing is can add extra chicken and my bulk of mushrooms and instant meal for 3 also handy for when I am in a rush....which is nearly always Lol.
Got home around 4 and mowed the front lawn, swept the front and side of house then washed front door and sills............Then quickly cooked up a lovely chicken and garlic stirfry for tea.... finally flopped on the sofa. That was me done didn't move a muscle for the rest of the evening.....Good day in all, even OH on sort of best behavior


CC B £600/...£600 total …. Mortgage £100,000 /£71,640 paid £28,360 remaining
EF 0

Bobarella

Wow that's so good! Youll be hammering the mortgage down again very soon.

safehouse

Hoping so Bobs x
Oh dear....slept in this morning, have busy day as usual only allowed one cup of tea this morning.
First job is to give my beautiful mammys home a good clean .......then two house deep cleans meaning including windows which I hate..good news should be finished before 3