The January Jolly Jaunt on the Med NSD Challenge

stripeyjumpergirl

Happy New Year Marmite and thanks for the lovely new thread as ever. I had a bit of a financial wake-up call a couple of weeks ago - some serious budgeting is in order - so I'm going to start 2016 as I mean to go on with a target of 15 NSDs.

LadyTrucker

"And make sure Igor sorts out a decent cabin for Ladytrucker, a NSD gang first timer!"


Thanks Nargleblast that would be lovely I'm happy to help out wherever needed in order to pay my way, what about strapping down the cargo I could do that

Nargleblast

Well volunteered, Lady Trucker, a spot of cargo strapping to work off the huge breakfasts, followed by coffee and elevenses on the poop deck...this is the life!

Must pack some frocks for cocktail hours, and evening wear for dinner at the captain's table.....best Chewy Jims with the diamante stiletto heels......eyes off, Hubert!

Tall_order

I am a member of the NST thread but will be watching you guys and hopefully picking up hints and tips along the way!

Good luck for 2016 all!

marmiterulesok

LadyTrucker wrote: »

Hi marmiterulesok could I join please?


Everyday we go to the supermarket, as well as doing a weekly shop, and quite frankly I'm fed up with it so need to get strict with my hubby and son #2. I need to cut it all back to only spending twice a week, once for the main shop and once for mid-week essentials so this is my focus area.


I won't include bills and necessity costs like diesel if that's OK?


Thanks for giving me the motivation to get started, as soon as you wrote "we are a happy (and some might say mildly insane) bunch doing battle with those retailers" I was sold


Doh! forgot to say 21 NSD please.

Hi LadyTrucker and welcome to the challenge!The great thing about the NSD challenge is that you make up the rules...so,as long as it sits well with you,that's fine with us!

Aiming high I see.
That's the spirit! :money: :j

positivelypunked wrote: »

I'm going to kick off this fantastic year with a goal of: 20 NSDs & 3-in-row
I won't include: Prescribed medicines,train/bus fare when I visit my partner as I have a separate savings account that allows me to use it for that, bus fare for work purposes, Bills, £10 emergency money

Thank you, marmite for running this challenge!
It was always a joy when I actually tried to keep up with this challenge!
This year is the start of a new responsible girl when handling money

Welcome positivelypunked!I don't remember your name,but I'm glad to see you joining in.
I'm sure it's going to be a rockin' month,full of determination and spirit,especially since it can be a long month to get through money wise. ....

Tall_order wrote: »

I am a member of the NST thread but will be watching you guys and hopefully picking up hints and tips along the way!

Good luck for 2016 all!

The more,the merrier.
Feel free to join in.... :cool:

Ok,can someone please sort out the [STRIKE]coffee[STRIKE][/STRIKE][/STRIKE],sorry,tea cups for our keen newbies?*

*Mrs Doyle and coffee do not see eye to eye.
There is a jar of instant hidden behind the second emergency bedpan under the floorboards of the coal cellar if anyone's desperate....

mummyroysof3

Can I please join in? I'm not going to include direct debits or my weekly tesco delivery as I'm trying to order enough to last full week and cut out top up shops. I should really only need 2 days a week to spend on so will aim for 20 nsd

BigMummaF

*gingerly ascends gangplank, never releasing vice-like grip on the voles training leads as they 'help' BMF board*
I'm not sure I can face another water-based adventure so soon after the last one _pale_ In fact, my doctor has advised that I should limit exposure to blustery, briney breathing for a while, or I may never play the bagpipes again *Whose that cheering * So I had a thunk & would like to propose a proposal for a possible solution, to be discussed by the Entertainment Committee at their next planning meeting...
Whenever possible - weather permitting- I shall Tardis out to as many ports as possible, to enjoy some shore-based socialising, thereby still minding The Muvva & babysitting the bronchia, aaaannd ...gettin' in a few shifty snifters while no-one's lookin'

If this proposal reaches the allotted quorum I will set a target of 12 nsds, please. *turns, with posture of an egg-bound emu, lays - moaning quietly- in empty baked beans crate & descends to shore via conveyor being used to replenish the galley*

Frugalgurl

Please can I join in!!!
I will challenge myself to 15 NSDS for January. If I don't aim too high then if I go over and above then I'll feel quite chuffed! *this appears to be my psychology for saving*:rotfl:

PopPunksNotDead

I'd like to join please and will try for 10 NSDs for January.

marmiterulesok

mummyroysof3 wrote: »

Can I please join in? I'm not going to include direct debits or my weekly tesco delivery as I'm trying to order enough to last full week and cut out top up shops. I should really only need 2 days a week to spend on so will aim for 20 nsd

Frugalgurl wrote: »

Please can I join in!!!
I will challenge myself to 15 NSDS for January. If I don't aim too high then if I go over and above then I'll feel quite chuffed! *this appears to be my psychology for saving*:rotfl:

PopPunksNotDead wrote: »

I'd like to join please and will try for 10 NSDs for January.

Welcome to our new newbies! :hello:

Of course you can join.

Now,let me go and sort out some tea cups for you......

PS Remember the golden rule of the NSD challenge....there are no rules,meaning you decide what rules to make for yourself! :cool:
Cunning,very cunning,but you know,it works like a treat! :j