Budget Wars - A New Hope (with apologies to George Lucas)

Bobarella

mummytogirls wrote: »

Hope nothing too much is bothering DS. Seems there may be something in the air with these kids this week!! xx

Well I couldn't get much out of him last night. I've just given him lots of extra cuddles and attention. What more can we do hey:o

Bobarella

Morning

Just a quickie as I'm whizzing off in 1 minute. Annoying Orange, the bank haven't paid me!! Called them and apparently I'm not the only one they have to refund, so I can expect payment in 3 to 5 days.

So I'm working on the fact that any extra I borrow up to the value of £77 until Wednesday morning when we have big money (as opposed to my teeny dribbles) coming, is 'free' which is sort of quite motivating.

Back later

Bob

f0xh0les

Hey Bobs,

Bedtime is the time all the worries and concerns spill out of them. It is the time mine always 'remember' all the stuff they haven't bothered to tell me in the 5 hours since they came out of school, but as soon as it is bedtime and the are snuggly in their beds, that is the time they talk.;)

Good luck with him.

Bobarella

Evening All

My day has been busy, but not stressful. The lovely winter sun has also been very welcome.

Wealth

* Today has been interesting. About 5 mins after I left the house received an email enquiring about 2 days filming work. I was really delighted & replied immediately but have heard nothing since. But, two of the customers that have done viewings this week, in fact three counting the smaller value booking, have come through this evening wanting to book. Each customer wants two dates each. So all good stuff there. Really hope I hear back about the filming though...That's the area I've been trying to push since day 1. We are registered with all sorts of location agencies but so far none have come good. I am however flooded out with baby shower/kids party enquires...

Health

* Lots of walking as usual. As well as the dot to dot stuff, had a lovely walk in the park with DD. The ducks were starving and made a massive beeline for us when we appeared with old toast. So did the squirrels, Canada Geese, Moorhens, pigeons and any other bird that was around at that point

* A lovely chilli for dinner, padded out with oats as usual

Organisation

* Pleased that the house is under control ahead of the weekend. So no need to do lots of cleaning. Which is helpful as I am in and out at work all weekend.

* Free replacement toy arrived for DS so that's one thing off the watch list.

* Half way through current account switch process. Hoping to go live for March 1st.

Bobarella

Hi All

Wealth

* Went out first thing to buy the supplies for tomorrow's event. Nice and organised now. Will crack on with prep first thing tomorrow.

* A confirmed £150 earned for two events, need to invoice for.

Health

* So far today I have walked to the supermarket and back, which is about a 30 min round trip. Cycled to work & back which is 1 hours cycling. I will have to go back again this afternoon so that's another hour. It's very cold today so have added another base layer. Roads a bit slippy in places.

Organisation

* Spent an hour doing flashcards and reading with DD, so OH could spend time with DS first thing.

* All dry washing packed away & next load on, and hung out.

* Emptied DW & packed away.

* Recycling out.

* Replacement toy for DS arrived.


Think that's it so far.

Bob

Bobarella

f0xh0les wrote: »

Hey Bobs,

Bedtime is the time all the worries and concerns spill out of them. It is the time mine always 'remember' all the stuff they haven't bothered to tell me in the 5 hours since they came out of school, but as soon as it is bedtime and the are snuggly in their beds, that is the time they talk.;)

Good luck with him.

Thanks Fox I think it's a bit human nature to want to close the books on today's mental events before launching into tomorrow's. :rotfl:

mummytogirls

Sounding all very organised round at yours Bob! Take care if the roads are slippy xx

Bobarella

mummytogirls wrote: »

Sounding all very organised round at yours Bob! Take care if the roads are slippy xx

Thank you! All done for today, thankfully as it's bitterly cold out there. :j

Bobarella

Bobarella wrote: »

Morning All
Wealth
We still have to find the money to pay for another 9 days living expenses, plus the kicker a £95 energy bill for our own home. Not really sure at the moment how we are going to do this....Sent OH out with my last £20 this morning to pay for his travel for the next two days then he is WFH for the rest of the week. I have £7 in my purse and dregs in my current account.

Evening Everyone

Probably not considered good form to quote myself, but the above was what I wrote on Monday. I have been scraping the barrel all week, it has been undoubtedly the hardest week I remember in a long time.

Today I had an unexpected booking come in last thing for £100 that paid cash. Enough to cover the energy bill mentioned above:T

Have another event tomorrow with about £75 to come from.

Also since Wednesday:
* £40 over two bookings :T(yet to receive but within terms agreed)
* Two events totalling £150 to invoice :T
* Refund from the bank £77 still to come :T

Also in the mix (optioned)
* Two more events £150/£300
* A days filming budget tbc :T:T:T


I am very grateful for all of the above. But wish I'd known on Monday that there was no need to worry!:cool:

Wishing you all a peaceful evening.

Bob

Chandelier.

All sounds good Bob. Glad you have some more bookings.

I'm envious of the amount you walk/cycle. I really need to up my game. I have a bike I bought two years ago but never used, woops. I'll dig it out when life is less hectic.

Hope you have a lovely evening.