Paid off the £31,000! BUT - still scrimping!

beanielou

Great news on the PPI at last :T

milann

Sounds like an amazing day at the Palace - I’d love to do that.
Hooray for the PPI - enjoy it.

Sun_Addict

Fab news on the PPI payout :j Glad you had a lovely day

LABMUM

Great news on the PPI cheque x

Seasidegal58

beanielou wrote: »

Great news on the PPI at last :T

milann wrote: »

Sounds like an amazing day at the Palace - I’d love to do that.
Hooray for the PPI - enjoy it.

Sun_Addict wrote: »

Fab news on the PPI payout :j Glad you had a lovely day

Thanks everyone!

Just remembered that I've got £14.48 to go into Ad Hoc Savings from topcashback when it arrives.

SERIOUS SEPTEMBER - DAYS 4 AND 5

· 1,500 cals three days in work week, 500 cals on two and lighten up a bit at weekend! – went over on both days but it was the weekend!:D

. Walking at least 30 mins per day, plus the leg exercises that Elnora has given me - went for my walks plus some extra when I went to the shops. Managed the stretches and foot exercises! Success!:D

· . Drink six glasses of water per day – All ok here.

· Go to bed at a sensible time during the work week – didn't have to get up early so it didn't matter!

. Eating down from the freezer - used mince from freezer and made chilli. Had this for dinner both nights.

Seasidegal58

LABMUM wrote: »

Great news on the PPI cheque x

Thanks very much LABMUM - it's a relief to have it all done and dusted!:)

Seasidegal58

SCRIMPY WEEK 3 - SEPTEMBER

After deducting last week's Ad Hoc deficit, I have £28.75 in spends this week.

Budgeted spends today have been two reduced Nivea shower gels, 3 birthday cards, and lunchtime coffee with friend. Tonight I also have my hair appointment.

Tomorrow is nails and off to see 'Downton Abbey' this weekend at the cinema.

PPI Cheque deposited today!:D

I've sent £500 of it over to DSis's account so that she can buy some Premium Bonds for little nephew. If he wins he can take his Aunty out for a slap-up meal!:D

I've also been thinking of other homes for the cash, i.e.

Savings/Investment

1. I've currently have £250 worth of Premium Bonds, but I'm going to top this up by £2,000.
2. I've also been looking into buying some gold via the Royal Mail website - perhaps £500 worth here? They keep it for you so better at the BoE than under my bed!

Other

1. I need a new big suitcase for the cruise as I will be packing away some bulky clothes. My current one is on its last legs! John Lewis have some that I like the look of and are quite a bit cheaper than my favourite Samsonite models. I bought DD a JL suitcase last Christmas and she's very pleased with it. Need to look into this.
2. And warm outdoor gear is needed for the cruise. Bit of a dilemma as there are quite a few sales on at the moment, but if I buy now, will the clothes be too big by the time I go away if I continue to lose weight? DD reckons you need them a bit loose anyway as you layer up.
3. An ioniser for my bedroom. Again need to research this.
4. Seriously thinking of upgrading my ipad as my current model is some years old now. I had some problems with it earlier on in the year and got it fixed, but it's beginning to cut out every so often when I'm using it.

So I will be pondering away.....:think:

beanielou

Happy pondering!

HairyHandofDartmoor

I'm glad your PPI cheque has finally arrived . Your plans for spending it sound very sensible.

in_need_of_direction

When we did that cruise, we layered what we had and they provided outdoor wear on various excursions too. The one item we both bought was a pair of snowboots