NST February Challenge : A Winter Voyage

f0xh0les

Snow not sticking at all in Leicester GreenT, just a few light flurries and that was it. Once again the weather forecasters are making it all out to be more that it is.
They should definitely be on Performance Related Pay.

greent

I suppose snow would make it harder for Mr Gt to get home to Glos at a reasonable time tonight - he works in Berkshire - so there is that.... still want some though!

Am still sticking to NSD today - only outlay being the £2 cash I put aside yesterday for non-uniform day today. I had debated about going to Sains this afternoon, but after work and then a volunteering slot I decided coming home to tea and food (leftover curry - nom) was a better idea I shall go to Sains tomorrow morning - have a good coupon to use which expires tomorrow. Doubt there will be any dolphins to see at that time, but the trip will still be worthwhile.

Have sold 4 parcels (inc 3 large ones) on fleabay today - great joy - things are leaving the building (tomorrow!) and ££ coming in

Half term has started - and I have no idea whatsoever to cook for dinner tonight - suppose I should go and look in the kitchen and see if I get any inspiration.....

Things I am grateful for:
* ebay buyers
* ebay buyers in a bidding war
* prompt paying ebay buyers
* half term being here
* yummy leftovers (thrown together curry and nectarine/ pear/ apple crumble)
* comfy shoes
* working heating
* fluffy blankets
* lots of cups of tea

x_raphael_xx

NSD no.5 today, We're slowly catching up at work, only 30 mins overtime this week, was 2 hours last week.

Had a couple of texts today from our mortgage people, we have had our ID verified and paperwork checked through. It's happening!

Today I am grateful for:
BF making HM chicken burgers for tea. Yum yum.
Payday today and I managed to squirrel away a small £45. I'm trying to to save as much as I can, in case of sneaky fees, or to pay mum back a little chunk as soon as we move.
Text messages from the mortgage people, glad to know there is work going on in the background.

mrshubbard

Well the something unexpected came up so today was not a nsd. A friend's dad died so a sympathy card was needed which I'll happily give up a nsd and some cash for. Card factory came to the rescue with a lovely card for 59p. Why I used to go to clintons, etc I'll never know! I also paid my cc whilst I was in town and getting money out.

I drew out a tenner to pay for it as well under their minimum card spend. Put my silver and coppers booty into my treasure chest for a rainy day. Will swap my pound coins for some £2 ones at work - I don't want to have to fish them out of the bottle when they go out of circulation.

I avoided the Mcdonalds siren my hubby suggested a quick brew to warm up as we walked. Luckily their rock was roped off for refurbishment - fresh lichen & molluscs being applied. An alternative suggestion was to stop at a different one on the way home but I lured him away with a promise of a homemade hot choc with cream & marshmallows - a close escape there! Just supping it now then making homemade burgers for tea with salad.

3 things I'm grateful for:-

Still having both my parents around
Hot chocolate on a cold day
A hardworking hubby who's jetwashed the backyard in the icy cold

Toni'sfriend

:(Afternoon Crew

Ticked off a lot of my to do list today. One was to check and restock the medicine chest so not a NSD (not doing very well with that at the moment but time yet). Another was to tidy the freezers. I thought I was doing quite well using things up. No, they’re full to bursting. Any recipes or suggestions for using up cooked chicken will be gratefully received as we have enough to feed the whole crew for a month. I’m making a meal plan for next week and everything WILL come from the freezers. Tomorrow is chicken casserole with some of the mountain of roast potatoes that are also in there. Not so great for the weight loss. Bit of a dilemma:(.

Anyway, everything else going to plan.

Moll – hope your friend gets everything sorted out quickly. That must be really stressful
Raphael - Good news
Mrs Hubbard - Sorry to hear about your friend's loss
Teaching Turtles – have a good week off (although I know you’ll probably still be doing work anyway)
Rest of the Shipmates – have a good week-end

Today I’m grateful for;

Managing to keep up the walking
Not being tempted by the rum ration
Being in the warm (think the snow is on it’s way here)

SkintTeacher

f0xh0les wrote: »

Snow not sticking at all in Leicester GreenT, just a few light flurries and that was it. Once again the weather forecasters are making it all out to be more that it is.
They should definitely be on Performance Related Pay.

I'm also in Leicester f0xh0les

SkintTeacher

Today I'm grateful for:
Half term
A warm home
Lessened money worries


Planning a chilled half term of low spend and no spend days and lots of time with OH and my little one - started this evening with our favourite cheap treat - homemade popcorn

Bobarella

greent wrote: »

**stamps feet** - all this talk of snow - I want snow!! - we haven't had snow in about 7 years

You can have ours. Pathetic big fat wet dollops all afternoon. But nothing settling.

Bobarella

Toni's friend Chicken curry, Thai Green Chicken Curry, Chicken goujons, chicken and veg pie, Chicken Penne Aribiatta, Chicken and bacon lasagne. Stir fry, Chicken soup. Chicken and stuffing sandwiches. Yum!

apple_muncher

Today I am grateful for trains, for having time with big sis, for a good walk, for easy tv to watch with mum, for sunshine.