Get a grip !

Skint_yet_Again

Good Morning, sunny Sunday here !

DS was up for work at 5.30 so as I was already awake I got up and had a cuppa with him before he left. Am now back in bed and feeling sleepy so may have a snooze shortly. I am in no rush to get up today.

I have ordered 20 hover mower blades and 8 duracel ultra on bay of E who were cheapest for both at a total of £7 with free p&p. Considering the mower blades alone were £4 for 6 at BnQ I think that's a good price.

Plans for the rest of the day
1. skim another 1/3 of weeds off alleyway
2. Finish sorting / shredding pile of paperwork in the living room
3. go for a walk & pop to co-op for milk.


I can't do any washing today as I have run out of washing liquid, so unless there is any great deals on at the co-op I will get some later in the week when I go to aldi. I did DS's work stuff yesterday and I don't need mine till I go back to work after the bank holiday (yay !)

savingwannabe

Hello the sun has finally come up here! Have a good lie in I did.

Now I am after a laaaaaaaate start planning to do many things. Have a good day and lets hope we get lots done.

Skint_yet_Again

The weather has been lovely today. I am so tired I am going to bed soon !


I managed to get back to sleep till 10.30 this morning then went for a walk and dropped some glass at the bottle bank. I popped into co-op on the way back and got milk £1 and pepsi max on offer 6 cans for £2. They also had orange blossom concentrated 2 in 1 washing gel on offer £2.50, as it was such lovely drying weather I couldn't resist !! Got 1 load washed and dried outside and it smells lovely and orangey

I managed to skim another 1/3 of weeds off the alleyway and that's it for today. I was only out with the spade for about 30 mins but I really ache now I am so unfit lol.

savingwannabe

Weeding is sooo hard. Half an hour is plenty. I would only do it in 15 minute sessions.Well done on bargains at shop and in walking about in fab weather.

I'm about to mow the garden. Now join in with me "....one woman went to mow went to mow a meadow......".

Skint_yet_Again

Bright sunny morning here today, blimey I ache... no weeding for me today

I have checked online banking and as I have not been paid a million pounds overnight the balance until payday after yesterdays co-op spend is £31.81

so my plans for rest of the day

1. pop into town for printer ink - wilko are coming out the cheapest at £10 for black ink, all others are £3-£4 more expensive. I was waiting for payday for this but DS needs it before then for a course, so he is paying. DONE

2. pop into asda for frozen veg=broccoli & cabbage and green beans £3 minus priceguarantee voucher £1 and taking back a food container £1 (I bought 3 but only need 2) = total spend will be £1 DONE

3. trip to tool station on the way home for no-loss paint brush= £2.77 on credit card DONE

4 then lunch will be :money: McD hack at £1.99 for big mac and fries, a girl has gotta have some treats when she is on holiday DONE (nom nom )

5 . paint bathroom ceiling - DS off to gym later then he will shower when he gets back before going to work - it will need to let it dry first then I will paint later.

6. load of washing just finishing to go out on the line. DONE

Have a good day !

Skint_yet_Again

I was lucky this morning and managed to get a free parking space right in the centre of town and I got the last hp ink cartridge in wilko for £10 bargain.

Also managed to get a parking space in the end bay outside tool station which only has 6 parking spaces ! Usually I get sandwiched between 2 white vans and have to twist my back to get out and back in the car !

Had to put £10 petrol in the car though as the orange empty light came on. I put it on my credit card and will pay it out of next months petrol budget. Should last now till payday.

Painting the bathroom ceiling took about an hour- it is only small. The coving may need another coat tomorrow. I've washed out the brush for re-use but binned the roller and carrier bag that covered the paint tray so nothing else needed washing.

I sat with my feet up and enjoyed watching the Chelsea Flower Show.... have you been watching SW ?? ... such lovely gardens I wish mine was as nice. I am now bringing in the washing a few bits at a time as I need to keep moving so I don't seize up, just 2 tshirts now to bring in and iron then all done.

savingwannabe

Well done you. You have done soo much. I fell asleep mowing the grass and work meeting finished me off!!!

I haven't been watching but think i have taped it as i keep falling asleep as soon as i get in from work. lol.

Weather was glorious here. Simply wonderful. :j:beer:

Skint_yet_Again

Had a text late last night from a friend and agreed to meet her for lunch today. Its her birthday next week and she is feeling really low and has just left her job so I agreed to go and will use the birthday fund.


Then I saw the awful news this morning about Manchester Arena, my thoughts go out to all those poor people apart from the suicide bomber who I hope blew himself to hell and got what he deserved. My sister and niece are due to see take that in Sheffield arena next week. It just stopped me in my tracks this morning. I think I need to spend some time with friends and not think about scrimping and saving so much. Will spend some time with DS this morning before he goes to work.

savingwannabe

I read some news on my mobile phone about an explosion in the night and thought it was a bad dream. The boys rang me this morning from London and told me and I put the news on. Dreadful simply dreadful. Again my heart goes out to the poor families who must be distraught.

I am Asian and told the boys who are in London not to sit by any one that looks like they could be a terrorist ie any Asian men on their own. That sounds racist doesn't it? but it is what we will all be thinking including Asians. Steve said they couldn't do that as London is a big city. I just hope the police catch all people responsible and stop any more of these incidents. I also hope their families shop them all. He's in hell and good riddance to him.

I cried whilst watching the news and feel pretty dreadful like everyone else. I hope the day gets better. Those poor children.

I am glad to say the day was an ok one for me and I hope I don't upset anyone with my mad rant above. I hope you had a good day SYA.

Skint_yet_Again

Just had a quiet day yesterday. No offence taken SW. I think the best we can do to honour those who have been injured and killed is to not let fear affect our daily lives and not be filled with hate and suspicion of a particular type of people, as that is what these fanatics want.