Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally

HairyHandofDartmoor

jwil wrote: »

I think your posts on this have been fascinating. I'd definitely like to know more.

I agree that EssexHebridean posts on food are very interesting .

HairyHandofDartmoor

Nicnak wrote: »

Happy weekend. Enjoy your saunter if you are out on one. x

doingitanyway wrote: »

Happy Saturday saunter

Thanks both of you .

HairyHandofDartmoor

My Saturday saunter was productive today.

I had a disaster with my winter jacket a few days ago . It was a lovely waterproof faux fur lined jacket that I loved. I bought it eight months ago and I'd packed it away for the summer, then washed it the other day to freshen it up. I followed the instructions on the label but it developed horrible white marks all over the outside . So I was very upset about this as it was my only warm jacket (apart from a winter coat I wear for best).

Anyway I went into town with DH today and we went in to the shop to complain. Luckily I still had the receipt. The people in the shop were lovely, apologised and gave me a full refund . So well done to J0ul3s. I found another warm jacket I liked in D3b3nh@ms for a very similar price and bought that. So now I can be warm in the playground without wearing two coats .

Whilst in town with DH I also got my flu jab (£12.99 in B00ts), bought some more moisturiser with 30 SPF (£12.99), topped up my phone (£10) and had coffee with DH (£7 he had cake too). So a bit spendy but only essentials apart from the coffee and cake and it's nice to spend some time with DH .

Since getting home I've put some laundry on to wash and emptied the kitchen bins. I don't plan to do much else today as I want to relax after a tiring week. It's been a lovely sunny day if a bit chilly.

I hope everyone is having a good Saturday .

foxgloves

Hi HHoD, I managed to get my flu jab too this week. I had to postpone my first one as Mr F needed the car after all, as he had to go into work unexpectedly to deal with implementing flood emergency plans. But I've been jabbed now & am happy to pay £12 for this. I am too young for a free one but having suffered flu three years running at age 50, 51 & 52, after practically my entire life flu-free, I've decided it is well worth the money for a bit of protection. I don't think I've ever felt so ill!
I had mine done at a small pharmacy in town & while I was waiting, I was looking around at what they were selling. I was interested to see that there were some products I buy priced at less than I've been paying in a well known very large chain. Must remember this!
Anyway, let's hope we'll both avoid the flu now, HHoD,
F x

teafor2

That's great that you got a refund for the coat and managed to find another one.

Your Saturday sounds very productive and some days coffee and cake is actually very essential xx

beanielou

Happy new jacket

elizabethhull

HairyHandofDartmoor wrote: »

My Saturday saunter was productive today.

I had a disaster with my winter jacket a few days ago . It was a lovely waterproof faux fur lined jacket that I loved. I bought it eight months ago and I'd packed it away for the summer, then washed it the other day to freshen it up. I followed the instructions on the label but it developed horrible white marks all over the outside . So I was very upset about this as it was my only warm jacket (apart from a winter coat I wear for best).

Anyway I went into town with DH today and we went in to the shop to complain. Luckily I still had the receipt. The people in the shop were lovely, apologised and gave me a full refund . So well done to J0ul3s. I found another warm jacket I liked in D3b3nh@ms for a very similar price and bought that. So now I can be warm in the playground without wearing two coats .

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That's wonderful you got the refund, and how sensible to have kept the receipt.
As beanielou said, Happy New Jacket !!

milann

Pleased you got your jacket sorted. I think I’ll be in for a shock when I go back to work in December (hopefully) the last time I did a dinner time playground duty was May when we were trying to find shade from the sun :eek::eek: I’ll need to wrap up me thinks....
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Sun_Addict

Great result from returning the coat, must've been faulty fabric for that to happen. Always worth keeping receipts for the first year at least.

Have a lovely Sunday xx

Sunshine_girl2

Glad to hear you got a refund on your coat and found another suitable one. Flu jab done as well , so a good day yesterday.

Hope you have had a relaxing rom com Sunday .