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

HairyHandofDartmoor

I'd rather not spend the money beanie as our supplies are dwindling and we've still got presents to buy . I'll rest for another half hour and then do somthing easy like frozen pies and baked potatoes in the oven.

Another early night is called for tonight followed by a lie in. TGIF :T

Seasidegal58

Just catching up with your diary after a couple of days. DS2 appears to be having a great time - perhaps you can find out what he’s been up to via his brothers if he confides in them

Enjoy your early night if it happens!

Sun_Addict

Glad DS is having a good time

Hope you get some rest tonight.

abba1772

Aww glad to hear ds has arrived and is exploring sounds very exciting and at least he's telling you what he got up to xx

HairyHandofDartmoor

Thanks SSG, SA and Abba .


He confides in DS3 but DS3 doesn't always let on to us! Secretive, the pair of them . DS1 on the other hand always tells us what he's doing.

My early night will happen but I may getcwoken up in the night by a message from DS2 :eek:.

We have water pouring through a hole in our kitchen ceiling now, it's always something . Luckily I've just had a shower and washed my hair as our only shower is now off limits :mad:. We'll have to call our builder in the morning and tell him it's an emergency .

I could do without this new stress in my life .

beanielou

Oh dear. Whatever next

please-let-me-be-lucky

:eek: to the water! Hope you get it sorted asap Xx

HairyHandofDartmoor

I hate it when I can't shower, I think of a hot shower as my daily luxury .

A couple of years ago our boiler broke and we couldn't afford to fix it, so we had cold showers for about three weeks until we earnt enough to buy a new boiler. Luckily it was the summer but it was still pretty miserable

At least we have an emergency fund now, so can hopefully afford to get it fixed, as long as our builder has time to come round soon. I don't want to spend the emergency fund, but I guess that is what it's for .

On a more positive note DS2A sent us a photo of an ornate building! We asked what it was and he said "Cathedral" :rotfl: It's fascinating getting a few insights into what he's doing .

117pauline

I suppose I shouldn't say "it never rains but it pours" but that isn't very supportive. But I was trying to make you smile.

It's exciting now you are hearing from your son. Perhaps you will get a better night's sleep.

Are you out on your coffee Saturday tomorrow? I have just typed that and realised I have a stone cold mug of tea by my side!!

I hope your weekend goes well and the builder can fix it cheaply

Take care honey
Pauline

HairyHandofDartmoor

That phrase did occur to me too Pauline .

Yes I'm going for my weekly coffee and charity shop treat day tomorrow, I feel like I need it after this week .

I hope you have a good weekend too Pauline. Let us know what you get up to.