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

Parkyp

If I was a parent with a school age child I’d be be concerned for their well being in cold classrooms. It was -2 at 9 o’clock this morning the children would be like icicles if the schools here were open. You must be freezing by time you get home. Education staff should be high priority in getting the vaccine. Boris Johnstone making an announcement tonight so  possible change, as Scotland going into lockdown tomorrow more like it was in March last year. 

beanielou

Total  lockdown for Scotland from tonight.
Schools closed til at least February.

Willowtree222

I'm waiting to see what's announced. I have no idea what they will do x

HairyHandofDartmoor

milann said:

Hope school has gone well for you.

Thanks Milann . It was a non-pupil day today and staff were told to work from home so I go back tomorrow.

elizabethhull said:

HairyHandofDartmoor said:

I went in to buy bananas, oat milk and bin liners, and ended up spending £87 😳😳😱😱 .

I think this scenario is familiar to everyone, even in normal times ! But it is a nice feeling to be food-prepared, and with 5 people you do actually need it all.

I love knowing I have portions of turkey, red cabbage casserole, chestnut stuffing, and our own spinach and rhubarb jostling for space in the freezer. We even have a little loaf xmas cake as my recipe makes extra.
After March & April last year, no-one dares to get too low on food.

Hope you get some relaxing time the rest of today and that going back tomorrow is not too stressful.

Thanks Elizabeth . Yes it will all get eaten with five of us in the house.

foxgloves

HHoD - Yes, we noticed that....Mr F said 'When even Jeremy Hunt is sounding reasonable, you know the government has hit rock bottom'. I wish Johnson would dispense with these endless hints that something might happen & just DO IT! How on earth are head teachers supposed to get cohesive plans in place from vague hints? And it must be very difficult for parents not knowing if they can work or whether they will need to either do or find childcare. I think it's a good idea to wear your mask.....I think I would, in your situation. It's that thing of wanting to know that you have done everything possible to defend yourself against the virus, & that is common sense.
F x

HairyHandofDartmoor

Parkyp said:

If I was a parent with a school age child I’d be be concerned for their well being in cold classrooms. It was -2 at 9 o’clock this morning the children would be like icicles if the schools here were open. You must be freezing by time you get home. Education staff should be high priority in getting the vaccine. Boris Johnstone making an announcement tonight so  possible change, as Scotland going into lockdown tomorrow more like it was in March last year. 

The children and staff were wearing their coats in the classroom before Christmas it was so cold 😟.  

beanielou said:

Total  lockdown for Scotland from tonight.
Schools closed til at least February.

It sounds a very sensible response.

Nicnak said:

I'm waiting to see what's announced. I have no idea what they will do x

It's quite stressful not knowing 😟.  

foxgloves said:

HHoD - Yes, we noticed that....Mr F said 'When even Jeremy Hunt is sounding reasonable, you know the government has hit rock bottom'. I wish Johnson would dispense with these endless hints that something might happen & just DO IT! How on earth are head teachers supposed to get cohesive plans in place from vague hints? And it must be very difficult for parents not knowing if they can work or whether they will need to either do or find childcare. I think it's a good idea to wear your mask.....I think I would, in your situation. It's that thing of wanting to know that you have done everything possible to defend yourself against the virus, & that is common sense.
F x

It is bonkers. Some of my colleagues, who are also parents, are wondering whether to iron their child's uniform or make their packed lunch for tomorrow, or whether  to wait until after Boris's announcement. It beggars belief 🙄 .

doingitanyway

Just catching up so I have to say what beautiful photos from your walk. I am envious
I hope you get some relaxation in this evening before whatever tomorrow throws at you. The uncertainty must be so unsettling...

HairyHandofDartmoor

doingitanyway said:

Just catching up so I have to say what beautiful photos from your walk. I am envious
I hope you get some relaxation in this evening before whatever tomorrow throws at you. The uncertainty must be so unsettling...

Thanks DIA 🙂. I'm lucky to live in a beautiful area.

I know I'll have to go to school tomorrow, it's the uncertainty of not knowing if it will be classes of thirty or just key workers and vulnerable children . 

jwil

HairyHandofDartmoor said:

It is bonkers. Some of my colleagues, who are also parents, are wondering whether to iron their child's uniform or make their packed lunch for tomorrow, or whether  to wait until after Boris's announcement. It beggars belief 🙄 .

This is me.  Little miss is meant to be wearing a costume tomorrow rather than uniform.  I've got a t-shirt I need to decorate.  I'm waiting until after Boris.  If he doesn't close schools it will be a bit of a panic  

HairyHandofDartmoor

jwil said:

HairyHandofDartmoor said:

It is bonkers. Some of my colleagues, who are also parents, are wondering whether to iron their child's uniform or make their packed lunch for tomorrow, or whether  to wait until after Boris's announcement. It beggars belief 🙄 .

This is me.  Little miss is meant to be wearing a costume tomorrow rather than uniform.  I've got a t-shirt I need to decorate.  I'm waiting until after Boris.  If he doesn't close schools it will be a bit of a panic  

🤣 🙄 😭