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

beanielou

Have a lovely time HHD.
Your mum will be there in spirit.

jwil

Wow, that was loads done yesterday.

Have a lovely Christmas and raise a glass for your Mum xx
:xmastree: :xmassign: :rudolf: :xmassmile :snow_laug :snow_grin :santa2:

HairyHandofDartmoor

carbootcrazy wrote: »

Lots on at the moment and the next few days although not Christmas-related. Just zooming in while I have a free few spare minutes to wish you, HH, and all your family a wonderful and memorable Christmas. I know it won't be the same without your Mum but you've worked so hard to make it a really good one for DH and your boys and I'm sending lots of hugs and warm wishes your way:beer::xmastree::santa2:.



It goes without saying that I hope all the lovely people who post on HH's diary have a really enjoyable time however and wherever you spend your Christmas. I hope Santa brings you everything you wish for:beer::xmastree::santa2:.

Thank you Carboot. Happy Christmas to you too :xmastree: :xmassign:

beanielou wrote: »

Have a lovely time HHD.
Your mum will be there in spirit.

Thank you Beanie. Happy Christmas :santa2: :xmassmile

jwil wrote: »

Wow, that was loads done yesterday.

Have a lovely Christmas and raise a glass for your Mum xx
:xmastree: :xmassign: :rudolf: :xmassmile :snow_laug :snow_grin :santa2:

Thanks Jwil. Have a lovely Christmas :xmassign: :rudolf:

HairyHandofDartmoor

redofromstart wrote: »

Hope your Christmas Eve plans come together nicely. The sun is just breaking through the clouds here so we will be off for a gentle stroll in a bit.

Thanks Redo. Enjoy your stroll :xmassmile. It's a bit dull and drizzly here :eek:.

HairyHandofDartmoor

I slept well because I was so tired! No work planned for today apart from housework. DH has offered to fix the hoover and hoover the lounge and hall :j. So I can easily fit the rest of the chores into my day.

I was too tired to watch a Christmas dvd last night, so we plan to try and watch Home Alone, Die Hard and Elf today :xmassmile.


PRE CHRISTMAS CHORES

1 Wash shower curtain - DONE
2 Bleach shower curtain - DONE
3 Rinse and hang shower curtain - DONE
4 Spray mould remover on shower tiles - DONE
5 Clean wash basin - DONE
6 Clean cooker
7 Clean kitchen sink
8 Empty kitchen bins - DONE
9 Empty bathroom & toilet bins
10 Hoover lounge - DH TO DO
11 Hoover hall - DH TO DO
12 Hang up Christmas cards on ribbons
13 Tidy lounge - PARTIALLY DONE
14 Get rid of packaging - DONE
15 Wrap last two presents
16 Sort out hoover - DH TO DO
17 Find Christmas dvds - DONE
18 Peel potatoes
19 Peel carrots
20 Peel parsnips

I've added a few things to the list :eek: but I think it's all doable. I'm looking forward to a massive declutter after Christmas!

Have a lovely Christmas eve everyone :santa2:.

WannabeFree

Have a wonderful Christmas HH & Family

x

elizabethhull

We're off to DD2 this evening for 2 nights, taking so much stuff with us I needed 4 sheets of paper to list it (presents incl stockings, clothes & toiletries, food and miscellaneous) !
The last sheet also includes such things as returning 2 seasons of 'House' to DD1 while I see her and hopefully receiving the next lot.

Mustn't forget DD2's present of an outdoor mat, which is a surprise but much needed !!

Don't suppose I'll be looking in for a few days, after which I shall doubtless have lots to read.

Thank you HH, for letting me be part of your blog family this year, it has been fascinating, inspiring, saddening and thoughtful. I hope you have a lovely family Xmas, and give your Mum a special place of honour in your thoughts.

Happy Xmas to all the other kind people I've met here, enjoy your Xmasses too and I wish us all a happy and very MSE 2019 !!!

:xmassign::xmassign::xmassign::xmassign:

HairyHandofDartmoor

WannabeFree wrote: »

Have a wonderful Christmas HH & Family

x

Happy Christmas Wannabe :xmassign: :xmassmile :xmastree:

HairyHandofDartmoor

elizabethhull wrote: »

We're off to DD2 this evening for 2 nights, taking so much stuff with us I needed 4 sheets of paper to list it (presents incl stockings, clothes & toiletries, food and miscellaneous) !
The last sheet also includes such things as returning 2 seasons of 'House' to DD1 while I see her and hopefully receiving the next lot.

Mustn't forget DD2's present of an outdoor mat, which is a surprise but much needed !!

Don't suppose I'll be looking in for a few days, after which I shall doubtless have lots to read.

Thank you HH, for letting me be part of your blog family this year, it has been fascinating, inspiring, saddening and thoughtful. I hope you have a lovely family Xmas, and give your Mum a special place of honour in your thoughts.

Happy Xmas to all the other kind people I've met here, enjoy your Xmasses too and I wish us all a happy and very MSE 2019 !!!

:xmassign::xmassign::xmassign::xmassign:

Thank you Elizabeth. Have a lovely Christmas with your family. Thank you for all the kind and thoughtful comments you've made on my diary. I really value it. Happy Christmas :xmassign: :xmastree: :xmassmile.

HairyHandofDartmoor

An update on the chores list which is getting ticked off nicely. I feel tired and the weather is drizzly so I'm happy to be indoors, and the others are always happy to be indoors anyway :rotfl:.


PRE CHRISTMAS CHORES

1 Wash shower curtain - DONE
2 Bleach shower curtain - DONE
3 Rinse and hang shower curtain - DONE
4 Spray mould remover on shower tiles - DONE
5 Clean wash basin - DONE
6 Clean cooker - DONE
7 Clean kitchen sink - DONE
8 Empty kitchen bins - DONE
9 Empty bathroom & toilet bins - DONE
10 Hoover lounge - DONE
11 Hoover hall - DONE
12 Hang up Christmas cards on ribbons - DONE
13 Tidy lounge - PARTIALLY DONE
14 Get rid of packaging - DONE
15 Wrap last two presents - DONE
16 Sort out hoover - DONE
17 Find Christmas dvds - DONE
18 Wash Xmas tablecloth - DONE
19 Peel potatoes - DOING TOMORROW
20 Peel carrots - DOING TOMORROW
21 Peel parsnips - DOING TOMORROW

The living room looks much less cluttered now I've hung the cards on ribbons :T. DH is going to hoover so I don't have much more to do. I've got out one tin of Roses and a big packet of chocolate biscuits so DH and DS1 are in Christmas heaven :rotfl:. I'm going to have some hot mince pies with cold clotted cream dolloped on later on :xmassmile.