We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Things can only get better
Comments
-
After a bit of dithering I went to the friendship group meet up. So glad I did. There were about 15 local women, all 50 plus, all really nice and friendly. We had a socially distanced picnic in a local park and a really good chat. There are going to be more events, there was talk of a pizza and Prosecco evening at a local bar who could accommodate us bearing in mind restrictions. So all good. Mr SA rang after I’d been gone an hour to say he was coming to meet me with the dog. Sigh 😔 He’s not happy about it and has said you better not have brought the virus back!!!!! Also lots of talk of theatre, cinema, meals out etc when all is back to normal. The park was really busy, lots of big groups of people but everyone was socially distancing so no problem.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)9
-
Fabulous that you met so many nice people, I wish we had something like it here, but I’m so sorry you only managed an hour, so frustrating!Not all who wander are lost - J.R.R.Tolkien
🌊 A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor 🌊
My WW and friends diary is here 😁 …
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6259606/must-try-harder/p16 -
I was there for more than an hour I told him to hold off.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)7
-
Suzanne you should set one up, someone has to start it off. The woman who set ours up wasn’t sure if anyone would respond but 113 local women have joined so far, so there is definitely a need for this sort of thing.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)7
-
Glad all went well & more to come.
My mum joined one a while after my dad died & it has been great for her.
People to go on walks with, people to go out with & people to go on holiday with.I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.7 -
I'm so glad you went and enjoyed it SASun_Addict said:After a bit of dithering I went to the friendship group meet up. So glad I did. There were about 15 local women, all 50 plus, all really nice and friendly. We had a socially distanced picnic in a local park and a really good chat. There are going to be more events, there was talk of a pizza and Prosecco evening at a local bar who could accommodate us bearing in mind restrictions. So all good. Mr SA rang after I’d been gone an hour to say he was coming to meet me with the dog. Sigh 😔 He’s not happy about it and has said you better not have brought the virus back!!!!! Also lots of talk of theatre, cinema, meals out etc when all is back to normal. The park was really busy, lots of big groups of people but everyone was socially distancing so no problem.
Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS5 -
So pleased you had a great time in the park.... remember how it felt... and know you can do it again xAs a dear MSE friend says “keep plodding” or
What does the saying say.... When life hands you lemons, make lemonade
Or as my Mum would say, brush yourself down, tomorrow is another day or
Fake it, to you Make It
Please say hello my new diary: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6578460/still-dancing-to-blow-the-debt-clouds-away6 -
I think I would struggle here as it’s very rural. There are a few meet up groups in the nearest town, but they are always in working hours, so not for anyone working full time. Also, I’m quite shy, I’m not sure I could front one!Sun_Addict said:Suzanne you should set one up, someone has to start it off. The woman who set ours up wasn’t sure if anyone would respond but 113 local women have joined so far, so there is definitely a need for this sort of thing.Not all who wander are lost - J.R.R.Tolkien
🌊 A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor 🌊
My WW and friends diary is here 😁 …
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6259606/must-try-harder/p17 -
That's great, SA. There's all sorts of scope for people who are like minded. You might find a theatre buddy for when everything opens again. Problem is Mr SA not letting you out of his sight.Have adventures. laugh a lot and always be kind.7
-
Yay glad you went and had a good time,I'm a member of Meet Up in my local area and they organise all sorts of things,I haven't been able to go to any yet though because so far they've all happened when I've been working, it's seems like a good way to meet friends though 😊Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,736 Owed = £10,8946
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 351.6K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.3K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 453.9K Spending & Discounts
- 244.6K Work, Benefits & Business
- 599.9K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177.2K Life & Family
- 258.2K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards