The Small Things thread - can't keep us down!

carrielovesfanta

DFW things wc 29/01/2018



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Hey folks,

The original thread has vanished...

I have managed to save the text from Monday in a word doc and I've reposted the main lists. Hopefully that's the end of the gremlins.

Former_MSE_Andrea

We're sorry for the disruption folks. This is a great idea. Please can you all take a copy of anything you'd hate to lose.

Thank you for all your patience everyone, it really is appreciated

Andrea

xxx

DawnW

It will be interesting to see if this is still here in the morning. A number of diaries are also lost apparently, including some of serveral years standing

DawnW

Anyway, I don't need my list, as I haven't done most of it anyway for reasons I won't bore everyone with!

I achieved these things though:
NSD :T
HG cooked fruit from freezer instead of bought fresh fruit for breakfast
Washed and dried 3 used freezer bags (they had only contained vegetables, so why not use them again?)
Packed and posted 2 ebay parcels
Prepared RM surveys stuff for the week
Went to sales unit, tidied and restocked it
All food from home
Cleared kitchen
Checked banks
Updated spreadsheet
No heating on as it isn't cold.... wet and horrible, but not cold

Hoping for greater things tomorrow!!

determined_new_ms

DawnW wrote: »

It will be interesting to see if this is still here in the morning. A number of diaries are also lost apparently, including some of serveral years standing

oh that's terrible

vickthestick

So... is this the new replacement thread for this week then or are we expecting the proper one to re-appear?
Not that I have anything interesting to report!

determined_new_ms

vickthestick wrote: »

So... is this the new replacement thread for this week then or are we expecting the proper one to re-appear?
Not that I have anything interesting to report!

I think this is us vickthestick!

Another day off. Madam got sent home from school yesterday, but seems better today. Will send her in and hope for the best....

Today - staying at home and car being collected this morning

Will do some sewing - sanitary pads (dzzyblnd https://www.sewingbeefabrics.co.uk/cloth-sanitary-protection?v=f2e6e3b9bff5) and a few minor repairs that need doing to various clothing

NSD

all meals from stores - check meal plan

go for a run - better do this this morning case I have to pick up madam!

a load of washing

vacuuming upstairs

check onepoll. Thinking of joining a few other survey sites. Any recommendations?

update spending diary

That'll do for now!

Happy_Kitties

Morning everyone
Took me a bit to find where we are now, its a shame that threads and people's diaries are being lost.
A good day yesterday, got lots done including phonecall catch ups.
Need to prepare for a meeting this evening but going to pop out this morning to do RM surveys and I have run out of cat litter and sachets. Determined to buy just what I need, don't need anything else.
Thoroughly enjoyed my dinner last night, it was leftover Christmas beef that I froze in gravy. So nice, better than when we had it on the day!!
Never got the kitchen floor sorted yesterday, that's one of my aims for today
Not one of the best nights sleep that I've had so if I can squeeze in 40 winks today I just might have to.
Right off to sort the cats out
have a great day everyone x

DawnW

Morning all
Brr, cold and frostyhere this morning but at least it isn't raining, or not yet anyway:D I was up before 6 as I was awake and the dog was barking. Already done a few bits
* Put the recycing box thingy out for collection today
* Cleared dishwasher and washing up rack
* Sorted out the ledger I use for my (very) small business. Doing it first thing in the morning is obviously a good thing, as my adding up was spot on when I rechecked :T Normally I have to go over it several times as I get bored part way down the page and make a mistake
Cooked fruit from freezer for breakfast instead of bought fresh fruit
Got some blackberries out to stew when the oven is on later, as I have now run out of cooked fruit
Tipped the frozen berries into a bowl to defrost, washed out the bag they had been stored in, and pegged it out on the line to dry for reuse
Load of washing in machine

Still to do:
Ring surgery re asthma review appointment. Tried yesterday but couldn't get an answer on the phone. I suspect I will have to actually go there if I can't get through today It is annoying, as I don't need to go, and they are busy, but it is one of those box ticking things that needs to be done otherwise they get funny about giving my repeat prescription - and without my inhalers I definitely WOULD need to go there :eek:
Washing on line once done
Freezer tetris (again ) as I am expecting a Campbells order today. They sent me voucher codes and I couldn't resist
Must buy loo rolls, but I don't think I need anything else today. Have started a list, but will hold off doing a shop for at least another day. I can get a pack of loo rolls at the corner shop, with no danger of temptation to buy other things (nothing very tempting to buy in there unless you are into cheap booze and lottery tickets :rotfl:)
Lots of leftovers that need using for lunch. Nice ones, too
Something from the Campbells delivery for dinner (meal planning fail but sort of deliberate as I knew the delivery was coming)
Check banks and update spreadsheet
Check for surveys - I have been rubbish at this lately!

Hope everyone has a good day, and that we can find each other this evening when we check back!

carrielovesfanta

Morning folks

I shall do my best to reinstate yesterday as much as possible

DNMS:
* madam to school despite feeling under the weather. She's had some calpol and will take some with her - am I a mean nan???
* I have a free pensions appt today at 3 so I'm really hoping she soldiers through!
* 2 loads of washing needs to be done!
* all meals from stores - oh taking lo's
* claim for pea crisps by email receipt
* think I'm going to go over to seaside town for a bit to have a look round the cs' - it has a lot of wealthier people so has good stuffwill take lunch & drinks
* do car ins search
* call mechanic shortly to see what the plan is to get my car...
* go into town early for pensions appt and do a few errands while there. Including returning 2 things for £6
* while in town treat myself to a cup of coffee using gift voucher from work

Change of plans! Want to whip round and do a tidy/clean and sort out some rubbish from my car as well....

carrielovesfanta

Ally:

Hi January Joy-Seekers,
Today will be devoted to reducing my stress levels!

Debt Free-Nillionaire Continuity Plan Year Three:

* Check online banking
* Keeping an eye on Broadband Allowance
* Catch the ferry (£3.20) to a nearby island and cycle Bike&Go rental bike (£3.80) around it's 16.5km coastline. If that doesn't kill my stress nothing will! This will be the farthest I've ever cycled on two wheels. since I was a student in the 1990s. What doesn't kill me makes me stronger!
* DW wants a takeaway tonight. DW can have a takeaway, I'm going to buy a pizza in Farmfoods and make a fakeaway for mself.

Onwards and upwards.

Hi January Joy-Seekers,
Well, I'm home now in the warm after my Tour de Cumbrae
Debt Free-Nillionaire Continuity Plan Year Three:

* Bought a YS quiche which I ate before cycling.
* Took water and a bag of crisps with me
* Bought a £1 pizza in Farmfoods for later instead of a £9 one in the takeaway later.* Used the free Wifi on the ferry. (Bicycle travelled free.)
* Didn't stop in the town on the island, no bought cappuccino for me!
* Free wind and waves facial at the West end of the island when the hail blew in.

Onwards and upwards.