NST March: Marching to a different beat

f0xh0les

NSD 5 over here

Stripped the rest of the beds and mine looks lovely now, all freshly made up.

Bought some solid fuel for DS1s Duke of Ed trip in a fortnight, but had won amazon gift cards for doing surveys so cost £0 of real money.

Finally got remortgage sorted - not impressed with the bank, or their customer service but at the rate I got, I can live with it for 2 years.

Made Paddington cakes with my fabulous posh cake tins - chocolate with a marmalade topping. They were BRILLIANT!!! (toot toot - that was me, blowing my own trumpet )

Pasties made for lunchboxes tomorrow, I have everything I need for all lunchboxes Thursday as well, but will need a v small (£3 ) shop on Thursday for Friday and Monday's bits and bobs.

The strike is still ongoing. Next month's paycheque is going to be down a third. Hope it gets sorted soon.

Stay warm, hugs to those who need them, hugs to those who just want one, keep warm and toasty and safe.

indigowarrior

QQ On Friday I have court. This is to decide my families future. (I already know whats going to happen) This is going to be an unavoidable spend as have to pay for car parking. Can I class this as a no spend?

apple_muncher

indigowarrior wrote: »

QQ On Friday I have court. This is to decide my families future. (I already know whats going to happen) This is going to be an unavoidable spend as have to pay for car parking. Can I class this as a no spend?

Most definitely! Take care.

x_raphael_xx

Appreciate the thoughts, thank you all I haven't seen MIL since before the diagnosis, so while I've been a bit upset, I think it will hit properly when I actually see her again.

mothernerd wrote: »

Thinking of you all. Sounds similar to my uncle, they had the option to operate but this would have meant cracking open his chest, which was thought to be too traumatic. They admitted him several times to'stretch his oesophagus' (not medical advice) so that he could continue eating and drinking.

They did say they could cut out most of it and stretch her stomach up. But this would act like a gastric bypass and she wouldn't be able to eat so much. Due to her age and the recovery, they said they don't really want to put her through it.
They did say about putting in a stent, which would widen her throat a little, so she can eat easier, but it will take about 1-2 years for the op and recovery.
They are debating radiotherapy, and we'll hear soon whether the benefits will outweight the stress of putting her through it.

mothernerd wrote: »

Going to reread the poorlies thread for more tips and help with not feeling guilty - thanks to the turtle who said no-one would think it was lazy to buy frozen onions but it is me who thinks it's lazy (early conditioning, I think).

What about chopping up an extra onion or two when you chop for a dinner, and bagging up to freeze yourself rather than buying frozen??

• · For the striders: [STRIKE]18[/STRIKE] 25 NSDs 5/25 No spend today.
  
• · Set your budgets before the challenge starts. Spreadsheet updated from bill DD's gone out today. Still good.
  
• · Be generous. There are many who are far worse off. Do not forget to give to your choice of charity. Washing powder bought for the c&d home.
  
• · As ever, always take your lunch to work, and drink and snacks when out and about Leftovers for lunch today, almost didn't make it home for lunch due to meetings, but we got out in time. I do have an emergency can of soup in my locker for such situations.
  
• · [FONT=&quot]Pay towards your debt first! Done
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• · Plan. Look ahead to the month and what your commitments are. Mum down Thursday. Photo session Sat. Coffee date with a couple of friends. Maybe a trip to Bristol Zoo.

abundant1972

Evening everybody...

Hugs to you Raphael. How is your Mother in Law taking it all... You may find she just accepts it - it's often hardest for those people around.

Hugs to anyone having a difficult time with Mother's Day approaching too. My Mum is still around but has dementia and I know there may come a day when she won't remember me - so am making the most of the ones I have left.

Today = NSD number 3. Hoorah!

Looking forward to a day off tomorrow and planning to food prep and get out to the gym which is long overdue. I need to buy some food so will be a planned spend day. Catch you all tomorrow x

Fmess

Hugs Raphael

How was the rest of your day thrifty? Hope you felt better after leaving the class.

Badbookkeeper I shop at asder and have their credit card. I think you get 1% on all purchases there, think it includes fuel and can save up your points and redeem them for asder vouchers whenever you want.

Today was spendy, butter and ice cream. My back regally hurts today, I think its just knotted because of general work and life stress. Ive just applied a deep great type cream to hopefully help ease it.

x_raphael_xx

abundant1972 wrote: »

Hugs to you Raphael. How is your Mother in Law taking it all... You may find she just accepts it - it's often hardest for those people around.

Apparently shes doing okay, but she's never been the emotional type (so BF tells me).
I think shes resigned to it.

Definately hard on BF, he's a big softie & been needing lots of hugs from the puppy.

thriftylass

Fmess wrote: »

Hugs Raphael

How was the rest of your day thrifty? Hope you felt better after leaving the class.

Badbookkeeper I shop at asder and have their credit card. I think you get 1% on all purchases there, think it includes fuel and can save up your points and redeem them for asder vouchers whenever you want.

Today was spendy, butter and ice cream. My back regally hurts today, I think its just knotted because of general work and life stress. Ive just applied a deep great type cream to hopefully help ease it.

Hugs to everybody who needs them. As I get older I struggle to deal with the increase in bad news about the health of relatives and soon ourselves. But those days are normal and will pass. Not much we can do but try to deal with it, accept it and be strong and support each other.

I was fine this afternoon thanks. Just in one of those "what's the point" phases of life sucks, is too short, etc. My DH got picked up to go for a few pints so I went on strike and didn't do the dishes or washing or anything. Why should I, what difference does it make if I leave it and rather put my feet up for a while too.

Tomorrow is a new day. My "problems" are insignificant and I'll realise that. Sorry for the vent, hope I didn't upset any one but it helped.

Debtfreewannabme

Hello - checking in with 4/18 NSD. Took the children out to a local free group, then almost 'popped' into the shop afterwards. We don't even need anything. Filled in a survey last night and was suprised to find out they have paid me £3! Spent tonight having a bit of a sort out. Good for you thriftylass. I do the same sometimes too. We all need times when we just stop and the washing up will still be there tomorrow - unfortunately!
It will be a planned spend day for me tomorrow. We are travelling to my DS consultant appt. I managed to get an earlier cancellation appt so we will have breakfast at home, take a few flasks and lunch and buy ourselves a coffee for the journey home. Originally budgetted £17 brought dinner for us all but now managed to set it at £10 as we may share a cake. Off to hunt for any voucher codes/deals for costa/ Mcdonalds! X

bizzie

Check in 6/31 and still on NSD #5/18 as went food shopping but stuck to my list.
Grateful for family & friends and the opportunity to get together.