Peering over the hill...

Debsnewbudget

I tried bags for life and plastic boxes but nothing really worked, so I invested in some custom made baskets from hamster baskets which are not cheap but absolutely fabulous 

https://www.hamsterbaskets.co.uk/products/freezer-baskets/

Grogged

Thanks Debsnewbudget, they look amazing!

coldcazzie

Crikey G, I've just caught up since the last time I posted. I'm so very sorry about both your parents.

Don't have any suggestions about the freezer, I'm afraid, but those baskets look fantastic!

Grogged

Unexpectedly both Z0pa and Rat£S£tter managed to find some of my money under their sofas, so coming to a bank account near me soon! 🤗
As this was classed as pension money, I'm now looking to invest it most of it in a S&S ISA.
Mrs G doesn't have one, being very cautious. I'm planning to change that, as that will mean she has the same range of accounts as me.
I try and ensure we both have accounts in our names, to spread the risks and maximise our opportunities. As she is risk averse, most cash is in her name.
So that's a project for next week.

Thick_n_Thin

Just caught up on your diary, so very sorry for your loss x

Grogged

Did our fortnightly shop early this morning at a1di, only 10 of us inside so no issues social distancing. 👍
Played jenga for an hour fitting it all into our chest freezer. Mrs G decided to buy some of their small baskets to help out. If you've seen the Ruttles Stonehenge you've an idea of how successful they were... 😕
Now the weather's turned we also bought lots of salad stuff for meals, but couldn't resit having venison burgers tonight.🍔
Thursday nights are still music nights, we're going thru the American top 100 albums. Whitney Houston, Prince and Santana tonight.🎶
Not as good as the British top 100, but... interesting in the main so far.
Stay safe.

Grogged

Turns out Friday night is also music night, this time it's a tv edition.
Also turns out there are two John Williams... Who knew.
(Turns out no. 2 is a guitarist...)
1989 TOTP, Tom Jones and Jools Holland, with a side order of drain the Bermuda Triangle (should have stuck with John Williams).
I'm not sure too much lockdown is good for us...😜😷😂
Either that or all the excitement of home working and being on Teams meetings all day.
Pork pie salad for dinner with new potatoes, coleslaw, cheese and beetroot.

Grogged

This is a test (sounds of klaxons going off...)
As I track everything through a spreadsheet, I thought why not do my monthly roundup through it as well.

I'm just testing the cut and paste and the best formatting to use.

Year to Date	Jan 2020	May 2020	Change	Change	Overpiad
Mortgage	£    98,175.60	£    94,545.47	£       3,630.13	3.7%	£          607.67
Year to Date	Jan 2020	May 2020	Change	Change	Target
EF/Cash/PB	£          10,400	£          11,900	£             1,500	14.4%	£          18,000
Pension	£        186,400	£        203,300	£          16,900	9.1%	£        350,000

Grogged

Test 2 - Vertical

Mortage
Jan 2020	£98,175.60
May 2020	£94,545.47
Change	£3,630.13
Change	3.7%
Overpaid	£607.67

Grogged

I think the vertical layout wins, so off for a cuppa and maybe a biccie...