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Bought a rechargeable lamp for the flat. Totally prepared 😂
Forgot about my bike, not entirely sure when that will be transported.
Thinking about some of the positives of the move. Definitely looking forward to not having a long bus commute. It also saves the cost of the bus which is usually around £90.
Managed to collect my sister's birthday present from where it was left outside the flat before it snowed and bonus my book has been delivered a week early. So that will be my nice evening tomorrow in the flat. Romance novel, tea and the fire on if I can clean it.2 -
I hope your moving day goes well! The rechargeable lamp is a good idea, and so is saving £90 in bus fares.I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/220 -
What a bus saving! 🥂
Sounds like a grand 'housewarming' evening1 -
Well the good news is my stuff (minus bike which is a later problem) is in my flat.
The bad news is I am not.
It snowed. And that means public transport goes to s**t. And my bright idea was get a car get stuff go home. Everything worked except the go home part. 😂
Now the last bus option before I have to stay in a hotel. Wil/ it happen?
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Oh no! No taxis available? Get somewhere warm as soon as you can, and if it has to be a hotel, that's okay.I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/220 -
Home. £10 and 3 hours later, I'm home.
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I hope Thursday was easier. You must have been worn out.I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/220 -
Glad you got back okay, ouch to three hours but £10 is a bargain compared to a hotel!
Would you consider moving somewhere with better public transport or was it just one of those things?0 -
Very much in anything goes mode at the moment Cherry. Just having to chip away at stuff as and when.
PiP you're definitely a city mouse 🤣🤣🤣 The buses stop running here in bad weather. It was unfortunate timing on my part to go and collect stuff from the old house.
Currently life is expensive as I do the last bits and pieces. Have a different electric company coming to quote in December.
Work hours are officially full time from Monday for the peak season fun fun. I can retire my overtime spreadsheet.1 -
*squeaks in urban, faints*
Great you're getting stuff sorted, and another electrics quote is lined up.
And hooray for full-time money at least! 🥂2
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