La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life) - on a tiny budget.

Coxy11

Happy Fab Friday everyone!

The sun is shining here! I have taken to doing a little pilates each morning which is definitely helping the meno aches and pains I seem to be getting lately!

We have a nice hm chicken biryani meal planned for later. I also have a WhatsApp catch up with 2 friends planned. 

Hope the chiro appointment goes well @helensbiggestfan - sounds like you are benefitting from it.

Coxy

Wednesday2000

Coxy11 said:

We try to go once or twice a week, but even once a week it's worth it as tickets are now c.£10 each. It also makes you go to see a wide spectrum of films and not just the blockbusters. Last week we saw The Fabelmans and Plane, and the week before the Whitney biopic and Till. All very different films. We reactivated our membership after it paused during lockdown and since Oct 2021 I've seen 48 films. It helps that it's only a 10 minute walk away. Oh and we NEVER buy refreshments!

I will definitely think about getting it once we use up these cinema tickets we have.:) When we went to see Plane the other day our tickets were £14 each so it would be worth it even if we only went to two films a month.

newgirly

Hi Wednesday, some of my family have the cin@world passes and we get our moneys worth. We also take our own drinks which is not a problem (I know same cinemas can be funny about it) sometimes they show theatre/ballet or music events which cost a top up charge but way are cheaper than the West end 🙂

Debsnewbudget

We are using the meerkat codes to go to the cinema as its 2 for the price of 1 so good value.

Dfw38

Happy fab-Friday! 
Today started not so fab, 2nd dd was poorly and off school but she entertained her brother so well that I have managed to finish the woodwork painting in the 1st bedroom bedroom to be decorated...  just living room and their current bedroom is trashed but will deal with that when the dc are in bed. Managed to get a tiny bit done on my garden project in late afternoon so am happy with that!

Wednesday2000

It definitely makes sense to get the discounts on cinema tickets!:)

I bought myself an early birthday present (for next month) as I saw this cup and thought of my dog.

helensbiggestfan

What a lovely doggy photo.  A real cutie.  

Wonderful Weekends. 

What do we want????

Procrastination!!!

When do we want it?

Next week!!!!  😂🤣

That's just how I feel,  tons to do and no inclination to do any of it. Lol. 

My go to all purpose odd job man and car mechanic checked the car this  morning. Couldn't find a fault.  Thinks it might have just been she struggled to get going with the cold mornings.  I know exactly how the old girl feels. Ha ha.  So it's a case of see how we go. I think it's probably time I traded her in though.  Ok maybe not the Mercedes but perhaps something a little racier.  Maybe one last chance for a convertible....... 

He checked out the carpets that were saturated in the flood. I thought they ponged a bit but then thought it might be my imagination.  He agreed with me, they do smell.  He says they need replacing.....more faffing around. Lol. In the meantime I can't really use the room.  
  
Hey ho such is life.  Still awaiting the energy suppliers to get their act together. Grrrrr!!!!  

So much for my sabbatical.  By the time I get everything sorted out it will be time to start house hunting and start all over again.  

No rest for the wicked.  

Anyway enough whingeing.  It's dull but dry and mild, so time for a walk and then take the car for a spin.  Need to stock up on f&v. 

Have a great weekend y'all. Make it as wonderful as can be.  

newgirly

Debsnewbudget said:

We are using the meerkat codes to go to the cinema as its 2 for the price of 1 so good value.

Hi just wanted to say that we use our passes with the meerkat codes as mentioned by Debtsnewbudget above 😬 this week 4 of us went with passes and 4 went with meerkat codes (we have separate emails where I bought lots of one day holiday insurance policies). Apologies if I’m stating this obvious here, though it worth mentioning 🙂

My champagne moment today is a delivery of my favourite fancy coffee pods from my Tesco shop, although I think they may actually be more champagne prices instead of lemonade nowadays 😆

Very cute dog Wednesday! 

artistlifestyle

Hello I’m new here and loving this thread. Thank you. 

Debsnewbudget

Finally got around to starting up the sewing machine on this Wonderful Weekend.  I made a cross body bag which is quite deep and I am hoping will stop any pickpockets when I am in Barcelona.  Having had my purse stolen from a handbag whilst getting onto a train in Nice I am trying to prevent it this holiday. Enjoyed trying to remember how to use the machine after my beginners sewing classes last year and I have a nice sense of achievement.