Escape to the country & living off savings

SuzeQStan

How was the naughty sweet chili pizza?  That sounds gorg by the way!!

Skint_yet_Again

Pizza was yummy thanks SQS 

Stew smelling yummy Doris17 😊 we used to have stew with pancakes when we were kids 😋

Trip to woodyard today. We were considering ply & would have needed to buy treatment for the edges once cut. However the helpful guys pointed us towards a different board half the price with delivery £40 & doesn’t need treatment once cut. So DF is contemplating & checking out the stuff they suggested. 

Also had a trip to the range and I bought a new photo album so I can put the newly sorted photos in £9.99 from entertainment fund. 

Looking forward to stew tonight 

SuzeQStan

Flooring at a bargain price sounds good SYA - glad you got DF there to make sure it will do the job.  My DF buys into the hype so you are very lucky indeed! 

Stew with pancakes sounds pretty much the best meal ever - wish I’d know about that for pancake day 🤣😊👍🏻

MovingForwards

Have you got save the pennies on your account as that doesn't count towards the max monthly pay in. If you're paying the monthly account fee have a look at the cashback offers as I frequently get Gr3gs and other coffee shops. 

Very frustrating about aqua.

The other wood sounds interesting, let us know what DF's opinion is.

Hope the stew and pancakes were yummy.

Skint_yet_Again

I don’t save my pennies MF. I probably should take a look. I will be up to £5000 by the end of the year so will stop adding to the account after that. Not paying a fee either. 

Another warm day. Heating has been mostly off. Went to aquafit & pool was warm but they have increased the class size to 30 and there is not enough space in the changing room 😕 Feel like I am always moaning but I do enjoy the exercise & the music even though I have no rhythm 😆

Bought a hot roast chicken on the way home & carrot cake. Niece popped round so I got lots of baby cuddles 🥰 

My friend then came round for tea & cake and a shoulder to cry on. Gave her a big hug and a big slice of cake 🍰 

MovingForwards

Thought the pennies may help, turn it off / on according to how much wiggle room is in your budget.

Your moans about aqua are justified. Are you allowed to have a swim after class, free up space in the changing area before you go in.

I feel babysitting might feature in the future. Hope your friend is a bit more settled.

Skint_yet_Again

Thanks MF. Unfortunately there is no swim session after aquafit & the lifeguard leaves so I can’t stay in the pool. 

Went with DF to order my wood base for kitchen this morning £39.31. It should be delivered on Tuesday. It’s been a warm day again. I have snowdrops and crocuses and blue mini iris in flower in my garden. 😊

Popped to my friend’s for a cuppa. She was a bit more composed today. Won’t say much except you never stop worrying about your kids even when they are adults. 

Tonight I have made a version of lasagne using courgettes instead of lasagne sheets. It was delish 😋 Mince & finely sliced onion & red peppers dry fried then added half a tin of tomato soup, seasoned with white pepper & garlic granuals & a few mixed herbs. Cheese sauce was made with single cream warmed with grated cheese. I salted the courgettes to remove some of the water from them, then rinsed well & dried them. I didn’t add any salt to the sauce but I think next time I will just use the courgettes without salting. 

Enough for 4 portions so 3 for the freezer. 😋

Arrietty

Good morning,

we have rain here at the moment so it's nice and cheerful to read of your spring flowers blooming. 
The courgettee lasagne sounds delicious 😋

MovingForwards

How about a sauna or something.

You're right about parents worrying. 

Courgette moussaka. You could lightly grill them to remove some of the water or use a lot less salt. It's difficult as they're effectively a cucumber.

Spring is coming and the bulbs are first signs of better weather.

thriftylynny

I love spring flowers such pretty colours, I'm not very good with planting bulbs they all end up in the wrong places ! 
Nice that your friend has you as a listening ear , I have 2 x adult kids, one of which causes me continual stress ..but we still love 'em tho I do feel like moving far away from it all !