Thrifty in my 60's

Sun_Addict

Happy birthday for yesterday 🎉 I've had BIAB gel colour on my nails a few times.

C_J

Belated happy birthday @I_Love_comps - hope you had a lovely day!

My younger daughter is getting married at Christmas, and after scouring shops in person and on t'internet I found a lovely dress and bolero combination in bronze lace scattered with tiny sparkly bits which will go beautifully with her colour scheme. It was a bit pricey, so I just had a half-hearted look on Vinted not expecting to find anything similar but blow me down, there for sale was the exact dress in my size, worn only once by another proud mother of the bride, for less than one tenth of the original price. I couldn't believe my luck - it's hanging in my wardrobe now and I have also managed to snap up Vinted finds of a matching fascinator, bag and shoes. Very proud of myself :)

Brie

@I_Love_comps

Happy belated birthday!!!! Hope you had a jolly time even if it was mid week! Always difficult if a special day is on a "school night"!

As for growing old dis/gracefully…..I had a hospital appointment last week and a somewhat older (80s?) woman came into the waiting area and I did a double take - wearing lots of purple and a red hat and red leggings with purple flashes in them. I immediately thought "When I grow old I will wear purple and a red hat that doesn't go!"

Except it looked really lovely on her. Noticed when she was leaving that she glanced at her hand - and was surprised to see she was wearing a chunky red watch ring!

I_Love_comps

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Thank you. I am on holiday this week so spent a relaxing day at home in the sunshine, OH was working so we went out for a lovely meal in the evening

Humboldt

Belated happy birthday greetings @I_Love_comps and well done on the weight loss.

Humboldt

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What a find @C_J …it was meant to be!

daz378

I actually qualify for posting on this thread..now…now I have to be thrifty...assaulted 7 month ago..requiring surgery ..on ankle…been on half pay..last 2 months…found a new place…to get away from place assaulted…short term stresss... for longer term piece of mind..didnt realise needed to pay full notice..where I'm living and 4 weeks up front where I'm moving…won't be able to clear out my existing flat..so I will rightly be charged for paying to clear it…although I'm walking better..moving as delayed my return to work…when I try to explain my circumstances to both housing associations…I just get...that's our policy/contract..wrote to my mp…complaining not off costs charges..but lack of understanding…maybe she can ask them to give me longer to pay..thanks for listening little rant over

Brie

@daz378

sounds like you've had a dreadful time. it's a shame people can't make things easier for you.

wort

daz378, It sounds like a traumatic time you’ve been through. Please be kind to yourself, things will get better, but if you haven’t had counseling maybe consider it.

Floss

@daz378 maybe ask if your GP can intervene on your behalf, as your health & wellbeing is behind your move.