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2024 Fashion On The Ration Challenge
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Oh Pip!!!!!!!!!PipneyJane said:Quick update on me
I have some GOOD news. Was phoned this afternoon by one of the Haematology sisters, with my PET scan results. All clear. No disease anywhere. I am officially in remission!
Yay!
- Pip
PS: I’ve cried a few times since hearing the news. Tears of relief. Also letting the stress out. Feels like a huge weight has been lifted. Spoke to one of my best friends in Australia, who phoned me at 1am their time. Just waiting for my big sister to wake up and give me a call.
PPS: DH is picking up dinner on his way home. One of those “British Restaurant” meals which are coupon free. I really couldn’t face cooking today.
Oh!!!
Oh, Pippppp!!!!!!!
That is wonderful. Really brilliantly wonderful! I am grinning like a lunatic here- I am so pleased!!!!
xxxxxxxxxx2025 remaining: 37 coupons from 66:
January (29): winter boots, green trainers, canvas swimming-shoes (15); t-shirt x2 (8); 3m cotton twill (6);
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2025 second-hand acquisitions (no coupons): None thus far
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2025 needlework- *Reverse-couponing*:11 coupons :
January: teddybear-lined velvet jacket (11) & hat (0); velvet sleep-mask (0);10 -
Oh Yay!!!!It doesn't matter if you are a glass half full or half empty sort of person. Keep it topped up! Cheers!9
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Fantastic news, Pip!Definitely a night for celebratingLife is mainly froth and bubble: two things stand like stone. Kindness in another’s trouble, courage in your own.9
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Thank you everyone. Now shush and quickly grab a glass. I’ve liberated some sherry from the back of the cellar. It’s the good stuff, that was put away until the end of the War.
@Laura_Elsewhere, please can you do the pouring? My hands are still shaking.
Here’s to all of you. Thank you for your friendship and support.
- Pip"Be the type of woman that when you get out of bed in the morning, the devil says 'Oh crap. She's up.'
It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it - that’s what gets results!
2025 Fashion on the Ration Challenge 66 coupons - 39.5 spent.
4 - Thermal Socks from L!dl
4 - 1 pair "combinations" (Merino wool thermal top & leggings)
6 - Ukraine Forever Tartan Ruana wrap
22 - yarn
1.5 - sports bra
2 - leather wallet12 -
Here, hold out your teacups, everyone! Oh dear, can someone hold Pip's teacup for her?!
Right, everyone ready?
All together now:
Fo-o-o-or... she's a jolly good fellow! She's a jolly good fellow! For she's a jolly good fe-ellooooooow!
Aaaaand so say all of us!
Hip hip hurrah! Hip hip hurrah! PIP PIP HURRAH!!!!!!2025 remaining: 37 coupons from 66:
January (29): winter boots, green trainers, canvas swimming-shoes (15); t-shirt x2 (8); 3m cotton twill (6);
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2025 second-hand acquisitions (no coupons): None thus far
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2025 needlework- *Reverse-couponing*:11 coupons :
January: teddybear-lined velvet jacket (11) & hat (0); velvet sleep-mask (0);11 -
DD’s MIL went to discuss further treatment options with her cancer specialist last week, but was told that her therapy had been successful and nothing more was needed. It is lovely to have excellent news to share. I am so very pleased for you @PipneyJane.
I have been for my Covid vaccination this afternoon, that makes SIX! Plus one lot of antivirals.
There was someone coughing and sneezing in the waiting room, without the good manners to wear a face mask.
Sorry it is blurry but this was in The Times 5th September 1940. I suppose these things are for our protection.
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I strategically had mine on a Saturday morning so I could have a weekend knitting in bed then get back to the Ministry. Some over 75s have had nine now.Nelliegrace said:
I have been for my Covid vaccination this afternoon, that makes SIX! Plus one lot of antivirals.
There was someone coughing and sneezing in the waiting room, without the good manners to wear a face mask.Fashion on the Ration
2024 - 43/66 coupons used, carry forward 23
2025 - 62/899 -
I don't delurk very often, but I must for this.
GREAT NEWS!!
Off to liberate a glass of sherry.
To your very good (continued) health.A budget is like a speed sign - a LIMIT not a TARGET!!
CHALLENGES
2025 Declutter:
1 CONTAINER (box/bag/folder etc) per day; 50/365
1 FROG (minimum) per week; 6/52
WEIGHT I'll start with 25 lbs (though I need to lose more!) and see how it goes...🤔 0/25
2025 NSDs: 15 per MONTH - FEB 4/15; JAN 21/15
2025 Fashion on the Ration: (carried over from 2024) 10+66 = 76
2025 Make Do, Mend & Minimise No target, just remember to report!
AWARDS 💐⭐9 -
FANTASTIC NEWS PIP!!!
I'll raise a glass of fizzy water to your good news!
PIP PIP HURAAAAAAYYYYYYY!!!!2025 Fashion on the ration
150g sock yarn = 3 coupons
Lined trousers = 6 coupons ...total 9/66 used
2 t-shirts = 8 coupons
Trousers = 6 coupons ... total 23/66
2 cardigans = 10 coupons
Sandals = 5 coupons ... total 38/66
Nightie = 6 coupons
Sandals = 5 coupons ... total 49/669 -
Very, very, very good news!!!8
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