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  • Cherryfudge
    Cherryfudge Posts: 13,166 Forumite
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    Thanks @rtandon27, they were happy to accept a printout of my P60, which I'd doubted as in the past I've not been able to use online evidence. Anyway it's completed now and apparently they are going through quite fast at present so I will soon be up to date.

    I also spoke to someone about my future involvement with the toddler group and we've left it that I will call in to help when I want to. If only all rotas were so easy! Talking of which I have the go-ahead for my next term's rota, so I will start to put that up this afternoon.

    The N8ctar/Sa!ns thing resolved itself so I bought various things that will help a) build up my N8ctar points and again and b) put a few more tins in the emergency cupboard. Some other small items were also bought - nothing exciting as I resisted the coloured pens that are starting to get cheaper in the shops.

    Lunch has been leftovers from yesterday's pasta. Now it's time to get on with the list. First off, find the WD to unstick the bouncy bathroom plug that's stopped bouncing.
    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 21/3/22
  • Cherryfudge
    Cherryfudge Posts: 13,166 Forumite
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    Slightly spendy Saturday. We went to the car boot in the morning. It was really windy so a lot of people had stayed away, which suits me. :) The dogs are back though. Amazing how people assume dogs like car boot sales, but I've yet to see one buy anything.

    DH only got one item but it's an old coin (he collects) and in good condition, so he's happy. He took my suggestion that he label the ones that have value, so that if they are inherited, they don't just get donated somewhere.

    I was very happy with my finds: there's a good plant stall that also has a few fresh vegetables so I got a cabbage and a bag of onions (50p each), a lovely pink (as in carnation) which I've now planted by the new steps and a tray of leeks. I spent a while looking at recipe books and bought one for 50p: it's a series by Yorkshire TV from the 1980s, of which I already have at least one. The recipes are sent in by the public and there are some amazing ideas so I'm looking forward to trying this one, though I did have to clean it up when we got home as the cover needed a wipe.

    I thought I'd got away with not buying clothing, till I found a perfect dress by F@tface for only £2. Then lastly there was a chunky green glass bottle which is now holding sweet peas.

    We stopped on the way home for mackerel and bananas then DH prepped the dinner and as he was nearly finished, the power went off. Fortunately dinner was edible and the power cut only lasted a couple of hours, but that couple of hours meant I couldn't do washing by machine. I gave some items a cold handwash, and they have dried - much to my surprise. DH went to his volunteering and I got a call from J and L to say they were nearby, and could they drop in? Of course it was good to see them. Baby A is almost three months old now and getting big (I mean, compared to a new-born, but I think she's going to be tall like her Dad).

    I had to leave them to lock up as I'd offered to help clear up after the children's sleep-over at church. There were half a dozen people already dismantling things and hoovering when I went in and it took a while but it's fun working with other people and I gather the event went down well. I went to drop soft plastics at the supermarket, which magically pulled me in and I spent £13 on a lot of bargains. Funny how that happens. I think they were all worth getting, but definitely no more for a few days.

    I had to ring DH for a lift, rather than carry that lot a mile, and I was tired enough that I went for a lie down in the early bit of the evening.


    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 21/3/22
  • Honeysucklelou2
    Honeysucklelou2 Posts: 4,804 Forumite
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    Catching up on your diary Cherryfudge. Congratulations on the arrival of your new granddaughter 🥳. What lovely news!

    Interesting information about thyroxine…I had no idea that lemon balm inhibits the absorption of thyroxine.
    paydbx2025 #26 £890/£5000 . Mortgage start £148k June 23 - now £138k.
    2025 savings challenge £0/£2000
    EF £140. Savings 2 £30.00. 17
  • badmemory
    badmemory Posts: 9,570 Forumite
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    Actually as long as you imbibe lemon balm regularly it shouldn't make any difference as your annual TFT should take it into account.  Having said that my blood test should have been in April 24.  But I can tell quite easily if my meds are out as my resting heart rate changes.
  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 23,987 Forumite
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    I’m glad to read you have a chill day factored in amongst all that busyness 🙂
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
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