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The Diary Of Onebrokelady Aged 60 And A Half
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I can't do links but it's called My journey to a debt free life 😊Muddy_Walker said:
There’s a volume 1?? Marvellous! Do you have a link please?Cherryfudge said:@Muddy_Walker, I was very impressed that you read everything in one go! OBL does draw you in, doesn't she? Did you know this is volume 2?Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,736 Owed = £10,8941 -
@Onebrokelady, that's not good news about your legs. Is the remedy from the other day (Ibuprofen and raised on a pillow?) worth another try? It seemed to help before.
I'm so pleased the new neighbour seems nice! You must be relieved. You could even invite her to the friendship group as a way of getting to know her and helping her find her feet, if that would work for you.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 21/3/221 -
She seems nice on first impressions 😊 it's the lady that works at the school with four children. B had been barking so I said sorry I hope you don't work nights , she said not to worry she works at the school and her kids can be a bit rowdy so they will balance each other out. It looks like she will be up and out early most of the days I'm going to work so B shouldn't bother them too much.jwil said:Fingers crossed the neighbour is nice, and good idea on the friendship group.Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,736 Owed = £10,8942 -
I didn't get much pottering done today. I did the floors had lunch then fell asleep on the settee . I woke up two hours later under a pile of cats 😀I don't feel much better to be honest so might have an early night.
Im meeting DD at 11 tomorrow and I'm hoping it will be dry and I will be able to walk because the buses are useless on a Sunday. I'll have to get a bus back though.Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,736 Owed = £10,8943 -
Hope the leg pains ease soon. Have a lovely time with your DD.paydbx2025 #26 £890/£5000 . Mortgage start £148k June 23 - now £138k.
2025 savings challenge £0/£2000 EF £140. Savings 2 £30.00. 173 -
Hope you enjoyed your meet with dd2 and that the legs held out for you. I’ve joined a knit and natter group at the local wool shop and there’s only a few people go. It’s a token amount in the tea fund. It’s quite nice. Do they do anything like that near you. There’s definitely more natter than knitting 👍January spends - £587.583
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I am thoroughly enjoying the original diary, it is keeping me sane this weekend….⭐️⭐️⭐️🥇🥇🥇 2024 decluttering
⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️🏅🏅💐 🏅2025 decluttering
Frogs:
Mortgage frog DONE!!!
Pension frog DONE!!!
Will frog about DONE!!
PIP frog WON!!!!!
Medical frogs…DONE!!!
Decluttering: 550 def yes! Probably much more…🤔
Miles walked: 284/500 - not going to stress about this….
Books read: 198
1p challenge £778.97….think I may have miscounted this…I have but 1p challenge completed!!!!
More green things!3 -
Thanks we had a nice time apart from the rain 🌧🌧🌧Honeysucklelou2 said:Hope the leg pains ease soon. Have a lovely time with your DD.Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,736 Owed = £10,8942 -
We had a nice time thanks. There is a knit and natter group at my local wool shop but it's normally on when I'm at work. There's one at Dunelm in the cafe but again I can't always get to it because it's a couple of buses away from me.milann said:Hope you enjoyed your meet with dd2 and that the legs held out for you. I’ve joined a knit and natter group at the local wool shop and there’s only a few people go. It’s a token amount in the tea fund. It’s quite nice. Do they do anything like that near you. There’s definitely more natter than knitting 👍Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,736 Owed = £10,8941 -
Oh dear you must be having a bad weekend if my diary is keeping you sane 😳 hope you are okMuddy_Walker said:I am thoroughly enjoying the original diary, it is keeping me sane this weekend….Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,736 Owed = £10,8942
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