Morning all,
Hi
Crumpets - I won £500 in a puzzle competition on the comping board

Have just discovered I can't win anything more with Bauer for 6 months though (date is in the diary, it'll save me time in the meantime!)
Really struggling for energy at the moment - but we've had a busy weekend! I put my somewhat dubious sewing skills to the test and created a cover for our letter box cage to stop naughty cat from chewing any plastic that comes through the door (i.e. RM survey stuff, every week, don't get me started). Quite pleased with it and it cost me nothing as I already had the fabric - bought a long time ago on a whim. Frugal win was reusing some wrapping paper kept at Christmas as it had a 1cm grid marked out on the back of it - who needs pattern paper?!
Saturday afternoon we went to a neighbour's bbq - really weren't sure about going, but actually had a lovely time, ended up staying until 9.30 and were fed to excess and had leftovers forced upon us!

They did us both for lunch yesterday and there's enough for me for lunch today too - all Carribean food, absolutely delish! (So the theme of being fed by others continues this month

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Yesterday DH did some car stuff (including finding bits to ebay) and I went for a walk - with more new people! The introvert in me is so glad I'm working alone at home today. It was really nice to meet some new people though.
In bad news, the cats knocked my phone off the side last night while it was charging and now the charging cable has to be at exactly the right angle to charge.... it's not looking too promising for it's longevity at this point. I really don't want a new phone!
MS things:
* DH sold his old PS3 on the Bay
* Couple of other bits are selling, need to list more
* Free food! (And a bottle of punch - provided by the feeder neighbour for the party but was leftover - to enjoy tonight with BIL and GF)
* Comps entered, MS rw, SBs, and VB done
* S&S and FOTG done
* All survey invites done, PA survey done
* General frugalness being upheld while enjoying life
Gratitudes:
* For the opportunity to get to know our neighbours better
* For delicious food
* For a lovely walk yesterday with new people
* For lovely family time yesterday afternoon/evening
- truly feeling blessed at the moment
Have a good Monday everyone!
OPs 2018 = £2090
Moving savings = £3085
OPs 2017 = £3103
Starting balance 2012: £132000; balance Jul 2018: £91,552
MFW2018 no. 38