Weeny all good at school and new child care breakfast club. Sticking iwth the old one after nursery as they collect and stay open till six. Howeer I can drop off earlier get into work a bit earlier and get back a bit earlier- will see how this goes.
Council appt not too bad - once am prioirty can start bidding on houses in the area I want- no time scale.. how long is a piece of string! Need to get letters from solicitors etc then I will be prioirty and can also apply to Housing associations who only advertise 50% of their stock on the homefinder council site.
Had a few ebay hiccups - some cheeky people out there buying and paying for the price but not including postage and then asking me to send it to Eastern Europe but sell it for a lower price!!! I think not ! £12 is £12 and I only wanted £35 for the item in total. ( RRP when new 89.00+)
Anyhoo other than that have a few more items to sell some clothes and bits and pieces any thing left over a friend and I will car boot. I still have to do Enviroclothes for extra pennies. I am going through linen and have a few items my sister and neice may like so I will hang on till they have said yay or nay and also gold to sel - Hatton garden metals me thinks as recommended by Hard Up Hester and martin money saver dude.
The crappy caravan Haven holiday has not offered any refunds only credit notes in my name only. No use to me ! Only site I wish to stay at is Caraig Tara in Ayrshire near my mum and I won't be going back there again. I shall argue the toss. Its £42.50 for one holiday and was £67 for the other.
Have alot of nervous energy at the moment. Quite odd.
Still need to get Bonfire night sorted for weeny. We are having Fireworks and fajitas on Friday with a fire pit! She is away on Saturday to the other place that has no name. I doubt she will want to stay over night but we shall see. Not sure what we shall burn - may make some paper Guy Fawkes with her tomorrow. Bit barbaric really for a three year old me think s but its a bit of history!
Halloween trick or treating was fine. We went around the cul de sac - Neighbours don't mind too much and put up decorations if they are holding halloween. You don't knock if no sign of halloween celebrations which I think is fair enough. A sort of code.
Halloween pictures out on Thursday so I wait with baited breath!!!!
Keep well frugal peeps!!!!!!
Eeek
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
Sunday, 30 October 2011
Jolly good day! life plans and such!
Good day had by all - met with good pals on two occaisions, weeny had excellent time dressing up as a witch - met little chums in the market square in Alnwick and went ont he spooky bus twice. Didn't win the best witch and wizard competition but got a toffee apple anyway. She looked acce and has had her pic taken for the local rag - out on Thursday - will post pics as they are in the public domain anyway!
Poor Biggles put his iphone clock back last night then the phone reset itself by a further hour. Big whoopsy. He is officer in charge this weekend so was late for work by 45 mins. Not good in the millitary.......ever. Am sure they will also take the proverbial big time however the invasion hasn't happen but still a big no no. He gets very stressed when this happpens - RAF is very important to him. He as a mill type does get stressed with things like this. Bless him. We were both up and pointed out the time to him by checking the telly then got out of the way as he went into hyperdrive finding keys - didn't even have time to drink his tea. I hate it when you are late puts you on a catch up for the rest of the day.
Chicken sundays dinner later - roast spuds, yorkshires, carrots and brocoli. And green fairy cakes with green icing and black spidery bits! And a scary pumpkin to make.
I am anxious - weeny starts big school tomorrow ( nursery school she thinks its big school) Early drop off with a new childcare provider. I shall hardly ever see her teacher unless the plan comes together..............
I have a plan involving social housing if I can get it.... I see the homelessness officer on Tuesday. If so may be able to reduce working hours to four days per week. I would really like to to do this so that I see more of Weeny who turns four in January before she begins first school and this wold also give me access to her teacher once a week- ideally Fridays!
I can't afford it if I rent privately. If I rented privately I would be in a flat and thats a bit pants with a small child. She likes to play on her bike.
Also have Christmas practically in the bag! Thanks to commerce of the ebay kind, the selling bags of old clothes kind and gold with some pennies left over.
Market square in Alnwick. The town I live in is rather nice.
Poor Biggles put his iphone clock back last night then the phone reset itself by a further hour. Big whoopsy. He is officer in charge this weekend so was late for work by 45 mins. Not good in the millitary.......ever. Am sure they will also take the proverbial big time however the invasion hasn't happen but still a big no no. He gets very stressed when this happpens - RAF is very important to him. He as a mill type does get stressed with things like this. Bless him. We were both up and pointed out the time to him by checking the telly then got out of the way as he went into hyperdrive finding keys - didn't even have time to drink his tea. I hate it when you are late puts you on a catch up for the rest of the day.
Chicken sundays dinner later - roast spuds, yorkshires, carrots and brocoli. And green fairy cakes with green icing and black spidery bits! And a scary pumpkin to make.
I am anxious - weeny starts big school tomorrow ( nursery school she thinks its big school) Early drop off with a new childcare provider. I shall hardly ever see her teacher unless the plan comes together..............
I have a plan involving social housing if I can get it.... I see the homelessness officer on Tuesday. If so may be able to reduce working hours to four days per week. I would really like to to do this so that I see more of Weeny who turns four in January before she begins first school and this wold also give me access to her teacher once a week- ideally Fridays!
I can't afford it if I rent privately. If I rented privately I would be in a flat and thats a bit pants with a small child. She likes to play on her bike.
Also have Christmas practically in the bag! Thanks to commerce of the ebay kind, the selling bags of old clothes kind and gold with some pennies left over.
Thursday, 27 October 2011
The weekend looms large..............
The weekend! Lots to do!
Biggles who is having a horrendous time at work - uber stress and me not being a happy bunny does not help. I don't give him too much of my crap but he knows how deep the shit is! He is not stupid. He is driven about work. Loves the queen and the raf! ho hum. Well he will be resident this weekend starting with tomorrow night. He is working all weekend keeping us safe and is also on call. Dashing hofficer that he is.. not!!! Yorkshire tyke more like!
Saturday we have swimming followed by a trip to Kingston Park tesco to meet ebay buyers and Auntie Gog- a dear old chum aka Georgia. We shall catch up and buy bread buns two cheap birthday party toys and some uniform for the first day at nursery school on Monday! Then back to North northumberland to prer for out spooky night bus ride and witch competition. Biggles is joining us at this point after town we are back for a barbecue - last one in the house - unless it is pishing down!!! barbecue will be off on its journey to the tip/freecycle as I will not be taking it with me. Sigh - makes a great fire pit as well!
Sunday we have halloween crafts ! Pumpkin carving and the making of goblin cakes ( fairy cakes but in green with green and black icing and goblin poo - choc shavings to sprinke over the top/make into cobweb designs!
Missed out on the tickets for spooky tales at barter books - pity woudl have been lovely. http://www.barterbooks.co.uk/
The old railway station is home to Barter Books!
Biggles who is having a horrendous time at work - uber stress and me not being a happy bunny does not help. I don't give him too much of my crap but he knows how deep the shit is! He is not stupid. He is driven about work. Loves the queen and the raf! ho hum. Well he will be resident this weekend starting with tomorrow night. He is working all weekend keeping us safe and is also on call. Dashing hofficer that he is.. not!!! Yorkshire tyke more like!
Saturday we have swimming followed by a trip to Kingston Park tesco to meet ebay buyers and Auntie Gog- a dear old chum aka Georgia. We shall catch up and buy bread buns two cheap birthday party toys and some uniform for the first day at nursery school on Monday! Then back to North northumberland to prer for out spooky night bus ride and witch competition. Biggles is joining us at this point after town we are back for a barbecue - last one in the house - unless it is pishing down!!! barbecue will be off on its journey to the tip/freecycle as I will not be taking it with me. Sigh - makes a great fire pit as well!
Sunday we have halloween crafts ! Pumpkin carving and the making of goblin cakes ( fairy cakes but in green with green and black icing and goblin poo - choc shavings to sprinke over the top/make into cobweb designs!
Missed out on the tickets for spooky tales at barter books - pity woudl have been lovely. http://www.barterbooks.co.uk/
The old railway station is home to Barter Books!
Fabulous places to sit and peruse a book or twelve while you have a coffee and dogs are very welcome. Kids need to be kept under control howeverv :-)
Lots and lots of books - all second hand, collector editions, general tat - its all there!
Shame - it really is worth a look if you are everNorth of Newcastle and a must if you like old books!
Should do more pics of where live - its rather stunning and has some cool nooks and crannies if you know where to go!
Meals for this weekend - (only really plan for when there are three of us- other wise weeny girl also known as Roo and I eat alot of sandwiches, chopped raw veg, beans , toast etc. Saves time and money. Weeny gets fed at nursery at about 4-4:30 so does not eat excessively in the evenings. Its more of a supper.)
Tuna and Cheese baked potatoes and salad
Burgers, buns salad
chicken sundays dinner on the cheap!
Lunches will be crumpets, beans on toast, cheese toasties with some salad veg and fruit.
Making fairy sorry goblin cakes on Sunday as mentioned - keep Biggles in snacks at work lol He is partial to a tiny little sponge in its own cake case with sugary icing and sweeties on top! lol And you thought Weeny and I made them for fun!!!! lol She loves it!
Meals for this weekend - (only really plan for when there are three of us- other wise weeny girl also known as Roo and I eat alot of sandwiches, chopped raw veg, beans , toast etc. Saves time and money. Weeny gets fed at nursery at about 4-4:30 so does not eat excessively in the evenings. Its more of a supper.)
Tuna and Cheese baked potatoes and salad
Burgers, buns salad
chicken sundays dinner on the cheap!
Lunches will be crumpets, beans on toast, cheese toasties with some salad veg and fruit.
Making fairy sorry goblin cakes on Sunday as mentioned - keep Biggles in snacks at work lol He is partial to a tiny little sponge in its own cake case with sugary icing and sweeties on top! lol And you thought Weeny and I made them for fun!!!! lol She loves it!
Enjoy Samhain - blessings be. xxxxx Eeek
Weeny Super Brave!!!
Weeny had her pre school injections to day. She was well prepped in advance and had seen me having bloods taken. I am not squeamish . She was fascinated watching me. So when it was her turn to get two injections she was up for the challenge!!! I didn't realise it was two in the leg one each! Twitched after the first one then was more twitchy for the second but no tears! Nurse was experienced and quick.
Smiley afterwards, looking for the blood spot - she had a tiny one in one leg so got to dab with a cotton wool ball. Was very proud of my little toughy!!!
Bless her. I love her so much.
Happy pills started today. Waiting for them to take the edge off things. I have taken them before and hope they kick in soon.
Smiley afterwards, looking for the blood spot - she had a tiny one in one leg so got to dab with a cotton wool ball. Was very proud of my little toughy!!!
Bless her. I love her so much.
Happy pills started today. Waiting for them to take the edge off things. I have taken them before and hope they kick in soon.
Found it.... a good thing happens?? maybe more????
Found my ring today. old engagement ring from marriage years ago. nice - thought I had lost it. keeping it for weeny for inheritance jewellery type stuff. Turns out I was not as stupid as I thought I had been and had put it in a safe place after wearing it to a wedding do at the end of September. Found it and am chuffed.
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
I caved...
Have a ddoctors appt tomorrow for happy tablets. I need them to focus and keep a lid on the anxiety. I will bite the bullet and admit it when one needs some chemical help. I am obsessing at night before bed if I am not watching telly to the small hours to avoid the obsessing that is , on fails- things I have failed to do. achieve etc etc I need to stop and focus and not care as much and I need some conjoured brain hormones to do it!
I also made an appointment to see the homelessness officer - next week see if I can get any help with a council house. I don't want to get rid of my old puss cats nor rent a rubbish flat from a slum lord. Cheap housing will leave me with more money to pay off my debts and also start to save and be nicer for weeny girl. Someoutside space would be nice. Not alot but a wee bit.
Ebaying still - some folk are strange. Have two items of furniture that have been sold to highest bidder.. Collection in person stipulated on advert. One has ignored me so I may give her a day and then relist. Another asked me to deliver as she claims her car is not big enough for items. I was taking them half way to work and do not have time to drop off at random address's. made this clear to buyer- not at lunch time or after work and not at the weekend.
One large item - the buggy I am taking half way as I want to go to tesco's and have combined it with meeting another buyer. So all in not a bad trip and justified by the £45 I will get. The other cheeky can sod off. Next time I shall be strict about collection/COD and state in big letters on the advert - no paypal no sale no collection no sale. Some folks are just rude.
I also made an appointment to see the homelessness officer - next week see if I can get any help with a council house. I don't want to get rid of my old puss cats nor rent a rubbish flat from a slum lord. Cheap housing will leave me with more money to pay off my debts and also start to save and be nicer for weeny girl. Someoutside space would be nice. Not alot but a wee bit.
Ebaying still - some folk are strange. Have two items of furniture that have been sold to highest bidder.. Collection in person stipulated on advert. One has ignored me so I may give her a day and then relist. Another asked me to deliver as she claims her car is not big enough for items. I was taking them half way to work and do not have time to drop off at random address's. made this clear to buyer- not at lunch time or after work and not at the weekend.
One large item - the buggy I am taking half way as I want to go to tesco's and have combined it with meeting another buyer. So all in not a bad trip and justified by the £45 I will get. The other cheeky can sod off. Next time I shall be strict about collection/COD and state in big letters on the advert - no paypal no sale no collection no sale. Some folks are just rude.
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