1) Watch one old film each month.
2) List five items on Ebay each month.
3) Have a date night with Mick each month.
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Rebecca was the film I chose to watch in February, and I loved it. I've seen it before, but a long time ago now, and I could watch it again today, it's such a good film. I've never read the book, but I imagine it to be even better than the film, books usually are, so I picked up a copy from a charity shop last year and it's on the waiting to be read pile. I'm hoping to get round to it soon.
I'm making use of the free listing days on Ebay and getting my five items uploaded then. I haven't sold everything I've listed, but I'm relisting them and managing to get some extra sales. I'm doing quite well with the price things are selling for, so I'm pleased with how this challenge is going.
Our date night was a meal in the local pub. They have an extensive menu, and the food is good. I've just found out that they have promotions where they accept Tesco Clubcard vouchers, though they don't accept them all the time, so that's something which I'll have to look in to, as this makes going for a meal very inexpensive.
After the dull, drab, cold days we've had lately, February looks set to go out in a blaze of sunshine. I can see blue skies, which makes such a lovely change and lifts my spirits.
You are doing well!
ReplyDeleteI think I have only seen Rebecca once a long time ago. G bought the book from a charity shop ages ago and decided not to read it and was going to get rid of it, but I asked him to keep it so I could read it. It's still waiting, but I'll get to it one day!
Lisa x
I'm looking forward to reading Rebecca after watching the film again. I must move it nearer the top of the pile.
DeleteI love the film Rebecca!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with eBay... unfortunately due to frustrating sellers I've had my listings restricted to 10 per month but on the bright side this has made the task less time consuming!!
Victoria xx
That's disappointing to have your listings restricted, ten isn't many if you've got lots to sell. I hope you can get that increased again soon.
DeleteYou're doing well keeping up with your challenges, Jo. :o)
ReplyDeleteThank you. They're fun challenges which makes it easy to keep up with them.
DeleteThe book is great. I have the film on video but never watched it. Another thing to go on the "to do" list!
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You must watch the film, it's so good, especially since you've read the book. My to do list is ever growing.
DeleteYou're doing so well with your challenges. I'm planning film afternoons up in the attic room.I'm going to watch some old favourites- Far From The Madding Crowd, The Crucible,Spartacus and Big are at the top of the list.
ReplyDeleteBig is a huge family favourite here, and I enjoyed The Crucible too. I haven't seen either of the other two, I'll have to put them on my list.
DeleteRebecca is one of my favourite of Du Maurier's novels - but my all time favourite is 'The King's General'. It's very romantic! Jx
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of The King's General, I'll have to look out for that one.
DeleteI loved the book Rebecca. I read it many, many years ago not long after I had my first daughter who's called Rebecca. Don't recall seeing the film though.
ReplyDeleteMe and Hubby are keeping up with our date nights too. It's lovely to have that bit of time together away from home and doing something we don't normally do. Need to think about March date night now and decide what we're going to do x
The film is really good, do look out for it. It seems a bit weird Mick and I being out on our own, it's something we just haven't done since having children. I think it's going to be a big shock to the system when Daniel and Eleanor fly the nest and we're left on our own again.
DeleteHi Jo, Your challenges sound like nice ones, we keep planning date nights and then something comes up, need to try harder. Just watching some old movies together sounds nice :)
ReplyDeleteI think it's good to set some enjoyable challenges, it's nice to have something to look forward to each month. I'm determined not to let our date nights slip as we do really need time to ourselves.
DeleteDon't think I've ever seen Rebecca, but have read the book several times. Good challenges and it makes think that I must keep on with my big tidy up.
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to reading the book after watching the film again. I usually find that the book is even better than the film.
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