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Lucielle's daring debt free journey

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  • lucielle
    lucielle Posts: 11,588 Forumite
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    Had a good day yesterday and managed not to spend too much. Feeling cream crackered from all the driving so a day of not going very far today. Weather is looking nice again so lots of washing to get out and maybe a poddle about in the garden in the morning.

    OHs shifts are changing which will mean a drop in income. They are making it really awkward for him, the plan is 2 days working days (12 hour shifts) 2 days nights starting at 4.00am but really means he has to leave at 3.30am but will be home at 4.30pm and then 2 days off. So 1 week in 6 he will get the weekend off. No extra for working bank holidays. Pants!!!

    Paid £130 off a card. Target card hasn't had much thrown at it recently and I'm getting worried I'm not going to be able to shift it by the end of the month. Hope you all have a good day.
    L
    Total Debt Dec 07 £59875.83 Overdrafts £2900,New Debt Figure ZERO !!!!!!:j 08/06/2013
    Lucielle's Daring Debt Free Journey
    DFD Before we Die!!!! Long Haul Supporter #124
  • lucielle
    lucielle Posts: 11,588 Forumite
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    Horse rug washed and drying on the fence (line is full). Asda order placed and due to be delivered on Tuesday. Going lambing shortly, all chaps looking forward to that one. All jobs done in record speed, can't think why.
    L
    Total Debt Dec 07 £59875.83 Overdrafts £2900,New Debt Figure ZERO !!!!!!:j 08/06/2013
    Lucielle's Daring Debt Free Journey
    DFD Before we Die!!!! Long Haul Supporter #124
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,661 Ambassador
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    Not so good on drop of income.
    How much will that affect your debt busting?
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  • penguin83
    penguin83 Posts: 4,817 Forumite
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    Hi Lucielle. Sorry to hear about OH's drop in income and change in hours, how crappy is that!

    Hows the lame ned, hope its nothing serious. They do like to come down with all sorts of problems out of hours!

    Hope you are all enjoying the sun xxx
    Pay Debt by Xmas 16 - 0/12000
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  • lucielle
    lucielle Posts: 11,588 Forumite
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    Hi Penguin, lame ned is sound and sold. Not got a great price but the market isn't good. Been and loaded him today so not a fantastic day for me. Didn't really see my horse owning days ending like this. Still got the old boy until September.
    L
    Total Debt Dec 07 £59875.83 Overdrafts £2900,New Debt Figure ZERO !!!!!!:j 08/06/2013
    Lucielle's Daring Debt Free Journey
    DFD Before we Die!!!! Long Haul Supporter #124
  • penguin83
    penguin83 Posts: 4,817 Forumite
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    Awww, sorry to hear he has gone, a very hard decision to make. I too never imagined being without a horse. Its the strangest thing, hope you are ok xxxx
    Pay Debt by Xmas 16 - 0/12000
    There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.
  • longhotbath
    longhotbath Posts: 708 Forumite
    Hugs(()).xx

    I desperately wasnted to have a horse when I was growing up, and remember being heartbroken when at last I realised that my pocket money wouldnt stretch that far.
  • taxi73
    taxi73 Posts: 20,815 Forumite
    Sorry to hear the horse has gone.Lambing sounds a nice thing to do.
    Sorry to hear that OHs money is dropping and coditions not as good.
  • hypno06
    hypno06 Posts: 32,296 Forumite
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    Sorry you've had an "up and down" few days. It doesn't mean you won't ever be a horse owner again, just "not at the moment".

    ((hugs))
    Successful women can still have their feet on the ground. They just wear better shoes. (Maud Van de Venne)
    Life begins at the end of your comfort zone (Neale Donald Walsch)
  • lucielle
    lucielle Posts: 11,588 Forumite
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    The sun is cracking the flags today. Been to work managed to get in for 6.45am so early finish.

    Was a bit poorly last night and passed out in the bathroom, luckily OH came to rescue me. I am notorious for passing out off the toilet (sorry tmi) OH thinks its my party piece. That wasn't the case last night, just had a bad pain and flaked out. I am tickety boo now though.

    Had to post 13 ebay parcels today and so far up to 15 for tomorrow.
    L
    Total Debt Dec 07 £59875.83 Overdrafts £2900,New Debt Figure ZERO !!!!!!:j 08/06/2013
    Lucielle's Daring Debt Free Journey
    DFD Before we Die!!!! Long Haul Supporter #124
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