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  • Tete_en_l'Air
    Tete_en_l'Air Posts: 7,134 Forumite
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    Ah you see, Dad had his batchelor years and was 35 when I was born, so coming up 62 now! He doesn't seem it at all really, just annoys me when we're in the same room and he doesn't even realise I'm speaking if he has his back to me or something and can't see my lips moving :rolleyes: Still, hoping he'll give me a lift to the station tomorrow so I shouldn't be complaining too much!! :o
    Weightloss: 14.5/65lb
  • Birdie85
    Birdie85 Posts: 9,330 Forumite
    Bless your Dad tete! I was very ready to move out and I'm still getting used to the 'free' feeling of having my own place! It is lovely living to my own schedule and not cleaning something to find that my Dad has come along and made it dirty again!
    Overcome the notion that you must be ordinary. It robs you of the chance to be extraordinary!
    Goal Weight 140lb Starting Weight: 160lb Current Weight 145lb
  • Cinny91
    Cinny91 Posts: 6,022 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Debt-free and Proud!
    Our house is nearly always full, There's 5 in my family including me, add all our OHs brings it to 8. Then the dogs, cats and other various fuzzy or non fuzzy animals. I seem to spend a lot of time in my room reading to shush it out! It's even more annoying that I'm in the youngest - means I'm fair game to my brother and sister for picking on me (yep, 20 and 23 yet they still do it!) and my parents don't seem to take me too seriously as I'm the baby. I get ignored far too much for my liking! I'm looking forward to moving out, but I'm not ready to fly the nest just yet.
  • Dinah93
    Dinah93 Posts: 11,466 Forumite
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    I'm looking forward to having my own place, but only if I own it. No control over rented and after 5 years of it I needed a rest, was exhausting. Will enjoy setting up my own house.

    Anesthetic from dentist is wearing off and it hurts lots!
    Debt January 1st 2018 £96,999.81
    Debt September 20th 2022 £2991.68- 96.92% paid off
    Met NIM 23/06/2008
  • Tete_en_l'Air
    Tete_en_l'Air Posts: 7,134 Forumite
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    Your house sounds brilliant Cinny, I'm an only child and would love to have been surrounded by that kind of commotion! I want three kids. Probably should make a start sooner rather than later. Yikes.
    Weightloss: 14.5/65lb
  • Tete_en_l'Air
    Tete_en_l'Air Posts: 7,134 Forumite
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    What you had done at the dentist Dinah?
    Weightloss: 14.5/65lb
  • Dinah93
    Dinah93 Posts: 11,466 Forumite
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    Just a filling and polish but I'm an utter wuss when it comes to teeth! Cost £68 too for one filling and NIMS first months cover.
    Debt January 1st 2018 £96,999.81
    Debt September 20th 2022 £2991.68- 96.92% paid off
    Met NIM 23/06/2008
  • Tete_en_l'Air
    Tete_en_l'Air Posts: 7,134 Forumite
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    Ugh, I hate paying for medical treatment!
    Weightloss: 14.5/65lb
  • Birdie85
    Birdie85 Posts: 9,330 Forumite
    Poor You Dinah! I hate the dentist, I've never had a filling thankfully but the day I have to have one I'll pass out with fear! I find it bad enough having x-rays and a scale and polish! Eugh!

    I'm the baby too Cinny, my brother tormented me something rotten, he still does at 27 years old! OH was the baby too so he picks on me now as he's found someone younger and weaker to tease to make up for growing up with 2 older brothers! I thought that once my brother had left home I wouldn't have to put up with being poked and tickled to near tears but now I get it from OH! I may take up boxing just so I can fight him off!
    Overcome the notion that you must be ordinary. It robs you of the chance to be extraordinary!
    Goal Weight 140lb Starting Weight: 160lb Current Weight 145lb
  • Dinah93
    Dinah93 Posts: 11,466 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Bake Off Boss!
    I know, if I give them nearly £70 they should at least give me something pretty to take home. As it was all I got was my 6 monthly free toothbrush!
    Debt January 1st 2018 £96,999.81
    Debt September 20th 2022 £2991.68- 96.92% paid off
    Met NIM 23/06/2008
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