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  • Hola Chiquita!!

    The cinema was grand thanks! Although, it wasn't exactly what you'd call an upbeat film! My boyf wasn't quite so keen - but I think that was down to the complete lack of humour in the film (I had a few wee chuckles to myself at some bits - but no-one else seemed to see the funny side! :confused: ) - Anyway, if you're in need of a perk me up, it's one to avoid, but it's something a wee bit different - so I enjoyed it!

    I don't think making money has ever really been a huge priority for my work unfortunately - I think they've only made profit once in the 40+ years they've been up and running (we're kind of tagged onto a bigger company, and we're a means to an end in supplying them with the product they sell) - so it can be a pretty strange place to work at times!!

    I suppose I should go and do some work - but I reeeeeeaaaaalllly can't be bothered today! I sat up late talking to my mum last night, and I'm paying for it today!!

    xx
  • Thanks Retro - they are yummy (if I do say so myself ;)) and well received by b/f on friday and friend on saturday!! I think I may go add them to the Recipe board as they're not mega MS but are a good MS pudding that looks posher than it costs!! If I do - i'll post a link!!

    Thanks Laura on film lowdown... I did hear its an 'emotional' one - I only just watched 'Pursuit of Happiness' the other day (well for the second time - but hadn't seen it for ages... - such a good film.

    Your work do sound a bit strange, but like you said - a means to an end I suppose!! Cor what would they do if they actually made profit ?!?

    Oh well on the late night hun, we all need to talk.... in fact according to BT - its "Good to talk" ;) ... I have a guess what about (could be wrong, sorry if I am) but I think you needed it xx

    Right back in a mo with things to do!!! :)

    xx
    LBM - 17th November 2008 - better late than never :rolleyes:
    Challenges - 2009 - Reduce CC to £1k by December
    June - Food £86/£130 * Petrol £50/£80 * Weekly allowance * £80/£160
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  • So today I am going to /have done;

    1. Put bday deposit money (from friends) into bank acct at lunch time, and subsequently moved into another account - so I don't think its mine and spend before friday!

    (when popping into bank in town to deposit money – didn’t spend any (money I haven’t got) in other shops!! Just went there and came back! YAY ME!! well there was veg tho (see below)... :o

    2. Sent off Council Tax claim form... fingers crossed with that one... really not thinking its going to happen.. so if it does – I’ll be pleasantly surprised.

    3. Bought my lunch in for work (been doing that very well & regularly since LBM - scary how much that costs you!!)

    4. Worked out another dinner for me & b/f from cupboard/ freezer – apart from buying some veg at lunchtime…. only a £1 worth mind you.

    5. Drank 4 out of waters at work for the day (they're big glasses!!) nearly there!!!

    So other than the £1 on veg… (which I don’t have any frozen :() its been a NSD… not sure if that qualifies – but almost does!!

    And last night I surfed the ‘Occasions board’ looking at relatively cheap but still cool birthday ideas for birthdays in March as going to get 2/3 items in February so March isn’t as scary!!!

    Laters alligators!!

    xx
    LBM - 17th November 2008 - better late than never :rolleyes:
    Challenges - 2009 - Reduce CC to £1k by December
    June - Food £86/£130 * Petrol £50/£80 * Weekly allowance * £80/£160
  • LittleEmms wrote: »

    (when popping into bank in town to deposit money – didn’t spend any (money I haven’t got) in other shops!! Just went there and came back! YAY ME!! well there was veg tho (see below)... :o

    xx

    Well done you! :j :T I broke my NSD to buy a pack of mints, but mum put a mammoth pile of raw onions in my tea last night - and 4 teethbrushes later - the mints were still a necessity!! - Nice image eh? ;)

    I did actually reply to your post on my diary - but MSE timed out on me! - How ruuuude!! I will reply (again!) later!!
    Enjoy your very MSE dinner - I'm sure the £1 worth of veg will just finish it off!!

    xx
  • LittleEmms wrote: »
    And last night I surfed the ‘Occasions board’ looking at relatively cheap but still cool birthday ideas for birthdays in March as going to get 2/3 items in February so March isn’t as scary!!!

    Oooo thanks for the inspiration! I have 2 birthdays next month so this will come handy!
    Debt @ LBM 29/12/08 - £49044! Now £44684.
    Fat loss 29/85lbs // £100 into £10k £243.07/£10k
    HSBC Loan 9658 // HSBC CC 3484 // HSBC CC 1464 // DP's 779 // Car 0% 4851 // Halifax OD 1348 // HSBC OD 1.5k // HSBC OD 1k // Barclays OD 400 // IOMOM 4400 // S Loan 15k // Cap1 £800
  • Well done you! :j :T I broke my NSD to buy a pack of mints, but mum put a mammoth pile of raw onions in my tea last night - and 4 teethbrushes later - the mints were still a necessity!! - Nice image eh? ;)

    I did actually reply to your post on my diary - but MSE timed out on me! - How ruuuude!! I will reply (again!) later!!
    Enjoy your very MSE dinner - I'm sure the £1 worth of veg will just finish it off!!

    xx


    Laura – I hate it when you type a long reply and it times you out!! :mad:

    Happened to me a couple of times – so I’ve got in the habit now – if I know I’ve been writing for a while, I copy my text, paste in Word or something (or just keep on clipboard)… then if after logging back in, it hasn’t saved it for posting – I only have to paste!! – I’m such a nerd :o…. :rotfl:

    xx
    LBM - 17th November 2008 - better late than never :rolleyes:
    Challenges - 2009 - Reduce CC to £1k by December
    June - Food £86/£130 * Petrol £50/£80 * Weekly allowance * £80/£160
  • Oooo thanks for the inspiration! I have 2 birthdays next month so this will come handy!

    You're very welcome!! I love teh idea of bath spa lights - my 'adopted' sister loves her bath and think its a cool present she won't get from anyone else!!

    :D
    LBM - 17th November 2008 - better late than never :rolleyes:
    Challenges - 2009 - Reduce CC to £1k by December
    June - Food £86/£130 * Petrol £50/£80 * Weekly allowance * £80/£160
  • Well good Friday my lovelies… I hope everyone is well despite this frigg-ing miserable weather :rolleyes:

    Today is pay day for me (sorry to those who still have a week to go :o)… but it couldn’t have come at a better time for me!! And yes I still had £30 left in main account and £10 left over from petrol/ food shopping/ bills account. I have decided to put the £30 towards my car tax – I now only have to find £30 out of wages (its £100 for 6 months :().. and the extra £10 is going with £30 credit from BT to pay my Rent Arrears – that is then FINITO!!!!!! YAY!!

    For the first time ever though – I have money put aside for my car tax!!

    I have been a little tiny bit naughty though :o – and ordered myself a semi-luxury birthday cake… it is my 30th and I’m not having a party. Friends are coming out with me to a restaurant and I know its going to be a lovely night… but I wanted a nice birthday and I’ve got one (well 2 actually because of numbers). I’m not buying a new dress – or shoes or anything – I’m making use of the things in my wardrobe – so I figure that this is my one present to myself and a nice way of saying thanks to my friends who are coming out (when everyone is experiencing financial strain).

    I am going to work out over the weekend, some proper budget and how much I can pay off things. And so will be back at some point with a month ‘to do’ list :D

    Hope you’re all good? :)
    LBM - 17th November 2008 - better late than never :rolleyes:
    Challenges - 2009 - Reduce CC to £1k by December
    June - Food £86/£130 * Petrol £50/£80 * Weekly allowance * £80/£160
  • I think you certainly deserve the cake! For my 30th I don't think I'll have so much restraint! Well done you. :D
    Debt @ LBM 29/12/08 - £49044! Now £44684.
    Fat loss 29/85lbs // £100 into £10k £243.07/£10k
    HSBC Loan 9658 // HSBC CC 3484 // HSBC CC 1464 // DP's 779 // Car 0% 4851 // Halifax OD 1348 // HSBC OD 1.5k // HSBC OD 1k // Barclays OD 400 // IOMOM 4400 // S Loan 15k // Cap1 £800
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