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It's not rocket science, so why don't I get it?

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  • Piquant_2
    Piquant_2 Posts: 5,769 Forumite
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    lucielle wrote: »
    Fantabulous!! I've just paid the last 33p off Barclaycard and that one bites the dust.
    L

    Well done lucielle!! It's a great feeling. I imagine I'll have the equivalent of the 33p to pay off. I'm not updating my signature until the statement comes in, as that's the way I've worked this debt busting lark.
    Total debt at October 2008: £67,213.30
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  • Piquant_2
    Piquant_2 Posts: 5,769 Forumite
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    Morning Piq, ,,,,,,nice a!!!se love , you dont need fit flops ;)


    Why, thank you hamster! Piq slinks out in a wobbly fashion....
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  • Piquant_2
    Piquant_2 Posts: 5,769 Forumite
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    Hmm, Fitflops are going rub between my toes, any ideas on how to deal with it before I get blisters??

    I spent £8 on getting my work shoes reheeled this morning, suppose it's better than buying new shoes, but not as exciting :rolleyes:

    Off to ride the Captain this evening might take him for a swift g&t...
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  • fayjmck wrote: »
    ding dong the card is dead
    the wicked card the wicked card
    ding dong the wicked card is dead :)


    I sooo love that Fay.... Ding Dong!!

    Well done Piq. One down and Natwest to go. Ding a ling - Round 2.

    I took my horse out for a saunter last night. Luckily its a bit cooler know as I was nearly glowing as much as the ned. Not a pretty sight for anyone, let me tell you. I nearly threw the wash down bucket over me rather than the horse.

    I so love the light nights. May the dratted winter never EVER return or darken our shores EVER again.

    *ok so I can dream*
    ** Proud to be dealing with my debts **
    LBM - Jan 2009 _pale_ : £24,802.21 :eek:
    February 2010 :silenced: : £18,078.47 (not including OD)
    July 2010 :( = £16,819.34 (not including OD)
    January 2012 :mad: = £14,338.75 (not including OD)
  • Piquant_2
    Piquant_2 Posts: 5,769 Forumite
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    Mornin' GG

    Unfortunately, I am nearly always the colour of a post box after riding, and I can't even tell you about the hairstyle after I've removed my riding hat - suffice to say, it won't used in any hair spray adverts!

    There is no feeling like being covered in sweat, dirt and random horse hairs, is there? Yuck...
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  • The_Dragon
    The_Dragon Posts: 9,749 Forumite
    Piquant wrote: »
    Hmm, Fitflops are going rub between my toes, any ideas on how to deal with it before I get blisters??

    I spent £8 on getting my work shoes reheeled this morning, suppose it's better than buying new shoes, but not as exciting :rolleyes:

    Off to ride the Captain this evening might take him for a swift g&t...

    Piq - have you tried hardening the skin off with surgical spirit?
    Do not meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for thou art crunchy and good with catsup :D
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  • hampsterpoo
    hampsterpoo Posts: 833 Forumite
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    Piquant wrote: »
    Hmm, Fitflops are going rub between my toes, any ideas on how to deal with it before I get blisters??.

    cut your toes off , no that wont help ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,talc ? I think I was told that once
    ;) Member of change Pip's name back to PIP club ;)

    :jI've only blooming got my name on it :j
  • lucielle
    lucielle Posts: 11,596 Forumite
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    How are you and your poor feet?
    L
    Total Debt Dec 07 £59875.83 Overdrafts £2900,New Debt Figure ZERO !!!!!!:j 08/06/2013
    Lucielle's Daring Debt Free Journey
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  • Piquant_2
    Piquant_2 Posts: 5,769 Forumite
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    I've worked all weekend :eek: not used to this, I'm afraid...

    Thought about Dragons suggestion on the surgical spirits, but haven't got any, wondered if vodka had the same effect. Then thought, don't be silly, drink the vodka! A friend told me about some gel things that you wrap around the toe post of the flipflops (called party feet) and they have done the trick!!

    Hamster, cutting off toes is what the ugly sisters did to fit the glass slipper, what are you implying????

    Have done nothing but work, but will be back to do a financial update later, well, lunchtime, I expect!
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    Total debt today: £0
    - debt and mortgage free 29th November 2013 :T
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  • EssexHebridean
    EssexHebridean Posts: 24,756 Forumite
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    Definitely drink the Vodka Piq - if nothing else, if you drink enough of it you won't care any more if your feet hurt! ;)
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    Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
    Balance as at 31/08/25 = £ 95,450.00
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