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  • bank_of_slate
    bank_of_slate Posts: 12,922 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    bookseller1980 wrote: »
    I seem to remember hiding the ironing pile on Wednesday. Now where did I put it?? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

    If I find any extra items on my pile there'll be trouble!
    ...Linda xx
    It's easy to give in to that negative voice that chants "cant do it" BUT we lift each other up.
    We dont count all the runners ahead of us & feel intimidated.
    Instead we look back proudly at our journey, our personal struggle & determination & remember that there are those that never even attempt to reach the starting line.
  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    AA, why don't you start a thread and post an SOA then people can help you? And there's joining challenges (although when I do that I always forget to update how I'm doing!)
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • AlwaysAngelic
    AlwaysAngelic Posts: 21 Forumite
    Thanks Ames, I don't really have any debts as such, it's just so tight every month, but I definitely could do with joining some challenges.

    My cooker is on it's last legs, my microwave makes a funny noise and my landline phone is also on the blink - I can't afford to replace any of them!

    I've got some Argos vouchers that would cover the microwave and the phone, and then maybe could try to raise enough for a new cooker before it stops working altogether? Although I'm a bit worried about it breaking before I've got enough - microwave dinner anyone?
  • fermi
    fermi Posts: 40,542 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Rampant Recycler
    Welcome AA. :)

    Put up a SOA then. The people here can work wonders. ;)

    Have you looked at the MoneySaving Old Style board? They are also amazing at stretching a budget.
    Free/impartial debt advice: National Debtline | StepChange Debt Charity | Find your local CAB

    IVA & fee charging DMP companies: Profits from misery, motivated ONLY by greed
  • Numpty_Monkey
    Numpty_Monkey Posts: 14,196 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    AA , have you had a look at freecycle aswell

    Nice avi Ames
    PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBT NERD #869
    Numpty,Not sure why but I'm crying :o . Of all the peeps on this board you're the kindest & most supportive of all & I'm :mad: & :( for you all at the same time . Wish I was there to give you a big :grouphug: & emergency hobnobs
    xx
    DFD 5/1/16
  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    Yay it worked!
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • AlwaysAngelic
    AlwaysAngelic Posts: 21 Forumite
    Thanks - I will get a glass of wine in a bit and sit down with my statements and put something together. I've just joined Freecycle but have to wait for a confirmation email (looks a bit confusing...eek).

    Am I still allowed to post an SOA if I haven't got any debts? Does wanting to stay debt free (against the odds lol) class as being a debt free wannabe?

    Will go and have a look at the Moneysaving Old Style board now although it looks a bit daunting. I'm not great at cooking!
  • sammy115
    sammy115 Posts: 15,267 Forumite
    Bunny has never heard of terrovision!!
    Quality is doing something right when no one is looking - Henry Ford
  • bank_of_slate
    bank_of_slate Posts: 12,922 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    SINGS* If all the people in the world camped out in your back garden

    Would you write and tell the king or grab a tent and join them?........*

    they were very good at the Bingley summer festival!
    ...Linda xx
    It's easy to give in to that negative voice that chants "cant do it" BUT we lift each other up.
    We dont count all the runners ahead of us & feel intimidated.
    Instead we look back proudly at our journey, our personal struggle & determination & remember that there are those that never even attempt to reach the starting line.
  • sammy115
    sammy115 Posts: 15,267 Forumite
    She has now....didn't seem too impressed....
    Quality is doing something right when no one is looking - Henry Ford
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