Massive debts

gargrave50

Morning all

Well, it would seem I have a problem - well two actually:eek:.

Number one, I'm becoming obsessed with selling things. I got such a high from two people picking up two of the Gumtree items yesterday, that I immediately turned round and said to my husband "I must sell something else tomorrow - that's my target", with a rather menacing tone.

What will I do when I've run out of things to sell? Seriously though, I'm in rather panic mode. Four weeks on Thursday we have to pack up and leave. I still have so much furniture etc to get rid of.

Have coaxed my husband into a car boot sale on Saturday. This will be good because 1. it will satisfy my yearning to make cash, and 2. it will clear all the rubbish piling up around the house before our visitors arrive:A.

My second problem - a bit more serious. This thread has become about my move to Australia and not so much about debt busting. I aim to give a proper update later today on the state of play with what's left. No point in posting on here the letters I'm sending, as they are all "no, you can't doorstep me, because I say you can't and the OFT agrees". The remainder are all "I offered you a F&F, threaten me all you like - that's as good as it gets". I might post one of these, just for the crack.:D

That's it folks, back in a little while with my "to do" list for today.

Prepare yourselves.

BTW if you happen to search for ANYTHING on eBay what comes up is likely to belong to me:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:.

PinotGrigio41

I love your thread whether its about debt busting , Australia or sellign things, so I really dont care.

As you know I luuurve the letters you write, not stolen any bits from them as yet, but give me time !!

We still have hoards of stuff to sell, but its does become a little obsessive, I had a conversation alst night with Mr Pinot that I am worried as to what happens when I have nothing left to sell other than the roof over our heads, or the family !!!

I watched a little bit of the Call Centre programme last night, very interesting !

gargrave50

Hi Pinot,

To be honest my attention span was so poor last night, I turned the programme off after ten minutes, then watched the last ever Desperate Housewives episode I have sky +'d and saved for a special occasion .

It was as expected fab .

I'm so pleased you love my thread, I promise to keep it up from Australia, although I'm bound to disappear for a few weeks whilst I get broadband organised, and also get my new life in order!

PinotGrigio41

gargrave50 wrote: »

Hi Pinot,

To be honest my attention span was so poor last night, I turned the programme off after ten minutes, then watched the last ever Desperate Housewives episode I have sky +'d and saved for a special occasion .

It was as expected fab .

I'm so pleased you love my thread, I promise to keep it up from Australia, although I'm bound to disappear for a few weeks whilst I get broadband organised, and also get my new life in order!

Actualyl mine was the same last night, I think i managed about 15mins but that was enough to get the general idea of the underhand tactics they use !!

I have completely missed this series of Desperate Housewives, so I will need to put it on my Xmas List I think

Glad you are going to try and keep the thread going when in Oz, I think alot of people will be looking forward to hearing how you and the family are getting on xxx

gargrave50

Well, one thing ticked off the list already. Have done another Global Testmarket survey, and redeemed 1000 points for a £30 cheque. I'm having it sent to my neighbour and she will bank it for me when it arrives .

Was planning to ditch the survey sites, but instead I've decided I think I'll keep it going, keep getting the cheques sent to my neighbour and she can bank them. She has offered, I'm not that cheeky:p.

I might even continue with the rest of the voucher ones too - as dull as they are, I could continue redeeming vouchers and sell them on UK eBay? Just need to find a willing poster .

gargrave50

Anyway, today's to do list (as its getting on for afternoon:eek:)

1. List on Gumtree - Corner Sofa, 32" LCD Samsung TV from loft, Alan's Golf Clubs, Cole's Golf Clubs, Breakfast table and chairs, Dyson Hoover, George Foreman grill, Hamster Cage (once hamster is collected) anything else that takes my fancy!

2. Email Australia re: starting dates etc


3. Email guy renting us the house for 10 weeks to arrange paying rent.

4. Log onto my Visa application status to have a look.

5. More eBay listing

6. Organise a free dinner (from the cupboards and fridge/freezer - no shoplifting here!):rotfl::rotfl:

7. More packing

8. Speak to guy who is shipping Cole's bike, toys etc as we are still waiting on the air freight part of the quote to move Alan's tools.

9. Do more laundry



10. Look for car log book, if I can't find it contact DVLA for replacement

11. Find all our important documents and get them together in one place to take with us.

12. Contact London Landlord for reference (part of a rental package I'm supposed to be collating for help our rental chances in Oz!)

13. Contact other London Landlord re: where's my f@ckin money?!

14. Put £80 cash in the bank from last night's Gumtree

15. Change all the beds.

I'm sure there is more, but I reckon this will take me all day!

chevalier

Sad about the hamster. I guess like here, they aren't allowed in the country?

Yeah to more sales though that is ace.

Just so you know, some UK survey sites know that you aren't in the UK and won't let you take part. B*ngoport is one and V*lued Opinions is another one. Oh and Li*htspeedpanel

gargrave50

Hi Chev

Thanks for the advice on the survey sites - maybe time to give up with those.

We're not sad about the hamster, she is a vicious little sod. My son hasn't bothered with her since a week after getting her, so we never had any intention of taking her. I'm not completely heartless, I do hope she goes to a good home!

gargrave50

gargrave50 wrote: »

Anyway, today's to do list (as its getting on for afternoon:eek:)

1. List on Gumtree - Corner Sofa, 32" LCD Samsung TV from loft, Alan's Golf Clubs, Cole's Golf Clubs, Breakfast table and chairs, Dyson Hoover, George Foreman grill, Hamster Cage (once hamster is collected) anything else that takes my fancy!

[STRIKE] 2. Email Australia re: starting dates etc[/STRIKE]


[STRIKE] 3. Email guy renting us the house for 10 weeks to arrange paying rent.[/STRIKE]

4. Log onto my Visa application status to have a look.

5. More eBay listing

[STRIKE] 6. Organise a free dinner (from the cupboards and fridge/freezer - no shoplifting here!):rotfl::rotfl:[/STRIKE]

7. More packing

[STRIKE] 8. Speak to guy who is shipping Cole's bike, toys etc as we are still waiting on the air freight part of the quote to move Alan's tools.[/STRIKE]

9. Do more laundry



10. Look for car log book, if I can't find it contact DVLA for replacement

11. Find all our important documents and get them together in one place to take with us.

[STRIKE] 12. Contact London Landlord for reference (part of a rental package I'm supposed to be collating for help our rental chances in Oz!)[/STRIKE]

[STRIKE] 13. Contact other London Landlord re: where's my f@ckin money?![/STRIKE]

14. Put £80 cash in the bank from last night's Gumtree

15. Change all the beds.

I'm sure there is more, but I reckon this will take me all day!

Not much action in the last hour, but a few other things have come my way. Had to sort out cancelling the TV licence, so I've fired off an email about that. Also, having to take out a complaint with the Deposit Protection Scheme due to an argument with our old London Landlord.

Busy busy!:p

gargrave50

gargrave50 wrote: »

Anyway, today's to do list (as its getting on for afternoon:eek:)

1. List on Gumtree - Corner Sofa, 32" LCD Samsung TV from loft, Alan's Golf Clubs, Cole's Golf Clubs, Breakfast table and chairs, Dyson Hoover, George Foreman grill, Hamster Cage (once hamster is collected) anything else that takes my fancy!

[STRIKE] 2. Email Australia re: starting dates etc[/STRIKE]


[STRIKE] 3. Email guy renting us the house for 10 weeks to arrange paying rent.[/STRIKE]

4. Log onto my Visa application status to have a look.

5. More eBay listing

[STRIKE] 6. Organise a free dinner (from the cupboards and fridge/freezer - no shoplifting here!):rotfl::rotfl:[/STRIKE]

[STRIKE] 7. More packing[/STRIKE]

[STRIKE] 8. Speak to guy who is shipping Cole's bike, toys etc as we are still waiting on the air freight part of the quote to move Alan's tools.[/STRIKE]

[STRIKE] 9. Do more laundry [/STRIKE]



10. Look for car log book, if I can't find it contact DVLA for replacement

11. Find all our important documents and get them together in one place to take with us.

[STRIKE] 12. Contact London Landlord for reference (part of a rental package I'm supposed to be collating for help our rental chances in Oz!)[/STRIKE]

[STRIKE] 13. Contact other London Landlord re: where's my f@ckin money?![/STRIKE]

[STRIKE] 14. Put £80 cash in the bank from last night's Gumtree[/STRIKE]

15. Change all the beds.

I'm sure there is more, but I reckon this will take me all day!

Getting there, slowly but surely.

Hoping to carry on packing, trying to find our important documents and leave the selling until evening. Something I can do with my feet up and nice glass of vino:D.