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1001 Things a (true) DFW would never say!

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  • Ali-OK
    Ali-OK Posts: 4,073 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Debt-free and Proud!
    kuohu wrote:
    "We just fancied something a bit whizzier, Bev"

    That has got to be a consumerist classic!

    First class! :rotfl:
    Back on the DFW Wagon:

    CC - £3,300 on 0% til 04/2020
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  • pandas66
    pandas66 Posts: 18,811 Forumite
    I had to change the lampshade

    it didn't match the new carpet
    so I changed the curtains
    but then they didn't match the rug
    so I changed the paper
    but it didn't match the suite
    so I had to change the........
    Panda xx

    :Tg :jo:Dn ;)e:Dn;)o:jw :T :eek:

    missing kipper No 2.....:cool:
  • pandas66
    pandas66 Posts: 18,811 Forumite
    I'll take 3 cd's, 1 for the car, 1 for downstairs and 1 for up.........don't you just hate it when the ONE cd you want is all the way down the stairs or in the car!
    Panda xx

    :Tg :jo:Dn ;)e:Dn;)o:jw :T :eek:

    missing kipper No 2.....:cool:
  • I'm not interested in trying to save money unless I'm going to save thousands.......... oh yes, my OH actually DID say this!
    Its nice to be important but more important to be nice!
  • skintchick
    skintchick Posts: 15,114 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    I think it's important to have the right lifestyle


    I'm too busy to make my own meals - takeaways are easier


    Both things said to me by my mate I have been visiting in Dubai. What's the point of earning tax free if you just spend it all on crap?!?!?:confused: :rolleyes:
    :cool: DFW Nerd Club member 023...DFD 9.2.2007 :cool:
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  • pandas66
    pandas66 Posts: 18,811 Forumite
    I love the designer carrier bags, even that says why the clothes are so much more expensive, it shows quality.
    Panda xx

    :Tg :jo:Dn ;)e:Dn;)o:jw :T :eek:

    missing kipper No 2.....:cool:
  • Batgirl
    Batgirl Posts: 2,035 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud!
    QueenB. wrote:
    I have just checked our receipt and we have been over charged but never mind whats a few pounds.

    I was actually overcharged last week in my local newsagents but was too embarrassed to say - how stupid is that !!!!!!!!I'm sure they would have no problem if I paid too little to them!
    May 2015 £10 a day currently £208
  • bargainbetty
    bargainbetty Posts: 3,455 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    in*the*red wrote:
    16p paracetamol from Boots? You must be joking, only Panadol Actifast cures my headaches - worth it at £4.29 a pack.


    And I couldn't possibly buy generic ibruprofen. Only Nurofen works for me! It's worth the extra £2.
    Some days, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps....
    LB moment - March 2006. DFD - 1 June 2012!!! DEBT FREE!



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  • Sea78
    Sea78 Posts: 6,185 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud!
    What, you actually *make* your own ice cubes???
    CCCS DMP:Feb 07
    Total:£37,016.47 now £0 DEBT FREE FEB 14

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  • kuohu
    kuohu Posts: 913 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    I'll just get some cash from the ATM with this credit card.


    (Assuming it's not an Egg Money card in positive balance, of course)
    DFW Nerd 035
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