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1001 Things a (true) DFW would never say!

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  • jesster_2
    jesster_2 Posts: 393 Forumite
    You'll never save the money up to go, so you might as well just book the holiday and pay it off afterwards.

    (Guiltily admitting that I have in my pre DFW life said this to someone who was trying to decide whether or not to go on holiday.)

    Dec 2005 £8,500

    April 2007 £0

    Paid Off Since Lightbulb Moment £8,500

    Debt Free Date: APRIL 16 2007

    :j :j :j :j :j :j :j :j
  • Kevicho
    Kevicho Posts: 3,216 Forumite
    I will not buy this shops value beans because I prefer the label on heinz cans
  • Broken_hearted
    Broken_hearted Posts: 9,553 Forumite
    I'm 100% loyal to my bank
    Barclaycard 3800

    Nothing to do but hibernate till spring






  • mrcow
    mrcow Posts: 15,170 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I'm not going to claim back my bank charges, after all, I knew the T&Cs when I signed up!
    "One day I realised that when you are lying in your grave, it's no good saying, "I was too shy, too frightened."
    Because by then you've blown your chances. That's it."
  • dinkylou
    dinkylou Posts: 727 Forumite
    Anyone coming to the pub for lunch, I'm buying! (on a weekday)
  • dinkylou
    dinkylou Posts: 727 Forumite
    Ooooooh noo, I'd never go in Primark, I only wear Gucci, daarling!
  • Broken_hearted
    Broken_hearted Posts: 9,553 Forumite
    Oh you've overcharged me well mistakes happen just keep it.
    Barclaycard 3800

    Nothing to do but hibernate till spring






  • Murtle
    Murtle Posts: 4,154 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    if it's free it can't be good quality/never last
  • lynzpower
    lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Cabs ARE public transport
    :beer: Well aint funny how its the little things in life that mean the most? Not where you live, the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes.
    Theres no dollar sign on piece of mind
    This Ive come to know...
    So if you agree have a drink with me, raise your glasses for a toast :beer:
  • Floss
    Floss Posts: 9,083 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Can't be bothered cooking, let's get takeaway!
    2021 Decluttering Awards: ⭐⭐🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇 2022 Decluttering Awards: 🥇
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