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Thurs 5th: Guy Fawkes blows up debt, DFW chat

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  • bank_of_slate
    bank_of_slate Posts: 12,922 Forumite
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    Ames wrote: »
    Mmm, just had a hot chocolate. Don't feel too bad because it's a low fat version made with water, and had the same calories as a glass of juice. And it's warmed me up nicely.

    I've put the heating on! My car said it was 3c this morning and it beeped and flashed Risk of ice :eek:
    ...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.
  • bank_of_slate
    bank_of_slate Posts: 12,922 Forumite
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    redsquirrel80 wrote: »
    Thanks Becky :)

    Right off home and then for Italian and cinema, or cinema then Italian... have a nice night everyone!

    Have a great night Squigg!
    ...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.
  • bank_of_slate
    bank_of_slate Posts: 12,922 Forumite
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    Kylie wrote: »
    Linda, I love running into you on these boards, that kitten always brings a smile to my face.

    :)

    Hi Kylie :wave:

    Right, I'm off to hoover upstairs, be back soon
    ...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
    I've still not put my heating on, I'm managing fine with duvets and thick cardis. There's only been one time when I wanted it on, but because I've got to turn it on the night before there was nothing I could do. My new challenge is to not have it on unless there's snow on the ground, the heating's so useless it doesn't make much difference anyway. Plus it breaks down every year so the earlier I put it on the earlier it'll stop working.
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    Aaaargh, just seen an ad for Waterstones, bogoff on loads of books I want to read!

    Trying to be MSE and tell myself that it just means there'll be lots of them in charity shops soon but I might be tempted in a couple of weeks if the offer's still on.
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • scaredy_cat
    scaredy_cat Posts: 7,758 Forumite
    Ames, I got a Delonghi oil-filled radiator from curry's for about £80. it's fab, heats up quicky and it has a timer as well. I believe it is quite cheap to run as well.
    Cats don't have owners - they have staff!! :D:p
    DFW Long Hauler Supporter No 150


  • elfen
    elfen Posts: 10,213 Forumite
    Aaaah, have done the 2nd presentation. A lot easier to write this time, as I know how much I can fit into four minutes (i.e. not a lot) and have cut it down to five slides and 800 words, so I won't need to rush so much this time. Roll on Monday and getting the 2nd one done then
    ** Total debt: £6950.82 ± May NSDs 1/10 **
    ** Fat Bum Shrinking: -7/56lbs **
    **SPC 2012 #1498 -£152 and 1499 ***
    I do it all because I'm scared.
  • schoolrunmum
    schoolrunmum Posts: 2,689 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud!
    Hey Linda can you do my upstairs hoovering while you're at it???Still vaguely hungover,DH gone to bed as he's off to Singapore tonite-should have a good view of the bonfires then!Been trying to figure out why we are skint this month-till I saw he had spent £600 on car parts on Ebay-grr!!!
    Debt-free...and staying that way...
  • bank_of_slate
    bank_of_slate Posts: 12,922 Forumite
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    schoolrunmum wrote: »
    Hey Linda can you do my upstairs hoovering while you're at it???Still vaguely hungover,DH gone to bed as he's off to Singapore tonite-should have a good view of the bonfires then! Been trying to figure out why we are skint this month-till I saw he had spent £600 on car parts on Ebay-grr!!!
    :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

    flippin heck!
    ...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.
  • elfen
    elfen Posts: 10,213 Forumite
    Jaysus! And here's me dithering over getting a bigger mp3 player for less than £100!
    ** Total debt: £6950.82 ± May NSDs 1/10 **
    ** Fat Bum Shrinking: -7/56lbs **
    **SPC 2012 #1498 -£152 and 1499 ***
    I do it all because I'm scared.
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