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Pap's forever plodding... the final chapter =)

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  • Shoe_Gal
    Shoe_Gal Posts: 7,235 Forumite
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    Gemmzie wrote: »
    Do you know what PAP, you've inspired me once again, if you can find £200 a month in your budget for your diet. I can find it in mine for house/holiday savings. :D

    Keep plodding :)

    I was thinking something very similar - well done PAP :A
    Sometimes it's hard to walk in a single woman's shoes - that's why we need really special ones!
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  • Thanks Gem and Shoe gal... It can be done but it is hard and sometimes tiresome but if the desire/determination is there your budgets will allow :D

    So this coming month's SOA... Not too bad really, it would leave me £21.00 for the month which is fine for me :j

    March ~ £500.00 income
    £120.00 ~ Rent
    £16.00 ~ House ins
    £12.50 ~ Line rental
    £44.00 ~ Bus ticket's
    £10.00 ~ t v
    £63.00 ~ internet
    £160.00 ~ CD
    £50.00 ~ Argos (minus CC min repayment)
    £3.50 ~ magazine

    Total = £479.00

    I was hoping maybe I would have enough to purchase my running shoes (the 'big' purchase) but it's not likely. The only way I could do that is if I use the overtime money I will be recieving... However I wanted to put that away for my holiday in May. I shall see what happens once I am payed because I really need them now as my feet/joints arn't liking the whole wellie situation :rotfl:

    Anyways keep on plodding all :j
  • Gemmzie
    Gemmzie Posts: 14,876 Forumite
    Have you got more overtime next month? You've got to think about your foot care and wellies are not good.
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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,580 Ambassador
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    I think the running shoes are more important than holiday money.
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  • Gem, I have about 5 hours due this month so approx £35 before the small pennies we get for beging there after 9pm. I am not sure what I will get next month but going on past years I guess about 4 hours so £24. So not a huge amount really :o I should really see if they have o/t on normal shifts but they have just laid off all temp contractors so I don't think they will :(

    Beanie, I agree but my holiday is important to me too :o I am very tempted to just throw it onto the CC and deal with it later. Its not as if my CC is on a huge rate, its less than 3%. I just can't decide though Shrug_by_melonhead_emotion.gif Its like a step back again!

    Ah well, have to keep plodding :rotfl:
  • SarahNeedle1872
    SarahNeedle1872 Posts: 6,166 Forumite
    Am I reading this wrong or are you planning to run in wellies?!

    I'm with Beanie, I'd sacrifice the hols money for you footwear :)

    Sx
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  • Am I reading this wrong or are you planning to run in wellies?!

    I'm with Beanie, I'd sacrifice the hols money for you footwear :)

    Sx

    Already am/have been for a while. As I said above I am tempted to throw them on the CC for now. The problem being if I use the holiday money is I will have nothing for holiday. April's outgoings are actually over what I have income wise £513 out, £500 in. Then in May I actually go and have £420 out, £500 in :o Therefore I have nothing to go with (except the £55 Mum owes me). Its not as if its all inclusive and we stay on site either. We do something ever day, we spend at least £80+ on pertrol and I need to make contributions...

    Maybe the meet in Feb wasn't a good idea after all :(
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,580 Ambassador
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    Beanie, I agree but my holiday is important to me too :o I am very tempted to just throw it onto the CC and deal with it later. Its not as if my CC is on a huge rate, its less than 3%. I just can't decide though Shrug_by_melonhead_emotion.gif Its like a step back again!

    Ah well, have to keep plodding :rotfl:

    Id go for the CC hun.
    Its not as if you are going mad & flinging stuff on the CC willy nilly.:A
    But you really need to look after your feet.
    Have you got an idea of what trainers you would like?
    Just ask if there is any odd hours at work you may be able to pick up.
    Keep plodding:D
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    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,580 Ambassador
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    The feet was a good idea.
    You had a fab time & enjoyed it~so it was worth it.
    Sometimes life gets in the way.
    Im sure you total debt is less than a months wages.
    Try not to stress too much.
    Are you still thinking of getting another wee job further down the line?
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • sallyx
    sallyx Posts: 15,815 Forumite
    Pap what size feet are you?
    I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change And breakaway. I'll take a risk, take a chance, make a change and breakaway ....
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