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  • Pooky wrote: »
    I have so much admiration for people on here..

    I didnt post as a response to anyone but merely to open everyones eyes. I love mse and espcially this crew and many I follow off daily chat but sometimes I wish people would repect themselves and what they have done more. Its easy to say I am x, y and z thats all negative than to sit down and say ok I am still work in progress but I am good at/achived x, y and z. I see it all to often in real life and now its becoming more apprent here on these boards, and its breaking my heart. Everyone had flaws, no one is perfect but maybe we should start celebrationing what we are/what we do instead of turning everything into a negative :confused:
  • ZTD wrote: »
    Northern Rock and HSBC don't. The payment simply doesn't work.

    Which is how it should be.

    I can't find any relevant account on Northern Rock's website but for HSBC, I'm guessing you're talking about the Basic Bank Account. I can't seem to find anything on the website confirming what you said though. There's just the option to order a brochure. Could you maybe point me in the direction of a link, if that's ok? It's not that I don't trust you, I just want to see it in their writing before I believe it.
    Kayleigh
  • becky_rtw
    becky_rtw Posts: 8,393 Forumite
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    Pap I was only being silly as well :D

    Its very easy to get trapped in the negative as you say and I like being positive but sometimes I feel people on here get annoyed by it so I try to tone it down a little...also though there's nothing wrong with a good moan/rant as long as you can leave it behind afterwards :D
  • Snaggles
    Snaggles Posts: 19,503 Forumite
    Pooky wrote: »
    Snaggs copes fantastically well with bringing up 2 kids alone, dealing with the issues this brings with R's schooling, whilst doing all that she works, she has a social life and she cooks with mint :D....

    :rotfl: Awww, I did well up a little bit then. :) Thank you. I really envy the relationship you have with your OH. Despite the difficulties you have at the moment, you seem to have such lovely affection and banter between you.

    Have no bloody mint left now.... :mad: :D
    "I wasn't wrong, I just wasn't right enough."
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  • becky_rtw
    becky_rtw Posts: 8,393 Forumite
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    What do you use mint for anyway except tea anyway :D
  • spud30
    spud30 Posts: 16,872 Forumite
    An old friend I havent seen for years has just asked to meet up. I'm dead nervous and havent replied yet. How bloody stupid :o
    Is it better to aim for the stars and hit a tree or aim for a tree and land in its branches :think:
    Loves being a Wonderbra friend :kisses3:
  • becky_rtw
    becky_rtw Posts: 8,393 Forumite
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    Whats to be nervous about Spud?
  • bank_of_slate
    bank_of_slate Posts: 12,922 Forumite
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    becky_rtw wrote: »
    What do you use mint for anyway except tea anyway :D

    mint is great in mushy peas, new potatoes and on lamb!
    ...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.
  • sallyx
    sallyx Posts: 15,815 Forumite
    You get in touch and say you would love to Spud...come on girl, happy smiley confident spud :)
    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 ....
    Finally Debt Free...
  • skint_spice
    skint_spice Posts: 13,540 Forumite
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    BTW - did you find a coat Spud? meet your pal and have fun, it'll be great to catch up.
    Mortgage OP 2025 £7050/7000
    Mortgage OP 2024 £7700/7000

    Mortgage balance: £34,965

    Money making challenge £78/400

    ”Do what others won’t early in life so you can do what others can’t later in life” (stolen from Gally Girl)
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