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***Tuesday 22nd December Daily Chat

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  • postingalwaysposting
    postingalwaysposting Posts: 13,987 Forumite
    sallyx wrote: »
    Spud I thought the bits for DS arrived and you ended up paying loads of duty...or did I imagine that?

    That was her first package Sally, I think Spud ordered two :confused: Sorry you have had to pay tax on your goodies so far Spud :o
  • spud30
    spud30 Posts: 16,872 Forumite
    sallyx wrote: »
    Spud I thought the bits for DS arrived and you ended up paying loads of duty...or did I imagine that?

    Beanie I agree I would prefer to loose 4 pounds without all this stress!

    DH and DS's slippers arrived, with loads of duty to pay. Waiting for the hoodie and tshirt I ordered him as a surprise :(
    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:
  • sallyx
    sallyx Posts: 15,815 Forumite
    Buffythedebtslayer wrote: »
    I know its not very diety :o but I figured we could start after the new year if you want? You on SW and me on WW? Give me a start date?
    xxx
    Sounds like a plan you 2...I will still be plodding along on SW, so will help if I can.
    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...
  • sallyx
    sallyx Posts: 15,815 Forumite
    postingalwaysposting wrote: »
    That was her first package Sally, I think Spud ordered two :confused: Sorry you have had to pay tax on your goodies so far Spud :o
    spud30 wrote: »
    DH and DS's slippers arrived, with loads of duty to pay. Waiting for the hoodie and tshirt I ordered him as a surprise :(

    ahhhhhhhhhh I knew I had read something.
    You ordered them ages ago spud, stupid USA post/import/Royal Mail
    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...
  • spud30
    spud30 Posts: 16,872 Forumite
    postingalwaysposting wrote: »
    That was her first package Sally, I think Spud ordered two :confused: Sorry you have had to pay tax on your goodies so far Spud :o
    I dont really mind, as they're things I cant buy here....just as long as they do actually arrive :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:
  • spud30
    spud30 Posts: 16,872 Forumite
    sallyx wrote: »
    ahhhhhhhhhh I knew I had read something.
    You ordered them ages ago spud, stupid USA post/import/Royal Mail

    Yep, the parcel was apparently despatched on 3rd December. Company say if not arrived by Christmas eve, to get back in touch and 'we'll work together to resolve' :rolleyes:
    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:
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,745 Ambassador
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    Spud~That is just pants.
    You ordrered it ages ago :(
    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.

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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,745 Ambassador
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    Buffy~i will join you & Spud on your quest in January.
    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.
  • Buffythedebtslayer
    Buffythedebtslayer Posts: 18,924 Forumite
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    spud30 wrote: »
    Yep, the parcel was apparently despatched on 3rd December. Company say if not arrived by Christmas eve, to get back in touch and 'we'll work together to resolve' :rolleyes:

    That is a bit rubbish:confused:. fingers crossed it comes tomorrow.
    Nevertheless she persisted.
  • Buffythedebtslayer
    Buffythedebtslayer Posts: 18,924 Forumite
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    beanielou wrote: »
    Buffy~i will join you & Spud on your quest in January.

    Cool!

    *Spud is probably thinking Quest? what Quest?:rotfl:*
    Nevertheless she persisted.
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