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Weds 30th Dec - Daily Chat

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  • bookseller1980
    bookseller1980 Posts: 7,924 Forumite
    Ames wrote: »
    Sally and Bookie, I'm so sorry, the system is pants.

    I used to have a Cinquecento, I hated every second of driving it. The pedals were at a really funny angle and hurt my ankles.
    I found it impossible with trainers- hit brake and accelerator at once!
    sallyx wrote: »
    OK I am going to shut up...feel very embarrassed about moaning when I think I can survive if I just realised I can't have a champagne lifestyle and B won't get to go swimming and piano..these are luxuries (although I would go without a meal to give her these opportunities). After all I supposed I get a huge pay out of tax payers money compared to Bookie.
    I'm not digging at you Sally. B deserves all those things and you work to provide them.
  • scaredy_cat
    scaredy_cat Posts: 7,758 Forumite
    and the biggest laugh is that while the Gov expect people to love on £65, pay bills, feed and clothe themselves, there is now a nhs debt line for people stressed about their debt....!!

    http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/onabudget/Pages/Onabudgethome.aspx
    Cats don't have owners - they have staff!! :D:p
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  • bookseller1980
    bookseller1980 Posts: 7,924 Forumite
    Shoe_Gal wrote: »
    Sally/Bookie

    I read most days but don't often post. I think you are both amazing, and now I am crying as I have no help/advice to offer

    You are both :A

    Oh shoot - so sorry.
    Sally will win through. Not met her but she is a very strong lady.
    I will too.

    Oh, and Sally, we were told twice today that Mama's and Papa's were rubbish!
  • bookseller1980
    bookseller1980 Posts: 7,924 Forumite
    scaredy_cat wrote: »
    and the biggest laugh is that while the Gov expect people to love on £65, pay bills, feed and clothe themselves, there is now a nhs debt line for people stressed about their debt....!!

    http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/onabudget/Pages/Onabudgethome.aspx

    And we do get free prescriptions for the anti d's too. :rotfl:
  • Buffythedebtslayer
    Buffythedebtslayer Posts: 18,924 Forumite
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    Shoe_Gal wrote: »
    Sally/Bookie

    I read most days but don't often post. I think you are both amazing, and now I am crying as I have no help/advice to offer

    You are both :A


    I too never realised and agree with everything Shoe Gal said.

    Its !!!! it really. Ridiculous you both work so hard.

    half the interest on your mortgage Bookie. For GOD SAKE.

    And my sister always said the lord will provide. drives me nuts.

    But any way. I am so sorry we can't all be more help.

    Makes me so mad.
    Nevertheless she persisted.
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,772 Ambassador
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    Sally I dont think its too much to ask that you are able to afford for B to go to swimming & piano.Bleeping system.
    You need to go to your local CAB & they can plead hardship to council to get payments reduced.
    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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  • Shoe_Gal
    Shoe_Gal Posts: 7,235 Forumite
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    bookseller1980 wrote: »
    Oh shoot - so sorry.
    Sally will win through. Not met her but she is a very strong lady.
    I will too.

    Oh, and Sally, we were told twice today that Mama's and Papa's were rubbish!

    Don't be sorry - you have nothing to be sorry for :D
    Sometimes it's hard to walk in a single woman's shoes - that's why we need really special ones!
    Total debt @ Oct 2008: £29,226.42 Credit Card- £[STRIKE]7493.56[/STRIKE] - £7243.56
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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,772 Ambassador
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    Buffy~you ok?
    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.
  • tenmah
    tenmah Posts: 2,209 Forumite
    I too was in tears from reading your posts.

    What happened when you spoke to the tax people about the overpayment Sally? I thought if it was their fault, you didn't have to pay it back?
    OD [STRIKE] £2600 [/STRIKE] £0 :j Loan [STRIKE]£9500.00[/STRIKE] £0 :j Car [STRIKE]£3150[/STRIKE] £0 :j Moving Costs [STRIKE]£1300[/STRIKE] £0 :j Savings £1150 :j

    Everytime I hear the 'dirty' word Exercise, I wash my mouth out with chocolate!
  • bookseller1980
    bookseller1980 Posts: 7,924 Forumite
    Anyway, having been thoroughly mardy i'm off to bed.
    Thanks for your support.
    I hope you all have fun tomorrow nite if you are going anywhere and a very happy new year. I expect the forums will be quiet tomorrow. x
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