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  • pepe2008
    pepe2008 Posts: 5,158 Forumite
    littlemisschocolate wrote: »
    Pepe, this might explain why you're having a spot of trouble find ing a string vest http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7132359.stm

    Elfen - don't give up chocolate all together otherwise you'll fall off of the wagon and munch chocolate until you get sick.

    Sally - urgh. That's a big steaming pile of turd!
    Aha! thats the look:D didn't think they were that poular. They have them at a proper Tailors locally, but they're a fortune!!
    :D:D stay wonky :D:D

    ....one-way ticket to Portugal booked !
  • postingalwaysposting
    postingalwaysposting Posts: 13,987 Forumite
    edited 23 January 2010 at 5:48PM
    Afternoon all :T

    Sally, :( Not good news, I hope Monday will be more fruitfull. Are you sure are claiming all you can? Myabe speak to cab/IA? Shrug_by_melonhead_emotion.gif

    Pooky, :A Nothing more to add, I just love you lil family...

    Well I have been to work, dog walked, bought some cloudly lemonade and now I am home. Recieved a voucher for Argos and I stupidly went online looking for a bike (one of my goals this year, my last one got trashed by my lil bro) and have fell in love with one... But its £250/£220 in the sale :eek: I think I had better fall out of love with it super fast... :rotfl:
    Have a great evening all :beer:
  • Pooky
    Pooky Posts: 7,023 Forumite
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    Sally - That's pants - so when they stopped the JSA did the tax credits go up? Are you eligible for income support whilst not claiming the JSA?
    "Start every day off with a smile and get it over with" - W. C. Field.
  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    Income support can now only be claimed by single parents. Tax credits are supposed to do the job now. The whole benefits system is a shambles.
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • Pooky
    Pooky Posts: 7,023 Forumite
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    What sort of bike are you looking for Pap? Have a look on ebay for one maybe or freecycle? That way you could set yourself a target for savings but still start exercising?
    "Start every day off with a smile and get it over with" - W. C. Field.
  • Pooky
    Pooky Posts: 7,023 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Ames wrote: »
    Income support can now only be claimed by single parents. Tax credits are supposed to do the job now. The whole benefits system is a shambles.

    We were told to apply for it and were turned down because we had £9 a month too much coming in. I did it over the phone and didn't get told that.....ruddy silly systems.
    "Start every day off with a smile and get it over with" - W. C. Field.
  • Pooky
    Pooky Posts: 7,023 Forumite
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    And Pap - you really should get yourself on facebook - I know you didn't want to register under your own name but you could always register with your MSE name and still be in contact with us all :D
    "Start every day off with a smile and get it over with" - W. C. Field.
  • postingalwaysposting
    postingalwaysposting Posts: 13,987 Forumite
    Pooky wrote: »
    What sort of bike are you looking for Pap? Have a look on ebay for one maybe or freecycle? That way you could set yourself a target for savings but still start exercising?

    Pooky I have always had mountain/dual suspension bikes but ideally I want a trekking/single suspension bike or a ladies town. The problem is I am so short I have always had childrens bikes :o So I really need to go to a shop and test some out. I am quite fortunate as I have an independent bike shop quite close to me who used to service my old bike that do a huge range, plus they can order in :D

    Ohhh I am still saving yet Pooky, I will not buy one and get into debt. Now I am semi running and I have my dvd's I am in no rush. I want to save approx £200 for one. I know thats a lot of money but I want it to last at least 5-10 years. I still have a look on ebay though, just because ;)
  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    It's only changed very recently Pooky, before then you could get it for reasons of disability, but it's ESA now.

    *starts biting nails*
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • Pooky
    Pooky Posts: 7,023 Forumite
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    That's incapacity benefit Ames - I said Income support.
    "Start every day off with a smile and get it over with" - W. C. Field.
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