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Foraging in February for those elusive NSDs!
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Lollypop75 wrote: »Thanks. I'm not feeling as bad as I expected. I was suspended on Tuesday, and the three days were pretty bad. But I'm glad it's sorted, at least. I am in a bit of a panic as to how I'll find another job, but people do - I'll be ok.
Hey Lolly, fingers crossed for you. You sound really calm and pragmatic, even if you're not feeling it!
2nd NSD for me today, woohoo!!
Silver x1st LBM :idea: 21.12.09 Total Debt - £21049.95.Final LBM :idea: 16.8.13 Total Debt - £16583DFW Nerd #1282 - Proud to be Dealing with My Debts!
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Lollypop75 wrote: »Thanks. I'm not feeling as bad as I expected. I was suspended on Tuesday, and the three days were pretty bad. But I'm glad it's sorted, at least. I am in a bit of a panic as to how I'll find another job, but people do - I'll be ok.
Didn't get an NSD today, although the only money I spent was money my dad gave me this morning. I did a food shop and bought some cigarettes.
That's good to hear - think it's often the not knowing that's the worse - at least when it's all laid out in front of you, you know what you're faced with
And yes - they do - even if it's something to tide you over until other opportunities present themselves.
Take care
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Another NSD for me today - that's number 3. Hairy Biker crumpets were a success with stepson2 who declared them much better than the usual ones I buy, stepson1 declared them "alright" and OH declared them "a bit doughy". So mixed reaction.
Lots of faffing about just to have a no spend day though - next time I'll buy them working on clearing the clutterDo I want the stuff or the space?0 -
3rd NSD for me
May make my target this month (although may aim slightly lower next month 
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OU - DD100 (P), DSE141 (D :j), DSE212 (P ), ED209 (02/12), DXR222 (07/12) SD226 (02/13)
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Finally made my first NSD of the month. Feeling a bit low as we had an unforeseen high spend week (car battery) and also my husband got a letter this morning saying that he hadn't got a job he was hoping for.
So we need these challenges more than ever at the moment. DFW Nerd 941 Proud to be dealing with my debt
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I have had another NSD today. Free Films in 2011: Tangled, Chalet Girl, Never Say Never, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
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I had my 3rd NSD today/yesterday (Saturday).Grocery Challenge for October: £135/£200
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My NSDs have been shocking I have still only had the one. It was my sons birthday today and I had a few things to get, and then forgetting other bits and having to go back grrr
so out of 6 days I have only done 1 nsd, am mortified lolMPs left feb '08 276- Dec 13 36 :T MB Jan 10 ~ £82,377 Dec 13 ~ £29987
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Another NSD for me yesterday :T.
Sorry to read your bad news Lollypop hope something comes through for you.
Congrats on the lottery win Treacly :T.
Have a good NSD on Sunday peeps :beer:Sealed Pot Challenge member no:918
NSD VSP member no 52
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That famous chemical formula [Sh1-T Ha2pENS] rises its head all too often to be ignored.
The Offspring got three tickets for Madness for my b'day last year & we had a great time!
Love your chemical formula BigMumma - surprising how often that one occurs!!!
Madness - great, glad you enjoyed it, they are brilliant live :jLollypop75 wrote: »II'm going out for lunch, now basically. But my friend's paying as I got fired yesterday. Another friend bought me ice cream last night - so I guess it could be worse?
Sorry to hear your news Lolly and fingers crossed something good comes up for you soon.
Well done Treacly :beer::beer:Oh, and I had a little Euromillions win (just a teensy one) yesterday, so it's all good!
Hi everyone
Another NSD for me today - it was a beautiful day here today and far too nice to go anywhere near a shop (did I really just say that?).
Well done everyone, hoping lots of us have a successful day tomorrow.
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