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  • Woowoo
    Woowoo Posts: 4,603 Forumite
    I don't have a wii either but the adverts for the party look really good x
    LBM Aug 09: £18,650.47 - Current: £12,854.93 (£5946.79)

    Barclays: £2,928.34 Lloyds: £2,499.60
    MBNA: £3,788.99 Overdraft: £1,900.00 Mum: £1,738.00

    Surveys: £6.60/£40.00
  • Lucielle - I noticed when we had no oil from April to October that we got some damp too, teaching me that I do need to put it on every day even for a little while throughout the year.

    Woo - I thought so too, but then I am worried they are 40+ with no children :(

    Seriously concerned - I now have the gifts I bought yesterday wrapped. I am embarassed to confess I have enough wrapping and accessories to get me thru' two Christmas seasons. I will buy no more :)
    LBM Feb 2010 £62,700 Total Debt Jan 11 [STRIKE]£49,403.84[/STRIKE] £47,530.32.
    (CC/LOAN = [STRIKE]36,378.98[/STRIKE] 35668.47. O/D = [STRIKE]1255.32[/STRIKE] 1212.35/[STRIKE]1999.78[/STRIKE] 1934.52, BUS = [STRIKE]9769.76[/STRIKE] 8714.98)
    Challenge = Debt at 31/01/12 = £25k. 2011 Payments = £1,944.19/£24,403.84

    There is no point in negative thought, it takes up time and energy which could be used in a positive, happy way!
  • taxi73
    taxi73 Posts: 20,815 Forumite
    seems like you're really well on with christmas
  • lucielle
    lucielle Posts: 11,509 Forumite
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    Our house is terrible for damp. Had to get environmental health involved to get the landlords to do something. I'm panicing we haven'y got enough wrapping paper.
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  • Lemon_Tree
    Lemon_Tree Posts: 10,202 Forumite
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    we've got a bad damp problem as well, i have to run a dehumidifier overnight from October to March. Our biggest problem at the moment is that damp is coming in via the cavity and until upstairs mend the guttering/ boards etc it will continue to do so. Looks like we'll need a new gas cylindar next week as it's getting low tonight.

    I've marginally survived the chrissy shopping, only two left to finish/start but i know what i'm planning to get. Got to try and go to Bookers tomorrow for cake baking stuff. Got to make lots and lots of cakes next friday for my OH's work's fund raiser. My sister and i seem to single handedly bake an entire table full of cakes.
  • Herewego
    Herewego Posts: 2,541 Forumite
    I think they will have a ball with Wii party, just what you need to burn off a few christmas calories.
    You have the wrapping paper but i have enough cards to last at least 5 years and all my cards are written for this year, have even contemplated writing out next years so I dont send the same card LOL
    MARCH 2016 DEBT £25750/ £25035
    EST DFD JAN 2021 (that needs to change)
    NOW JAN 2019 (that still needs to change)
  • Lemon_Tree
    Lemon_Tree Posts: 10,202 Forumite
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    i've got a couple of years worth of cards as well, and i actually haven't bought any for 3 years! I'm sure i've got a good stock of wrapping paper as well but i did have to buy some in Oct to be sure i had some as i gave someone their pressy then to save on postage.
  • LT - we have dehumidifer running in hall - there are massive cracks outside from last years snow/ice and of course we didn't fix them. Now its too wet but got our dehumidifer back last week and its still running!! Think we may have to get part of walls re-plastered, although fingers crossed it dries out ok. Oh the joys of an ancient house!!

    Would you believe had to buy more paper - just ran out with two pressies left to wrap. Need cards I think but will check in decorations box as I am thinking I put the one's I didn't post last year in there! But I will buy up enough for next year (both paper and cards) in January sales.

    Got the printer and actifryer for my mum and dad and got two more pressies. DH picked up a coat, which I will wrap and give back to him on Christmas Day!!!!

    So from nothing I am left with two to buy, one of which is the Wii game and then just down to my sister and I am DONE!!! Very chuffed given that it is not December!
    LBM Feb 2010 £62,700 Total Debt Jan 11 [STRIKE]£49,403.84[/STRIKE] £47,530.32.
    (CC/LOAN = [STRIKE]36,378.98[/STRIKE] 35668.47. O/D = [STRIKE]1255.32[/STRIKE] 1212.35/[STRIKE]1999.78[/STRIKE] 1934.52, BUS = [STRIKE]9769.76[/STRIKE] 8714.98)
    Challenge = Debt at 31/01/12 = £25k. 2011 Payments = £1,944.19/£24,403.84

    There is no point in negative thought, it takes up time and energy which could be used in a positive, happy way!
  • Herewego
    Herewego Posts: 2,541 Forumite
    Is Red getting festive ? It is nearly December and im impressed with how well you have got on with your shopping in such a short time.
    MARCH 2016 DEBT £25750/ £25035
    EST DFD JAN 2021 (that needs to change)
    NOW JAN 2019 (that still needs to change)
  • LOL it would appear that I am getting festive much to my amazement. I am more happy that its nearly done and we are not waiting for Dec pay cheque!
    LBM Feb 2010 £62,700 Total Debt Jan 11 [STRIKE]£49,403.84[/STRIKE] £47,530.32.
    (CC/LOAN = [STRIKE]36,378.98[/STRIKE] 35668.47. O/D = [STRIKE]1255.32[/STRIKE] 1212.35/[STRIKE]1999.78[/STRIKE] 1934.52, BUS = [STRIKE]9769.76[/STRIKE] 8714.98)
    Challenge = Debt at 31/01/12 = £25k. 2011 Payments = £1,944.19/£24,403.84

    There is no point in negative thought, it takes up time and energy which could be used in a positive, happy way!
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