A journey of a 1000 miles must begin with single footstep....

Woowoo

I just find it hard to spend £50 on food and alcohol these days, but I know if I don't go I will be jealous on the night when everyone in the office heads into Town, although on the plus side I wouldn't have to do the walk of shame on the Monday morning!

REDMADCURLS

We went out last week because one of the guys, who is just lovely, is moving to another office. I picked the restuarant and it cost a staggering £30 each - nearly died! That plus beer (we always do a kitty) and taxi to mums cost me £60 - very very expensive.

As a result someone has suggested putting £5 away sept-dec = £20, which will pay kitty for Xmas dinner!

We are a sociable bunch and always have a great laugh when out, however I have had walk of shame once (still blush at what I said) and will never let it happen again.

But yes it is very expensive, and hard to justify!

Woowoo

Should of saved my birthday money like you said Red!

REDMADCURLS

Oh well you put it to better use but we all do need a break and I have found I look forward to and enjoy my nights out so much more now that they are a treat!

Happytogetdebtfree

Sounds like something to be enjoyed woo woo try to find a way to make it work xx keep plugging away bath and bed for me xxx

Kepp

Could you maybe explain that you haven't got enough money to split the bill and then make sure you pick stuff that stays under the £20 you have?

I've done that before. At first I was worried bout saying that but people are usually quite happy with that, in fact sometimes someone even says me too, so they're glad you mentioned it too!:)

Lemon_Tree

i've also found that if you say up front that you don't want to split the bill and will just pay for your own things that it doesn't cause too many problems. I don't drink so i never thought it was fair for me to have to fund other people bottles of wine etc, plus i just couldn't afford to go out otherwise.

Woowoo

Thanks guys think I will drive and tell the organiser about my limited funds in advance!

X Factor is back on Saturday, that's my Saturdays sorted between now and Christmas! Sad I know!

REDMADCURLS

Oh great, because its the only show DH and I watch together - and so we will now get to spend Saturday evening in the same room!

I have to say I love it! *The X Factor, although quite like DH too

Happytogetdebtfree

Afternoon people, off to bed soon ready for a powernap for work lol ... just been out for a quick walk with dog and then ive been and sorted ohs car radio thanks to a free code page on here normally its like 15-20 quid yay mse yay me .... woowoo sounds like good advice saying up front about cash preference, ive only ever been out and paid for what i ordered because people always said it wasnt fair to split the bill i never really minded before why should we feel embarrassed about saying i didnt get a starter so i dont want to pay for other peoples share a big group it seems fair to me, plus you can go out so thats the bonus there xx