Pay off mortgage and start having fun!

newgirly

That's a great idea, better than my scribbled note I was going to ask him to sign, cheers Tilly

gallygirl

Alchemilla wrote: »

Newgirly i have a similar brother only my brother is nearly 40.

Failure to launch dont they call it?

Mr GG has one of those as well. 51, so I win :rotfl:. Do you think they're all related .

newgirly

:beer: congratulations you are the winner :rotfl:

Its lovely here in my garden this morning, the suns out , my flowers (and a few tomatoes) are looking great, I am so glad I claimed back the garden from the kids this year and banned footballs:D I am going to drink my coffee and pretend I am on holiday for 10 mins before the big clean up and BBQ prep starts.

cha97michelle

I don't think I would feel comfortable with the allowance, unless your daughter knew it had to pay for something specific.

I think I'd kind of feel like it was undermining my values and what I was trying to teach my kids.

Paying into a savings account does sound a good option. That way there will be a lump sum when she really needs something.

Alchemilla

Being a trusting bumpkin type I have never worried about paying by paypal and collection in person.
Have done it loads and never had a problem.

QB_Wolf

My brother didn't start to work properly until in his early 30s but found his vocation and know runs a successful business, that he loves.

So there is hope.

newgirly

Thanks Michelle, bq wolf and alchemical for popping in.:)

In the end I had a word with mum and declined the offer, but did point out if it was for future savings it would be different.

Yesterday was manic, we had the BBQ for dh's friend and his family, hard work and actually a few items damaged too. :cool: we are not really that into entertaining socially much except the odd family meal or kids friends and parties.

Today dd went to the new college to meet her form and tutor which went well, tomorrow she has to go back for a tutor interview and screening. Only small problem is it may well make it very hard to get to the hairdressers for her prom hair do :eek: I can't believe its come round so fast.

I have lots of girls getting ready at our house, I have said some can stay over after it ends around 11.30pm, but apparently they all want to get changed and go and hang around the streets/ park for the rest of the night, goodness knows why. Dd is not keen (and also not allowed :rotfl:) so hopefully at least one will come back and stay over so she is not the odd one out.

newgirly

It's prom day . Lots to get done , so need a to do list:

Take dd to the hairdressers for sparkly up do
Try again to get creases out of dress without burning:eek:
College interview dd
Clean and tidy living room as we now have 4 sleeping over in there
Buy food for midnight snacks
Borrow camera as can't find charger
Hoover car as they will all have doggie fur covered dresses and tuxes
Do. 2hrs for dh- urgent as he needs it for tomorrow
Strip 2 beds
Make last few days ops
Make a small batch of washing gloop , have run out
Spritz round bathrooms/floors so its semi presentable

CathT

Hope dd enjoys her prom, leaving school is much more evenful than when I left. Great news on the sale of the tent, that will really help with the loft expenses and I'm really happy for you that you got a good price.

newgirly

Hi cath, it certainly is bigger deal than it used to be, we had a water fight over th park when I left :rotfl: