Memorygirls - Make Do and Mend

Mags30

MatyMoo wrote: »

Very long story short: Mike came on MSE a desperate man, living in awful circumstances because a builder gutted his home and then ran away with the money. He had lost his job and his way in life. The support on here got him fired up enough to take action & he managed to get DIY SOS Big Build in to finish his whole house.

Mike's Mob are MSE'ers who helped him on the way.

Original thread is https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2280981

Follow up thread is https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2560589
For anyone interested

Wow, that's amazing. I've seen the thread about the builders, I must have a look. I've seen "Mike's mob" in lots of signatures around here but didn't know what it was about.

Memory_Girl wrote: »

when i am back working i am going to commission a special piece to wear just so that i can tell your story as part of the seminar - and i will wear it with much pride that i know such a strong and determined woman.

mg

I love it. That's reminding me of Richard in "Eat, Pray, Love". He became rather successful as a result of his part in the book.

MatyMoo wrote: »

Oops, my last post might scare you then :rotfl:

Nah...it's all about expanding your comfort zones. Where's hypno? She'll make Claire comfortable with commissions:)

bomechina

spud30 wrote: »

Not sure I have the ability to be honest hun. What my mum made were beautiful, but she's not here to show me how unfortunatley

If you are interested in trying silk flower arranging I have a couple of books I would be happy to send you.
I had a fleeting interest a while ago but am too busy with other things.
P.M me if you're interested hun.

savingholmes

Taken me all week to catch up!!!

So pleased MG that your CTC arrived and absolutely fabulous that Mr Big is visiting!

Just a reminder re linked in - you are welcome to link in with me....

Sea78

wow - just come across this diary, and the associated blog, after Karma mentioned it in her thread! The blog (and chat on here lol) seems to be just what I'll looking for in my life at the moment, possibly not at the rate you're going though MG - inspirational!! Not sure if you have much need to a high school teacher in your circle of helpers, but you never know!

Anyhoo, I just thought I'd drop in and say hi

Sea xxx

Mags30

How come Mike is also called Lisa :huh: :doh:

Tregemred

Hi all,

Had my head down today. Felt good to be flexing my design muscles again, instead of pursuing displacement activities, but I ache now :rotfl:So, so glad you like yours Claire.

Groatie queen - one thing that occurred to me when people were posting re bubble kits is that I think they are quite easy to improvise. Wire coat hanger or similar for the hoop and just the right mix of water and washing up liquid. Of course it will involve extensive experimentation to get it JUST right, how awful

Positive vibes to all,

TGR

savingholmes

most pound shops sell bubbles, supermarkets often have packs of 6 say in the party bag/goodies section....

I have some somewhere in this house....

I like this week's challenges. MG - I could advise you on setting up a facebook page if you are still stuck... I have got 50+ followers on facebook fan page for my website which I got by posting links on my main facebook account and asking others to ask others to trial it for me.... Just a thought... On twitter you get followers by following others.... its kind of etiquette and then hopefully one day it will start snowballing....

pania

morning all and happy friday! the weekend is just off around the corner! well I am off for a week, headed up MG's way, have a good, positive, fun and hard work filled week. hope it goes well for all of you!!

P xx

se999

Clairewop - Just wondered how many you make of each piece? It's just people are normally willing to pay more if they know only a limited number are produced. e.g. Are they one off's, or limited editions of up to 100 for example. Printing little limited edition slips and signing them could be worth the effort, you'd normally put 1/100 or 2/100 etc on the slip. The smaller the edition the more people are willing to pay extra.

For big soap bubbles you need to add something extra besides the detergent, found this recipe here:

http://www.wikihow.com/Make--Bubble-Solution

MrsMoo2U

Morning all,

Well today is the day!!!!!!!! Will my life change dramatically from today or do I still need to work a different way around. Will be back tonight to let you all know. The decision is already made, just getting the phone call whilst standing on an information stand in a freshers fayre with no chance of a break so I would be very grateful to feel lots of wonderful vibes flying across the atmosphere to Swansea Uni to help me cope with whatever the decision is.
Thanks