Polesalot's Climb to Debt Freedom

pixiechick99

Lots of updates from you today chick:D

polesalot wrote: »

I got a text at 8am from WLM ????

Saying sorry he hasn't been in touch but he hasn't really known what to say (if there is anything to say anyway) and that he hopes we're well and he thinks about us often and wishing us a lovely xmas.

The cynic in me thinks that he has just said all those things to make himself feel better (like all the nice things he said when he picked up his stuff). Does he think I am crying into my pillow every night? I waited a while to reply (I think it's impolite not to ) said thank you we are fine and I am very OK so he doesn't have to worry about that any more and wished him a lovely xmas too.

It was nice to get the text though.

Yes, nice to have a civil/friendly exchange of texts. Always best for things to be left friendly I think.

polesalot wrote: »

My matalan order has just arrived. I only ordered on Tuesday afternoon and it was free delivery too. They emailed yesterday and sent a text this morning to say it was on its way. What fantastic service. I've never ordered from them before but definitely will again.

The gift bags are really good quality. I wish I'd ordered more now.

I ordered a couple of sale jumpers a while ago from them -cheap postage and arrived very fast too - I'll use them again too:D

polesalot wrote: »

My final present has been delivered so I will wrap that up tonight then I'm done.

Spends today was just £38.99 on petrol so will shift some money over from the petrol account to cover it.

Just had a lovely ginger bubble bath and scrubbed with HM sugar scrub and did the OCM on my face. Feel all lovely and smooth now

Final episode of Without You just about to start.....

Oooh very organised - all pressies done. Just a few more for me which I'll do on Sat when girls go out with their dad. I'm thinking I'd like a petrol account...at the moment it comes out of my weekly spending account which I have £100 a week for dd's dinner money, petrol and anything else we need, not food or bills. Hmm...another account may be opened tomorrow:)

vasseur

pixiechick99 wrote: »

Lots of updates from you today chick:D Quiet day at work


Yes, nice to have a civil/friendly exchange of texts. Always best for things to be left friendly I think. It's actually turned my head all upside down again I just re-read it and I came over all teary. I'm glad it's been left nicely though.




Oooh very organised - all pressies done. Just a few more for me which I'll do on Sat when girls go out with their dad. I'm thinking I'd like a petrol account...at the moment it comes out of my weekly spending account which I have £100 a week for dd's dinner money, petrol and anything else we need, not food or bills. Hmm...another account may be opened tomorrow:)

Ah see I don't have a weekly spends account. Most of the money I spend would be on food or petrol. I always pay DD's dinner money for the month so that is already taken into account so any money I spend during the week is minimal really.

vasseur

I queried with Quidco yesterday where my £50 cash back was from my Post Office CC. They have come back this morning and said that the PO have approved it and they are just waiting for them to send the cash :T. I was sure this one was going to be declined so I'm pleased with that. Could still be ages till the cash arrives though.

£1 PAD to Barclaycard

£5.80 on OnePoll

Just working till 1pm today. We have loads of buffet food in the office too

Going to pop into town after work and chance my luck and see if I can pick up one of those S & G sets from Boots. I don't hold out much hope but if they've got any I will put the bits in my present stash (and maybe keep a few bits for myself ). Want to pop to primark for some PJs and get DD another fleecy sleepsuit.

The it will be off to Aldi for a few bits for next week and some buffet food for at mum and dads.

Off to my friends thsi evening for drinks and nibbles.

vasseur

My lloyds Pharmacy stuff has just arrived. If it had been christmas presents they would never have arrived by today

pixiechick99

Hey lovely - Boots sale is online now:j Though the site is incredibly slow and will at times stop and go temporarily unavailable, I am persevering:p

vasseur

pixiechick99 wrote: »

Hey lovely - Boots sale is online now:j Though the site is incredibly slow and will at times stop and go temporarily unavailable, I am persevering:p

Thanks for this. I had a quick look and there were some fantastic bargains but I had my sensible hat on and didn't order anything. Of course that hat is liable to fall off so who knows what will happen

Woke up yesterday morning to no hot water :eek: Not what I needed. Looked at the boiler troubleshooting manual and all signs pointed to calling out an engineer. Typical, on Xmas eve I fiddled with a few knobs - quiet at the back - ran from the bathroom downstairs to the boiler upstairs and after about half an hour of really Blue air it suddenly woofed into life phew.

Who needs a man around the house ?

vasseur

Quick update from phone so prob loads of spelling mistakes. Have had a lovely day, lots of nice pressies - my desigual coat, some leather gloves, suede handbag, money box from DD for my laptop savings, smellies, candle holder, mp3 trip thing for the car to replace the one I have worn out - in fact loads of lovely stuff and not a baking sheet in sight

Have eaten far too much today but it was gorgeous, just can't stop grazing on the chocolates

Just watched Downton Abbey and really enjoyed it - Maggie Smith gets the best lines..

vasseur

We are back home now. Had a lovely xmas but there's nothing like your own bed

Popped to town to take back some PJ bottoms I bought for myself on Xmas eve. Ended up exchanging them for a fleecy set and a top for dd . Only cost £7 and the fleecy PJs are lovely. Perfect for slobbing round the house and so cosy.

Had a quick McD's for lunch then bought a stamp pad and batteries(for dd) and a new cash book (for me) in Rymans - £10.57.

Bought some cakes in M&S - butterfly cakes with delicious butter icing. After the amount I've eaten the last couple of days this won't make any difference - at least that is what I'm telling myself

Then popped to card factory to stock up on birthday cards and also bought thank you cards and a diary and address book for me - £5.61.

I've done 3 loads of washing since we've been back and also made some soup (spicy butternut squash) and baked a loaf of bread. At least I'll have something to take to work tomorrow

Got some ironing to do then the sofa is all mine and I'll probably finish off the cakes that we bought earlier.

My diet starts in the new year........:rotfl:

Lula-Hula

Hiya poles,

pleased to hear you had a lovely time, we still have biccies & cake to get through but my enthusiasm for them is waning somewhat !

With you on the diet, starting 3rd Jan when back to work & school ...
xx

Mags30

So glad you and DD are having a lovely Christmas. Loads of fabulous presents too It was a bit strange WLM sending that text. Christmas seems to make everyone a bit emotional.