Its tough, it will get better and guess what its freezing brrrrr!

bluebag

Stretching my arms really, really wide for the big hugs for those that need it, especially for gailey and lauren1.

Sammy-kaye, congratulations, mega pleased for you

catkins

I have never posted on this thread but read it regularly. I just had to post to say congrats to Sammy Kaye. I am so pleased for you. You always come across as such a good mum and so sensible for someone so young.

It must be such a good feeling knowing that Christmas is no longer a worry for you.

starsandmoon

Sammy Kaye - congratulations on your win, its great to hear some good news and you really deserve some luck

Gailey - hope you feel better soon, being pregnant makes being ill so much harder doesnt it?

I got 2 loads of washing dry today outside, was so happy. How sad am I?:o

ceridwen

Gintotmelinda wrote: »

Still decorating, only DS's bedroom left which has just been skimmed and drying-he is on the pull out bed in the sitting room. Every conversation in this house at the moment starts with "have you seen my...." as the contents of his bedroom is all over the house. The plasterer who is also decorating hall and stairs is full of OS decorating tips to save money. Bless him and thanks as he is saving us money.

Hope the house refurb. goes well.

Errr....with the interest rates on savings still being virtually non-existent - I think I might usefully spend my next bit of "money I want to save really" on replastering a room that is in dire need of it (ie instead of saving the money). Do you have any idea what your plasterer would charge to replaster a room thats about 16' x 12' and that would need replastering from scratch (ie "skimming" wouldnt be sufficient I'm afraid:(). The plaster is only being held on the walls by the wallpaper I've got covering it - so it all needs to come off and get replaced from scratch and then I can just paint the wall (as I planned to - when I bought the house many years ago now.....). Boy do the walls in that room look BAD...and I was going to wait and get a bit more savings first - but those interest rates dictate I spend the money instead if theres anything I need anyway (darn it!)...:mad:

kidcat

Congratulations sammy, spend it wisely and keep some quietly aside for a rainy day, and of course a little treat for yourselves.

ceridwen

sammy_kaye18 wrote: »

Hello all


FINALLY SOME LUCK FOR SAMMY KAYE!!!!!

I think Im on the lower end of hyperventilating now although an hour ago I thought I was about to pass out.

I have had some luck again. and just wanted to share with you all.

Just seen this. Now THAT is definitely GOOD news:D:T:D.

Very pleased for you Sammy:D

That must be one heck of a relief - oh I do so like a bit of understatement;):)

So - YAY - clean slate to start the New Year with. Lump sums of money are just SOOOOOO....helpful...and this is big enough to make a real difference to you.

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:j

bluebag

ceridwen wrote: »

Hope the house refurb. goes well.

Errr....with the interest rates on savings still being virtually non-existent - ...:mad:

Interest isn't worth having at the moment, the only thing that stops me spending my meagre savings is the inflation creep, I suspect that interest rates will have to rise shortly.

Whatever disaster Irelands' economy finally turns out to be is sure to have some sort of dire effect here as all the banks seem to be joined at the hip.

Frankly, all the uncertainty makes me want to hang on to my little bit even though it's being chomped at by inflation.

pollys

:jSammy Kaye that is fantastic have a wonderful Christmas xxx:j:j

csarina

Brilliant news Sammy, do spnd some of it on yourself and put some sway for a rainy day.....have a wonderful Christmas.......

witchwoopiggy

woohooo way to go sammy kay im so pleased for you all