I can do this.................I AM doing it!

nattypants

Wish I could ebay- actually that sounds fairly pathetic:o of course I can ebay I just need a good kick up the a* to get started:rotfl:

I'm sorry that you're missing your sons...it must be tough but just think ahead to the wonderful new life you're mapping out for yourself and your family, which you'll achieve with dignity and a definite sense of pride - what could be better than that?

Here's to a successful week of ebay sales/profit resulting in a mahoosive Christmas fund for you and the boys:D:D:D

NPX

Snowdonlily

Morning everyone, hi nattypants!

I didn't ebay anything last night, I started knitting and got carried away I will make a special effort tonight though. I've raised about £320 so far, with about 10 items ending tonight, so fingers crossed for a good Christmas.

Unfortunately, I really do have to work today which is why I've been up since a ridiculous hour on a Sunday morning.

I'm very annoyed with Barclays Bank this morning. H and I had a joint account with them, it only had about £40 in it, it was one of those accounts you open and then forget all about, so I followed my Sol's advice and tried to have it closed.

I visited the local branch in my lunch hour a couple of weeks ago, and was told by the young man behind the counter that he "can't do that sort of thing" and that I had to make an appointment and go back the next day to see someone who could. I also had to get H to sign a letter of consent agreeing to the account being closed.

I did all this, and on my third visit to the Bank (not in the same town) I was assured that the account was now closed.

I've just had a look at Barclays online and surprise surprise the account is still active. Unbelieveable :mad::mad::mad:

Right, I've had my rant for this morning, I'd better get the hair straighteners out (I wonder how much power they use??).

knithappens

I just wanted to say that you are amazing, it takes alot to leave, My mum was with my dad 35 years, for the sake of the kids, hr life only started once she left, and as her child i Sometimes feel, if it was no for us she would have had a chance at a life, you have doen the right thing for you , and your kids. And you are moving in the right direction.

I followed in my mums footsteps, but am now single and even now I have to remind myself that i have no one to answer to.

Good luck with everything, I hope you dont mind if I follow you, I dont keep a diary on here but I blog, andi know how theraputic it can be getign everything down on paper so to speak, plus it keeps me accountable to myself

karom

Hey Snowdonlily

Very positive start of a diary and wanted to let you that I suscribed and will be popping from time to time. I am not a DFW but MFW but the principles apply and temptations are many !

I know what you mean about getting obsessed on meter reading

nattypants

I actually feel sick at the amount of electricity wasted in my house.....2 teenagers = lights, TVs, games consoles, PCs, lap-tops etc. etc. left switched on..often overnight AARRRGGHHH!!
(Not to mention the extended showers:()

I hope you're all having a nice weekend...lovely and bright here in Scotland which is showing my layers of dust up a treat:o

Excellent sales achieved on ebay Snowdonlily:T:T:T
NPX

MrsPorridge

Hi Snowdilly - just stopped by to wish you success in your quest. Sounds like you have made a fantastic start. Beware - Ebaying gets very additctive!!

Have you thought about a car boot sale for the spring?

Snowdonlily

Hi knithappens, karom, nattypants and Mrs Porridge thanks for saying hi.

Knithappens - I stayed with H for almost 22 years because of the boys. My boys are my life, and as you say your mother stayed married even longer she must feel exactly the same about you. I know what you mean about not having to answer to anyone. I went from an 18 year old living at home to a married mum in a matter of months, so I'm finding it really odd being able to come and go as I please. Its funny, I thought I'd be out every night but I'm quite happy staying home, but of course not having much spare cash also has a lot to do with that.

Its been a really quiet day at work today, so I've been able to do the Christmas rota. I've put myself in to work between Christmas and New Year, so one of the others can have a nice long break. I'll probably take a weeks holiday in January to make up for it

We had a woman in the shop today with a gorgeous Kath Kidson handbag (AND she had the matching purse!)....I had an acute attack of handbag envy, but I really don't need any new bags.

Right, I spose I'd better go and look busy. Hope everone's having a good Sunday

Snowdonlily

Nattypants, I know what you mean about teenages and leaving pcs and games consoles etc on overnight. When mine come over I feel like I'm constantly nagging them to switch things off..........I can hear myself turning into my mother :rotfl:

karom

OMG I am still a teenager somewhere, I do leave my PC on all night! and I am mid-30's

Snowdonlily

haha you and me both, its a hard habit to break. I'm always leaving the tv on standby

Some things ending on ebay in a few minutes, two have bids on so thats good, will have to relist the other stuff.