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Pippi’s pulling up her stripey-socks for the final sprint towards the Good-Life……………

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  • Pippilongstocking
    Pippilongstocking Posts: 16,336 Forumite
    Cheery_Daff wrote: »
    Ah Pippi, hope there's not too much to grump about xxxxx

    How lovely that the geranium is flowering. What a beautiful legacy xxx


    I know its terrible to say this on here but its only money thats getting me down cheery - nowt that important like health or happiness

    :)

    x
    Total debt 26/4/18 <£1925 we were getting there. :beer:
    Total debt as of 28/4/19 £7867.38:eek:
    minus 112.06 = £7755.32:money:
    :money:Sleeves up folks.:money:
  • Pippilongstocking
    Pippilongstocking Posts: 16,336 Forumite
    vl2588 wrote: »
    Grr to pesky unreliable deliveries!


    Very ggrrrrish! :)

    LT you're right too - soon folk will want more things - its me getting them listed that is more of an issue, thinking of doing a car boot sale here or something but dunno

    Not much energy for alot at the mo, working flat out in office then trying to sort ebay adn this job too

    No rest for the wicked!!!

    Keeps me on my toes:rotfl:
    Total debt 26/4/18 <£1925 we were getting there. :beer:
    Total debt as of 28/4/19 £7867.38:eek:
    minus 112.06 = £7755.32:money:
    :money:Sleeves up folks.:money:
  • Lemon_Tree
    Lemon_Tree Posts: 10,202 Forumite
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    you're not wicked! you don't sound like you have the time to be wicked! I bet you do really well with plants at a car boot they certainly do well around here! you'd probably make more than you would if you were selling on ebay and DS and DD can help!
  • Cheery_Daff
    Cheery_Daff Posts: 17,253 Forumite
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    Gosh Pippi, you are anything BUT lazy! Pah to pesky non-deliveries - I do hope you're going to ask for a refund! :D Can't believe how much you've had to pay out of your own money. I reckon perhaps rethink the deposit thing - I know you're trying to build a reputation, but you don't want to put yourself in financial difficulties in the meantime! Part of being a successful business person is managing your expenses appropriately - and that means if you're paying for materials for someone else, *they* should be paying for them! :)

    Remember to be good to yourself, not just everyone else! :)

    xxxxxx
  • Pippilongstocking
    Pippilongstocking Posts: 16,336 Forumite
    The other side of it all is that I'm still a bit wibbly about beleiving in myself and want to do a professional job.

    Once I've built up a reputation - Its easier I guess but I do take on board how much I've stretched myself. Only due to pesky thesis.

    Baby steps - I'll look into local car boot sales LT - be a good thing thank you!

    Lady happy with progress just had a text from her.

    slow and steady wins the race..........

    all will be fine - takes time to build up from nothing.

    :) the flowers will provide :)
    Total debt 26/4/18 <£1925 we were getting there. :beer:
    Total debt as of 28/4/19 £7867.38:eek:
    minus 112.06 = £7755.32:money:
    :money:Sleeves up folks.:money:
  • Cheery_Daff
    Cheery_Daff Posts: 17,253 Forumite
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    What a lovely attitude pippi :j :j Was just reading your blog, SOOOOOO much want to pop round to sit in your kitchen for a lovely cup of tea! :o:D
  • Pippilongstocking
    Pippilongstocking Posts: 16,336 Forumite
    The cellist says hi!!
    Total debt 26/4/18 <£1925 we were getting there. :beer:
    Total debt as of 28/4/19 £7867.38:eek:
    minus 112.06 = £7755.32:money:
    :money:Sleeves up folks.:money:
  • EssexHebridean
    EssexHebridean Posts: 24,437 Forumite
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    I think it would be considered quite appropriate to take a small deposit from people where you are having to buy materials up front Pippi - I honestly can't see that anyone would have a problem with that.
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  • lucielle
    lucielle Posts: 11,518 Forumite
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    OK, Stripes I challenge you to list 5 plants on ebay before Friday. Preferably sweetcorn that will grow outside and where I live!
    L
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  • Lemon_Tree
    Lemon_Tree Posts: 10,202 Forumite
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    lol lucielle, that's where i bypassed ebay, i ordered direct from the stripey one to save us both fees lol great idea though
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