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When life sends you Lemons, just bake a cake

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  • The_Dragon
    The_Dragon Posts: 9,749 Forumite
    Lemon_Tree wrote: »
    not yet but i do have their address somewhere, so know where to write to when nothing happens with the porch

    Let's hope it doesn't come to that eh :o
    Do not meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for thou art crunchy and good with catsup :D
    NSD 15/20, OS WL 21-6 (4) :(C.R.A.P R.O.L.L.Z #44 Twisted Firestarter, VSP #57 - £39.43
    :p Every Penny's a Prisoner :p
  • Lemon_Tree
    Lemon_Tree Posts: 10,202 Forumite
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    too right, truth be told we could do without our share of the expense but it will be lovely to get the place looking great on the outside as well as the rather messy inside.
  • Woowoo
    Woowoo Posts: 4,603 Forumite
    Hi LT

    That's some list you have to work through this weekend! You will feel great putting ticks alongside all the chores that have been hanging over you though. Just make sure you find sometime to enjoy the sunshine :)
    LBM Aug 09: £18,650.47 - Current: £12,854.93 (£5946.79)

    Barclays: £2,928.34 Lloyds: £2,499.60
    MBNA: £3,788.99 Overdraft: £1,900.00 Mum: £1,738.00

    Surveys: £6.60/£40.00
  • Kepp
    Kepp Posts: 4,390 Forumite
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    Didn't realise you had a diary LT! :)

    Have subscribed and will attempt to catch up!
    Debt at LBM Apr 2010 £28,767 Debt free as of Nov 2013 :j
  • **Kat**_2
    **Kat**_2 Posts: 969 Forumite
    Good luck with your letters and list.

    I really hope your headaches get better soon, must be awful. I know this may be a really stupid question so sorry, but have you had your eyes tested? I had horrendous headaches until I did, need glasses just for work and they are so much better. xx
    Loan - [STRIKE]£6991.95[/STRIKE]£6180.01; Barclays Res - [STRIKE]£600[/STRIKE] £0 - £22 per week :eek:, NWB Grad O/D - [STRIKE]£1185[/STRIKE] £887.86 18.28% SWALEC - [STRIKE]£700[/STRIKE] £0 NPOWER [STRIKE]£220[/STRIKE] £0 Kays - [STRIKE]£591.28[/STRIKE] £0 TOTAL DEBT - [STRIKE]£10,288.23[/STRIKE] £7,000.01 31.96 % Paid off. BS Fund - £1 Savings Fund - £41.17 % Challenge Member 1
  • Woowoo
    Woowoo Posts: 4,603 Forumite
    That's a very good point Kat :)
    LBM Aug 09: £18,650.47 - Current: £12,854.93 (£5946.79)

    Barclays: £2,928.34 Lloyds: £2,499.60
    MBNA: £3,788.99 Overdraft: £1,900.00 Mum: £1,738.00

    Surveys: £6.60/£40.00
  • Lemon_Tree
    Lemon_Tree Posts: 10,202 Forumite
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    i haven't had my eyes tested for a while, normally if i get lots of headaches i go and get them checked.
    don't think i've got anywhere near my list yet, but Mr LT and i have transformed the garden in front of our front window, looks lurvely.
    must get started on the list though.
    oh and spent £72 getting a bit of my exhaust replace, it's all money money money isn't it.
  • Sorry about the headaches x

    Photos of transformation please:)

    Xxxx
    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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    photo's on the way.

    well i've tackled one thing on my list - the easiest thing - the electricity reading thing. Got to start of small.
    I guess i don't want to upset my neighbours hence why i'm procrastination about the letters. If only i'd put the following things on my list:
    keep the washing machine going and let lots and lots of washing dry
    spend loads of money
    work on the front garden
    i'd have been laughing if they were on my list
  • Lemon_Tree
    Lemon_Tree Posts: 10,202 Forumite
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    another update, probably as boring as the others lol

    My courgette seeds are poking green shoots above their soil -well done little ones! Both the yellow courgettes and green ones have started sprouting which is great news, still need to speak gently to the other seeds i planted at the same time but i think my courgettes are ahead of the game so i'm not too worried about the others.

    Tomorrow is PAY DAY!!!!!! yay it's been a very long time coming, or at least it feels that way. I worked out all the numbers last weekend, wish i could redo them again today as it's always cheery to plan the next month ahead. I think i wish that i had weekly pay, then i get to play with my numbers every week
    The bestest news ever is that after payday my debt figures will stand at........ £8643. I didn't think i would ever get this far i have to admit.
    Norbert the Norty NR loan will stand at ..... £2093! i can almost see the closing date on him. Just need to survive a few more months and i'll be there. I'd best make the most of the lottie and save on the grocery bills then i guess.
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