So glad I no longer do credit

Tupperware_Queen

you could really push the boat out and go one junction down the motorway and stop at the services.....just think of the treasures you could find there!!!

penelopedee_2

My neighbour talked me into going to Mr T's today - and never again. Its bad enough most Saturdays watched the c*rp going through the tills but today was just stupid. Cash rules in my house - if you don't have the money then we aint having it. One small single trolley in front of me was £178. No veg, no bread, no milk, no fresh or frozen meat.

(I don't normally watch everyone's shopping but its sooo busy I was there for an hour).

Tupperware_Queen

its just mad isn't it....and most of it will end up in the rubbish I'll bet!!!

to be fair, I have never gone mad like that even in the bad old days, I just can't see the point. Years ago when I worked at sainsburys I was always in shock at this time of year.

savingwannabe

Hello Now and nice people,

What a fantastic thread.

lilibet1

off topic..but did anyone watch the programme drama last night with David Jason in it i think it was called come rain or shine?
xxx

confused76

lilibet1 wrote: »

off topic..but did anyone watch the programme drama last night with David Jason in it i think it was called come rain or shine?
xxx

i watched it lili, thought it was really good, made me quite emotional though. Loved David Jason's character...xx

sugarbabe-47

Hi all

Got to say that I am sooooooo glad to have sorted my xmas out by the beginning of December this year, the first real christmas after my B/R. Last year was okish, but this year is the best ever as far as I am concerned - ALL BOUGHT AND PAID FOR - CASH :j:j
I was ashamed of being B/R, but honestly it has been one of my best life changing descisions and what a learning curve it has been!!! Tough at times, but I survived:T

I dont worry anymore about money, no stress, no hassle its bloody great and both my kids are 22 & 27 and this is going to be the best xmas for me. They are both coming round with their other halves for xmas dinner and I cant wait. Family IS more important than pressies and I am sooooo grateful for my two kids and I treasure time with them. I stupidly hid my finances/B/R from them and only told them AFTER the event and they now appreciate EVERYTHING I have done for them over the years. I love them to bits and if they had to have toast for xmas dinner it wouldn't bother them, so long as I am there!
That is priceless.:A
Take care and I hope we all have a peaceful, debt free chrimbo:xmassign:
Sugar x

Tupperware_Queen

well done Shug, I hope that next year will be like that for me too...I should get AD on 8th Nov, which will mean a BR and debt free Christmas 2011!!

I have just made the gingerbread for our annual tradition of making a gingerbread house...the smell is delish!!!

Meadows

now wrote: »

Well I have just come back form ASDA and oh my god for the first time ever have I realized just how dangerous Credit Cards are People are crazy, 2 trolleys strapped high three trolleys deep at the till, one woman spent £485.78

Credit cards are only dangerous if abused, if you buy on the card and don't have enough to pay the bill each month that is where it then becomes dangerous.

As for the woman shopping and spending almost £500, yes while that sounds excessive do you know how many she was feeding, how much was luxury food and how much was drink and if it will be on the never never or paid in full when the statement comes through.

Tupperware_Queen

well gingerbread is baked, now cooling for building the house later. I'm going to have a nice soak in the bath, as I have just been told by my youngest son that I have flour in my hair......

(I could start singing..if you go to san fransisco...be sure to wear....):rotfl::rotfl: