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Over the Garden fence - May's Monthly Chat Thread

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  • Nargleblast
    Nargleblast Posts: 10,763 Forumite
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    Fighting my way to the garden fence through the jungle of weeds...time for a cuppa?

    Why is it that when you decide to switch off your heating for the summer it suddenly turns nippy? One of the laws of Sod, I suppose.
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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,653 Ambassador
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    Must be nargle as Ive just had to put my heating on for a wee while.

    Tired tired tired.Boring boring boring.
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    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
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  • Butti
    Butti Posts: 5,014 Forumite
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    Also tired Beanie. Have about 400 words left on my assignment.

    Have decided I need a job because;
    • I need to start paying my debts down rather than accruing them
    • I'm sick of people taking pity on me and paying for things
    • I need some work clothes and basics like a nude bra
    • I would like a takeaway

    2 job applications due to go in shortly - I shall report back.

    B
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  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    Thanks for the offer Butti, I'll talk to sister and see if she minds and may well take you up on your offer.
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,653 Ambassador
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    Good vibes for the job hunting Butti.
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    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,653 Ambassador
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    Ames~If your sister cant/wont help I would say take Butti up on her great offer.
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    Sister can't help, she lives in London and works in a school so can't have time off whenever she wants, only in school holidays. I just need to make sure she's ok with having someone she doesn't know go through mum's stuff.

    Butti, good luck on the essay and on the job hunting.

    After not being able to do my essay last week I've been told that even with special consideration I'll fail the course if I don't do it, as I'm nocturnal I think I'm going to bite the bullet and at least make a start tonight. I've got 4 days which should be enough.
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • Butti
    Butti Posts: 5,014 Forumite
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    Ditto Ames, good luck with your coursework. I know what you mean but tell your sister you can direct me on what I'm doing - gardening, cleaning, loft clearing etc. rather than photo's, drawers, documents.

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    'one day I will be rich and famous…for now I'll just have to settle for being poor and incredibly sexy'. Vimrod Member of MIKE'S :cool: MOB
  • Nargleblast
    Nargleblast Posts: 10,763 Forumite
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    Ok. I give in. The heating is back on. It might be sunny but the wind makes it right parky round the unmentionables! Roll on summer!
    One life - your life - live it!
  • Butti
    Butti Posts: 5,014 Forumite
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    It's okay when the sun is shining nargle, but as soon as it goes in - BRRRRR.

    B
    Debt LBM (08/09) £11,641. DEBT FREE APRIL 2021.
    Diary 'Butti's journey : A matter of loaf or death'.
    Diary 2 'The whimsical tale of the Waterbed of Debt'         48% off mortgage
    'one day I will be rich and famous…for now I'll just have to settle for being poor and incredibly sexy'. Vimrod Member of MIKE'S :cool: MOB
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