The Ultimate Incentive Threadies go all out!

Tete_en_l'Air

Uh-oh, I think I can hear NIM's mind whirring from here

God Shrimpy, stop going on about money! Fab news on the Barclaycard - I'm wanting in on this 0% action but as I don't actually have any debt that would probably be a Bad Idea. Well done on the MS restraint too :T The men's leather bracelets sound MUCH nicer than the £30 tunic

Bag sounds good Birdie! I'm having handbag traumas at the moment - fancied a satchel, across-body style and bought one online which was tiny - tried it out for a bit thinking well at least it won't be heavy but couldn't live with it. So bought a similar bigger one in the Accessorize sale a couple of weeks ago but it's only got one big compartment and I can never find anything I need to be more organised and not just chuck everything bar the kitchen sink in there

My flaky friend didn't even reply to my sympathetic text last night so she's definitely in the bad books!

In money news I've just been to the dentist and didn't need a filling (I budget monthly for the possibility of needing two fillings a year) but I did need prescription toothpaste (£7.40 for toothpaste!!) .. that means I have £25 spare in my 'teeth' piggybank which would go into the challenge but I think instead I'll put it towards my increased car insurance which is due out next week. Sigh.

Edit - Cinny that's massive! For your FOOT?! I do like the style and the colours though. I really like all of Elsie's tattoos of bobbins and knitting needles and things

Birdie85

Worrying that Cinny's complaining that she can't really cuddle her fish... having images of her fishing them out of the tank, giving them a squeeze and dropping them back in the water!

I honestly don't know how men manage not having handbags, I've got so much in mine, no idea where I'd put it all if I had to just carry it on myself! I feel your pain with the bag trauma Tete, it's so difficult finding the right one. Just when you think you've found it, something goes wrong, like the strap breaks or the zip gets stuck, or you leave an After Eight in there which melts and covers everything in peppermint goo...:o

Can't see the piccies of tattoos and body inspiration, will have to look tonight!

Cinny91

Tete_en_l'Air wrote: »

Edit - Cinny that's massive! For your FOOT?!

Noo, not having it that big!! I just want something similar, redesigned to fit. Plus I'd rather have more like shaded sun rays over the block yellow background, I think I'd have it all in black and shades though and maybe have the red in the sweeties as the only part that's colour. I'm torn to have it either on my foot or forearm. Mainly because I still want the poison apple from Snow White on my foot, and I don't think they'd sit too well next to each other. My Sister has a tattoo that covers her foot (it says 'wanderlust' but when I first saw it I thought it said w*nkerlust) and said the pain was horrible even with numbing cream :eek:

Birdie - I figure if they're still swimming after a quick cuddle it's okay, right?

Tete_en_l'Air

Wanderlust is a good thing to have on your foot! I'm always tempted by small designs behind the ear or on the back of the neck. Can totally see how tattoos are addictive. Mine on my foot is already fading though after ten years.

Not sure about your body inspiration... :undecided

N.I.M

Tete_en_l'Air wrote: »

Mine on my foot is already fading though after ten years.

YOU HAVE A TATTOO!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?:eek::eek::eek:

I'd never in a million years have suspected you had one.

Cinny91

Tete_en_l'Air wrote: »

Not sure about your body inspiration... :undecided

Haha, I know! Some other people I've mentioned her to are like "What, seriously?!" I don't want to be so hulked up on top, but then I won't be pushing my boobs up to meet my chin so won't look so bulky anyways. But what I love about it is the fact she's not skinny. She just curvy, but toned and clearly strong. This is a better photo of her.

Once NIM's stopped freaking out! Could you just go an get it touched up? If you're anywhere near the place that did it it should still either be free, or cost very little. What is it of? Does it really hurt on your foot or can't you remember?

Tete_en_l'Air

Haha, yes NIM - why so shocked?

The place I had it done is closed down now *feels old* It did really hurt, though I don't have anywhere else to compare it to - it's just below my ankle towards my heel. Did your wrist not really hurt?

That is a better picture of her. I liked Sophie Dahl's figure when she did her cookery prog last year - she wasn't model thin anymore but still slim. I feel an affinity with tall ladies

Birdie85

I want to see this inspiration lady! Who is it?

What's your tattoo of Tete? I fancy something small and swirly on the inside of my wrist but I just don't think I'm cool enough to carry it off.

wendz86

Afternoon everyone,

Can just imagine Cinny cuddling fish haha.

I am not a tattoo person myself although i do like some on other people.

OH's sister just had her 12 week scan and all is well so Poppy will have a 3rd cousin in Jan.

Taking her for her second jabs in a bit, she is not going to be a happy bunny.

Birdie85

Ahh that's lovely news Wendz! Hope Poppy doesn't get too upset at the jabs, poor thing!