"Simply not solvent!

hypno06

Sane

Do we have to :rotfl:

Seaxwyn

I don't usually update my signature mid-month but we've paid off the annoying temporary debt left hanging after last month, so I just had to do it. It looks much better.

OH got a decent paycheque this month, and I got paid for some jobs too, so it's all looking very healthy (so long as you don't think about the dreaded t-word). The mortgage goes out this week and will take us back over £31k again but I also have several invoices outstanding so we may just enter January in the 30s, I would like that.

OH made a fuss about paying some bills, as it would leave him with 'only' £600 until next payday. In some ways this was annoying, as I always have to pay the bills regardless, but in another way I'm pleased that he is thinking in those terms.

Tomorrow I have some work to finish then I have to do the Christmas food shopping. My sis and I are cooking for 14 people on Christmas day and 17 on Boxing Day. My mum and brother will contribute to the costs though. Tomorrow evening I'm taking my dad to a carol service. I'm looking forward to that, it's one of the things I reliably enjoy about Christmas. I hope I'll be able to empty my mind of work and money stresses and feel a bit more like celebrating.

mizmir

Enjoy that carol service seaxwyn - sounds like an excellent opportunity to relax and gently get into the Christmas frame of mind. And sounds like you'll need that time - 14! and 17!!!!! Wow! That is a lot of people - I am impressed! I cooked a decent meal for a couple of friends yesterday and was pleased with myself

Seaxwyn

Thanks Mizmir. I was just wondering where you'd disappeared to. Hope you're all set to have a merry Christmas.

I'm not too stressed about the catering as it's only family, I'd be far more anxious cooking for friends. And my OH is such a perfectionist he will probably take over when he sees me bungling the tricky bits.

mizmir

Yep I'm around - just not having a lot of time to get on here. Was away a few days last week - and will be away over Christmas - but am definitely only going to be away temporarily as far as MSE is concerned. I have to get debt free next year - and it aint gonna happen on my own!

boredofbeingathome

I enjoy a good Carol service, i always get tearful when the children are singing. I am catering for about 8 this Christmas and don't envy you although the Turkey is of donkey proportions!
Just reminded me to pay the mortgage out so it will clear in time for Christmas.

taxi73

Hi Seaxwyn..great news on the money front but what planet is OH on to have £600 left for the month.He should pay most of that off his debt or give it you to help towards tax bill.
Your sig is looking good as well.
WOW..you're cooking for loads.

lucielle

Glad to see that things are going well for you. Hope you manage to get smeone to help with the veg!
L

Seaxwyn

My tax bill has arrived. £8159.13 to pay by January 31st. It would be wonderful if some of this could be deferred.

hypno06

Good luck with getting the tax bill deferred.

Wishing you and yours all the very best for Christmas. I hope you have a fantastic time, and manage to get some much needed chillout time at some point!