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  • shrimpy_80
    shrimpy_80 Posts: 1,631 Forumite
    Sorry to hear about your Grandad Dinah, it is a shame you couldn't see him one last time but he definitely knew how much he meant to you and as you say, he is at peace with your Grandma now. Your poor family has been through so much this year x

    Is the hen do an over night thing? If so I can understand your reluctance to leave Grace (not that I'm implying in any way that she wouldn't be in the best hands NIM or that you shouldn't go Dinah) but if not I think a few hours break would be great for you and you definitely deserve it.

    I don't think I have told you all yet, but I had an interview on Monday for a new job and I got it! Yay! Its still at the Uni but a different department and slightly more money and most importantly its permanent, which is a massive relief. I met with my new manager for coffee today and she's lovely, I also saw my new office which I get all to myself :) It has a window and a plant so I'm happy! (I probably should mention that I was the only person they interviewed, but still... default is fine! I love default!)
    Barclaycard [STRIKE]£7,296.35[/STRIKE] £6134.99 - MBNA [STRIKE]£4,182.88[/STRIKE] £3267.08 - O/draft [STRIKE]£569.31[/STRIKE] £413.59 - Capital One [STRIKE]£1477.55[/STRIKE] £1451.44
    Total debt [STRIKE]£12048.54[/STRIKE] £11267.10 6% paid
  • Birdie85
    Birdie85 Posts: 9,330 Forumite
    Well done Shrimpy, that's great news! Who cares if you were the only person they interviewed, doesn't necessarily mean you were the only applicant; you were clearly just the best option from the start! :)
    Overcome the notion that you must be ordinary. It robs you of the chance to be extraordinary!
    Goal Weight 140lb Starting Weight: 160lb Current Weight 145lb
  • shrimpy_80
    shrimpy_80 Posts: 1,631 Forumite
    Birdie85 wrote: »
    you were clearly just the best option from the start! :)

    Have you ever considered a career in PR Birdie? ;)
    Barclaycard [STRIKE]£7,296.35[/STRIKE] £6134.99 - MBNA [STRIKE]£4,182.88[/STRIKE] £3267.08 - O/draft [STRIKE]£569.31[/STRIKE] £413.59 - Capital One [STRIKE]£1477.55[/STRIKE] £1451.44
    Total debt [STRIKE]£12048.54[/STRIKE] £11267.10 6% paid
  • Tete_en_l'Air
    Tete_en_l'Air Posts: 7,134 Forumite
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    So so sorry to hear about your Grandad Dinah - try not to feel bad about not being there at the end - he knew you loved him and have a poorly little girl to look after. Hope your Mum's OK too, horrible 18 months or so for her xxx
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  • Poolie
    Poolie Posts: 1,882 Forumite
    Sorry to hear about your Grandad, hope Grace is home very soon though.
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    Just stay and hang out MagicCat, we don't bite...well except poolie :rotfl::rotfl:
    Oi!
  • N.I.M
    N.I.M Posts: 2,248 Forumite
    Poolie wrote: »
    Sorry to hear about your Grandad, hope Grace is home very soon though.


    Oi!

    Sorry mate, forgot you don't like me telling people about that.
    This was 6 months out of date so I've changed it.
    :j:j:j:j
  • wendz86
    wendz86 Posts: 7,171 Forumite
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    Really sorry to hear about your Grandad Dinah. As you said he is with your Grandma now so that is reassuring to know.

    Glad to hear Grace is continuing to be the little fighter we know she is.

    Birdie - what a nightmare with the money. At least you are feeling guilty about it though otherwise you would just keep doing it.Maybe try and set yourself a budget for food and things and try not to spend any more.

    Shrimpy- well done on the job,sounds great!
  • starnac
    starnac Posts: 5,946 Forumite
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    Dinah. So sorry to hear about your grandad. You know he wasn't in pain and will be happy now he's with your grandma. He knows you would have liked to be there and im sure he would have wanted you to be with Grace if he had got to chose.

    Birdie. Sorry to hear money is tight for you. Getting some extra work for your dad sounds like a good idea though. If only to help with the shortfall each month. Hope you get it sorted soon
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  • clearmydebts
    clearmydebts Posts: 6,485 Forumite
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    I just want to echo what everyone else has said. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Grandad. He is at peace now, and no longer in pain, which must be of comfort to you all x
    Total (Aug 19):€58,567 Now:€26,947
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  • archersluck
    archersluck Posts: 624 Forumite
    So sorry about your grandad Dinah, it sounds a very peaceful way to go and I'm sure your lovely family will give him a fitting send off.

    I finally have the internet at home so will be keeping up to date much better from now on!

    Everyone watching the olympics? OH has made us olympic onion rings, we've cracked open our housewarming bottle of moet and have decorated with flags - off to see the handball on Sunday so have to get in the spirit :)

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