How much have/will you spend today Friday 19/1?

matt4504

Today is payday. I spent £694.42 and wiped my smile credit card. It's kinda good and depressing to see all that money go at the same time.

bobble_hat

Morning Ancasta and Co.

I too had a Hash Brown sandwich from the canteen (£1.75, I had a latte and mushrooms too), they are horribly addictive, thank goodness they only cook them on a Friday

I've not bought lunch with me so need some spends there. I may indulge in a bottle of wine this evening, but will share it with housemates. Will update spends tomorrow.

I'm paying my 5ps = £5 into the bank today to put in my Australia fund. It's not much but it's a start.

sallyx

Morning All
Im hoping for a no spend day today and trying to make it through the weekend too....should be real challenge!

Much nicer weather here today and the sun has come out :j

Imelda

Oh my god!!!!

OH has just called me from work, he picked the post up on his way out and has just opened it- it is a demand for £80 for an outstanding parking ticket. It was me that was using his car that day and it is for outside my mum's house so it must be me. However I didn't receive a ticket, there was nothing on the car. It was illegally parked but I literally ran in and ran out (the engine was still running I was that quick) so I didn't bother to put a visitor permit in the window (I would have had to go in to get the ticket anyway!)
There is a warden who lives down the street (loads of people get tickets at weird times, like 3am, this was on a sunday and it's only really got permits because people park there for the station, a normal warden wouldn't bother at weekends as there is only about 2 cars in the road). I also think the warden didn't have time to put the ticket on the car before I drove away (he probably created it from the comfort of his armchair). !!!!!!. I am going to send off £40 with a letter stating that I didn't receive a ticket, my OH wants to just pay £80 as he can't be bothered trying to sort it out.
So annoyed with myself!

moozie_2

Imelda wrote:

I am going to send off £40 with a letter stating that I didn't receive a ticket, my OH wants to just pay £80 as he can't be bothered trying to sort it out.
So annoyed with myself!

Oh what a mess! Surelky you must be able to appeal this as you had not received a ticket or previous correspondance?

Stick to your guns an complain!

Good luck Imelda!

moozie_2

ciara2712 wrote:

Morning all! I havent spent anything so far today but i did find £1 at the post box this morning so now am debating should i put it in my piggy bank or add it to my 97p i have left in my budget and buy Heat Magazine? I nearly bought it yesterday but then thought of seeing my name in red again and i dont want that! This thread has really made me rethink my spending so thanks Moozie! :beer:

:rotfl: :rotfl:

A few people have commented on the red naming and shaming. So glad it works! Ciara2712 be strong - I prefer green too

clarab_3

unfortunately I have to go send my ebay packages today, and the money hasnt arrived from my paypal account yet - so technically I'll be quite a bit down, but the money is on its way.

61p on some orange juice.

vixtress

have spent £1.22 on an evelope and recorded delivery letter (to the court re reclaiming bank charges)
dont intend to spend anything else!
spent £59.83 out of £60 (play & grocery) budget :j :j

clarab_3

matt4504 wrote:

Today is payday. I spent £694.42 and wiped my smile credit card. It's kinda good and depressing to see all that money go at the same time.

Oh well done!!

you know it will be worth it in the end when that money comes in at the end of the month and you can just think "Its all MINE!!!"

hbl_2

Imelda wrote:

Oh my god!!!!

OH has just called me from work, he picked the post up on his way out and has just opened it- it is a demand for £80 for an outstanding parking ticket. It was me that was using his car that day and it is for outside my mum's house so it must be me. However I didn't receive a ticket, there was nothing on the car. It was illegally parked but I literally ran in and ran out (the engine was still running I was that quick) so I didn't bother to put a visitor permit in the window (I would have had to go in to get the ticket anyway!)
There is a warden who lives down the street (loads of people get tickets at weird times, like 3am, this was on a sunday and it's only really got permits because people park there for the station, a normal warden wouldn't bother at weekends as there is only about 2 cars in the road). I also think the warden didn't have time to put the ticket on the car before I drove away (he probably created it from the comfort of his armchair). !!!!!!. I am going to send off £40 with a letter stating that I didn't receive a ticket, my OH wants to just pay £80 as he can't be bothered trying to sort it out.
So annoyed with myself!

If you didn't get a ticket write a letter saying so. They have procedure and if it isn't followed it's not enforceable. Write a nice letter explaining what you did and what you think has happened and I'm pretty sure they'll sweep this one under the carpet.