2012 Frugal Living Challenge (Part 1)

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Erme wrote: »

Will be interesting to see who falls off the wagon first.

Please don't post things like this on this thread. This thread is about supporting people through their challenges, not laughing when they "fail".

If I understand correctly, you are not going to join this challenge? If so, please refrain from making comments like this. A lot of members do not want the same trials as the thread for this year.

Thanks

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:hello: and welcome to all of the new members! Frugaldom will be along soon to add you to the list

Buffythedebtslayer

Aside from my rent and bills I am trying to do everything for 500 pounds a month. I keep forgetting things I spend money on! It is driving me nuts. petrol,gym(not sure I should keep that) lunches, going out, pets,saving for vets, union fees, phone. there was more but I currently need the loo!

xx

mooomin

Buffythedebtslayer wrote: »

there was more but I currently need the loo!

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Don't forget clothes, haircuts, money for charity, sodding collections at work (my personal bugbear)

Buffythedebtslayer

flying_fresian wrote: »

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Don't forget clothes, haircuts, money for charity, sodding collections at work (my personal bugbear)

*is back and far more relaxed*

oh crikey, all those things. I thought I was doing well remembering union fees!!!!

xxx

seriouslyfrugal

Morning


There is somthing I need to clear up E.S.A . is the replacement for incapacity benefits to help people back to work i have put a link below for further infomation


http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Illorinjured/DG_171894


D.L.A . is somthing compleatly different and helps with daily living for disabled people it will be reviewed 2013/14 ( is my understanding)

Grainneok

Hello, can I join too please?:hello:
Have signed up for the Pay off your Debts by July 2012 challenge AND save 12,000 in 2012 so any tips to stop spending would be great...

And am I the only one who can't sleep for excitement, waiting for January 1st so I can just begin?! This is a bigger buzz than shopping!:rotfl:

Erme

slowlyfading wrote: »

Please don't post things like this on this thread. This thread is about supporting people through their challenges, not laughing when they "fail".

If I understand correctly, you are not going to join this challenge? If so, please refrain from making comments like this. A lot of members do not want the same trials as the thread for this year.

Thanks

Was I laughing? Yet again the frugalistas have completely misinterpreted me...

Just making an observation...

Why should I join? No reason to...unless I want to be cyber bullied again for the second year running...

Just my personal two pennyworth. I'm a cynic about all you frugalistas...twice bitten - even more paranoid than ever..

Anyhow

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Erme

You know what really bugs me about the thread this year and why I'm such a cynic?

is that it's right in my eye shot on this board...on a group I normally 'hang' out with which I'm sure is deliberate wind up of Erme by folk..

So if you really want me to stop my cynical sublime observations - it's simple MOVE THE THREAD....

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slowlyfading

Erme wrote: »

Why should I join? No reason to...unless I want to be cyber bullied again for the second year running...

Just my personal two pennyworth. I'm a cynic about all you frugalistas...twice bitten - even more paranoid than ever..

You don't have to join - no one does. Me requesting that you don't post something isn't bullying, as far as I can see. If you feel like I am, then please PM me and we can sort this all out.

As I see it, anyone who can make a valid contribution to this thread is welcome to post, and this includes you