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  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 21,416 Forumite
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    The gas smell was back this morning so rang the plumber who fitted the central heating system. He was going to come out tomorrow but decided to come tonight as he couldn't settle. He tested for gas and yes there was a leak. He took the floorboards up and lo and behold there was a nail right through the pipe where Mr SA had hammered yesterday. The plumber said we were lucky he decided to come out tonight.

    Honestly I could throttle Mr SA for his meddling. What with the plaster bag and his broken toe, him falling down the stairs trying to put a piece of beading up and snapping off the stair post and now this!

    The plumber didn't want any money for the job but Mr SA gave him £10 to get a drink. I wish I could've given him more but it was all the cash we had on us.

    In other news, I went to the gym this lunchtime running on the treadmill for 20 minutes and have spent £5.48 on food. New food budget started today and am determined to stick to it this time.

    This is the last Christmas meal free week now until Christmas, the first one starts next Friday.
    Christmas Savings 2024 £252.38/£600 April NSD:2 April Surveys £
  • pennywisepoundstupid
    pennywisepoundstupid Posts: 5,975 Forumite
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    :eek: to the gas leak, so glad the plumber sorted it for you.
    Mortgage Jan 2023 9yrs 11mths £61,389 Mortgage overpayment £1867/£3600 Mortgage Jan 2022 11yrs 6mths £69.996 Mortgage overpayment £3132/£3600
  • please-let-me-be-lucky
    please-let-me-be-lucky Posts: 10,202 Forumite
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    pennywisepoundstupid wrote: »
    :eek: to the gas leak, so glad the plumber sorted it for you.

    From me too! I dread to think :eek: Xx
    Debts @ LBM £23,729.31. Debts @ 08/04/2016 £0 :j
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  • Buffythedebtslayer
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    Blimey SA.

    I don't know what to say.

    so glad it got fixed XXXXXXXXXXX
    Nevertheless she persisted.
  • HairyHandofDartmoor
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    You'll, have to hide the hammers SA :eek: it's lucky you noticed the smell :eek:.
    Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
    Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
    EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
    CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
    HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS
  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 21,416 Forumite
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    He's getting to the stage where he's dangerous. I dread to think what's coming next. He is oblivious to the fact he could have killed us all.
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  • HairyHandofDartmoor
    HairyHandofDartmoor Posts: 13,960 Forumite
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    It's very worrying for you SA :(
    Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
    Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
    EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
    CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
    HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS
  • redofromstart
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    So glad you spotted the smell and it has been fixed - that's really frightening.
    My mortgage free diary: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6498069/whoops-here-comes-the-cheese

  • stepuptothepl8
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    :eek: so glad you had it checked
    LBM 1st Feb 2015 £18182 to go :o
    my diary: time to step up to the plate. SPC#079
  • beanielou
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    Oh my goodness, that is so very scary.
    So scary.
    Glad all well now though xx
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