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  • trixie888
    trixie888 Posts: 125 Forumite
    I have a brother whom we agreed that he pays me monthly at the very least and affordable amount. He did once and that was all... So i said good reason not to lend him ever again.
    Salary Loan: $16,737.42; $ 14,099.64
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    Sibling Loan: €2,066.77/$1,150.00 --- Friend Loan:     €3000,00 - PAID ---Fiance Loan: €5000,00

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  • crimson.addict
    crimson.addict Posts: 1,198 Forumite
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    trixie888 wrote: »
    I have a brother whom we agreed that he pays me monthly at the very least and affordable amount. He did once and that was all... So i said good reason not to lend him ever again.

    Ditto. Although my mother has informed me this evening that my sister has asked how much she owes me :D apparently I may be getting it back / some of it :D

    Any chance you'll get yours back from your brother. I suppose you could do with it now x
    Sealed Pot Challenge member #071 VSP #4
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    I love LC2 and Jakes-Mum :rotfl:
    Star's from Sue :staradmin x28
    CC Debt     - £2,927.14 Savings - EF - £4,797.21/£5,000 - H2B - £4,691.03/£12,000
  • crimson.addict
    crimson.addict Posts: 1,198 Forumite
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    It has just dawned on me. I've set up my new savings account to take money on the 2nd of every month. That's also the day my loan comes out. Luckily I already have £250 saved for the loan so I have just 2 pay days to save another £250. Hmmm, I'd better ramp up my hours at work!
    Sealed Pot Challenge member #071 VSP #4
    £723.44(SPC5) - £753.77(SPC6) - £857.19(SPC7) - £1,632.19(SPC8) - £2,707.15(SPC9) - £2,950.30(SPC10) - £0(SPC11)...so far
    I love LC2 and Jakes-Mum :rotfl:
    Star's from Sue :staradmin x28
    CC Debt     - £2,927.14 Savings - EF - £4,797.21/£5,000 - H2B - £4,691.03/£12,000
  • HOK3Y
    HOK3Y Posts: 1,667 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    You are a very good sister, Crimson. Glad to hear some of your pennies may be returning to you soon! Hubby and I love Costa but it's more about the social aspect.......and their lemon tarts! Now they are worth every penny! :D
    Credit Card Freedom gained 14 Feb 2014!!
    Total Debt Freedom gained 29 Apr 2014!!
    Savings goal 30/9/23: £72,000/£538,001.....yes I'm serious!
    Total Debt August 2013: [STRIKE]$21,587[/STRIKE] April 2014: $0!!!!:j
  • crimson.addict
    crimson.addict Posts: 1,198 Forumite
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    HOK3Y wrote: »
    You are a very good sister, Crimson. Glad to hear some of your pennies may be returning to you soon! Hubby and I love Costa but it's more about the social aspect.......and their lemon tarts! Now they are worth every penny! :D

    Starbucks lemon drizzle for me haha. I suppose it helps that the people in the SB I go to are so friendly and will happily chat to you all day.
    Sealed Pot Challenge member #071 VSP #4
    £723.44(SPC5) - £753.77(SPC6) - £857.19(SPC7) - £1,632.19(SPC8) - £2,707.15(SPC9) - £2,950.30(SPC10) - £0(SPC11)...so far
    I love LC2 and Jakes-Mum :rotfl:
    Star's from Sue :staradmin x28
    CC Debt     - £2,927.14 Savings - EF - £4,797.21/£5,000 - H2B - £4,691.03/£12,000
  • DreamerHelen
    DreamerHelen Posts: 2,629 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    Hey Hun, YAY I found your Diary!! :D

    I'm not sure if this will be helpful or just encourage you to spend money....but I looked on Ebay and they do the Chai Latte Syrup's...you have to order them from America but they DO do them...so you could get hold of them...Just thought I'd let you know... ;)

    I'll Subscribe and keep up with your Journey....Hopefully I can encourage you along the way...

    It's VERY kind of you to loan your Sister some money....I always worry about lending money in case I don't get it back and things have always been tight for me so it's always been important to get it back....But it sounds like your Sister definitely means to get it back to you so that's good...

    Chat soon hun x
  • HOK3Y
    HOK3Y Posts: 1,667 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    crimson.addict wrote: »
    Starbucks lemon drizzle for me haha. I suppose it helps that the people in the SB I go to are so friendly and will happily chat to you all day.

    Oh now that is dangerous.....darn them for being so nice! :D
    Credit Card Freedom gained 14 Feb 2014!!
    Total Debt Freedom gained 29 Apr 2014!!
    Savings goal 30/9/23: £72,000/£538,001.....yes I'm serious!
    Total Debt August 2013: [STRIKE]$21,587[/STRIKE] April 2014: $0!!!!:j
  • crimson.addict
    crimson.addict Posts: 1,198 Forumite
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    Helen - i think i may have to go and purchase myself a box. I was looking on the american and they have the pumpkin spice to but which i LOVE so i may just have to go rooting round the e-bay shops. If i become bankrupt i'm blaming you!! lol

    HOK3Y - it is dangerous! although the one i go to is only small and doesn't often have them haha.

    We may be going to SB at lunch :( of dear, my willpower is not very strong..... Although i do have 2 vouchers for free coffee :D
    Sealed Pot Challenge member #071 VSP #4
    £723.44(SPC5) - £753.77(SPC6) - £857.19(SPC7) - £1,632.19(SPC8) - £2,707.15(SPC9) - £2,950.30(SPC10) - £0(SPC11)...so far
    I love LC2 and Jakes-Mum :rotfl:
    Star's from Sue :staradmin x28
    CC Debt     - £2,927.14 Savings - EF - £4,797.21/£5,000 - H2B - £4,691.03/£12,000
  • DreamerHelen
    DreamerHelen Posts: 2,629 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    LoL That's okay...I have broad shoulders, you can blame me :D

    Just about to head off to Placement but wanted to pop in to wish you a GREAT day!!
  • Bad_Weather
    Bad_Weather Posts: 427 Forumite
    I love starbucks love love LOVE it!

    I used to be a hardcore addict, easily spending about a £10 a day. Not all on coffees but still...that's a lot. Brekkie, lunch and one for the walk home. Caramel Macchiato and a blueberry muffin was my staple diet for a while.

    I've calmed it down (due to debt) and am better Mon-Fri and more treats at the weekend. It does feel more special now...

    Drinks of choice - Chai Latte, Caramel Macchiato and Vanilla Latte. Summer - stawbs and cream mango smoothie or a chai frappachino. Christmas - ANY STARBUCKS IN A RED CUP. Love the gingerbread ones...I can't WAIT!!!

    My siblings are bad with money. I, for so, long used to splash the cash on them and get them extravagent gifts that you just do not get back.

    I love them dearly but I learned the hardway with that one. I still stuggle not to offer to pay when we go out!
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