We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Dancing in the Rain
Comments
-
Happy getting rid of squirrels day.
Regarding the roofer it can be hard finding someone who is reliable and trustworthy. We have a trusted trader scheme run by the local council and age concern. Mum has used some of the listed folks a few times and they have been excellent. If they are dodgy they don't get in the book. It's just a thought and it's difficult to find someone you trust.
I hope you get things sorted soon.1 debt v's 100 days chapter 34: T3sco bank CC £250/£525.24 47.59%
[STRIKE]MBNA - [/STRIKE]GONE, [STRIKE]CAP ONE[/STRIKE] GONE, [STRIKE]YORKS BANK [/STRIKE]GONE, [STRIKE]VANQUIS[/STRIKE] GONE [STRIKE] TESCO - [/STRIKE], GONE
TSB CARD, TSB LOAN, LLOYDS. FIVE DOWN, THREE TO GO.0 -
Sorry to hear you're having to wipe out your savings on getting rid of those pesky squirrels, but you're right! At least you're in a position to do so without getting into more debt so i'd see that as a win! It may be worth seeing if the pest control guy has any recommendations of preventative methods you can use in the interim/ things you can do yourself to avoid the squirrels returning before you have the funds to appoint a roofer.
Definitely try to go on recommendation for these things - there's lots of websites like Trust a Trader etc that provide reviews and star ratings so that you can be comfortable you aren't appointing a cowboy.
Glad you're enjoying the exercise too! It seems to be helping and is a nice distraction, i feel. I do miss exercising, actually.CC1: £4481.14/ £5031.14 (12% paid off, £600) | CC2:£3307/ £3807 (14.4% paid off, £550) | Loan: £10,528.20/ £15,792.30((33% paid off, £5,264))
July debt total: £24,630.44 | New debt total: £18,316.34 | Total debt paid: £6,414.10 (26%)
*My debt busting and savings diary*0 -
Hope all went will with getting the squirrels banished today.0
-
Hope the squirels have left the building.I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.0 -
Looking forward to reading an update where you tell us the squirrels have been evicted. Have a peaceful weekend
Debt Apr 15 - £6895.44
Apr 17 - £2500 Dec 17 - £560 July 18 - £199 
CHEFS challenge (Cruise Holiday Entirely Funded by Surveys) - £685.79
Every penny is a prisoner
0 -
Hope squirrel eviction and pedicure went well, and that you are feeling better.My mortgage free diary: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6498069/whoops-here-comes-the-cheese
GNU Mr Redo0 -
Thanks for all the support with the squirrels and recommendations/help about what to do about getting a roofer. So helpful :A
The squirrel eliminating man was here yesterday morning so the process has begun. He said he could not find a nest and usually you can smell them so there cannot be a big problem? I think they knew he was coming and stayed at a Travellodge for the night...They are smart. I put a radio up there to scare them. I swear they changed the channel in the night, had a party and changed it back in the morning.
Are the squirrels driving me insane? Maybe
I can still hear the pesky creatures scampering around but knowing their days are numbered helps me cope.
The squirrel crisis was upstaged by a darling niece being taken to intensive care yesterday. i was at the hospital until 10pm so no pedicure yesterday afternoon or treat coffee out. Anyway, I might not be on here for a few days as I want to be at the hospital until she is back on a general ward.
I will be back and debt busting in a few days
Have a good weekend If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them
Emergency fund 800/1000
Buffer fund 0/100
Debt Free (again) 25/0720250 -
POsitive vibes winging their way.I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.0 -
And from meMortgage at 01.01.14 £119,481.83:eek: today £0 Emergency fund £5.5/5.5k & £200/200 cash.:jWeight 24/02/19 14st 7lb now 12st determined to stop defining myself by my mistakes. Progress not perfection.:T100%through my 1% mortgage challenge. 100% through my pb challenge.0
-
Hope your niece gets well soon.0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 351.4K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.3K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 453.8K Spending & Discounts
- 244.4K Work, Benefits & Business
- 599.6K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177.1K Life & Family
- 257.9K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards