Bereft and Broken

ERICS_MUM

Oh wow ! Keep taking the tablets girl ! My GP describes my depression as 'resistant' and says it's ok to 'keep taking the tablets''. This doesn't bother me in the slightest as I can't bear to think of the likely alternative.

My Mum was a 'blunt Northerner' and some of the things she said upset me but I know it wasn't meant to hurt. She was also of that generation that didn't really show affection and never really touched me once I was an adult, no hugs or a quick back rub if I was in pain. We had a lovely relationship though, I'm not perfect (hard to believe, I agree !!!) so she put up with my failings too.

6 of my 11 EBay listings have bids, not as high as I would like. Couple of days to go yet. I never know where to set the starting price. Too low and I would be annoyed if the only bidder got it too cheap, but too high might put people off. It's funny how some things I think will 'fly' don't make a lot, and vice versa. No accounting for taste !

Thistle-down

I'm so glad things are looking up for you, Smolly!

Your mom does sound like she has a good heart, but tactless people can hurt you so easily. I've learned which people to take with a grain of salt - not that they are lying about anything but I don't take what they say to heart anymore. Developed a thicker skin where they are concerned.

I need to get back on the ebay bus, I've had a few things listed that didn't sell. Dh and I are supposed to clear out some things from the dining room to list (he has boxes and boxes of DVDs and video games) the whole thing seems so time consuming and a bit overwhelming. DH would be happy to take them down to the tip but I know people will want some of them and I don't like the thought of perfectly good things becoming landfill rubbish because we can't be bothered to deal with them. I'm going to list them once and if they don't sell, see if Zzifit (?) will take them, if not they will go straight to the charity shop. They will be dealt with in one way or another.

I'm so glad your car has been fixed, it's funny how things turn out often unexpectedly for the better. I just drove the new car to Whitby and back and could not have been happier - it was very comfy even after three hours of driving, I felt safe even during a horrendous rainstorm, and the mpg was better than I thought it would be. I can't believe how gutted I was about our other car, this car is such a blessing.

Smolly

Hi All, hope everyone ok.

EM - 6 out of 11 listings with bids is very good. Hope you get a few more. I have been slowly listing a few bits here and there but not checked if any have bids yet.

Thistle - I haven't tried Zziffit but I did read a blog recently and someone couldn't recommend it enough. I think that might be the way I go as I have a lot of CDs that need to go. I doubt that DS will ever listen to them like I used to listen to my Mum's and Dad's old Elvis/Platters albums (Can't believe I just said The Platters!). And I doubt that I will get much for them on 3Bay either. The blog lady (Frugal Queen) got about £30 if I recall. Obviously I don't know how much she had to get rid of and I think she included some books too. But I would be pleased with £30 for my collection! I do have a lot of vinyl albums though which I may try on 3Bay.

Anyway I need to go, as stuff to do! Take care everyone xx

Thistle-down

How did the big mystery shop go?

I haven't actually sent anything to Ziffit yet but did download the app. I'm sure I could get much more for the games and DVDs if I listed them on ebay but there are just too many and we want them out ASAP. Something is better than nothing, though some of the things I scanned were worth .10p.

I'm going to do a box next week, I think you fill one up and take it to Collect+. Sounds easy. Let me know if you give it a try! :j

The Platters! Who thought that name was a good idea?

ERICS_MUM

Sold 8 out of 11 on EBay in the end, the remaining 3 are off to the charity shop. That's my lot with EBay for the mo, until my annual spring-clean and I discover more junk to flog !

Pleased that we all seem ok-ish, have a calm peaceful weekend everyone. Xx

Smolly

Hi Thistle and EM - hope you are both ok xx

Thistle the mystery shop was a doddle. I'm not going easy on myself - my sick note ended yesterday and today I have done 4 mystery shops with another planned for tomorrow and one for Monday. The big mystery shop isn't finished yet but it only took about an hour and a half. I've written about a third of the report and will finish off tomorrow. Just hope all ok with my reports but I'm sure they will be fine.

It's a bit galling isn't it when someone offers you 10p for a CD. But just think of that box full of CDs when you're done and what they'll bring you.

EM - you did really well on eBay! Hope I sell a few bits although needless to say I still haven't got my bottom in gear to get the 'new' stuff I got the other day on there yet. You can always come round to mine and get a bit of practice in with the spring-cleaning before you do yours!!

Not much else to report today as I've been busy being a fly on the wall. Looking forward to tomorrow as my friend is driving down from 'up north' to visit relatives and I'm sneaking in a quick visit to catch up by driving half way to meet her. After I've done a mystery shop!!

Mum has been very well-behaved of late. I think she is still really pleased about my car despite the floppy handbrake. Bro is panicking a bit as he had Mum for Christmas last year and his text to me today was very much pointing to that fact and he wanted to know my plans (so that he can plan his own shenanigans). And the OH is just working, working, working after getting a new job and bringing it all home with him in order to make a good impression. For the last two weeks he has barely spoken to me or DS but it suits me at the moment while I get my head together. It also means he isn't concentrating on what I may or may not be doing!

I keep promising a new diary and will hopefully start one next week and lay this one to rest. I can't believe how much better I feel in just 3 months. My debt has increased overall due to interest and the flaming car but that was always going to happen so I'm not too worried about it. I want my new diary to chart how I find ways to get this debt down. I already have a few ideas but I need to get myself back to work, settle in there and then add in other things slowly. It's all very well doing 4 mystery shops in a day but once I'm back at work I won't want to do that. It'll be too much.

Aah I'm rambling again aren't I? I'm going to get off, have a bath and then come back and read everyone else's ramblings.

Nighty night everyone xx

Smolly

100 posts - get me!:rotfl:

ERICS_MUM

I'm so annoyed ! I bought a Lotto lucky dip ticket on impulse this morning, and all the numbers were low - the highest was 23 !! What's the chance of winning anything when there are 60 balls ? I feel cheated !

PanickyJ

Have tried to respond to your pm to me for which thanks but for some reason couldn't do so. A trust deed is particular to Scotland. I've had yet another sleepless night..can't carry on like this. Xx

Thistle-down

Things are really sounding positive at the moment - with all the mystery shopping, your DH's business and you mum's attitude. It must feel like such a relief.

I hope you have a lovely time with your friend! x