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“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.”

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  • Cherryfudge
    Cherryfudge Posts: 13,486 Forumite
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    It's pouring here too and I was over your side of the country the other day and got drenched! I'm holding out for a beautiful August. :)

    Sorry to hear about the argument, it can be hard to shake off the feeling of these things but I hope you can soon. Glad you have a working charger again! It's very isolating not having a phone.

    I hope they come up with a solution for youngest's sleep om Monday. x
    I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
    The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)

    Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
    2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
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  • tunathe_cat
    tunathe_cat Posts: 472 Forumite
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    hi
    there is an app for food waste movement. Local shops restaurants hotels - add daily food not used.

    sorry not sure how to add. I dont know if it could be useful for yourself or any of the followers of your blog. xx
  • WannabeFree
    WannabeFree Posts: 4,438 Forumite
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    Evening

    Thank you.

    I have actually 'borrowed' some money out the bill account. I needed to get nappies and things from the pharmacy that just couldn't wait any longer. We also needed to go to out of hours last night so had taxi fare there and back as it's 7 miles each way - not walkable at 3am.
    I'm too tired to work out how and when I will make it back up.

    We got out for some fresh air.

    We also got some bits of food shopping so I could do the smalls lunches etc for school.

    Think that's all I've got to say :o

    Hope you've all had a lovely weekend

    x
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • milann
    milann Posts: 11,439 Forumite
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    Sorry to hear you had to go out of hours. Are you still noting all this down so you can tell the DLA when it comes to it. Hope littlest is ok and the other 2 aren’t too tired.

    Forecast looks wet next week too. Hang on in there you are doing great.
    January spends - £587.58
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,035 Ambassador
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    Sorry that you had another trip to out of hours :(
    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.

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    "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.***
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  • Sun_Addict
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    The weather is dire at the moment :( Hope it's been better your way today, it's been good here. Hard when the kiddies want to be outside I know.

    Sorry to hear you had to go to the out of hours at 3am, hope everything is ok.

    Also sorry to hear about the fallout with their dad. It's a shame things can't be better on that front but it is what it is and you are definitely better off without him.

    I wish things would get better for you, on the plus side you're finally on top of your bills which is fantastic xx
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • Cherryfudge
    Cherryfudge Posts: 13,486 Forumite
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    Sending hugs xx
    I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
    The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)

    Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
    2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
    20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/22
  • Honeysucklelou2
    Honeysucklelou2 Posts: 4,815 Forumite
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    Sorry you gave had another trip to out of hours. Thinking of you...
    paydbx2025 #26 £890/£5000 . Mortgage start £148k June 23 - now £138k.
    2025 savings challenge £0/£2000     EF £140. Savings 2 £30.00. 17
  • HairyHandofDartmoor
    HairyHandofDartmoor Posts: 13,960 Forumite
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    I hope things are okay Wannabe.
    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
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,035 Ambassador
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    Hope that all is ok. x
    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.
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