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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,317 Ambassador
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    That’s really great that you went & had a coffee & had no
    problems with stammering 😊😻
    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.
  • Regarding my  tribunal hearing in March . It's lovely to see them time the hearing on the same day my present fit note expires . As I say, I will be given another one from Mrs doctor but I'm not sure if it will be accepted . I was going to put it in my universal credit journal , but am holding back for now . On Monday , I have another phone interview with job coach plus another appointment at the work related place . I'll probably mention it then .
    Having said all of that , I received a newsletter from my aware and I forgot to update my situation with the benefits person there . I just did that , so maybe I'll get a nod in the right direction there . 

    This morning there is a gas / central heating company upstairs in the flat where the good tenants have been staying . They have been there for about a year, but I hope it's just a yearly inspection and that they're staying .  Having said that , the other neighbours have improved a lot over last few months , but I don't want to tempt fate . If the kids are sent home due to corona virus that would not be ideal , but then again they're not bad and I've just got to lighten up so to speak . I won't say anymore , but so far so good .
    speaking of gas and central heating , My shower situation and dishwashing situation is getting worse . The hot water tap is producing minimal lukewarm water ,and if I do get ho water from the shower it burns  then gets rapidly cold . I burnt my head the other day then it gets freezing . Still , not long to go now ...
  • I got an email back from the benefits chap at my aware. He said that" it sounds  if things ore ok at the moment. Make that recording on your journal though ."
    so I ( probably mistakenly), entered a fit note into the usual section on the universal credit diary. I then left a message for my work coach who I'll be speaking to on Monday anyway , explaining everything . Hopefully I'm still on top of everything ...
  • I've just received my council tax bill . I expected it to be a fair bit higher than last year , due to me expecting crap and only being on universal credit 14 months so far. I did overpay from the previous year when I was living off my earnings and I thought that was one of the factors of a low bill last year . Bearing in mind I'm a single occupier 🐻and my situation , my bill hasn't gone up much . My bill for this year is ...🥁.. £211.85 . That's £22.85 for 1st month and £21.00 pm after that 🍺🍺. 👏 . 
    Obviously, this will change should a job be found . I'm hoping that this is a sign of a good year ahead.  
  • Gigervamp
    Gigervamp Posts: 6,583 Forumite
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    You're far too pessimistic AC!
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,317 Ambassador
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    Good news on the CT bill  :)
    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.
  • Update : went to work related  place for monthly meeting . Chap there is happy with my positivity , despite getting my name wrong a few times . He wants to see me twice next month..1 as the usual catchup and another time as a job club exercise . During the discussions with him, the college phoned up to tell me that tomorrow's course is cancelled as the teacher has to be isolated . I'm going to cancel weds dental appointment as I received 2 texts today advising me to make sure I'm at low risk of coronavirus . Myasthenia gravis is auto immune and I'd be travelling on a fairly busy train , and the doom that is being spread everywhere is telling me to avoid . 
    I will go to see mr trainer on Thursday , but even then I'm wary . It's the bus ride that worries me there and back. 
    I spoke to one of my sisters and she advised me to stock up on food , possible home delivery . Sounds about right . Too many people in the world , and too many stupid arrogant greedy people also . I'll leave that there ..
    spoke to mr job coach who likes my positivity ,and likes that I always keep him up to date .
    if I get the LCW appeal in my favour , then all good . If not , then the job coach may change his approach under guidance from the superiors up the chain so I'm still praying 🙏.  What could happen is that my tribunal case could be put back , but I have to front it out solo and am prepared either way . 
    My broadband connection has been crap for a few days . Ironically , it started deteriorating after I received a feedback text from Vodafone as to how they are doing . Not impressed 
    😾. I dialled 191 and the automated woman advised me to go on live chat . Yes, I can do that if I'm online 😡🤯. 
    I chucked out loads of carrier bags which I had in my kitchen . I have about half a dozen now . I don't know how I ended up with the amount I had , Not the first time I did that . 
    I'm struggling with boiler situation , but hope they are still gonna be here next Monday . 
    I have one or two bits to move around for the job . Probably do that tomorrow now that I have a free day ...
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,317 Ambassador
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    Glad that your meeting went well.
    Maybe best to give Mr Trainer a miss on Thursday.
    What is your tribunnial date? My memory is shocking.
    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.
  • another_casualty
    another_casualty Posts: 6,506 Forumite
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    edited 16 March 2020 at 11:22PM
    ...and the quote feature is playing up . 😾😡🤯
    will explain more tomorrow bea nie😼
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,317 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    My spelling is shocking too!
    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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