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The Diary Of Onebrokelady Aged 60 And A Half

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  • Onebrokelady
    Onebrokelady Posts: 7,861 Forumite
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    I could not sleep again last night so ended up reading until 2am and I’m now knackered 😟I was going to go out today but I’m too tired now so I’m at home not doing much at all. I have things I want to do but I’m just too tired. It’s a mixed day outside so one minute sunny the next chucking it down. It rained most of the night too so at least our reservoirs are filling up again.
    Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,736 Owed = £10,894
  • Sun_Addict
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    It’s been like that here too today. Managed to miss the lunchtime downpour though. Walked to work in my padded jacket it was so cold, didn’t need a coat at all on the way home 😆
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • Onebrokelady
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    It’s been like that here too today. Managed to miss the lunchtime downpour though. Walked to work in my padded jacket it was so cold, didn’t need a coat at all on the way home 😆
    That’s the thing isn’t it you go out needing a coat but then it’s too hot later on 😀I went out yesterday in a lightweight shirt and I was going to put my coat on but it was blazing sunshine and warm when I left my house to get the bus but by the time I got to where I was going it was chucking it down and cold 😀luckily I took my brolly 
    Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,736 Owed = £10,894
  • Willowtree222
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    Yay I have good news at last. I just logged into my bank account and there was far too much money in there so I checked and I’ve been paid some, some of it must be back pay because it’s too much for the normal payment. I haven’t had a letter or email telling me they were going to pay me or which group I’m in so I will wait and see if I get a letter or anything. It gets paid every two weeks so I will have to factor that into my budget and I’ll have to wait for the next payment before I find out exactly how much I’m being paid. What a relief now I can relax until my pension is sorted out 
    Finally. So glad you have had some money. 
    September 2017 Debt = £25330

    Starting afresh.

    You can do anything if you put your mind to it. x
  • Onebrokelady
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    I managed to drag up some energy from somewhere and did my polishing downstairs today plus swept the floors. I let the chicken out but she had to keep goin back in because of the rain, she was not happy ☹️ I gave her extra worms as a treat.

    Im planning on going into town tomorrow to take some bits to the charity shop and I want to have a look in the library to see if they’ve got anything interesting. I’ve got a book on my kindle to read but that won’t take me long. I also think I’m going to see if I can get a new purse as mine is falling apart, I wasnt too bothered about it but after it got soaked in my bag the other day it’s looking a bit worse for wear. There’s a stall in my local shopping centre who sells bags and purses so I will have a look there.

    On Sunday I’m going to DD2s and we are going to have a roast dinner delivered. I haven’t seen her for two weeks so it will be nice to catch up, we were going to walk to the pub but the weather is meant to be awful so that won’t be happening. 
    Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,736 Owed = £10,894
  • Sun_Addict
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    Great news about the payment 🥳 Finally !! Mr SA waited ages for his PIP to come through but it was backdated so all good in the end. 
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • Willowtree222
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    Having a dinner delivered sounds good. I bet it is a relief having the money paid in. 
    September 2017 Debt = £25330

    Starting afresh.

    You can do anything if you put your mind to it. x
  • dawnybabes
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    That’s good you’ve got the money coming through.  You should also get the warm home discount as well this winter. 
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    Jan - £176.66 :j
  • Cherryfudge
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    I'm so pleased your money is finally coming through! 
    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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