We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 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!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide

The Diary Of Onebrokelady Aged 60 And A Half

1…8283858788…202

Comments

  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 25,520 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    I've also been wondering how you are so I'm sorry to read you've been unwell. I really hope you get some treatment and start making an improvement very soon. Take care xx
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • maggiem
    maggiem Posts: 2,060 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Pleased to hear from you. Hope hospital appointments are helpful and you start feeling better. 
  • Sunshine_girl2
    Sunshine_girl2 Posts: 3,273 Forumite
    Seventh Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Sorry to hear you are unwell. 
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • amber03
    amber03 Posts: 1,492 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Sorry to hear you haven’t been well. Take care of yourself OBL.xx
    :j Debtfree and and staying that way.:j3-6 month emergency fund, No.61 £140.00
  • foxgloves
    foxgloves Posts: 13,325 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    edited 10 September 2024 at 4:23PM
    Oh, that's not good, @Onebrokelady. I was only wondering how you were doing the other day.....I can't even think of what it was now, but I remember thinking 'OBL would have been amused by that' so it must have been some or other awful bit of my past money-spending back in the bad old days, mustn't it? 
    So sorry to hear you are not well & having to spend so much time resting. Do you think it could be the aftermath of a virus that has got into your system? I seem to recall you did have more than your share of Covid? 
    Sending my best wishes & hope that you start to turn a corner soon, as it must be miserable. Are you able to concentrate on reading? I know that's something you like to do, but it isn't always easy when you feel really awful as it is harder to concentrate. 
    Take care,
    Love F xx
    2026's challenges: 1) To rebuild our Emergency Fund to at least £5k.
    2) To read 50 books (12/50) 3) The Re-Shrinking of Foxgloves 8.1kg/30kg
    Remember....if you have to put it on a credit card, extend your overdraft or take out a loan to buy whatever it is, you probably can't afford it, as that's not your money, it's somebody else's!
  • Cloth_of_Gold
    Cloth_of_Gold Posts: 1,144 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    I"m very sorry to hear that you're unwell OBL but pleased that you posted. hope you're feeling better soon.
  • Makingabobor2
    Makingabobor2 Posts: 4,751 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Third Anniversary Photogenic Name Dropper
    Oh no. Hope you feel better soon. Wonder if some sort of Long Covid has got into you. Sounds like it could be. Hope they sort you out soon
    Making the debt go down and savings go up

    LBM 2015 - debt £57K / Now £26,544....its going down

     Mortgage Free December 9th 2024!      18mths ahead of schedule.  

    Challenges

    EF  £720/3000
    .

    Studies/surveys May...£167.00

    Decluttering items 1400/    2025.  303/2026
    Books read    23 in 2025.  2026- 13  (target is 52)  
    Jigsaws done  20 in 2025.  3 this year. 

    My debt free diary...https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6396218/we-will-get-this-debt-d£own-the-savings-up


  • Deni_debt-free_dreamer
    Deni_debt-free_dreamer Posts: 1,876 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Sending hugs OBL x
    LBM - October 2018; finally debt free on 16 March 2021
    2023 Mortgage Free Wannabee #92023 Mortgage free in March 23 !
    Decluttering Campaign member 2023🏅🏅 🏅⭐️⭐️
    Decluttering Campaign Member 2024 🏅🏅
    Decluttering Campaign Member 2025 ⭐️⭐️🏅
    Decluttering Campaign Member 2026 🏅🏅🏅
  • Onebrokelady
    Onebrokelady Posts: 7,994 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Cherryfudge said:
    I'm so sorry you're feeling so rough. Sending gentle hugs and hoping the appointment helps. x
    Thank you🙂
    Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,756 Owed = £10,874
  • Onebrokelady
    Onebrokelady Posts: 7,994 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Seasidegal58 said:
    Awww - I'm so sorry to hear this OBL.  Yes - echoing @Cherryfudge about your appointment- hope it's soon. 
    Take care. X
    Thank you 🙂
    Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,756 Owed = £10,874
★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 354.6K Banking & Borrowing
  • 254.4K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 455.5K Spending & Discounts
  • 247.5K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 604.3K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 178.5K Life & Family
  • 261.8K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.
Update Your Picture