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  • Rhyddid2026
    Rhyddid2026 Posts: 1,154 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper

    I only had about 4h sleep last night because of this stupid cold. My watch tells me I haven't had a single night of quality sleep since mid November. I've stopped worrying about it now.

    I survived the day, including projecting my raspy voice for a few hours. I got home at 4.30 and ignored my work emails and went for a nap instead.

    I've had a £10 refund credited back to my account and I have a tenner in my wallet so I should be able to use that to top up my fuel to get to work Thursday and Friday.

    I'm working from home tomorrow and I'd like to take a few short breaks between meetings to plant more veg seeds and pot up my tomato seedlings. It might be time to sow my Mr Bethel's Purple Podded Peas too! Can you imagine if after all these years trying to get them I grow them and don't like them? 😂

    Debts                04/01/25       01/04/26  
    Natwest2           £6,509.97      £4,200 
    NatWest CC      £7,612.74       £6,325
    Lloyds CC          £6,112.60      £4,115
    1st Direct CC     £176.03         £9.11
    CC total             £20,411.34    £14,649.11
    OD                     £1100            £0
    Car loan             £4,000          £3,600
    1st Direct Loan  £10,684.44    £7,000
    Total                  £36,195.78    £25,249.11
    EF £1,750.33
    HF £150.76
  • LzzyIsGod
    LzzyIsGod Posts: 678 Forumite
    500 Posts First Anniversary Photogenic Name Dropper

    Purple Podded Peas are a new one on me!


    Have a little faith, baby, have a little faith". Oddball - Kelly's Heroes
  • Rhyddid2026
    Rhyddid2026 Posts: 1,154 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper

    Not just any purple podded peas, Mr Bethel's Purple Podded Peas 😂

    Debts                04/01/25       01/04/26  
    Natwest2           £6,509.97      £4,200 
    NatWest CC      £7,612.74       £6,325
    Lloyds CC          £6,112.60      £4,115
    1st Direct CC     £176.03         £9.11
    CC total             £20,411.34    £14,649.11
    OD                     £1100            £0
    Car loan             £4,000          £3,600
    1st Direct Loan  £10,684.44    £7,000
    Total                  £36,195.78    £25,249.11
    EF £1,750.33
    HF £150.76
  • FootyFanDan
    FootyFanDan Posts: 1,951 Forumite
    Sixth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper

    I'm intrigued now….haha

  • Rhyddid2026
    Rhyddid2026 Posts: 1,154 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper

    My b***** chickens have eaten my seedlings. They were unattended in my conservatory and climbed up on top of the tortoise box to reach them. I'm fuming.

    Debts                04/01/25       01/04/26  
    Natwest2           £6,509.97      £4,200 
    NatWest CC      £7,612.74       £6,325
    Lloyds CC          £6,112.60      £4,115
    1st Direct CC     £176.03         £9.11
    CC total             £20,411.34    £14,649.11
    OD                     £1100            £0
    Car loan             £4,000          £3,600
    1st Direct Loan  £10,684.44    £7,000
    Total                  £36,195.78    £25,249.11
    EF £1,750.33
    HF £150.76
  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 25,295 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic

    Oh no, the little s0ds😣

    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • Rhyddid2026
    Rhyddid2026 Posts: 1,154 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper

    I had to take some money from the house fund to last the last few days. I don't get paid til Tuesday. I have about 10miles of fuel before my light comes on so I'm hoping I don't need to go anywhere for the next 3 days at least. The long drives for work and the fuel price increase has messed up my budgets.

    I haven't heard anything from the chasing emails for my the work I haven't been paid for. I doubt I'll hear anything til after the Easter break now.

    I usually do my finance check on a Friday but might give it a miss today. I'm trying to stay upbeat and motivated.

    I need to sort out the hmrc access this weekend, and I'd like to sow more seeds. Including replacements for the ones the stupid chickens wrecked.

    I'm not sure what else the weekend will bring. Maybe some house work, maybe some decluttering. I have a small joint of lamb that I'll cook tomorrow and use in various ways over the weekend.

    Debts                04/01/25       01/04/26  
    Natwest2           £6,509.97      £4,200 
    NatWest CC      £7,612.74       £6,325
    Lloyds CC          £6,112.60      £4,115
    1st Direct CC     £176.03         £9.11
    CC total             £20,411.34    £14,649.11
    OD                     £1100            £0
    Car loan             £4,000          £3,600
    1st Direct Loan  £10,684.44    £7,000
    Total                  £36,195.78    £25,249.11
    EF £1,750.33
    HF £150.76
  • Dakota_Rose
    Dakota_Rose Posts: 277 Forumite
    100 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic

    I hear you on the petrol pot being exceeded this month 😞

  • LzzyIsGod
    LzzyIsGod Posts: 678 Forumite
    500 Posts First Anniversary Photogenic Name Dropper

    I went on a Cheap (er) Diesal Hunt today. It's 20p cheaper near where I work than where I live. I was pleased to find it at £163.99!!!


    Have a little faith, baby, have a little faith". Oddball - Kelly's Heroes
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