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  • WannabeFree
    WannabeFree Posts: 4,438 Forumite
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    Also posting to add. I realise the holiday isn't really something I should be worrying about with everything else. But other than moaning about my MH I don't have much else to say :o and I know I shouldn't be worrying about the holiday.

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  • teafor2
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    I don't think people will see it as moaning, you're just trying to figure out what to do. But something like another emergency trip to hospital with travel and food and school clubs could be just the thing that tips it all out of balance again and if you're so near to getting everything sorted out I wonder if it would be better to cut your losses on the October holiday.

    Like you say, if you decide not to go it doesn't necessarily mean no holiday at all this year, just not that one. Losing the deposit will always be tough though :( xx
  • WannabeFree
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    I agree Tea I think I'll have too. Will still wait till the end of week before calling to cancel though :o

    In other news hit cashout on Populuslive so a £50 cheque will be sent in May :)

    PA is at £4.20 its been so quiet on there for ages! and I'm still miles away on Onepoll and Yougov (well 1350 away which is probably another year :rotfl:)

    Smalls are playing snakes and ladders - I'm surprised it hasn't ended in tears yet :o :rotfl:

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  • WannabeFree
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    Called tax credits as when I logged in it said no further payments due :eek: anyway it seems they've excepted the hardship form and said my award will be updating. Hopefully by Friday I will be able to see payments. Even if they only take a few pounds a week less to the over payment it will be better than now.

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  • EssexHebridean
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    Hmmmmm WF - so is one way of looking at the holiday thing "You'll have £50 to pay towards it in May"? Could you up the surveys a bit to try to get the rest of it together? I made £5 in a week on QMee last week - that site isn't for me, going forward, but might be an "every little helps" one for you?

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  • teafor2
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    You're on fire today WB thinking things through and sorting stuff out. Didn't realise you were also paying tax credits back. Fingers crossed you'll get a bit extra in the kitty to play with after they've worked figures out. Well done on the £50 survey cash out. I've had nothing from PA for ages. xx
  • WannabeFree
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    Thank you EH. I do feel like I'm on a better 'level' again my anxiety is still high but I have had no visitors/arrangements today so its not been as bad. Bit anxious about tomorrow but what will be will be. I am going to survey as much as I can. A neighbour has said I can use her family railcard so that makes the train fare under £25 for all of us return tickets.

    Thank you Tea. The tax credits is a pain. Once DLA is sorted tax credits will owe me what I'm paying back now :cool: PA has been so quiet :(

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  • WannabeFree
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    Thank you Beanie, have replied on Whatsapp

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    I hope you manage to go on the holiday somehow Wannabe as it would do you all so much good.

    I'm glad everyone is well at the moment. Have a good evening :).
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