mum of 3 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Hi, I joined in Jan 2012 and in my first post I said I though I would be losing my job in Feb. Well two days after joining here I lost my job, as money was tight we cut back on everything we could. So first up was the internet as we really didnt need it but needed to eat, pay bills and rent. So after a year we have paid down some debt and put a little saving by, so my OH said a few weeks ago why dont we have the internet on again. I think he missed it more that me. We now have a small two bedroom home, with a small garden which we are getting ready to grow some vegs. We just need to clean it up abit and get it in order. My OH is 67 and retired, I am 57 and no longer work.It is so hard for the young people to find work never mind someone my age. I cook from scratch, knit and sew though not very well but I am trying. Dont buy anything unless we really need it. I love being on this forum as most family and friends would laugh and call me crazy at the things we do. I sometimes wonder do they not see the things I see or read what I read to see that things are only going to get worst. I am from Northern Ireland Quote Link to comment
themartianchick Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Welcome Back! It sounds as though you did all of the things that we advocate here when money is tight. I'm so glad that things are looking up for you! Pull up a chair and stay awhile! Quote Link to comment
Andrea Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Welcome Back, mum! I'm sorry you've had a rough year but it looks like things are going better for the two of you. I'm happy for you. Now, pull up a chair as martianchick suggested and have a cup of tea. I'm sure someone will be along shortly to offer you some baked goods! Quote Link to comment
Jeepers Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Welcome Mum. Glad to have you back! I just happen to have some baked goods right here to share... Quote Link to comment
Cat Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Welcome home. We'll always leave a light in the window for you. SO glad you found us again. Quote Link to comment
sassenach Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Very glad to see you back, enjoy and join in in the shoutbox if you like, too. Quote Link to comment
Annarchy Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 back. We've got chocolate too. Quote Link to comment
Ambergris Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Welcome back! Quote Link to comment
Cat Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 We've got chocolate too. http://www.millan.net'> Yes, but will we SHARE????? http://www.millan.net'> :happy0203: http://www.millan.net'> Quote Link to comment
The WE2's Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Each of us have at one time or another faced "impossible" events that through strategic planning, penny pinching, doing without alot, have turned those impossible events into "possible" events. We all come out on the other side better and not bitter people. If it's cold outside, put a blanky around your shoulders and come see us! Quote Link to comment
dogmom4 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Welcome back mum! Quote Link to comment
mum of 3 Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Thank you all for the lovely welcome back i will be looking around the forum getting alots of tips and ideas. Quote Link to comment
TheCG Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Hmmm. Never thought of ASKING if I was allowed to return after the times I've wandered off. You're trying to make me look bad, aren't you? Quote Link to comment
Cat Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hmmm. Never thought of ASKING if I was allowed to return after the times I've wandered off. You're trying to make me look bad, aren't you? You're family. We HAVE to let you in! http://www.millan.net'> http://www.millan.net'> Quote Link to comment
The WE2's Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Cat...I confiscated your travel trailer animation...considering we're campers! LOL Quote Link to comment
TheCG Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hmmm. Never thought of ASKING if I was allowed to return after the times I've wandered off. You're trying to make me look bad, aren't you? You're family. We HAVE to let you in! So, since I used to put at the end of all my posts, I guess that's me over on the tires... Quote Link to comment
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