My credit rating is 'stable' so not horrifc but bad enough that I don't qualify for any loans or credit cards or anything!!

Yeah, you should probably start shredding stuff!
I don't think they are too expensive.
And I find them quite entertaining (that's probably me being a bit sad though!)

That's probably a good thing, Beckie. Getting things on credit isn't a great idea. I have a credit card, but only because it's safer when buying things online. I pay it off as soon as I've spent anything on it. The thought of being in debt terrifies me.

Back.

Shop didn't have the blinds I wanted *frown* but I bought curry and samosas for dinner *thumbs up*

Where do you people keep finding chocolate oranges?!

It is a good thing I think!
I have periods when I am VERY irresponsible with money so I would be guaranteed to get into £££££s of debt!
Sounds like you're very sensible though!

Ah thats a shame about the blinds nonperson!
Yay for samosas and curry though!

They're in special offer in asda!

Welcome back! Hooray for curry! What kind?


I am too scared of being in debt to be silly with money! And I don't ever have the periods of mania (or however you describe it), so never have been unwell in that way where I'd spend too much money. We had absolutely no money when I was growing up. All clothes from charity shops etc. Once I was home alone and the bailiffs knocked on the door. Mum's new boyfiend (my now step-dad) lived just up the road and my Mum was at work 20 miles away, so I called him and he came and sorted it out. He was so cross with my Mum for not telling him! Still married her though and they've been together for 17 years!

Aw I didn't go to Asda this week, should have!

Chicken makhani curry. =)

I'm a sensible money person too. We also used to have bailiffs turning up - ours was called Mr Flowers. =P

I feel so lucky that my manic spending is usually restricted to stationary books and music so it would be very difficult to spend enough to get into trouble!

Jealous of the chocolate orange! Not had one in years! My gran used to get us one every Christmas until we got too old :(

Stationary and books win life :P

I love Asda, especially their soups.

Sarah I’ll share my chocolate orange with you.

Ooh curry. I love a curry.

Hello all. I’ve been lazy today. Not long up. Still tired.

I am rather extravagant with my mania!
Trips abroad and expensive electronics and stuff!

Yeah I remember the Amsterdam trip :P

You are NEVER too old for a chocolate orange!


Hey Lorraine. :) It's OK to have a lazy day.


Bailiff solidarity, Person. :D

Chocolate oranges are life

35 minutes to go, Emma. You're on the home stretch now!

I confess...I dislike chocolate oranges *goes into hiding*

That is madness. You must leave this place immediately.

That is madness. You must leave this place immediately.

:disbelief:

Didn't we have this conversation before?

I think Buttons is the only one who doesn't like them?

Haha, back to the chocolate orange debate which is never a debate because Buttons is the odd one out!

I can't remember. We're in a thread full of people who can have problems with recall. We repeat things lots. :P

Yeah we do seem to repeat things a lot XD
Especially about food!!

Food subjects are always worth repeating.

I don't think there could ever be too many conversations about chocolate oranges, repeated or not!

I agree Aubergine!

I'm enjoying this chocolate orange convo a bit less than normal because I don't have one. =(

I have ice cream, Person. That do?

It's not really a substitute for choc orange. =(

I have to be in the right mood for icecream.

I want another chocolate orange.
I could literally eat them all day

No, chocolate oranges are pretty awesome. They're on offer for £1 in Tesco! Go buy one!

I was tempted to buy one when I was at Asda yesterday but I told myself no because I'd eat it all very quickly. Was going to get one of the Nestle Easter eggs that are 75p at Tesco but they were smaller than I expected so I didn't bother!

What?! They're in Tesco too?! I had my supermarket blinkers on last night, didn't see anything except for what I needed to see.

Wish I'd seen £1 chocolate oranges!!

Ooh you know I think I do need to make a Tesco trip in the week so I'll try to get one.

And by one I mean I'll buy enough to keep me stocked up til next Christmas. =P

They're £1 in asda too!!

Are we going to have an Asda vs Tesco war now?!

Go! Stock up. Never, ever run out!


My friend just sent me this: "You are one of the smartest, kindest, funniest and most resilient people I have ever met. . ;o)"

She is a keeper.

Aww that is a lovely message, and from what I've seen of you around here it's most definitely true.

Agreed. =)


I'm not loyal to any particular supermarket. I like them all for different reasons. But there seem to be more Tescos than anything else round here.

Me too. There is a Tesco where I live so I go there most of the time but I like to go to different supermarkets for a change or when they have good deals on.

Thank you. <3


I have levered myself off of my bed and into my front room


Emma! It's home time!


I shop online, but they both have different price limits, so it depends if I'm restocking the freezer or not.

I live near all supermarkets, but my local Asda is a big one. I sometimes get the train to Morrisons for a change.

I’m naughty. Can’t be bothered changing out of onesie and going to the shop, so I’ve phoned for a pizza.

Hello, how is everyone?

I'm feeling flattered, I got ID'd for beers in Aldi earlier today. :D

wht beers did you get? :-O

Yum beers. I get asked for ID too. I’m 36! I think it’s because I’m short with pink hair.

Hey zombie how’s it going?

None, I couldn't be bothered going to Tesco. I've still got a 660ml bottle of Becks left, that'll do me tonight. I need to drive my great aunt to view sheltered housing tomorrow morning so I can't get steaming.

Hi Lorraine.

I told the girl at the checkout that it's my 30th this month but it made no difference. Maybe it's God telling me to drink less.

Enjoy your beer Cheryl. How are you doing?

I'm doing better. My mum got moved to the Golden Jubilee and they're putting a stent in to open her windpipe and talking about radiotherapy because the tumour's grown. When she was told it was terminal cancer they never offered anything but a clinical trial and now we're discussing treatments again to buy time, I feel pretty optimistic.

That's good news, Cheryl. :)


I think it's OK to order pizza every now and then. I hope you enjoy it. :)

I hope your mum is getting all the help she needs. I hope you are taking care too.