8 weeks and counting can I get a woop woop?
Originally Posted by gerble72 Go to original post![]()
7 weeks today till Blackpool anyone want to join in the excitement with me 😃
Hey guys, This is my situation. I'v got 0 savings atm. Things have been tough of late, with Rent increase, council tax, getting re-assessed for my E.S.A. Etc, it's been a frekin pain.
Here's my dilemma.
I could easily save enough to make Blackpool, but and I can't stress this enough, it is both my girls birthdays in June. One on the 16th, and the other on the 30th. it's my eldest daughters 18th on the 30th. So, with tradition, this is gunna cost me.. The ONLY reason I've left this until now, is to see if I can make all of it work. I couldn't leave it longer without telling you guys, as that wouldn't be right for all concerned. Especially to My kids and Donna, and to Nova.
So, I'm afraid I won't be able to make this one guys. I don't want to go and have Frek all money to spend when last year I had enough without worrying. Cost of rooms, including train fair, taxi fairs would already come to £160.00. Plus spending money for 4 days, I'd need at least a minimum of £150.00. ( for meals, beer, etc ). I've tried getting a loan, but can't. I'm gutted. With Tia turning 18 too, we loose her child tax credits I June, which is £75 per week. I HAVE to take this into consideration too, because phone bill is due at the end of June also. ( heads battered ).
With the total cost of Blackpool coming to £300.00 (and that's very minimum spending cash) I could save in 5 weeks. But, this leaves me with only 4-5 weeks to save for 2 birthdays, and to organise and pre-pay for the venue where Tia will be wanting her 18th. This is something I can't not do for her. Bless her, she doesn't want loads, or expect anything extravagant. She only wants a family meal out at a nice restaurant. And gifts obviously. LoL.
I've gone over the figures loads guys. I'm gutted. From the heart, gutted. I guess this is just bad timing. I can't leave it another 3-4 weeks before I can give a definite yes or no, which is why I'm pulling out now. I had £200.00 already saved, which is why I said a huge 'Yes' straight away, but I had a visit from a bailiff for an old credit card from 7 frekin years ago that went unpaid.. Had to give him the £200.00 to get an agreement sorted.. Total w**ker he was too. Arrogant D**K.
So sorry guys.I'm really gunna hate missing this.
Nova, give me a DM on Twitter, or phone me so we can sort out paying you the cancellation fee..Sorry for the hassle mate. Just can't be helped.
Got to be honest, this was so hard to face up to, and post my situation.. :/
If there's any chance I can get there for even 1 day, or 2, then I will.
Peace brothers.
It's getting closer 5 weeks to go
5 weeks till we are back hanging about the clubhouse IRL
@morfy 1 or 2 😊 would be better than none 😞
It's going to be fun 😊 OTHG for life
Well, looks like I'm able to go after all. Thank God. Looking forward to it guys, truly.
Also, just want to thank all the guys that offered to help me out.. I was shocked at just how many of my mates, TEAM OTHG, would do this.. Bless you all.![]()
4 weeks today come on guys let's start to get hyped 😎
Really Excited now. Looking through last years photos, and made me smile hugely. Made memories for sure.
Just to be clear, I'll be arriving on Friday, not Thursday now I'm able to go. So I'll be there Fri, Sat, Sunday night...
Looking forward to seeing you guys again, and meeting some new faces..![]()
Not long for you all now, sorry I can't make it. Have fun, looking forward to photos and some tales.