You are more than welcome Dawnie,

i did the same thing when i found it we were going to NY, came on here and let rip (as they say!!!).

We have the same situation at work with no bonuses etc, which has made it difficult for me as this weekend I was in Madeira as hubby had won a four day trip there through his work, then next week we are off to NY and at the beginning of May i am off on a girly holiday! but it has all come out of the blue and in some ways is quite bad timing - i.e spending money!

I am sure most people will be extremely pleased for you (and a tad envious in the nicest possible way.

As for your friends, it is their choice to get into the debt for the new house - the same as anyone who moves into a bigger/newer house - it is not for you to worry about!


Ooooh i sound like a counsellor! Anyway enjoy every minute of the build up and the break......i have today been told by a friend that apparently there are tons of shoe shops in Greenwich Village some vintage - yum yum!

Right off my soap box and back to the washing!

Karen x x