Lord Geordie Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Well. I have fell on some bad luck with work! hours are down and a struggle ensues, leaving me with very little to get by on! The sensible thing to do is sell off my gear, as I can't afford to continue! Food and bilks are more important, So over the next few days I will be listing my pigeon shooting gear! I have listed some loading gear on BBS last night. and will be listing my guns at some point too. Pains Me to lose all my gear! But feeding My son and myself and keeping a roof over our heads is more important! When I get back on my feet I can always start again. There will be some fishing gear too, Fly gear, Pike gear etc. Well. Off now to do some dried food shopping. Been here before, I know I can do it again. sometimes you just have to enjoy a good thing while it lasts! LG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Feel for you LG . Whatever happens I hope your luck changes for the better soon. atb to you and your son. P.T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartynGT4 Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Sorry to hear that, hope things improve for you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinach Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Fingers crossed for an upturn. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangford wildfowler Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Hope things improve and I hope you cam get by. All the best SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 that's a shame ,like you say other thing are more important.if you've been there before you know it does'nt last.been there myself along time ago so know how you feel if you can keep one gun back and spend some quality time in the fields with your lad best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Sorry to here that bud. hope something else comes along asap. will have a look on bbs . atvb Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Sorry to hear that, you've good a good attitude though and you're doing what needs to be done for you and your son. I'm sure things will pick up in the future too. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFC Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Same here LG. We've been here before too. Just started cooking Dahl and Dampa to save buying bread. I'll get a Rabbit out of the freezer and make up a stew which I'll top up during the week and then turn it into a curry at the end of the week. Too much month left at the end of the money I'm selling off all the stuff I can. Just to let you know you're not alone and I'm sure there'll be plenty more as the cost of living carries on rising. Perhaps we should have a scrimpers & savers tips thread to share ideas on how to get by on sod-all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Sorry your going through hard times , many would not have the same amount of sense and would get themselves neck deep rather than cutting out something they love doing. I hope things turn around for you sooner rather than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) Hope you can at least keep a cheapo to shoot some pigeons with. Good luck and a quick upturn in your circumstances LG. If you ever down my way let me know and I'll take you for a round of clays. Keep an air rifle for a source of cheap meat. Figgy Edited June 14, 2014 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liamey Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Sorry to hear of the bad run. I'm a firm believer in that sometimes these things make us stronger. Too bad the people of the uk have to struggle when the politicians can't throw money out of the country fast enough in aid without looking after their own. Perhaps you should pen an open invite to one of the papers inviting Cameron and Clegg over for some dinner. Anyway don't want to make this political. Hope your luck turns around for you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad1 Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Sorry to hear things are going that way lg .... You are still more than welcome to come out with us... I'm sure between a few of us we can kit you out for the day ;-) Keep in touch and best of luck to you m8 Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-UK Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Been there once mate when i left the army, there was a time i didn't have enough to buy a loaf of bread. But i was single and had no kids. It must be a worrying time for you. I wish you all the best and hope good fortune seeks you and yours out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) good luck youl get through this m8.my ex wife stitched me up like a kipper with debts and i was left 10 quid a week for myself after the bank did their worst .sounds like your doing the right way,pasta ,rice all the filling staples.and putting your lad first atb Edited June 14, 2014 by clakk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam1e Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 I don't know you, but for what it's worth, good luck to you both in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx10mike Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 total respect get through the tuff times then we look forward to your return.hoipe it turns out to be a good thing as they often do on hindsight.atb mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Good luck Geordie, you've got your priorities sorted, that's a positive start. I've been skint, and my Dad was too, but looking back I don't feel that I ever missed out on anything as a kid because my parents made the effort for me and my sister. I laugh thinking about how Mum used to unpick my knitted jumpers when I grew out of them, so she could use the wool to knit bigger ones, and how there wasn't enough wool for a bigger one so they ended up different coloured stripes. I still love camping, like those family holidays. What I'm trying to say is that as long as you give your lad your time, nothing else matters. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 dont you dare go anywhere..............when you are back on your feet i will send you one of my flappers FOC...im sure other lads here will have some spare net and poles etc let us know how you get on ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 i don't know you personally, but I've been there so have an idea of what you're going through and got rid of my guns also, apart from one, which no one wanted! Things will turn around eventually. What line of work are you in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltings Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 I feel for you and your lad I have been there and it is nice to see in the present day somebody with some pride in trying to sort things out (not quite the same as benefits street) hope everything turns round for you soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truflex Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Surely theres some sort of benefits your entitled to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontastic Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Surely theres some sort of benefits your entitled to? Look into family tax credits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted June 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Got off benefits a while back Don't want to go back on yhem! I would rather go without that stigma again. ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 If you have some gratis shooting either get a cheap gun or keep one back, you don't need an expensive gun to put stuff in the bag and something good on the table even a £20 SH single 12ga can do that Got off benefits a while back Don't want to go back on yhem! I would rather go without that stigma again. ! Yeah,i get that one. Remember though for those of us that have paid in and are actively seeking more work there should be no stigma at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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