tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post1443210639602942811..comments2023-10-08T16:27:56.948+01:00Comments on auntiegwensdiary: Poor poor auntieauntiegwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03605486752049211743noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-41217773022990401482010-09-15T07:24:42.460+01:002010-09-15T07:24:42.460+01:00VLIF - oh my, you're having the same luck as m...VLIF - oh my, you're having the same luck as me!!! we should go halves on a lottery ticker xauntiegwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605486752049211743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-48112211751089774222010-09-15T00:12:39.297+01:002010-09-15T00:12:39.297+01:00Oh gawd, I can really sympathise! We bought a new ...Oh gawd, I can really sympathise! We bought a new (to us) car recently and since then it's developed faults in places we didnt even know about. I reckon we've spent more than the car cost to buy, then the diamond in my engagement ring worked loose so I took it to the jewellers thinking the could just tighten the claws but instead the whole ring had to be reclawed at great expense as it's platinum, then I lost the butterfly to one of my diamond earrings, simple, get a new one. But no, they are special screw ones and so new posts and butterflies had to be made. They've been at the jewellers since June because I can't afford to pick them up. In case you should think me rich, I should point out these are the only nice bits of jewellery I possess. Then my Longines watch stopped working. New battery I thought. Wrong again, it needs to be serviced and have something replaced. Cost similar to your watch. All I need is a small lottery win and I'll be laughing!The Accidental Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146937745719946782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-18468392744776125152010-09-14T09:14:39.649+01:002010-09-14T09:14:39.649+01:00Becca - that sounds like the sort of thing I could...Becca - that sounds like the sort of thing I could easily do! xx<br /><br />Mrs W - the nearest Ikea to me is an hours drive away and when I get there I find myself buying all sorts of things I don't need just because I'm there :) I am a crap shopper<br /><br />Lena - it always comes at once, doesn't it!<br /><br />Troy - I was told that Cartier use their own screws, batteries etc so you have to use the main dealer as other watch repair people don't have the tools/spares. I suppose it's just like my car, if I use the mercedes garage it costs double than if I use the garage in the village!auntiegwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605486752049211743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-17707896944305454682010-09-13T18:13:37.259+01:002010-09-13T18:13:37.259+01:00I can't help thinking your jeweller is being &...I can't help thinking your jeweller is being "economical with the truth". If it has just stopped due to an expired battery then you should just be able to replace the battery. Even a market stall holder doing batteries, straps etc. should be able to change it - whilst you wait (don't leave it - see below).<br />I think those watches are £2,500+ new now and well into four figures second-hand but, being quartz not winding or self-winding, they shouldn't be anywhere near £245 to be serviced.<br />Just my tuppence worth on the matter.Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279890687481412751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-16689275785206279642010-09-13T16:41:17.382+01:002010-09-13T16:41:17.382+01:00The monetary drains of life! This week we've A...The monetary drains of life! This week we've ALL had extra's to pay for, too! I hate when it all comes at once! And my bus fares have gone up!<br /><br />ps.....I know a nice (Barras) bloke who could get you a really convincing Cartier...?Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447013188405986054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-4420060628517830712010-09-13T13:12:43.194+01:002010-09-13T13:12:43.194+01:00It's a bastard when you get unexpected expense...It's a bastard when you get unexpected expenses and they seem to like to arrive in a crowd rather than space them out over the course of a year. In the space of 2 months my car costs me,well my summer holiday basically. I don't wear a watch though. Get yourself to IKEA to kit your daughter out ,much cheaperMrs Worthingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05117989108197225509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-66319840751544108172010-09-13T08:12:22.498+01:002010-09-13T08:12:22.498+01:00I ran over my own seatbelt (don't ask) it'...I ran over my own seatbelt (don't ask) it's going to cost almost $400 because it has some stupid special drawback kind of thing! ..I guess your pounds would almost equal that...so I hear you!<br /><br />xxOhMyMissRebeccaJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05604323363983375327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-56446831121905163692010-09-13T08:12:18.155+01:002010-09-13T08:12:18.155+01:00I ran over my own seatbelt (don't ask) it'...I ran over my own seatbelt (don't ask) it's going to cost almost $400 because it has some stupid special drawback kind of thing! ..I guess your pounds would almost equal that...so I hear you!<br /><br />xxOhMyMissRebeccaJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05604323363983375327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-63527211558726027682010-09-12T21:21:19.354+01:002010-09-12T21:21:19.354+01:00SueAnn - I had no idea it needed servicing every 5...SueAnn - I had no idea it needed servicing every 5 years !!!!<br /><br />Gigi - a big fat rip off is what it is<br /><br />WM - I know for the money he paid and what it'll cost to service over a lifetime I could have bought a new regular watch every time the battery went. She wants the colander for draining pasta, which will be her staple diet at uni!<br /><br />Suzanne - I'm scared to count out how long it would take me to earn it! xx<br /><br />Fhina - it is a lovely watch but servicing???? never mind lovey our teenagers will keep us in style post uni!!! xx<br /><br />NB - I do wonder who'd buy them and what use they'd be to anyone though...<br /><br />LFBS - and if I was growing baby A class mercedes maybe that would've helped the cash flow <br /><br />Rls - Oh God Steve, do you really have to pay it back??? we could have a bloggy whip round for you xx<br /><br />Madame - I'm so looking forward to being cared for in my old age, I mean 1 of the 3 of them is bound to take pity on me, right? <br /><br />MaM - I know, all I needed was a good coat and a brooch and I could have stood in for any of the Grunpy Old Women on their next show!<br /><br />Ayak - yep, it never rains but it pours as my mother always says, ps I can't comment on your blog, but I'm still reading, so sorry about Mr A and all the stressy stuff xxxauntiegwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605486752049211743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-15380335549880441242010-09-12T20:41:59.433+01:002010-09-12T20:41:59.433+01:00Why is it that all these unexpected expenses come ...Why is it that all these unexpected expenses come at once? You have my sympathy :-(Ayakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16903896106779269050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-77273652267748862332010-09-12T20:02:52.966+01:002010-09-12T20:02:52.966+01:00£245 for a watch service??? Blimey
Am sitting he...£245 for a watch service??? Blimey<br /><br />Am sitting here making middle aged lady sounds of disgustMuddling Alonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04702217530704657676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-85611253722604531802010-09-12T19:41:44.875+01:002010-09-12T19:41:44.875+01:00You poor wee soul. Get a second opinion on the wat...You poor wee soul. Get a second opinion on the watch and refuse to accept the first one. Go 'harrumph' at them and chortle at their impudence. And remember that you'll have the children to pay for you in your retirement. You can pay them back with interest then.Madame DeFargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08172239340844485940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-30585651543641999002010-09-12T19:32:21.573+01:002010-09-12T19:32:21.573+01:00Poor Auntie!
Can I send you my tax bill for £2,110...Poor Auntie!<br />Can I send you my tax bill for £2,110.68? You seem to be in the mood to spend...<br />XXRarelesserspottedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15865928245970626612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-59202123092584387092010-09-12T19:29:36.311+01:002010-09-12T19:29:36.311+01:00Ooh this does sound painful...but at least your ca...Ooh this does sound painful...but at least your car won't be having any baby carlets now it has its coil fitted...Looking for Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010049814419812468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-61310229829955112512010-09-12T19:27:53.633+01:002010-09-12T19:27:53.633+01:00Sell the children, all of them, into slavery...it&...Sell the children, all of them, into slavery...it's the only way to emjoy the lifestyle which you know you deserve...Nota Benehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00969705852180234416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-89326066437706904772010-09-12T18:59:21.459+01:002010-09-12T18:59:21.459+01:00The Cartier Tank watch is one of my Most Coveted T...The Cartier Tank watch is one of my Most Coveted Things, Rantie Auntie!<br /><br />But, like, it requires servicing?!<br /><br />I'll stick with me Fossil! xA Woman Of No Importancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02194976046531063422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-9147445510701226132010-09-12T15:08:25.356+01:002010-09-12T15:08:25.356+01:00If only we could ear it that fast...
Hugs.
XXIf only we could ear it that fast...<br /><br />Hugs.<br /><br />XXSuzanne Ross Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08561888635304578484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-8829131934086443452010-09-12T15:02:26.049+01:002010-09-12T15:02:26.049+01:00Ouch - I don't think my watch cost £245 new!! ...Ouch - I don't think my watch cost £245 new!! Oh, and what does a student want a colander for?Working Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16243697047355131343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-53241560533027620562010-09-12T14:06:20.882+01:002010-09-12T14:06:20.882+01:00I'm feeling your pain, Gwen. Seems like every...I'm feeling your pain, Gwen. Seems like every time I turn around money is flying out the window. And yes, you are quite correct that those watch-fixing fairies ARE expensive.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-52671767541289142702010-09-12T12:36:49.237+01:002010-09-12T12:36:49.237+01:00Ouch! And again I say...OUCH!!! That has gotta h...Ouch! And again I say...OUCH!!! That has gotta hurt! It is amazing how kids can grow so quickly...especially the young men!! And you are so right! College is where they learn to party and drink...and learn something (maybe) on the side!!<br />But that watch repair cost has got to be some kind of record!! I mean, seriously!! It is a watch for God's sakes!! A watch!!! <br />Hell, my dryer repair was only $150.00 and that's a dryer!!<br />Sorry poor poor Auntiegwen!!!!<br />Hugging you<br />SueAnnSueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-66645161764637104652010-09-12T12:01:21.117+01:002010-09-12T12:01:21.117+01:00Lolly - I didn't realise how often I look at t...Lolly - I didn't realise how often I look at the time till this. I've pinched my old watch back off EBD and she's pinched Hot Boy's, I've no clue what he's doing!<br /><br />Mrs Fab - I remember that, I am way tempted by the outnet sale, I loved the shoes you bought but the ones I wanted sold out :( <br /><br />Curry Q - yep that'd give me enough for the bag of chips!!!auntiegwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605486752049211743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-33447805118604990532010-09-12T11:29:12.393+01:002010-09-12T11:29:12.393+01:00Yikes! I had a similar experience with a Fendi wa...Yikes! I had a similar experience with a Fendi watch but that was a mere £110. You may have to sell your body...Curry Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357154781453417176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-83797180394145817092010-09-12T11:08:39.465+01:002010-09-12T11:08:39.465+01:00Did you ever read my post about my cartier dealing...Did you ever read my post about my cartier dealings? http://lookingfabinyourforties.blogspot.com/2009/07/santos-returns.html - it will make you laugh, what happened with mine was facical, it went in for a new battery and when I first went to get it, the winder fell off in the Sales Assistants hand! read on Auntie! Oh and don't forget the Louboutin sale starts this Wednesday at the outnet and runs for three wednesdays.Style At Every Agehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08651040515126111051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-23707428860672762882010-09-12T10:39:25.359+01:002010-09-12T10:39:25.359+01:00Crikey!!! That's a mighty pricey watch repair....Crikey!!! That's a mighty pricey watch repair. Don't bother with a watch and just use the clock on your crackberry.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051323748495743886noreply@blogger.com