Would AIBU to use these scratchcards or should I save them...

[ToScratchOrNotToScratch]

I am very organised but also very poor and I have a dilemma...

We have had a completely shit six months employment/finances wise (like lots of us I know) topped off by last week - a succession of horrifically timed events like self isolation, a broken washing machine and a bank fuck up. Etc. It goes on and on.

Because I am poor yet organised I have been (thank god) getting a little amount of stuff organised each week for Christmas. We've already gone through the money I've put away. I am eyeing up my stocking drawer (which is just teeny things really, like a shower gel each for the DC, extra long charger cables, that sort of stuff). BUT I have two scratchcards in there, one for DH's and one for DS's (over 18) stockings.

WIBU to do the scratchcards in case they are winning ones? Even £10 would help at the moment, to be honest!

PS I have already gone through the time honoured MN recommendations of checking loyalty cards, eBaying everything not nailed down, I am looking for work, DH has a job 4.45 - 7am and another 8am - 4.30pm. I can't take in ironing. There is nothing down the back of the sofa. We have cut all our bills down as low as possible. We have literally done everything we can already, so I don't need suggestions just scratchcard advice

PPS this is NOT a fucking begging thread - it's meant to be a bit lighthearted in that laugh or you'll cry way, so please don't anyone be a dick I don't have twins and there is money on my electric meter

[Ddot]

I would put myself in the bracket of ok for my age. Animals like me too

[Mamanyt]

@Ddot, thank you! Nah. I'm probably best described as "ordinarily pleasant-looking. I don't scare small children, and animals like me. And that's perfectly find with me!

[Ddot]

Now now bet your gorgeous just like me

[Mamanyt]

My own glasses are a sort of modified retro 60s. I try not to think much about it, since I'm going to look like warmed-over cat barf, regardless of what style I get.

[Ddot]

I normally Opt for tortoise shell frames but last time got dark reddish brown ones, I'm due a new pair. Its a difficult practice for me because I'm a pin head, so tend to be too wide and I've got rather big hair, that's putting it mildly. Plus I'm getting on a bit now but in my head I'm still a wild funky drop dead gorgeous sensation. Reality hits when I'm under those stark lights at the optitions. Ahh well never mind 😭

[ToScratchOrNotToScratch]

Notched patriarchy? I meant to say not the patriarchy but perhaps I have coined a new feminist term.

[ToScratchOrNotToScratch]

Oh Ddot I feel your pain (and get your reference!) I have very bright hair and tried on a coloured pair of frames and felt like saying Hi Di Hi whilst doing jazz hands. DD didn't get the reference of course. (I actually think Su Pollard looks lovely and is a very good example of dressing to suit yourself notched patriarchy

[Ddot]

Yes I thought I'd try those, get that funky retro look, well what reflected back at me, wasnt what I expected (possums) haha let you work that one out

[ApplePlumPie]

ToScratchOrNotToScratch

That made me chuckle! Please can you keep updating this thread you are really cheering me up !

[SummerHouse]

The big reveals just keep on revealing on this thread. I have you in my mind op. Hope that didn't sound too weird...

[ToScratchOrNotToScratch]

Reality...

[ToScratchOrNotToScratch]

Well if another person doesn't RTFT and helpfully posts telling me to do it (looking at you mamanyt)** I shall definitely buy another card and post the first two lines and never come back...just a friendly warning

On another note (but related, bear with me) has anyone bought glasses recently? I had to try frames out wearing a face mask, which in addition to not actually being able to see because I didn't have my actual glasses on made it very difficult. I selected a pair of lovely stylish retro 1950s intellectual librarian (this is a look I love and aspire to for myself) tortoiseshell cats eye glasses which I believed made me look equally intellectual and stylish. (Another) DD helpfully took a photo of me wearing them so I could see what they looked like on. Foolishly I only looked at the photo without my glasses on and then looked at it again this morning properly.

Well fuck me. Talk about an expectation versus reality scenario - just like scratchcards which reminded me of this thread which is why I'm sharing this with you all. Also wearing a face mask and not being able to see made it a kind of roulette/lottery scenario.

So (expectation) imagine a very beautiful stylish woman with 1950s cats eye intellectual style glasses. Hold that picture in your mind...while I post what I actually look like in reality.....

[FromTheAllotment]

Bit late to this but just replying to compliment you OP on some excellent threats “I’ll promise to update you and then won’t” is like MN’s nuclear option, well played 😂😂

[Catscatsandmorecats]

OP, you have cheered me up immensely with this thread in a stressful time. Thank you and here's to things looking up, you and your family sound wonderful

[Ddot]

Lottery hadn't been claimed it said on news, do you have a ticket for this week. Well I did! I ripped the house apart, found it in a drawer. I held that ticket in my hand and dreamed of a better life. Two days later I still hadn't checked those numbers, I just didn't want to give up the fantasy. Finally I googled,,,,,,, Bollocks

[Mamanyt]

Scratch them. The recipients don't know they are there, and won't be disappointed.

[Ddot]

Go get some elderberry and some rosehips from woods, make some yummy jams and syrups be ready for xmas gifts. That's what I do, goes down a treat. Hope things improve sweetie x

[MadeForThis]

😍

[SummerHouse]

scratch love you!

I will food bank some stuff and so the kindness and positivity you have brought us will spread on.

Tempted to throw a scratch card in there but that's probably frowned upon / inappropriate.

[Mytimetokillandmaim]

ToScratchOrNotToScratch Nope,absolutely sweet f.a on the second one😭 and yes it's the three symbols on the bottom left.. to match with the ones in the middle.Crap cards.
I wont be allowing him to get them again. The euromillions ticket he got me had nothing on it either. Raging 🤣

[ToScratchOrNotToScratch]

It's been great hasn't it Pixie you are very kind and I have replied to say thank you but I wouldn't take anyone's money (unless you were the National Lottery!) If anyone wants to feel like spreading a similar sort of cheer though, I usually try and give some chocolate (and some nut/gluten free) advent calendars to my local food bank around now, which might be a nice idea to pass on?

[ApplePlumPie]

OP you’ve really cheered me up as well! I’ve had a shit year with money, and sometimes I get a bit blooming wrapped up in feeling sorry for myself to be honest - I’m going to take a few leaves out of your book and get more positive!

The big clear out for eBaying things starts after half term !

I may have to move a mirror too!

[Gunpowder]

Cracker of a thread.

[Thedogscollar]

Yes I second that. Loved reading this really wished you could have won but you have made us laugh and for a minute or two we were all millionaires in our heads

[bumbledeedum]

Great thread OP! Sorry you didn't win the jackpot but you're bloody hilarious and have a great attitude. Hope your fortunes turn around soon.