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

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ToScratchOrNotToScratch · 27/10/2020 08:40

I am very organised but also very poor Grin 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 Smile

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 Grin I don't have twins and there is money on my electric meter Wink

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ToScratchOrNotToScratch · 27/10/2020 09:28

I'm so fucking tempted to put up separate pics of the first and second lines and then disappear but that wouldn't be good karma

Buckle your seatbelts! (This is actually really cheering me up)

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ToScratchOrNotToScratch · 27/10/2020 09:29

Oooooooooohhhhhhh

Would AIBU to use these scratchcards or should I save them...
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MollyButton · 27/10/2020 09:29

Your husband is working 22 3/4 hours a day?

ShirleyPhallus · 27/10/2020 09:29

Fantastic OP. OP 👏🏼 sorry things are so tough for you right now. Scratch away!

FlamingoQueen · 27/10/2020 09:30

Do them! If you win £10, buy them another one each you’ll still be £8 up! If not, they’ll never know!

Elizaaa · 27/10/2020 09:30

🤞🤞🤞 for you OP.

Theimpossiblegirl · 27/10/2020 09:30

@MollyButton

Your husband is working 22 3/4 hours a day?
445am 430pm
Awomanwalksintoabar · 27/10/2020 09:31

💵🙏🎄

ToScratchOrNotToScratch · 27/10/2020 09:31

No DH works from 4.45am til 7am then goes to another job 8am to 4.30pm. (I think it's too much and worry about him but what can you do)

Right hang on second line coming up...

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MacbookHo · 27/10/2020 09:31

@ToScratchOrNotToScratch

Oooooooooohhhhhhh
WHAT????!!!!!!
ShirleyPhallus · 27/10/2020 09:32

@MollyButton

Your husband is working 22 3/4 hours a day?
Her husband is working 12 hours a day 🤦🏼‍♀️
Atalune · 27/10/2020 09:32

Wishing you so much luck!

MacbookHo · 27/10/2020 09:32

Did you post a photo of the first line?

kateluvscats · 27/10/2020 09:32

Hurry!

SummerHouse · 27/10/2020 09:32

I haven't been so excited since @Jesusinthecabbagevan opened a jar!

ToScratchOrNotToScratch · 27/10/2020 09:32

Oh shit can't you see the pic? I'm on th app I know it can be a problem.

I'll put the numbers in the posts too.

First line

£20. £20. £5000

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SummerHouse · 27/10/2020 09:34

Do you need three matching amounts???

lostmymitten · 27/10/2020 09:34

I love the clarifications Grin

Can you not just get a lodger?

Atalune · 27/10/2020 09:34

This is cheering me right up.

MacbookHo · 27/10/2020 09:34

Oh I hope you win £5k

makemyweek · 27/10/2020 09:35

You sound brilliant op! I've got everything crossed for you.

HelpMeh · 27/10/2020 09:35

Scratch faster!

SummerHouse · 27/10/2020 09:35

Are you shaking. Shaking helps. We know this from our Pokémon pack opening experience.

ToScratchOrNotToScratch · 27/10/2020 09:35

No lodger sadly, way more people than bedrooms already Blush

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ToScratchOrNotToScratch · 27/10/2020 09:35

Second line.

£20. £20. £5000
£5. £5000. £100,000

(I actually don't want to scratch the last line as this is so enjoyable Blush)

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