https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-week-7 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 20:03:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-week-7#post-215240 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 03:15:02 +0000 Theresa 215240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks girls! It does always seem to be the way - nothing goes wrong for ages, then all at once!</p> <p>Mae I have been backing up all my laptop data just in case it dies, so I'm hoping by getting as much as possible off the current hard drive I will get enough life out of it so I don't have to go missing - I think I'd die of withdrawals if I had no YLF!</p> <p>Kim that is so funny! If only we could wear expensive items like that LOL And great that you aren't swayed by the gift card! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-week-7#post-215232 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 03:07:16 +0000 Sveta 215232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Theresa, these things come in packs, don't they? I hate when it happens.<br /> However you set up a great and very manageable plan and 3.5 months will come by in no time.<br /> You can do it, girl! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-week-7#post-215230 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 03:06:30 +0000 Queen Mum 215230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ouch! that is discouraging to have so many expenses all at one time.</p> <p>I got my shopping fix in the other day after discovering my oven quit working. I will look so nice wearing my new Maytag don't you all think?</p> <p>I forgot to mention last week that a friend gave me a gift card for New York and Company as a thank you for watching her little boy,... and I'm not even tempted by it. I tucked it away and will enjoy using it come January. I really am seeing how much potential I already have in my closet and have enjoyed trying out new combinations. It's actually a really freeing feeling to say no to new stuff for a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-week-7#post-215224 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 02:57:53 +0000 Sparky 215224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go Theresa, Go Theresa, Go Theresa! You can do it! </p> <p>I will be cheering you on from the spectator stands! </p> <p>I'm so sorry for all the breakdowns and new expenses you are coming across. [It sounds like the week that both our dryer and then our washing machine died within days of each other (so like the old, loving couple they were) . . . followed by the huge leak in the old refrigerator . Eek.] </p> <p>You have set some very reasonable parameters. I know you can do this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-week-7#post-215217 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 02:44:38 +0000 Mae 215217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no, Theresa! I'm sorry to hear of so many costly dilemmas in one day. &lt;Crossing fingers that laptop shuddering doesn't mean you'll be off the forum, too.&gt; When it rains, it certainly pours. </p> <p>Know you have support and encouragement from this end. And lots of virtual hugs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-week-7#post-215215 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 02:40:06 +0000 Theresa 215215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ooops sorry girls - that was a touch long wasn't it LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-week-7#post-215214 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 02:39:32 +0000 Theresa 215214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know its not quite Week 7 in the US (I think!), but after the morning I have had, I needed to start this thread because it looks like I'll be joining you all for longer than just September...</p> <p>First I discovered that my digital camera battery and/or charger are so dead they don't charge anymore. A new battery is almost as much as the camera cost in the firstplace, and I don't even know for sure if its the battery or the charger that is the problem.</p> <p>Then, my car had a flat battery so I had to call out the car club, and whilst the call out and labour was free, the new battery was $185 (old one wasn't just flat, it was dead).</p> <p>AND THEN, I was sitting here reading things and my laptop started to shuddder! Now I know its nearly 3yrs old and been more and more temperamental, so I'm guessing the *shuddering* is the latest symptom in the list that is telling me its time to replace!!</p> <p>When you add it all up, I'm going to need some SERIOUS cash in the next few months!</p> <p>So, from now until, well, I'm thinking at least December, I'm going to be with you girls.</p> <p>I have set the following exceptions though:<br /> * Aussie YLF Meet - but I will set myself a fairly limited budget!<br /> * Fabric and notions for sewing - BUT ONLY if I have been through my entire stash and there REALLY isn't anything here that can be used.<br /> * Races... I may need new shoes for the upcoming race day. I can borrow a headpiece, and make a dress, but all my friends have bigger feet than me and I have no suitable spring shoes.</p> <p>So those three things are the only exceptions. </p> <p>But the worst part for me is that I can't even post WIW's to "keep in the game" because I no longer have a working camera!</p> <p>It will end up being 3.5 months, which is still a looooong time for me, but seeing how you girls have been faring, has encouraged me to believe I can do this too.</p> <p>How are you all doing? Has everyone actually listed exceptions to their challenge? How are you motivating yourselves?</p> <p>I suspect my house will be fully decluttered instead of half done, and I will begin sewing a whole lot more! </p>