HMRC Strikes, Xmas lights, Oh Brother!

Well I was doing quite well until the post came. Apparently we have been overpaid by the DWP and owe around £500. No explanation, no proof of breakdown, nothing. They say it so it must be right. On top of that they say that the figure we are looking at might change and they will confirm this in writing.They say the DWP will write to us and you can bet your backside they will take it in one lump sum just before Xmas.

And its not just us, a few of our friends have had this letter also. We are going to call the DWP back tomorrow to confirm this is accurate and not some scam. They left no breakdown, dates etc of when this overpayment happened. How do we even know if it is correct? Another headache for us to sort out.

I did however manage to speak to my brother. This is a rarity. He is always busy with his three gorgeous children, and I understand this so dont push the matter. One of his kids, my nephew is turning out to be a superstar. I cant go into details here on this blog but lets just say he is a absolute star!

Went out with Barry at the end of the day. Shirley high street where i live have put up the xmas lights. If you squint and turn your head sideways you might just see them. Well done Southampton City Council for going all out this year.

I went shopping in Lidl. Funny place to be, buying pastries when it comes to the checkout is always a mission. You input what you have got and then it bleeps and farts at you that you have the wrong item in the bagging area. It just doesnt like baguettes and doughnuts.

Every time the bloody machine bleeps and flashes. How hard can it be to understand that we have 1 doughnut in the bagging area. Each time staff come along they say we did nothing wrong its just the machine. I cant not buy my son a baguette if I come to Lidl, he hoovers it up within seconds.

Not looking forward to a morning tomorrow on the phone. However it has to be sorted so just kind of grit you teeth and get on with it.

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