Friday Five - 12/12/25

[renfys]

1. Did you get an allowance as a kid, and if so, how much was it?

My dad gave me a fiver a week that he put into a bank account I had. First it was with Leeds, then the Abbey National. I saved it mostly until I was a teenager, and then I mostly used it to go out with my friend Lisa Taylor. In sixth form every Tuesday we went to see the new film at the Commodore and then played air hockey at the Peir until the last bus. We went regardless of what film was playing and we watched some doozies lol. My mum gave me £2.50 every week on Monday to suppliment my free school meals allowance. 

2. How old were you when you had your first job, and what was it?
I was 16 and babysitting for the Moore-Colliers. My mum cleaned their house and they were both academics of some sort. Mrs Moore-Collier often worked in Edinborough and was away so I babysat for Mr Moore-Collier. They had two boys who were easy to look after and then Mr Moore-Collier would come home drunk more often and not, shove some money in my hand and send me home in the taxi that had brought him home. Mrs Moore-Colliar paid me exactly what she said she would, lol. 

3. Which do you do better: save money or spend money?
Spend. I used to be better at saving, when I was a kid, but I dunno, I got some independance. I can save for big purchases, like my bow and other stuff. But also, I sold some stuff on Vinted and have already spent the money before I got it.

4. Are people more likely to borrow money from you, or are you more likely to borrow from them?
I am more likely to borrow money. Definitely.

5. What's the most expensive thing you've ever bought?
My wife's cars. And my printer. It's an Epson Eco-tank 8550. My bow and extras cost less than 300 all told.