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  • twink
    twink Posts: 3,826 Forumite
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    morning all

    dull and wet here again so ideal day to make more hobnobs and will take them over to Uncles as we are going to be sorting out Aunties things, not a pleasant task but needs doing

    had a nice walk with kyle and the dgs's yesterday but dgs2 not so good today and having a day in bed

    purpleprincess enjoy your awards evening tonight
    N9eave good luck to your Uncle

    Mioliere your poor Mum glad she is feeling better now
    Hester lots of hugs, you need them, life certainly isnt dull down your way

    hugs to smoky, anniestar, jayward, mrsmix and the Penny-Pinchers
  • Benthosboy
    Benthosboy Posts: 417 Forumite
    Morning one and all.

    Just back from a long walk in the forest with the Hounds of Benthos and either it's going to be very warm today or I can take off my fleece :o

    Yesterday was a good day for getting sorted. I managed to send off my driving licence for a change of address and at the same time I applied for a digital tachograph card in case anyone sees fit to let me loose in a new wagon :cool: I also picked up some steel section for the big trailer so tonight's task is to make a start on that. Lots of drilling, bolting and welding :j Workwise, I've said I'll stay here until the end of this month but I'm getting "emotionally blackmail" to make me stay longer. They've even asked me if I'll come back for the last fortnight in August when it's a bit short-staffed :eek: The fact that I'm leaving anyway should be enough to say that I don't want to be here so why would I want to spend the better part of £150 in diesel to come back :confused: Ho-hum :rolleyes: The sooner I'm back up in God's country getting on with the rest of my life with my sweet Whistling Gypsy, the better it will be :j :j :j

    Now all I have to do is eat my way through the freezer in the next couple of weeks :EasterBun Well, something along those lines :D

    Take care all and my thoughts are with those who need them.

    Man try :D
    LBM: 12.2.08.
    Debt-free as of July '09 :j and determined not to go there, ever again :mad:
    DFW Nerd Club #902 Proud to have dealt with my debts.
  • sammy_kaye18
    sammy_kaye18 Posts: 3,768 Forumite
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    Morning all

    figured its been a while since Ive popped in and said hello to you all.

    Have been up since some ungodly hour of the morning because today i am the birthday girl, little one and bf decided it was a good idea to wake me up early befor ebf had to go to work at 6am because he wanted to see me open my presents. Has been a nice morning but am feeling shattered already at the minute.

    Spent most of yesterday painting the hallway with little one attempting to help - im not sure if theres more paint on the walls or floor but it looks much brighter - wehn i upload pictures ill let you make up your minds. it was a horrid dingy yellow colour but now its nice fresh white. looks nice and makes a difference already - only problem is im about two inches too short so bf will have to go round the tops for me as i cant reach.:rolleyes:

    Hoping today I can get to town to get floor tiles that I want put in there - the floor has so much paint on it it will be impossible to cover and to top it off my father announced last night that he is visiting me tomorrow which is nic ebut now i relaly need to get it finished as we have those horrid brown rubber council floor tiles in there at present. Think I have the choice of terrecotta effect tiles or wood, might possibly have grey slate look too but i think terracotta will make it nicer and a bit warmer - too much white could feel awful cold.

    No idea what will happen with food today - decided i want to go onto a diet but not sure how to go about it - do i calorie count, jsut eat healthily or use weight watchers?? oh the decisions :eek: may leave it to tomorrow though so i can have a few treats today

    hope everyone else is well, hugs to all who need, congratulations to anyone else celebrating today and will make sure to pop in more often.

    x S x
    Time to find me again
  • poppyoscar_3
    poppyoscar_3 Posts: 1,566 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee!
    Ohhhhh

    Happy birthday Sammy_Kaye18!!

    Hope it's a great day and you manage to stay awake after your early start!!

    PO xx
    :D2010 MFW Challenge No. 112 Mortgage paid in full 27/08/10 I was MF!!!:D
    But now I'm not - (Joint) Mortgage £104704.
    New MFW target £5000 overpayments by 31/12/2105 £400/£5000 = 8%
    SAVINGS TARGET - £25000 by 31/12/2015 £13643/£25000 = 55%
    No 17 Lewis Lane
  • Benthosboy
    Benthosboy Posts: 417 Forumite
    :bdaycake: Sammy-Kaye :D

    Forgot to mention: if anyone is in need of an uplifting tune, have a listen to "Built to last" by Melee on Youtube. Not only is it a fabulous tune but the video is great as well.
    LBM: 12.2.08.
    Debt-free as of July '09 :j and determined not to go there, ever again :mad:
    DFW Nerd Club #902 Proud to have dealt with my debts.
  • redruby
    redruby Posts: 7,317 Forumite
    Happy Birthday Sammy K hope you have a great day :beer: :j :T
  • fizzel81
    fizzel81 Posts: 1,623 Forumite
    Good morning everyone, hugs to all who need or want them

    No plans today for anything house wise, its my little mans 2nd birthday, off to my dads after playschool.

    he is sitting so happily amongst wrapping paper and his new toys over the moon with what he has (all brought last year from boots 50 and 75 %) i love this age no pressure

    Happy Birthday Sammy Kaye. have a great day

    must shower and pick up wrapping paper etc
    Bye

    Fiona x
    DFW nerd club number 039 :p 'Proud To Be Dealing With My Debts' :money: i will be debt free aug 2010

    2008 live on 4k +cb £6,247.98/£6282.80 :T
    sealed pot 2670g
    2009 target £4k + cb £643.89:eek: /£6412.80
  • AussieLass
    AussieLass Posts: 4,066 Forumite
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    Hello Possums :D

    Had a lovely Ninny day and the weather although sunny has been cold. ;) XDIL went for an interview for a job today. She goes in next Wednesday for a shift for a trial. It's a nursing aid job at a nearby nursing home. DGS will stay Tuesday night as she starts at 6.30am. But if she gets it she has requested the afternoon shift. It's not full time but I gather I will be having a few Ninny days per week.

    Got leftovers for tea tonight and I might make some pancakes for dessert. Nothing on telly tonight except for Pope stuff. He's here on a visit, anybody would think he's a sexy film star :rolleyes: with all the coverage. Last week we had Colin Firth which was much better. :D

    Snowy I agree, your hair is a big improvement. :D
    Sammy Happy Birthday :beer:
    Twink Uncle will be very happy with your help. Always an awful task.
    rdchhp I would go to the store first off and see what happens.
    MrsMix :wave:

    Will pop back later. Have a lovely day & hugs to those poorly. Byeeeeeeeeeeeee
    Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia. ;)


  • charlies_mum
    charlies_mum Posts: 8,120 Forumite
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    Morning all :wave:

    :bdaycake: Sammy and little Fizzel

    Horrible here this morning, drizzling and cold. Mind you, last night I thought we were going to be flooded, the rain bounced off the pavements it was so heavy.

    Martyn, looks like you'll be gone when we come back in September, so good luck, hope everything works out OK for you

    Rddchapp, I'd take it back, I doubt you could have torn it without knowing

    Need to do a bit of food shopping today, and then going to have a go at some scones in my new Remoska. Doing liver and onions for DH dinner, I can't stand the stuff :tongue: so will do a meat free spag bol for myself

    x
    You're only young once, but you can be immature forever :D
  • betheebee
    betheebee Posts: 1,818 Forumite
    Morning all,
    Didn't sleep well, I've been worrying about my DB2, I have phoned every night since I got back from France but he is not answering. I know he is at home as I phoned my niece, she said '' Dad doesn't want to talk to anyone''
    He is very depressed.

    Split pea soup simmering, BM will be finished in 30mns. So that's DH's lunch sorted. Will make a cottage pie for tonight as I'm going shopping in Taunton today with DD1 and DD2. I expect we will go window shopping at Mothercare, I wont buy anything as I think it's tempting fate.

    CHRISCA, after all you are going through you must be looking forward to that special cuddle with your GD.
    HESTER, I hope things ease up for you, there's only so much you can cope with.

    (((((((((((( hugs)))))))))))))))))))) to all in need.
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