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  • sammy115
    sammy115 Posts: 15,267 Forumite
    my neighbour cuts her grass with scissors and hoovers the grass...its regimented....
    Quality is doing something right when no one is looking - Henry Ford
  • sammy115
    sammy115 Posts: 15,267 Forumite
    If you extended the patio bit further to the side towards the fence you would have loads of room for a patio table and stuff...you could keep the grass as it is but grow lots of climbing plants against the retaining wall...
    Quality is doing something right when no one is looking - Henry Ford
  • spud30
    spud30 Posts: 16,872 Forumite
    sammy115 wrote: »
    I'm sure they are addictive too spud, one thing cambridge has done for me is break my addictions. I think the chinese we go to has gone out of business now.:rotfl:

    I am glad you spent some of the money from the jewellery on something for you spudlicious! I am quite jealous actually. I wanted to go for a run today and it was pouring down. Now i have had a bath its glorious outside...and I know I should not be a wimp and run in the rain but really!!!!

    It was times like this morning that I would have loved to have a treadmill. I know you weren't keen on running outside and this could be a good start for you.

    I read in running for fitness yesterday though that walking 10k burns as many calories as running 10k but obviously you do it in less time when you are running......so walk/run who cares if it has the same effect!:D

    Thanks Sammy.

    I've got to admit, I felt so guilty (still do :o) spending that kind of money on something for me. I keep feeling it should've either gone to the debt, or for something for the family. DH said it was worth spending the money to get me to shurrup about it, I've wanted one for so long.

    I WILL use it though. Was on it last night, and got a shock when it took me uphill. I didnt realise it could do that :p

    I've just got to start building up for that blimmin 10k now :eek:
    Is it better to aim for the stars and hit a tree or aim for a tree and land in its branches :think:
    Loves being a Wonderbra friend :kisses3:
  • bank_of_slate
    bank_of_slate Posts: 12,922 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    sammy115 wrote: »
    my neighbour cuts her grass with scissors and hoovers the grass...its regimented....

    I have a mad neighbour who vacuums the drive and peers into everyone's wheelie bins when they're lined up ready for the bin men. :confused::confused:
    ...Linda xx
    It's easy to give in to that negative voice that chants "cant do it" BUT we lift each other up.
    We dont count all the runners ahead of us & feel intimidated.
    Instead we look back proudly at our journey, our personal struggle & determination & remember that there are those that never even attempt to reach the starting line.
  • bank_of_slate
    bank_of_slate Posts: 12,922 Forumite
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    We got a treadmill from Ebay that's in the garage, it gets used plenty!
    ...Linda xx
    It's easy to give in to that negative voice that chants "cant do it" BUT we lift each other up.
    We dont count all the runners ahead of us & feel intimidated.
    Instead we look back proudly at our journey, our personal struggle & determination & remember that there are those that never even attempt to reach the starting line.
  • sammy115
    sammy115 Posts: 15,267 Forumite
    spud30 wrote: »
    Thanks Sammy.

    I've got to admit, I felt so guilty (still do :o) spending that kind of money on something for me. I keep feeling it should've either gone to the debt, or for something for the family. DH said it was worth spending the money to get me to shurrup about it, I've wanted one for so long.

    I WILL use it though. Was on it last night, and got a shock when it took me uphill. I didnt realise it could do that :p

    I've just got to start building up for that blimmin 10k now :eek:

    Think of it as an investment for the future...yours and OH's health...especially as you were left an orphan at such a young age....

    Your kids need you more than you need to be debt free.....that day will come.

    I am very very proud of you....

    PS I am doing the rest of your biggest losers today. Don't forget UK version starts monday at 4pm and the Australian version starts on 4th May....obsessed moi....:rotfl:

    And no I haven't forgotten Luc they are on their way....
    Quality is doing something right when no one is looking - Henry Ford
  • bank_of_slate
    bank_of_slate Posts: 12,922 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    sammy115 wrote: »
    If you extended the patio bit further to the side towards the fence you would have loads of room for a patio table and stuff...you could keep the grass as it is but grow lots of climbing plants against the retaining wall...

    I'd like to grow a clematis up the back wall, I love those.
    Honeysuckle looks lovely but I can't stand the smell of it.

    Dennis loves to play at being a tiger and prowling round in the trees and bushes trying to catch the hover flies.
    ...Linda xx
    It's easy to give in to that negative voice that chants "cant do it" BUT we lift each other up.
    We dont count all the runners ahead of us & feel intimidated.
    Instead we look back proudly at our journey, our personal struggle & determination & remember that there are those that never even attempt to reach the starting line.
  • spud30
    spud30 Posts: 16,872 Forumite
    sammy115 wrote: »
    Think of it as an investment for the future...yours and OH's health...especially as you were left an orphan at such a young age....

    Your kids need you more than you need to be debt free.....that day will come.

    I am very very proud of you....

    PS I am doing the rest of your biggest losers today. Don't forget UK version starts monday at 4pm and the Australian version starts on 4th May....obsessed moi....:rotfl:

    And no I haven't forgotten Luc they are on their way....

    Yep, you're absolutely right. I said to DH yesterday that the treadie could be my 40th present. His reply was that at this rate, I'll need a whole new wardrobe by then too :T :D
    Is it better to aim for the stars and hit a tree or aim for a tree and land in its branches :think:
    Loves being a Wonderbra friend :kisses3:
  • bank_of_slate
    bank_of_slate Posts: 12,922 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    spud30 wrote: »
    Yep, you're absolutely right. I said to DH yesterday that the treadie could be my 40th present. His reply was that at this rate, I'll need a whole new wardrobe by then too :T :D

    AND... when you purchase that new wardrobe of clothes you can say it was his suggestion! :T
    ...Linda xx
    It's easy to give in to that negative voice that chants "cant do it" BUT we lift each other up.
    We dont count all the runners ahead of us & feel intimidated.
    Instead we look back proudly at our journey, our personal struggle & determination & remember that there are those that never even attempt to reach the starting line.
  • Burlesque_Babe
    Burlesque_Babe Posts: 17,547 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Photogenic Combo Breaker
    right, cake is in the oven and almost done, washing is all done, also washing up and bathroom done (well, the bathroom has had a kind of superficial wipe :o)

    Been super OS and kept the peelings from last night's potates and I've just made potato peeling crisps from them :D with lashings of salt and vinegar.

    Finance-y stuff for the day next, then onto AQA.....
    :D"Stay Wonky":D

    :j:jBecome Mrs Pepe 9 October 2012 :j:j
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