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Aw poor Poolie - get well soon! Gotta love a bit of cocodomol!!
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It says to avoid drinking. Slight problem - I did that last night so just wondering what they tablets are going to do since I was nearly 6 pints last night. I was able to run at London Bridge underground and Waterloo for the trains last night without any problems.0
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Grief Poolie that sounds awful. Hope the cocodamol makes you feel loads better soon (I once took that, knocked me right out!).Debt January 1st 2018 £96,999.81Met NIM 23/06/2008
Debt September 20th 2022 £2991.68- 96.92% paid off0 -
They better not knock me out as I have managed to get a doctors appointment at 2:30 when I went in to collect the prescription.
This is happened about 2 months ago and deep heat was the answer but not this time. I can see a trip to the pyshio (sp) coming up. If so I am going private with the medical cover from work.
I have managed quidco this morning so at least done something. Did spend about £40 last night on trains, underground and beer. I had budgeted and saved for it.0 -
Maybe beer is the answer then if you were running about last night? I always like to drink when I'm on anti-biotics, it gets you plastered!

But it's not very responsible
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Oh dear, hope the back is better soon Poolie.
I am having the most dull week at work ever, is really dragging. Probably because I have got next week off. I know they are going to be manic then as well muahahaha.0 -
The thought just occurred to me today that myself and OH are going to Oz in just over 2 weeks. Am so excited now! Will get to see my nephew (born in April) and also 2 close friends babys that will both be only about 3 weeks old!
Just booked our flights to Melbourne (Just going for 2 days) and am now looking at hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the way back. Am not fussed on Dubai (have been there twice for a stopover) but the hotels are very luxurious for lounging about the pool. The shopping is good too
All excited now. Yay - some sunshine in winter!!!Total (Aug 19):€58,567 Now:€26,947
DFD:Nov 22/June 22
Mortgage: €199,712
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Oh shush CMD
Sounds lovely! I'm going to Bath next week
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Wow how exciting CMD! The Dubai hotels do look lovely I would love to stay at that Atlantis one.
My best friend has been living in Melbourne the last 4 months but haven't had the money to go see her. She is coming back next week yay but she is undecided whether she is going back or staying here.0 -
Sorry Tete! If it's any consolation I absolutely love Bath. I think it is amazing!!!
Wendz - if you have someone to stay with in Oz you can make the holiday quite cheap. It cost £530 each to fly there, not bad at all I thought!Total (Aug 19):€58,567 Now:€26,947
DFD:Nov 22/June 22
Mortgage: €199,712
MFD: March 2042/July 20340
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