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rainy weds 14th Chat
clairewop
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Good morning
Its absolutely tipping it down here at the moment.
Been ironing since i got up, just having a break and my porridge as my hip was starting to ache.
Goals for today,
Make beds
hoover through
sort more stuff for ebay
try and get myself motivated to make more jewellery.
wait in for post.
I've also got to meet my mum to go shopping with her, My brother is coming over from Northern Ireland on fri so she wants to get food in.
What has everyone else got planned?
Its absolutely tipping it down here at the moment.
Been ironing since i got up, just having a break and my porridge as my hip was starting to ache.
Goals for today,
Make beds
hoover through
sort more stuff for ebay
try and get myself motivated to make more jewellery.
wait in for post.
I've also got to meet my mum to go shopping with her, My brother is coming over from Northern Ireland on fri so she wants to get food in.
What has everyone else got planned?
Boiler pot £30.92/£1000
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Morning Claire
!!!!ing it down here too...not impressed as Rob and I are off to the Larmer Tree festival to see jools Holland tonight. There we were imaging our summers evening sat out glass of vino and picnic basking in the sunshine....ahem raincoats, jeans and jumpers under the umbrella, oh well gives me an excuse to cuddle up to keep warm
Off for a run this morning then I have some job applications to do, look for some more jobs to apply for, start packing :eek: and get something sorted for supper for B and my Mum. Will be catching the train to meet R so we can then drive together tonight
Must also list some things on turbo lister to upload this weekend, and continue to sort stuff for car boot which I might do on Sunday if the weather is goodI'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change And breakaway. I'll take a risk, take a chance, make a change and breakaway ....
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I'm on holiday from work this week. I have made a cuppa and gone back to bed with it.
If I don't fall asleep again I will get up and go out for a trip somewhere but the rain is not making it very inviting.
maybe a nice walk then to a pub for a bit of lunch.0 -
Morning Sally and Bettie,
I'm off to finish the rest of my ironingBoiler pot £30.92/£10000 -
Morning all...DH got home last night:o.So today I shall be mostly washing and ironing..after dog walking that is...rock n roll hey?Have a good day all,good luck with the job hunting Sal...and enjoy your Jools Holland-he's great!Debt-free...and staying that way...0
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I have Dave the wasp man coming this afternoon. He shall be most welcome, I shall be indoors with the doors closed! I'm going to tidy the study and touch up the paint in my bedroom - I'm on with all the property jobs so I can let the house.
I also have to decide on how much money I need for a years studying so I can get my Career Development Loan form off.
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woop woop i took in a completed application form for a job for the Mrs last night, finally after 1 year of me getting on at her about getting a part time weekend job she has finally applied for her first one, now all i have to do is hope she gets itDrop a brand challenge
on a £100 shop you might on average get 70 items save
10p per product = £7 a week ~ £28 a month
20p per product = £14 a week ~ £56 a month
30p per product = £21 a week ~ £84 a month (or in other words one weeks shoping at the new price)0 -
Morning all.
Gonzo, that's great, a real leap forward.
Well this afternoon I'm meeting my support worker and having a mooch round town. Then this evening I've got a meeting at the charity where all being well I'll be co-opted onto the board of directors.Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.0 -
Morning everyone

Fingers crossed Gonzo.
Have a nice night Sal.
Chucking it down here too.
Took DS to do his papers as he would have been drookit.
Glad I caught up more or less on washing yesterday.
So much easier to dry when you can get it out.
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Morning all
Blue skies and sunshine here but I'm not sure it's going to last.
Gonzo - Great news on the application for Mrs Gonzo - let's hope this is a move in the right direction for you.
Sal - Hope the weather clears up for you - sounds like you've got a busy day planned.
DD2 still can't put her foot to the floor - I will take her back to the hospital tomorrow if it's no better and demand an x-ray.
DH has pain clinic this afternoon at a different hospital.
I seem to spend my entire life in them lately."Start every day off with a smile and get it over with" - W. C. Field.0 -
Morning all! I have been very busy this last week, started a new placement on my nurse training and they have been working me hard. They keep asking me questions about things and I am reading like a beaver at home so that I know what they are wanting me to answer! Its been great to take the focus off home life, which continues to rival the very best in soap opera land. Also waiting for my tax rebate. £431.15
thank you very much HMRC its better off in my pocket!.
Fianlly I finished with my girl friend after weighing up about a 101 things. Its all good, I hope everyone else is doing fine!
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