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In a cottage for the weekend, all on my own

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  • faerie~spangles
    faerie~spangles Posts: 1,871 Forumite
    anxious_mum wrote: »
    Thank you ladies (and of course the men who replied). I am now feeling quite liberated, I am looking at this weekend as being more of a 'me' weekend than being a 'taking my son to see his dad' weekend.

    I am going to shop for all the lovely things I love (that the boys steal), I will take 'The Grapes of Wrath', which I have wanted to read for ages. I will take the DVD series too, which my bro always asks me about. I will take some bath bombs, and a face mask (I never ever get time to use these at home) and, although my phone may be charged I will not answer rubbish calls. My 18 year old will be with his gran, so nothing bad will happen there.

    I've always wanted to see the night sky properly. I might even find time to look at the stars. After speaking to you lot I'm really looking forward to it now! Thanks x x

    Have a lovely time. :)
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  • peachyprice
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    anxious_mum wrote: »
    I've just been thinking about this, after I've booked it. I will be all alone, with just my dog and loads of books and a bottle or two of wine for company.

    Now that sounds like my idea of absolute heaven. I'd also make sure I had a good supply of all my fave luxury food items. I'm so jealous of you :D
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  • nearlyrich
    nearlyrich Posts: 13,698 Forumite
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    Sounds great enjoy your little break.
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  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
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    Ooooohhhhh, I would LOVE it :T.
    anxious_mum wrote: »
    I will take 'The Grapes of Wrath', which I have wanted to read for ages.

    Can I suggest something more uplifting (like a Morrissey or Leonard Cohen CD :rotfl:). Great book but v challenging/sad, not the right tone for the weekend. Take some chick lit and mags to make you smile :).
    A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort
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