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  • takingcontrolatlast
    takingcontrolatlast Posts: 714 Forumite
    Hi Fortune,

    I've started reading your diary as it makes me smile - obviously lots to catch up on - i really enjoy your approach to life and will subscribe :)

    Best wishes
  • XSpender
    XSpender Posts: 3,811 Forumite
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    We have [EMAIL="hil@rys"]hil@rys[/EMAIL] blinds, both wooden and roman blinds and have been very pleased with them and the service was great.
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  • Greying_Pilgrim
    Greying_Pilgrim Posts: 6,649 Forumite
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    Fortune_Smiles wrote: »
    • recognising the small, free lilies in my daily life helps me to see how fortunate I am without the need to spend money.

    Love that sentiment Fortune :D

    Greying x
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  • Fortune_Smiles
    Fortune_Smiles Posts: 5,125 Forumite
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    sassychick2014 wrote: »
    Your hamper ideas sound lovely, wish I was your family/friend! :) xx


    You're a virtual friend Sassy so you can have a virtual hamper ;)


    My hampers are nothing compared to Muddy White Chicken's - her hampers have legendary status.


    Fortune x
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  • Fortune_Smiles
    Fortune_Smiles Posts: 5,125 Forumite
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    takingcontrolatlast wrote: »
    Hi Fortune,

    I've started reading your diary as it makes me smile - obviously lots to catch up on - i really enjoy your approach to life and will subscribe :)

    Best wishes



    Ahh - thanks Tcat. I make myself smile most of the time because I'm such a numpty :rotfl:


    Fortune x
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  • Fortune_Smiles
    Fortune_Smiles Posts: 5,125 Forumite
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    XSpender wrote: »
    We have hil@rys blinds, both wooden and roman blinds and have been very pleased with them and the service was great.


    Thanks XSpender. I suspect they'll be the cheapest quote but I'm also going to speak to my local fabric shop as I've used them before and they have a huge range of fabrics.



    Fortune x
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  • Fortune_Smiles
    Fortune_Smiles Posts: 5,125 Forumite
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    Greying_Pilgrim wrote: »
    Love that sentiment Fortune :D

    Greying x


    We are kindred spirits Greying - apart from the cooking... you can cook miles better than me... I want you to come and live with me and be my chef :)


    Fortune x
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  • Fortune_Smiles
    Fortune_Smiles Posts: 5,125 Forumite
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    It really is with me at the moment. You don't hear anything from me all week and then I can't stop posting :o


    Forgot to say that I've been taking tours of German coach parties the last couple of weeks. Some have exceptional English and some speak barely a word. They are usually accompanied by a translator, however, there are a few English words that even the translators struggle with. So I thought I'd learn those words to make things easier.


    I've been practising and the tours have been very encouraging of my efforts. In fact, I've enjoyed it so much I thought I'd start learning the language properly.


    So I've signed up with du0ling0. It's a free website and app and I've already made a start. So far, so good and Mr F speaks a little German so he's helping.


    I'll let you know how I get on.


    Gute Nacht


    Fortune x
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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,697 Ambassador
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    Mortgage figure looking good.
    When might you be mortgage free do you think?
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

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  • muddywhitechicken
    muddywhitechicken Posts: 3,940 Forumite
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    Fortune_Smiles wrote: »
    My hampers are nothing compared to Muddy White Chicken's - her hampers have legendary status.

    :o:o:o:o:o
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