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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,562 Ambassador
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    milann wrote: »
    I'm not surprised you get down from time to time - think what you have coped with and how your life has changed these past few years - many would have crumbled. Has time off work over Christmas given you too ong to think maybe?

    Have a good weekend do and enjoy your grandkids.

    Agree xx
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    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
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  • I hope you feel less down soon SA. Think of all the things you've avhieved and accomplished over the years. I agree that maybe you've had too much thinking time over the holidays.

    Enjoy your weekend and treat yourself to a sneaky day off soon :D
    Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
    Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
    EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
    CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
    HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS
  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 24,045 Forumite
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    I'll be fine soon, it's when I start thinking, no good ever comes of it. It was when I went back to work the thoughts started, plus the DD situation, I was fine while I was off. I need to focus on things I can do something about and not dwell on things I can't.

    And reset :)

    In other news, I've had to order Mr SA a pair of skeleton cycling gloves from Amazon as this is the latest thing on his list. Wouldn't mind if he went cycling. Wonder what the next thing will be?
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,562 Ambassador
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    What on earth are skeleton cycling gloves?
    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.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • Just what I was wondering :rotfl:.
    Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
    Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
    EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
    CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
    HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS
  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 24,045 Forumite
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    Cycling gloves with a Skelton pattern on the back. I don't know where he gets his ideas from - too much time on his hands.

    Forgot to mention I had a letter from DWP yesterday kindly informing me that my retirement date has been put back to 2027. Bless 'em.
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • Seasidegal58
    Seasidegal58 Posts: 6,017 Forumite
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    I had to google the Gloves - OMG :eek:

    And :mad: on the retirement date!
    Finally Debt Free! - July 2016 🌟
    Finished Emergency Fund- £10,000 April 2017
    🌟
    RETIRED: MAY 2021!!!!😀🎆
    My diary: “Seasidegal's Scrimpy Retirement Diary!”
  • mummytogirls
    mummytogirls Posts: 6,578 Forumite
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    Gosh SA, don't want to dwell too much but can't not send you some hugs, youve had such a lot to contend with over the past 20 years.

    Anyway onto Mr SA and his antics.. I hope he isn't going to be requesting a bike next :eek:.

    How nice of the DWP :cool:!!! xx
    Mummytogirls x

  • 2027? Will you be 67 then? I can't retire until I'm 67 which is 14 years away :mad:. I want my free bus pass :rotfl:.
    Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
    Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
    EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
    CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
    HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS
  • hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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