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  • Sorry to hear about your fall but yay to new kittens :j Xx
    Debts @ LBM £23,729.31. Debts @ 08/04/2016 £0 :j
    Best win so far - holiday to Florida
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,587 Ambassador
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    Boo to falling.
    I have had a dire week for falling :(
    Yah to cute kitten :)
    What colour?
    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.
  • Bubblesmum
    Bubblesmum Posts: 1,778 Forumite
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    beanielou Miss skippy is a British Blue Short Hair - so a blueygrey

    She is currently looking at me in disgust from the dressing table..l am on the bed having a coffee break.

    She is confined to our bedroom - she's not happy as the cleaner is here and there is a lot of noise outside as the cleaners OH the gardener has lots of noisy equipment - we are in a bungalow so loud!

    She has come from a breeder - OH choice as he has fallen in love with the breed, his pennies have been saved. Although it has been stated that she's my birthday present.

    the breeder - lived in a very small chalet bungalow - the sort designed for one person - small kitchen and one room downstairs and bathroom bedroom up... She had at least 12 mummy cats and 6 cages for kittens all but one were filled. Have to say though all were in good condition, very clean and well presented home if at least busy... Did I mention at least 4 dogs !!!!!!
    As a dear MSE friend says “keep plodding” or
    What does the saying say.... When life hands you lemons, make lemonade
    Or as my Mum would say, brush yourself down, tomorrow is another day or
    Fake it, to you Make It

    Please say hello my new diary: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6578460/still-dancing-to-blow-the-debt-clouds-away
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,587 Ambassador
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    Just googled the British blue~~so so so cute :grin:
    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.
  • Bubblesmum
    Bubblesmum Posts: 1,778 Forumite
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    Hello diary

    I am still awake it's my birthday and I'm feeling really miserable.

    I feel I have very little to look forward to, I had a �� of a day as my friend on text said to me tonight. For the first time ever I am not looking forward to my birthday

    Doesn't help that my body feels as crap as my feelings.

    I am fed up with battling keeping a brave face on everything.

    I know I need to count my blessings, and I've lot to be thankful for, however it's a very lonely place being stuck in doors, in pain and fatigue.

    Apologies I laid in bed not able to sleep and I'm so not wanting to go to sleep to wake up and pretend it's ok yet again....
    As a dear MSE friend says “keep plodding” or
    What does the saying say.... When life hands you lemons, make lemonade
    Or as my Mum would say, brush yourself down, tomorrow is another day or
    Fake it, to you Make It

    Please say hello my new diary: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6578460/still-dancing-to-blow-the-debt-clouds-away
  • *Robin*
    *Robin* Posts: 3,364 Forumite
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    Happy Birthday Bubbles! :beer:**
    I feel honoured to present your first virtual birthday cake of the day:
    :bdaycake:
    ** That's the closest smiley to a champagne toast (sorry I'm no good at finding other lovely pictures on the net which would be more appropriate!).

    Am not great at inspirational pep talks either, so ok; it's your birthday, you're allowed to feel disappointed if you want - for a while, anyway. But I hope your new kitten comes along demanding attention and makes you laugh with her antics. If all else fails, furry pets are great for mopping up tears! (((hugs)))

    Hopefully your family will surprise you with special gifts or treats which will lift your spirits, and you'll be back later telling us life ain't so bad after all..
    Maybe it's time for a new start - make that list you spoke about earlier - of things you'd like to achieve in the next year, starting today? Positive things, that is. Small changes which build up, each one upon the last.

    Anyway, with any luck your insomnia has passed, you're now enjoying a good night's sleep - and everything will look brighter in the morning.. :)
  • Happy Birthday BM!! I truly hope the day is better than expected Xx

    I'm awake due to a game of musical beds with the youngest, and I know what a downer fatigue can be, but please keep an eye on how you are feeling. Much love Xx
    Debts @ LBM £23,729.31. Debts @ 08/04/2016 £0 :j
    Best win so far - holiday to Florida
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,587 Ambassador
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    I so know how you feel.
    Much love from me too xxx
    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.
  • Hello dear diary

    Yesterday was ok... Not the best not the worst.

    Thanks for the support so appreciated

    Today has been an admin day and I got a lot done...

    Will say a bit more tomorrow

    Sleep tight
    As a dear MSE friend says “keep plodding” or
    What does the saying say.... When life hands you lemons, make lemonade
    Or as my Mum would say, brush yourself down, tomorrow is another day or
    Fake it, to you Make It

    Please say hello my new diary: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6578460/still-dancing-to-blow-the-debt-clouds-away
  • Signing in,..,, as Beanie would say I have just been plodding.... Off to the Oestopath tomorrow so should be feeling better physically and more up to face the world....
    As a dear MSE friend says “keep plodding” or
    What does the saying say.... When life hands you lemons, make lemonade
    Or as my Mum would say, brush yourself down, tomorrow is another day or
    Fake it, to you Make It

    Please say hello my new diary: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6578460/still-dancing-to-blow-the-debt-clouds-away
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