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Happy anniversary
Nasty nasty woman :mad:
See post 14th June 2017 :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: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
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Today was planned to be apart.
Fortunately OH felt better and went off to his horticultural show, sadly without any exhibits but with his Chairpersons hat on, must be the heat, as it didn't go that well, the prize giving spreadsheet was too complicated and not many prizes were given out.
I was heading for Essex, for an 80th birthday party of my Mum's friend. fortunately timing was 2pm - 5pm so I could have a slow start to the day. I managed to dress up, and left via card shop. It took me over 2hrs :eek:. Thank goodness for air conditioning...
My Mum's friend is an inspiration to me, originally diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, she worked with my Mum and three other girls in the City in the 60's. She lives alone in her family home, has to use a heavy duty power chair, and has to be hoisted everywhere, don't think she can walk at all now.
Her neighbours arranged "A Bit of a Do" as she would say... in her local pub, where she goes most days to eat, and which is the social hub to meat her. Over 50 family and friends came.
What was special to me, was she and My Mum worked with three other girls, another also no longer with us, but the other two were there. I had not seen them for a decade. It was just so lovely to be with them.
She wanted no gifts, donations if we wish to a charity called Saving Faces that she support.
We remembered Jo Cox and the Great Gettogether
Finally toasts to the two Queens. The Queen ( wasn't her statement on Saturday, beautiful, throat tightening and so powerful) then the Queen of Chingford!
I drove home avoiding M25 on the North Circular it was oK and only took just over an hour.
We were both shattered so this was an occasion for a takeaway, beer and ER !
Collapsed into bed...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
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I struggled to church and did my projector duty, fortunately all was fine.
In laws came for a late lunch - BBQ and to fit a top box on our car - we bought the bars and borrowed their box.
I was rather surprised at the laziness of the two teenagers. Mum and Dad had to make up plates of food which was simply putting a burger in a bun. They wouldn't eat anything else. Actually I say had - I must say it was the adults encouraging this behaviour, I kept hearing my mother who would say "What did your last servant die of?! I was expecting us all to sit round the table no chance!
The rest of the day was resting = the heat!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
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I had two things i my diary: Pilates and a meeting with the other SABP rep, I cancelled Pilates, he cancelled our meeting.
I was relieved, it is so hot, I am really struggling with fatigue and I believe I am really crooked in my body.
I concentrated on finishing all my admin jobs and the washing. !
I am up to date with my financial affairs :T:T
We were eating up from our fridge, left overs from yesterday's BBQ
I am rather addicted to Line of duty.... Series 2 ( then 3)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
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Trip to the Big Smoke for treatment....
Later start, which was helpful arrived at my favourite cafe, to go to the toilet ( it has a very good accessible toilet) to fin that they had run out of my favourite pain au raisin.... sat out with an almond croissant instead :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Found that my massage therapist is staying put at the mo ... great relief, fantastic treatment but very sore afterwards ...
Lunch outside at the St Martins in the Field Cafe was lovely, if you ever what a lovely lunch outside under a canopy, nr Trafalgar Square, its the place to be, they have rugs in Spring/Autumn.
Decided to "Walk" Wheel back across the Jubilee Bridge at Charing Cross, needed the loo again (heat, water :eek:) sadly found both accessible loos on the ground floor of the Royal Festival Hall were occupied, and because I waited, my fears which were confirmed by a member of staff was that homeless people were sleeping in them. Eventually ended up on the fifth floor - Relief!
Also found a knitting group, lovely chat with them need to see if I can time my appointments for the third tuesday in the month to join them after treatment.
The train home was like an oven so didn't do much ..... more Line of duty
PS but I did buy a book recommended by massage therapist Mindfulness for Compassionate Living £14.99 A handheld fan £3.60A lipliner £3.99 and finally Line of Duty 3 £11.99 Oh dearAs 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
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I spent most of yesterday melting, I suspect I wasn't the only one.
What did I do:- ]Tidy the house, in readiness for the cat sitters
- Gather items on Packing list
- Sort Guest room in readiness for cat sitters
- work out domestic chores required before leaving
- Give myself the afternoo off to watch Royal Ascot
- Early to bed, fatigue management - Line of Duty
I also watched the state opening of parliament so full of admiration for our Queen, what she wore
and thatch was off quick to get to Windsor 
We are getting there only 1 sleep to Rick Astley and 2 sleeps to my summer holibobs
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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-away0 -
Excellent news on summer holibobs. Enjoy 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.***
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Enjoy Rick and have a fabulous holiday xxI get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)0
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Hope your holidays went/are going well.
Missing you xxxI 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.***
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Dear Friends hello.... you are not forgotten.
While on holiday and since I came back, I have decided to turn a new page... no I am not leaving MSE forums, just decided to start a new page
Dancing through the rain with a smile and good cheer
here is the link, I hope old friends you will join me on my new adventures and new challenges, look forward to catching up with you all.
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/72858757#Comment_72858757
Love BM xxxxAs 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-away0
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