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  • milann
    milann Posts: 11,582 Forumite
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    I thought the storms forecast for tomorrow were going to arrive a day early Beanie.....luckily they haven’t yet. It should have dried enough now even if it decided to do its worse now. Hope rain didn’t stop play with your conservatory.
    January spends - £587.58
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 97,530 Ambassador
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    Conservatory is just about done apart from trims & bits & bobs.
    Be glad when it is finished.
    Still other bits to be done that were not included in the quote.
    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.
  • Great work on the sheds, you will be pleased when you look at how good they will look. I heard the news about the pubs and thought of you .Have a restful day tomorrow, thank for the text. 
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 24,809 Forumite
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    There was a pub at the back of where I live had a virus case and had to close for a deep clean. Not a pub I would go in personally but scary to think that person could’ve been in the local area in the shops. Storms forecast here for tomorrow onwards 😩
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • milann
    milann Posts: 11,582 Forumite
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    It was so hot last night - I tossed and turned - visited the loo at least 4 times - listened to dh snoring then went and sat by the open window of the spare room watching an amazing electrical storm. No strip lightning but glowing flashes behind the clouds. I must have sat there best part of half an hour. I didn’t hear any thunder but I didn’t have my hearing aids in so there could have been some quiet rumbling. I must have nodded off at some points but feel very tired this morning. I have to admit I’ve watched catch up tv all morning. A series with David Tennant in called There She Goes. I was quite disappointed when it came to an end.
    Can’t  decide whether to potter outside or tidy inside.....


    January spends - £587.58
  • milann
    milann Posts: 11,582 Forumite
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    There used to be a SlimmingWorld thread on here - I’ve looked but can only find very old ones. Does anyone know if it’s still running?
    January spends - £587.58
  • milann
    milann Posts: 11,582 Forumite
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    Doh.....I’ve just been rummaging in a drawer and found an envelope with £20 I’d been given for my birthday last year. I’d stashed it away to treat myself to clothes when I’d lost weight......it’s been there so long that it’s an old style £20. Not sure if banks still accept of if I’ve missed that boat. 😡😡 I should have set up a new savings account with it. So annoyed with myself 😡😡
    January spends - £587.58
  • badmemory
    badmemory Posts: 10,190 Forumite
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    I think you have until October.  They are certainly valid at present.
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 97,530 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    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.
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 97,530 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    I love David Tennant.
    Used to work beside his uncle.
    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.
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