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  • milann
    milann Posts: 11,386 Forumite
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    In the word of Dame Deborah  “Chek your 💩”
    She has done so much for awareness. I know I haven’t had cancer but I do have a stoma and I also had one 15 years ago. The difference in attitude and acceptance is totally different now to when I had the first one and it’s thanks to people like Dame Deborah and the radio DJ Adele Roberts.
    RIP Dame Deborah 😢❤️💩
    January spends - £587.58
  • milann
    milann Posts: 11,386 Forumite
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    I went to the gym. I’m hoping the exercises will help….no pressure on my ankle 🤞I left my purse at home as I knew I didn’t need anything 😇 I had to pop to Morrison’s to post a letter to DWP - their post is collected at teatime whereas the other postboxes nearby go in the mornings. Not sure how much difference it makes…..anyway if I’d had my purse I could have well succumbed to some more plants to replace the ones that well and truly died of thirst whilst we were away, but my pennies are still in my purse 😁👍 I was very cross when I saw my dead plants though, as there were beautiful when I bought them but I don’t think they particularly liked where they were - note to myself not to buy those again. The plant pots they were in were slightly smaller than I usually use too so dried out more quickly 😏 what a waste of money 😏
    January spends - £587.58
  • RelievedSheff
    RelievedSheff Posts: 12,691 Forumite
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    Oh. You have reminded me that I need to ask the neighbours if they will water our veggies and plants for us next week while we are away.

    Thank you.
  • milann
    milann Posts: 11,386 Forumite
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    Glad to be of use RS 👍
    January spends - £587.58
  • EssexHebridean
    EssexHebridean Posts: 24,424 Forumite
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    I was sorry to hear the news about Deborah James when I woke up this morning - she absolutely has done an incredible amount for de-stigmatising bowel health hasn't she - I'm so glad she got her amazing day with Prince William visiting while she was still able to enjoy it. 
    🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
    Balance as at 01/09/23 = £115,000.00 Balance as at 31/12/23 = £112,000.00
    Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
    £100k barrier broken 1/4/25
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  • Seasidegal58
    Seasidegal58 Posts: 6,017 Forumite
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    I've just caught up with your diary milann. I really enjoyed reading about your trips and looking at your photos. 😃
    I was sorry to hear the sad news of Dame Deborah as well. ☹️
    Finally Debt Free! - July 2016 🌟
    Finished Emergency Fund- £10,000 April 2017
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    RETIRED: MAY 2021!!!!😀🎆
    My diary: “Seasidegal's Scrimpy Retirement Diary!”
  • milann
    milann Posts: 11,386 Forumite
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    Made it to the end of the month within my spendy limit…….just. 
    New month tomorrow but I know it’ll be an expensive one. I’m going away for 3 nights with my friend. I have been saving though by taking cash out for incidentals like the window cleaner, hairdresser etc…..every month, I’ve put surplus cash away and taken a fresh amount out for a new month. I’ve saved over £200 doing this - which is more than I expected 😁 so that’ll go a good way towards the hotel cost. Train tickets are already bought…..I’m just hoping there isn’t a strike 🤞. I think I’ll carry on with this system towards my Christmas fund. I’ve also put £10 a month for cash presents out of my incidental cash for my Great nieces and nephews token present - of which there are 12 - so that’ll be taken care of by December too. I’ve never been so organised 😁😁
    January spends - £587.58
  • Sun_Addict
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    Well done 👏 At least you know you’ve got an expensive month coming up and you’re prepared. Get you being Mrs Organised 😆
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • WinterWarrior
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    Happy new month. How fabulous to already have some savings for your trip 😁
    Not all who wander are lost - J.R.R.Tolkien
    🌊 A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor 🌊

    My WW and friends diary is here 😁 … 
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6259606/must-try-harder/p1

  • milann
    milann Posts: 11,386 Forumite
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    SA and WW I am feeling slightly smug 😂😂😂
    There was a beautiful atmospheric sunset last night. 😂😂Matched my mood - moody. 😏
    It did cheer me up though when I saw it 😂
    January spends - £587.58
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