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  • System
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    I was just thinking that as well, didn’t realise the time . Off to bed now ! Shuffling out of the room .
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    Night night......
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  • EssexHebridean
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    Free money - excellent! :T
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    Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
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  • System
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    Yesterday was smart meter installation day , seemed to go ok. They replaced the electric one I already had ! . Childminding was fun, we walked to and from school at pickup time as it was such a lovely day . DGS is a good little walker for a nearly 4 yr old.

    Today has been about cleaning the flat, washing and doing a shopping list for tomorrow. Been for my waxing £11 , the £12 from M&S has hit my account so will transfer to savings buffer.

    Baby sitting later , but should not be a late night so I am told ! .
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  • Seasidegal58
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    You sound a lot better Cumbria. Nice to get out in the fresh air with your little grandson. :)
    Finally Debt Free! - July 2016 🌟
    Finished Emergency Fund- £10,000 April 2017
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  • System
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    Back from the babysitting , I swear the kids have batteries charged before I get there. Anyway they were in bed and asleep before 7.30. Off for a soak and bed . Will catch up with diaries tomorrow.
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  • Lilith1980
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    My pup is enough for me, so I don't know how you have the energy for grandchildren :rotfl:

    It's nice to get out though and glad you got some "you time" once they were in bed :)
  • JoJoC
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    Sounds like some lovely, precious, frabtic time wi5h the grandkids. Glad you got some time to relax after.
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  • System
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    Not in a good place tonight , be back in the week . RL things need attending to first.
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  • Sun_Addict
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    Oh :(

    Glad you started a new diary after being deleted have re-subscribed.

    Hope all is ok xx
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