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  • redofromstart
    redofromstart Posts: 5,864 Forumite
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    Sounds like you and the DGS are having a lovely time :)
    My mortgage free diary: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6498069/whoops-here-comes-the-cheese

    GNU Mr Redo

  • Lilith1980
    Lilith1980 Posts: 2,100 Forumite
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    I haven't had a gingerbread man in years :P

    Hope you have some good weather today.
    My debt-free diary :)
  • System
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    Well this holiday has been a delight, looking after the DGD has given me plenty of exercise and doing things that have been different to the norm. Thrown in with visiting friends last weekend. Today we went to soft play £8.00 altogether. Tomorrow I am visiting a friend and having lunch out. Payday today as well but will sort that out on Sunday.

    I am very tired tonight , it's all caught up with me .
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  • doingitanyway
    doingitanyway Posts: 10,036 Forumite
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    You may be tired but you are creating wonderful memories for DGD and having the time of your life too. Lovely :)
    If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them

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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,697 Ambassador
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    What a lovely way to spend your week.
    No wonder you are tired though :eek:
    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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  • System
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    Thank you Beanie, I have enjoyed myself this past week or so. Everything has been budgeted for and no CC spending .

    Today lunch was £8.74 for me , which was good considering where we were. I also bought a jacket from Laura Ashley in the sale reduced from £75 to £23 . I have been looking for ages for a smart jacket thst didn't crease and today I found it.

    Need to make a shopping list for tomorrow now .
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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,697 Ambassador
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    Wow, jacket sounds just fab & a great bargain :j :j
    Used to love LA.
    Bought two Laura Ashley blouses with my first ever wage :)
    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.
  • System
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    beanielou wrote: »
    Wow, jacket sounds just fab & a great bargain :j :j
    Used to love LA.
    Bought two Laura Ashley blouses with my first ever wage :)

    LA used to be a fave of mine, but can't pay the prices now , except in a sale .
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  • System
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    Today is get ready day for the return to work tomorrow. I need food shopping my fridge is very bare. Petrol as well I am driving on thin air. No housework as such, I did it Tuesday and can wait until bank holiday next weekend . Do have washing to sort out and the bathroom needs a clean.
    I have the ironing mountain as well to clear.
    Budget needs looking at and a new SOA needs doing as Sky goes tomorrow. I have also seen some presents suitable to take to Australia , which I want to order. Plus I need to order my mums birthday present , post a card for a friend.

    I have started getting my craft stuff together to make Christmas cards for Australia as well .

    This week will be hard going I think as less staff owing to holidays and it's still our busy time. However only 4 days so just take it a day at a time.

    Best get moving then .
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  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 24,113 Forumite
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    Sounds like you've had a lovely time with your GD :)

    The jacket was a real bargain! I used to love buying something as a treat from good shops like Laura Ashley, Phase 8 and Hobbs, sadly all disappeared now either altogether or just concessions. The staff used to treat you so well even if you were just buying a t-shirt and they would wrap it up in tissue paper and put it in a nice (free!!!!) carrier bag.

    Hope you get everything done but still find time to put your feet up at some stage :)
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
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