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  • Bubblesmum
    Bubblesmum Posts: 1,778 Forumite
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    Morning all

    Coffee break - re operation Rehome, Recycle , Reuse, - I’m on a mission - more later ! 

    Christmas has been I would say more difficult than last year ! 

    We had a very busy run up to Christmas and was looking forward to a complete break until the 5th. Mostly just the two of us - returning to our “happy place” on the East Anglia coast - but it was not to be…..

    OH woke up on Boxing Day with the dreaded symptoms and as if by magic later flow - was two lines ! We are still awaiting a PCR result had to do a postal one as - to get a drive through was like a trip to Barnard’s Castle for us ! Wheelchairs and Walk ins were not appropriate.

    Thankfully I am still negative and mostly OH has been sofa surfing we have a large living room so can be 2 metres apart - we are though sleeping separately ! This has its advantages for peri menopausal insomnia ! 

    So operation fresh start …. Needs attention back later ! 
    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

    Please say hello my new diary: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6578460/still-dancing-to-blow-the-debt-clouds-away
  • Karmacat
    Karmacat Posts: 39,460 Forumite
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    Bubbles, hello!  Sorry to hear things have been so difficult, and even sorrier to hear your OH has tested positive.  I hope it's mild, with no after effects.   And that you stay clear, and look after yourself.
    2023: the year I get to buy a car
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,376 Ambassador
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    So sorry to read this on both counts.
    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.
  • Bubblesmum
    Bubblesmum Posts: 1,778 Forumite
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    Morning all

    Thought I perhaps had swerved the Covid bullet - that will be a no ! 

    Rock and Roll New Years Eve - in bed with the cats ! 
    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

    Please say hello my new diary: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6578460/still-dancing-to-blow-the-debt-clouds-away
  • peb
    peb Posts: 1,958 Forumite
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    Oh noes, hopefully it will be mild.  Gentle hugs
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,376 Ambassador
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    Boo to that news  :( 
    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.
  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 23,960 Forumite
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    Sorry to hear Covid has you in its clutches. I know so many people who’ve had it or have got it right now.  Hopefully you won’t be too poorly with it 🙏
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • Seasidegal58
    Seasidegal58 Posts: 6,017 Forumite
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    I'm so sorry to hear about your Covid news and hope you're not feeling too unwell. ☹️
    Happy New Year and I do hope you and your OH have a prosperous and healthy 2022. 👍
    Finally Debt Free! - July 2016 🌟
    Finished Emergency Fund- £10,000 April 2017
    🌟
    RETIRED: MAY 2021!!!!😀🎆
    My diary: “Seasidegal's Scrimpy Retirement Diary!”
  • Good to see you posting again, boo to the Covid news. Hope you don't feel too poorly x
  • Bubblesmum
    Bubblesmum Posts: 1,778 Forumite
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    So in case you think Covid has gone to my head 🥴 

    I was determined to start the year by doing one thing towards my 3Rs goals - I tackled the medicine cabinet - how old is this and when did I last use it ? Older than my marriage I reckon and bought prior to moving in…… recycled ! 
    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

    Please say hello my new diary: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6578460/still-dancing-to-blow-the-debt-clouds-away
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