Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally

Sunshine_girl2

Sounds like a lovely Christmas HH just what you wanted your family round you. What a lovely surprise of a new phone. I don't know what will happen later this week with schools and universities we will just have to wait and see . 

beanielou

Glad that ypu had a lovely time & have a happy shiny new phone 

Seasidegal58

You sound like you had your ideal Christmas Hairy - how nice to have all your boys with over the festive period.  And what a lovely present your new phone is!😀

foxgloves

A new phone was a lovely present, HHoD, & veryuseful too. Yes, I don't think us 50-somethings are going to be getting vaccinated anytime soon.
I wish Johnson & co wouldn't keep saying things should be better by Easter. I think next Christmas is more realistic, as soooooo many vaccinations to do.
F x

jwil

Glad you had a good few days.  Happy new phone!

elizabethhull

I echo 'happy new phone ' ! A very well thought-out present. So glad to hear all went well for Xmas and you could really enjoy having your family together.

We've used Zoom a lot, several hours on Xmas Day, and will see DGS open his presents this afternoon, as he's come back to his Mum's after spending Xmas with his Dad. Still not too sure how two visits from Santa have been explained !
DD2 said that Santa would come while DGS was was asleep, and that after doing a few chores she would be going to bed. DGS said, 'Tell me when you're asleep, Mummy'  !

Onebrokelady

So glad you had a lovely Christmas with all your family,you deserve it after working so hard all year. How lovely of them to treat you to a new phone 😊

milann

Your new phone was a very thoughtful present from your children 👍
As others have said I think it’ll be a long time until we get the vaccines.....they seem to have gone quiet about the Oxford one. I’d rather them spend time making sure it’s safe though than rushing it out.
We tried to book a NT place but they’re all fully booked around here so no chance for us.
EH I love the things children say about Father Christmas 😂😂 I’m gutted that we still have my gc presents under our tree as we were expecting to travel to see them...then dd said not to chance posting them as the post where they live is very erratic with lots of workers either poorly or isolating. I’m pleased theyve always been told them some presents are from the man in the red coat others are from people. So they are happy that we sent a little present with Father Christmas, the rest are here under our tree from us.

HairyHandofDartmoor

Sun_Addict said:

Sounds like you had such a lovely time. How thoughtful of DH and the DSs to chip in for the phone. I always used to have Mr SA’s cast offs until a few years ago when I finally got my first brand new iPhone. We’ll just have to be patient until it’s our turn for the vaccine I’m afraid, they have to get through a fair few very vulnerable people first. I read somewhere where someone suggested it would be better vaccinating the young ones who seem to be spreading it about first and shielding those with health conditions, it’s hard to know what’s best. 

Nicnak said:

How lovely to get a new phone and you spent it with family too. 
It's hard to know what is happening. I'm not even sure the government know what is happening either x

Thanks both of you .

HairyHandofDartmoor

Sunshine_girl2 said:

Sounds like a lovely Christmas HH just what you wanted your family round you. What a lovely surprise of a new phone. I don't know what will happen later this week with schools and universities we will just have to wait and see . 

beanielou said:

Glad that ypu had a lovely time & have a happy shiny new phone 

Seasidegal58 said:

You sound like you had your ideal Christmas Hairy - how nice to have all your boys with over the festive period.  And what a lovely present your new phone is!😀

foxgloves said:

A new phone was a lovely present, HHoD, & veryuseful too. Yes, I don't think us 50-somethings are going to be getting vaccinated anytime soon.
I wish Johnson & co wouldn't keep saying things should be better by Easter. I think next Christmas is more realistic, as soooooo many vaccinations to do.
F x

jwil said:

Glad you had a good few days.  Happy new phone!

elizabethhull said:

I echo 'happy new phone ' ! A very well thought-out present. So glad to hear all went well for Xmas and you could really enjoy having your family together.

We've used Zoom a lot, several hours on Xmas Day, and will see DGS open his presents this afternoon, as he's come back to his Mum's after spending Xmas with his Dad. Still not too sure how two visits from Santa have been explained !
DD2 said that Santa would come while DGS was was asleep, and that after doing a few chores she would be going to bed. DGS said, 'Tell me when you're asleep, Mummy'  !

milann said:

Your new phone was a very thoughtful present from your children 👍
As others have said I think it’ll be a long time until we get the vaccines.....they seem to have gone quiet about the Oxford one. I’d rather them spend time making sure it’s safe though than rushing it out.
We tried to book a NT place but they’re all fully booked around here so no chance for us.
EH I love the things children say about Father Christmas 😂😂 I’m gutted that we still have my gc presents under our tree as we were expecting to travel to see them...then dd said not to chance posting them as the post where they live is very erratic with lots of workers either poorly or isolating. I’m pleased theyve always been told them some presents are from the man in the red coat others are from people. So they are happy that we sent a little present with Father Christmas, the rest are here under our tree from us.

Thanks all of you . I'm glad you saw DGS open his presents @Elizabeth. NT places must be popular near you @Milann as we've never found one fully booked, although there are a lot in Devon and Cornwall.