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beanielou

Can not believe DD's colleagues 

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beanielou said:

Can not believe DD's colleagues 

And working in a supermarket too where they are mixing with the general public. If it was left to those kind of people we’d still have smallpox, TB and various other nasties. It’s so irresponsible. Ok if they can’t have the jab for medical reasons but when they have no valid reason 🤬

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Have spent a good part of the day completing an application for another job on promotion. What a palaver. What happened to the days when you just submitted a CV and the names of two previous employers for references. Anyway it’s done. Not heard anything about the other job I applied for yet which is very odd as you get to know one way or the other pretty quickly generally. 

After work did a Christmas Zumba workout from You Tube with A Sulu, it was brilliant. Have done one of his Zumba sessions before and really enjoyed it. 

Both cats have been running riot around the house having mad half hours 🤣

Sun_Addict

Happy Saturday 🥂

Strictly final tonight 💃 When I think of all the years my mum used to watch Come Dancing when I was little and I used to think it was so boring. Although things have come a long way since then. She would’ve loved Strictly. 

DS and the GKs have cancelled today’s visit as they all have a tummy bug. They’re coming on Christmas Eve though all being well. 

We were going to go out for lunch but the weather is so horribly damp and murky we decided against it. Took the dog on the park for a run and it was like a swamp. 

Mr SA has had a letter from the NHS saying they’re sending him a PCR test which he must take if he gets Covid symptoms. If the test is positive he’ll get a call from a health professional within 24 hours who will make sure he gets one of the new treatments for the virus. He’s eligible because of his health conditions apparently. I suppose this must be a drive to keep vulnerable people out of hospital. 

I managed to pick up a few more Christmas bits up this morning so DIL’s present is now complete. Need to start wrapping now.

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We took the dog for a long walk to look at the local Christmas lights after lunch. It was so foggy but we saw some good ones. I can’t believe Mr SA stopped an elderly lady to ask where she got her woolly Christmas pudding hat from. Of course he now wants one 🙄 It’s so weird because the old him wouldn’t have been seen dead in anything like that. It was quite festive on the high street with a Santa and his sleigh and Christmas music. I still don’t feel very Christmassy though and I’m running out of days to get the vibes. 

WinterWarrior

To be fair as we get older we do get a bit more ‘who cares’ when wearing what we like anyway. Maybe MrSA is just at that stage? I wouldn’t have been seen dead in a lot of things, but now I’m heading towards the ‘I shall wear purple’ stage and wear what I enjoy and like…probably 20 years earlier than I thought I would 😁 A Christmas pudding hat is definitely not for everybody though 🤣

Seasidegal58

I've felt a bit like you over the last few days SA in that I'm not really feeling much of a Christmas vibe  Mr SA and the Christmas pudding hat story made me laugh though!😃

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Morning, have been up and about since 5.30. The cats have been tearing around the house again. The older cat has got a new lease of life 😆

Started the day off well by winning £30 on last night’s Lotto 🥳 

Have done the Mr M online shop for Tuesday. Needs to be finalised by midnight. Used the £34 off voucher. I’ve got a veg box delivery coming next week too from a local greengrocer. We don’t really need any extra food just because it’s Christmas. Only got DS and the GKs coming Christmas Eve and I only do a buffet. That’s if we’re not on lockdown again like last year. 

Not sure what we’re doing today. We might go to the local park with a Christmas market again, take the dog. They had a singer on yesterday and it looked really festive. Most places are going to be busy now and it’s difficult with Mr SA and his huge scooter in crowds, it’s just too stressful. 

I think the main reason I’m not feeling very festive is because I’m WFH I’m not going into town and seeing the lights and shops. Missing the office build up to Christmas too, drinks out, etc. Can’t have it both ways though and I prefer to be WFH. 

RelievedSheff

I have started feeling festive this last few days. Knowing that everything is now done and delivered and we really don't have much other than fresh vegetables to buy now has really got me in the mood for Christmas. 

Knowing that we have done Christmas without relying on credit cards this year has also helped. 

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We went to the local park Christmas market. It was ok, stalls a bit few and far between, very much a last day, not much left vibe. Mr SA got his beloved sausage roll and coffee, I had a lovely winter spiced tea. Then he announced the zip had broke on his new jacket 😩😢 He’s only had it a week. I can send it back no problem but it’s all started up again, him tapping on his phone finding out of date websites and shops that no longer exist in his desperate search for yet another coat 😩😢 He now wants to go in town before Christmas. I am so fed up of this 🤬