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Have a great holiday and hope you get through without too much nagging. It's amazing how memory works for some things and not at all for others!5
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Hope you have a great holiday. You deserve it.
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Morning happy Thursday 😎
Taking the dog on the park this morning for a run before we set off.Need to pack the last few bits and paint my toes. Also want to pop to Mr T to drop off the soft plastics recycling and pick up a paper and a magazine for the flight. Have downloaded some podcasts and music, I’ve got my book, might download a film. I don’t like sitting still for almost 4 hours need to keep busy. I wish I could sleep on flights but I can’t relax. I love taking off and landing but hate the bit in between, especially if it gets a bit bumpy.Going to miss sleeping with the dog curled up at the side of me and the kitten on my pillow. They’ll be fine with DD though, she spoils them rotten when we’re away.
Can’t believe we’re finally going today eek 🏖✈️🍹I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)7 -
Have a lovely holiday SA,I hope Mr SA behaves himself xxOriginal Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,736 Owed = £10,8945
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Have a lovely holiday & if you don't treat yourself at that boutique, we are all going to want to know the reason why! I've treated myself to a birthday summer dress today & a top - even us frugalistas sometimes deserve something new!
F2025's challenges: 1) To fill our 10 Savings Pots to their healthiest level ever
2) To read 100 books (46/100) 3) The Shrinking of Foxgloves 8.1kg/30kg
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Happy birthday @foxgloves!foxgloves said:I've treated myself to a birthday summer dress today & a top - even us frugalistas sometimes deserve something new!
FI think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
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We are here in Lanzarote. Flight very quick at 3.5 hours but a bit bumpy in parts thanks to clouds.Checked in at the hotel but we may have to move rooms tomorrow as it’s up quite a few stairs and Mr SA is struggling.Just having a bite to eat and drink before heading back to the room. Will sleep well tonight that’s for sure.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)8
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Just found out my DD is in Lanzarote as of today - small world! Have a great time!I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
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Which resort @Cherryfudge, we are in Puerto del Carmen.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)4
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Ooh, she didn't say, I'll see if I can find out!I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/223
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