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  • WinterWarrior
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    Delightfully foreign 😁
    And such gorgeous cats. 
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    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6259606/must-try-harder/p1

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    Wonderful @Sun_Addict! Enjoy every minute; you really do deserve it love Humdinger xx 
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    Just caught up with over 30 pages ( I think!) of your diary SA!
    I'm so pleased you've got away for your holiday - it was a long time coming but worth it!😃. Enjoy!
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  • Hope your having a lovely holiday xx
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    Great pictures
  • dawnybabes
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    Looks lovely, enjoy ! 
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    You make me want to be there!
    30 years since I was there last!
    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.

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    Glad you are enjoying your holiday. 

    I would love sitting and watching the planes 😀
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