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  • I'm glad you've got a nice new phone coming :). As for Mr SA, I have no words :eek:
    Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
    Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
    EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
    CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
    HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS
  • Chrystal
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    I think you do a brilliant job in a not very easy situation. You have to be the master of everything and the servant to everyone.... you're bound to be at screaming pitch at times. ((hugs))
    I Believe.....
    That it isn't always enough, to be forgiven by others.
    Sometimes, you have to learn to forgive yourself.

    Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery
    Today is a gift. That's why it is called the present.

    happiness isn't achieved by getting extra things,
    but by getting rid of the things that make you unhappy
  • Bubblesmum
    Bubblesmum Posts: 1,778 Forumite
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    Lovely to catch up with you news and will be interested to know what you think of the iPhone 7
    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

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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,667 Ambassador
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    I would love an iphone 7:o:o
    Enjoy :D xx
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    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.***
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  • Sun_Addict
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    Personally I need a phone that's more computer than phone. I download a lot of music, take a lot of photos and use lots of apps. So I'm hoping this phone will fit the bill. Of course I would've liked the newest iPhone but can't justify the price, no way. As long as it does what I need it to do I'll be happy. When we were on holiday my phone wouldn't charge up for some reason so I had to switch it off, then Mr SA's phone died, I felt so trapped without communication means other than my iPad. Plus before we went away my phone was playing up when I couldn't hear people speaking. So time to upgrade before I'm totally stuffed. After 5 years I've had my money's worth for sure. They asked if I wanted insurance, told them I've got every phone I've ever had all in pristine condition right back to my old Sony Walkman phone, so no need to insure.

    Took the dog on the park again while Mr SA slept this afternoon. It was quite nice as it just starting to get dark, then it was all ruined when my dog had an altercation with another dog, they were proper fighting :eek: Both female terriers. Anyway my dog is fine, no harm done but very stressful and scary at the time.
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • beanielou
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    Blimey that must have been scary.
    Glad that your dog is ok.
    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.
  • Dog fights are horrible, glad your dog is okay. You'll love the new iPhone :)
    Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
    Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
    EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
    CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
    HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS
  • Sun_Addict
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    Phones are both here and in the process of being set up. Love how all my data just transferred from my old phone (photos, apps, etc). Mr SA's phone is very basic but it takes photos and he's over the moon it's got a radio. Apparently it's a phone suitable for the elderly - he's 53 :)

    Right on cue my old phone has started playing up again, no sound on calls, so good timing for getting a new one.

    Good job I took the dog on the park this morning as the weather is dire right now - wet and very windy.

    Cashed out £27.51 from Quidco and £12.68 from TCB today :)
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,667 Ambassador
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    Happy new phone :)

    Dire here too now.
    Was ok here earlier.
    Should have gone to library earlier :mad:
    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.
  • Our weather was worse this morning. Glad you and Mr SA are pleased with your phones.
    Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
    Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
    EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
    CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
    HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS
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