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  • HairyHandofDartmoor
    HairyHandofDartmoor Posts: 13,960 Forumite
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    That sounds like an excellent use of the money SA :).
    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
  • Cherryfudge
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    Is it worth enquiring if the 'sitter' could take him out somewhere? I suppose it would depend on insurance but it might be worth a try.

    I love the idea of three secret days out. Even the planning of them will be fun!
    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)

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  • BalanceBy50
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    Hi SA

    Hope you are having a lovely weekend. Is it worth looking at something like Mens Sheds for somewhere Me AS could go? I am not sure if it's just for older men but wouldn't Mr SA enjoy fiddling about with stuff in the company of other men? I totally understand how you feel - I have 2 small children and crave time in a tidy house in my own with no noise.

    Love BB50 XX
  • -taff
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    What about day centers? Is there anything like that?
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  • beanielou
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    Mens shed is a good idea :)
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  • Sun_Addict
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    Ooh will have to look into this men's sheds thing. Persuading him to go is another story though but you never know. He's been offered day centres before but won't go.

    Tonight I have my feet up on the sofa watching the scouts firework display on the park across the road :) The dog and cat are not in the least bothered by the fireworks thankfully.

    Lost 1lb at WW :)

    Must do finances tomorrow. Also need to go to Aldi.

    Hope everyone is having a good weekend xx
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • HairyHandofDartmoor
    HairyHandofDartmoor Posts: 13,960 Forumite
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    Well done on the weight loss. The furry moron isn't bothered by fireworks either.
    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
  • milann
    milann Posts: 11,410 Forumite
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    Glad the shaver got sorted and you managed to get another.
    Liking the plan for the carers allowance - does Mr SA know about it.
    How’s your ankle since the weather has gone colder - my arm has gone a lot worse but I’m not sure if it’s just coincidence....
    January spends - £587.58
  • Bubblesmum
    Bubblesmum Posts: 1,778 Forumite
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    I really want to say I hear you when you want to have a day at home on your own.

    What would be the worst outcome if you said to daughter/son/sister in law - would you make this happen for me as this years Christmas present?
    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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  • Sun_Addict
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    Morning folks

    Have found a local Men in Sheds - unfortunately it's for men over 60 - Mr SA is 53. Oh well, maybe in 7 years. Shame about that :(

    Been up since silly o'clock as I fell asleep on the sofa about 8.30 last night. At least so far today I've finished reading the book I've been reading for what seems like forever, tidied up downstairs and done the finances. Mr SA and the dog are still asleep so I've had about 4 hours downstairs all to myself :)
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
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