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  • Toni'sfriend
    Toni'sfriend Posts: 4,056 Forumite
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    Missed it too, SA. Was awakened by fireworks just after midnight and went downstairs to find Himself fast asleep on the sofa. Life in the fast lane!!!

    Hope you have a healthy, wealthy and peaceful 2019.
    Have adventures. laugh a lot and always be kind.
  • WannabeFree
    WannabeFree Posts: 4,438 Forumite
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    Have a lovely day SA.

    I didn't realise Mr T was open today!

    x
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • katsu
    katsu Posts: 5,029 Forumite
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    Hiya from a sympathetic passer through. I'm really glad you went out. I have one of the OHs who let you do things as he prefers to stay home. I have had relationships with the other sort and don't miss the hassle one bit!

    Can you get Mr SA to find some friends? Are there any groups he might consider joining locally, as there can be some great support in local areas if you are lucky?

    Failing that could he scoot to a local pub and enjoy a quiz night or football game? Give you an evening off too?
    Debt at highest: £8k. Debt Free 31/12/2009. Original MFD May 2036, MF Dec 2018.
  • Sun_Addict
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    Thanks Katsu I’m working on getting him to join a group. He enjoyed his couple of hours without me there so he might not be so resistant in future.

    Took the trousers back to Mr T. Mr SA couldn’t find a sweatshirt. We just bought some food. On the way home we stopped off at the new pub at the end of our road and I had gin of the week - black currant with orange tonic and very nice it was too :)

    The decorations are all down and house back to normal. I leave fairy lights up all year round so it doesn’t look that different to be honest.

    Ugh back to work tomorrow - only a 3 day week though.
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • redofromstart
    redofromstart Posts: 5,928 Forumite
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    I'm back to work tomorrow too, can't believ3 how fast the time has gone.

    Happy new year to you SA
  • milann
    milann Posts: 11,489 Forumite
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    Happy New Year - hoping 2019 is a good one where you get a bit of time to yourself and reach all the targets you want.
    January spends - £587.58
  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 24,334 Forumite
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    I think I'm going to have to cave in and buy a new fridge freezer. I tried to reset it (You Tube tip) but the fridge is still warm, not 100% sure the freezer is working properly either. I could get it repaired but think it would be expensive (possibly the motor again) and it's been so unreliable since I bought it I don't think it's worth it. It's just the faff of emptying everything out and getting the old one taken away. Why don't appliances last much more than 5 years nowadays - grr :( Annoyingly this is the only kitchen appliance I didn't take out insurance on, typical!

    On the plus side, the washer is finally being fixed tomorrow, which is insured thankfully :)
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • Sorry to hear about the fridge SA,I agree things just don't last as long as they used to, could you have a look on £bay/faceache for a second hand one to tie you over.
  • Verbatim
    Verbatim Posts: 4,831 Forumite
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    Or freecycle?
    CCs @0% £24k Dec 05 £19,621.41 Au £13400 S 12600 Oct £11,981 £9481 £7500 Nov £7250 D £7100 Jan 6950 F £5800 Mar£5400 May £4830 June £4660 July £4460 Aug £3200, S £900, £0 18/9/07 DFW Nerd 042
  • Your goals sound really good SA . It sounds like a good idea to get a new fridge freezer as you need one you can rely on. Happy new year.
    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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