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Not long before there's a shortage of sand and sun lamps as people give up and the latest thing becomes building a beach in your back garden... or the car park near an office block as masses of people continue to work from home.
Enjoy your hair cut! That's guaranteed to make you feel better.
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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I'm seriously thinking of writing this year off and pretending it didn't happen. Friends on FB were talking about Christmas today, I don't even want to bother with it this year, it seems wrong to be celebrating anything when so many people have died 😟 the worrying thing is though is it looks like we will still be dealing with this next year tooOriginal Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,510 Owed = £11,1209
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Onebrokelady said:I'm seriously thinking of writing this year off and pretending it didn't happen. Friends on FB were talking about Christmas today, I don't even want to bother with it this year, it seems wrong to be celebrating anything when so many people have died 😟 the worrying thing is though is it looks like we will still be dealing with this next year too
It is like a bad dream.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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"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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Afternoon folks
OBL I am in the same mindset as you when people start talking about Christmas but then part of me thinks this year has proved to us how precious life is and we should try and enjoy every moment of it. I don't think this virus is going anywhere soon and unfortunately we'll be living in its shadow for some time to come.
Went for my run first thing this morning. I'm trying to get back my mojo it's taken a bit of a battering just lately, I just feel flat.
Will be getting my hair cut in just over an hour. I've become paranoid about having a temperature when I get there so I'm drinking plenty of cold water and am absolutely freezing.
As the weather forecast is predicting Friday to be 32 degrees and sunny I've booked the day off work. A day in the sun will do me the world of good 😎
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)9 -
Hi SA - echoing everyone on the holiday abroad situation. Everything seems all over the place at the moment with changes at the drop of a hat. ☹️I can't even think about Christmas - it does seem a long way off to me still, but time goes so quickly - I can't believe it's been four months since I started WFH!😱
Enjoy your hair cut! You're bound to feel bucked up when it's done! Good idea too on taking Friday off - it's going to be boiling out there by the sound of it!🌞Finally Debt Free! - July 2016 🌟
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Well I passed the temperature check at the hairdressers at 35 degrees. He asked if I was cold as this is a tad low. Yup I’m always cold that’s normal for me 🥶 So my hair is done, just had a trim but it feels so much lighter. £3 extra as a temporary charge for PPE, don’t mind paying it, whatever it takes right now.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)8
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Happy new hairI 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.***
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We temperature check people at work and it's amazing how much it can vary even in someone who's well. I think all your cold drinks must have been effective!
I'm sure the hair looks great and feels it too.
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 21/3/228 -
Hope hope your enjoying your new hair do . Have a good day .Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.8
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Morning all 😎
So lovely to just brush my hair this morning and not have to wash it to get all the tangles out. This is a very rare occurrence because usually my hair is just a mass of frizz in the morning and I can't even get a detangling brush through it so I have to wash/condition it to smooth it out.
Got another cocktail masterclass tonight, this time I'm making a mojito which is actually my favourite cocktail. To be honest I'm not a massive cocktail fan as I don't like anything too sweet or with fruit juice in so I tend to go for mojitos. The ingredients arrived a couple of days ago. It's via Slug & Lettuce again and was £10 for the rum and a couple of other bits, then I have to go on Instagram at 7pm and watch the live demonstration.
Weather is a bit cloudy right now but warm - the sun is meant to be coming out later this morning and it's going to be a hot one 😎
Have a fabulous day x
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)8
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