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Nothing official has been announced yet as far as I’m aware but not looking good 😩 I think we should know for sure tomorrow or Friday. Just wish they’d get on with it. And no Mr SA’s walking is no better unfortunately.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)8
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We have had the tightest restrictions in the country in my town and our rate had fell now but all the areas around us are going up so no win . Hope you escape any restrictions SA.
i once helped my uncle to put a greenhouse together with my dad , the language was terrible , definitely get someone in. Hope Mr SA gets over his fall. Sounds like you are managing to get lots of steps in , it's gets harder as it's get darker.Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.8 -
I know this isn't the answer to all problems of isolation but I found texts and video calls to friends and colleagues helped a lot during the first lockdown, and I made friends with a neighbour by text. I do have it easy though as I still go out to work and can exercise in nearby countryside, and I'm not on my own at home.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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A very soggy morning all 😎
Went to Lidl this morning and am absolutely soaked. Had a right ordeal with my face mask. Firstly I realised I hadn't put it on when I was halfway round the store 😮 then at the self checkout the assistant had to help with something that didn't scan and my face mask fell off! I am the only one who can't think properly with one on? Anyway I picked up a new laundry basket, really shouldn't keep buying the plastic ones as Mr SA makes a regular habit of falling on them and breaking them. I'll keep a look out for a fabric one at some stage. Also got a couple of sweet filled pumpkins for the GKs IF they can come this weekend, not looking very likely unfortunately.
I might be soaked but I've clocked up 8,000 steps 😁
The last greenhouse we had a few years ago, Mr SA was normal then and it took both of us ages to put it up and there was a lot of shouting and swearing 🤣 I certainly don't relish repeating that experience with the way he is now, he's bound to fall on it at some stage.
Have a tremendous Thursday x
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)9 -
I know what you mean about masks. I feel very disoriented when wearing one & when I look down it goes over my eyes so I can't see where I'm putting my feet. I find fabric ones are a little better & the children's one I have even better.
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Took a carrier bag of books to the CS and came back with 5 new ones 🤣 I saw two I really want to read and one which looked interesting, they sell them for 30p each or 5 for £1 so I found myself grabbing a couple of others which sounded alright. I really can't be let loose around books. The charity bag with Mr SAs cast offs has gone so that's more stuff out of the way.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)9
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Buffythedebtslayer said:Onebrokelady said:Onebrokelady said:Sun_Addict said:A recommendation here - ordered a burner and soy wax melts from a family owned Scottish company, Callan Candles, after seeing an advert on my FB feed. OMG the wax melts smell amazing 💕 My whole house smells fabulous, really pleased. I’m conscious that Mr SA’s accidents make the house smell like a care home so anything that makes it smell nice is a bonus 👍
I am obviously off to look at Callan candles..........!!
Big love SA XXOriginal Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,510 Owed = £11,1209 -
Looks like we’ve got a reprieve on restrictions until Monday so party time this weekend 🥳🤣 At least I’ll see DS and the GKs on Saturday unless things change, who knows. Getting ridiculous now.
Have set my Fitbit to 15k steps a day goal which is achievable, was 10k before. Took the dog on the park after work for a run to clock up a few more steps.
Glad you’re getting rid of the coconut loo rolls OBL 😂I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)10 -
Sun_Addict said:Looks like we’ve got a reprieve on restrictions until Monday so party time this weekend 🥳🤣 At least I’ll see DS and the GKs on Saturday unless things change, who knows. Getting ridiculous now.
Have set my Fitbit to 15k steps a day goal which is achievable, was 10k before. Took the dog on the park after work for a run to clock up a few more steps.
Glad you’re getting rid of the coconut loo rolls OBL 😂Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,510 Owed = £11,1208 -
Mr SA has just asked me what a spreadsheet is. Only something I live my life by 🤣 I love spreadsheets, have one for everything 🤣I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)9
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