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  • Sunshine_girl2
    Sunshine_girl2 Posts: 3,110 Forumite
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    I never got to eat my roast dinner I ended up in A@E with my mum, she is now in hospital having tests. Didn't get home until the early hours , so not at work today .
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • doingitanyway
    doingitanyway Posts: 10,082 Forumite
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    I never got to eat my roast dinner I ended up in A@E with my mum, she is now in hospital having tests. Didn't get home until the early hours , so not at work today .
    Oh dear. Talk about things changing quickly. Sorry to hear that. I hope your mum is okay? Take care.
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  • beanielou
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    Hope that your mum 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.
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  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 28,997 Forumite
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    Hope your mum is okay
    Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
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    2) £1.6K Net savings after CCs 14/8/25
    3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £25.3K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.2K) = 31.1/£127.5K target 24.4% 15/8/25
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  • Sunshine_girl2
    Sunshine_girl2 Posts: 3,110 Forumite
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    Mum is still in hospital, but a little better than last night. Had the day of work today to be on hand if needed. Feeling a bit wiped out , combination of late night and worry. Early night tonight , back to work tomorrow.
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,813 Ambassador
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    Take care of you & hope that your mum is on the mend soon.
    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.
  • milann
    milann Posts: 11,426 Forumite
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    Oh no - hope your mum is ok. Take care.
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  • Sunshine_girl2
    Sunshine_girl2 Posts: 3,110 Forumite
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    Mum is out of hospital, and doing ok. I was there with my dad yesterday as well at an appointment. This week has made me feel so tired , but only one day left until my weekend.

    Looks like someone has taken a liking to the title of my diary so may start a new one.
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • Dottles1
    Dottles1 Posts: 495 Forumite
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    Quote - Looks like someone has taken a liking to the title of my diary so may start a new one.
    Sorry about that Sunshine Girl, I didn't see yours before I posted. I'm happy to change mine if that's possible.
    Glad to hear your mum is out of hospital and hope she continues to recover
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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,813 Ambassador
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    Good news for your mum.
    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.
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