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The Last Furlong

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  • Sun_Addict
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    Boo to the carp stuff :( But sounds like you've got some good things planned :)
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  • My parents went to the markets yesterday and said it is pretty much just food stalls this year. Not sure if they have missed a whole bit x
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  • milann
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    I went to markets last weekend and we had some bits of food - it’s a tradition to have something there - it’s a bit of a rip off but I love the atmosphere although it was rather strange as the Christmas lights weren’t switched on when we went - that happened this week. We commented that it’s all pretty much the same as previous years....dare say we’ll visit again though now the lights are on. I didn’t succumb to a mulled wine as it didn’t feel Christmassy and I was attempting to be good food wise. So another trip is definitely on the cards - we just happened to be in town for ds birthday last week.

    Sorry you’ve had some rubbish stuff going on. Hope you’re ok.

    You’ve got some nice things to look forward to - enjoy :beer:
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  • Up bright and early to do a big ironing pile before trip to Xmas markets. I was in bed at 7.30 last night was overcome with tiredness.

    Found a new beauty salon yesterday for my bits of waxing, same price as old one but in walking distance of my new abode.

    Hair done as well by niece so £36 spent on hair and waxing. Shopping was £21.77 couple of Christmas food items in that.

    This is my 3rd Xmas of paying for everything in real money not CC , having saved up all year. I think I may be slightly over by about £20 .

    Work is busy again this week , I am back at the gym as well twice a week at the minute . Have gone caffeine free this week with tea bags , hoping this helps with sleeping.

    Best get dressed now .
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • Had a good time in town, stuck to my shopping list . Treated to a very nice meal by friend as a thank you for something I did .

    Ready in pjs now for week ahead , watching escape to the chateau and I'm a celebrity before bed beckons.
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • beanielou
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    What a lovely friend you must be :)
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  • doingitanyway
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    It sounds like you are settling in to your new area. Good find on the beauty salon.
    If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them

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  • How lovely. Glad you had a nice meal out. x
    September 2017 Debt = £25330

    Starting afresh.

    You can do anything if you put your mind to it. x
  • Working week finished , it's been a long one. Waiting for gas engineer to sort out the timer on the boiler, appointment 4.30pm -8.00pm.

    Tomorrow GD starts swimming lessons, these will fall in my remit, so actually looking forward to it. In the evening I am on the train to Windermere for a visit to friend again. Looking forward to a sit down.

    Money wise everything is ticking along nicely, though have bought my lunch twice this week at work, not a habit I want to keep up.
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,768 Ambassador
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    Enjoy your trip :)
    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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