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  • Oh no, sorry to see you have been struck down by the lurgy, I hope you feel better soon,I've had the same and now have an annoying cough,I can't wait for the summer so I can get some sun on my face instead of rain 
    Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,736 Owed = £10,894
  • Hope you're feeling back to normal now sunshine and enjoyed your weekend away. 

    Have a great time with your Aussie relatives!🦘🦘🦘
    Finally Debt Free! - July 2016 🌟
    Finished Emergency Fund- £10,000 April 2017
    🌟
    RETIRED: MAY 2021!!!!😀🎆
    My diary: “Seasidegal's Scrimpy Retirement Diary!”
  • I have a good weekend with my friends , getting home in the snow today proved to be a little worrying but it all worked out in the end. Having gotten home late afternoon, I have ran round like a headless chicken , unpacking, putting washing on , doing some housework, showering . Anyway I am ready for tomorrow and work , then it's the gym and taking my DGS his birthday presents for Wednesday his birthday . The outlaws are on their way , currently in Dubai , having a little break before flying to the uk tomorrow. 

    I hardly spent any money about £15 on a cafe visit for myself and friends. I am trying to use up food this week I already have in . 

    The next few weeks are very busy social wise so need to keep my entertainment fund buoyant . 

    That's it , I am shattered , bed is calling soon. 
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • Hope you had a good sleep and are now raring to go!😀
    Finally Debt Free! - July 2016 🌟
    Finished Emergency Fund- £10,000 April 2017
    🌟
    RETIRED: MAY 2021!!!!😀🎆
    My diary: “Seasidegal's Scrimpy Retirement Diary!”
  • milann
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    Sounds like you need a rest ready for your outlaws visit. Hope Dgs has a lovely birthday.
    January spends - £587.58
  • Sorry to hear work ended up being so stressful sunshine - enjoy your days off.  Glad DGS enjoyed his birthday!😀

    I too can't believe we hit March on Sunday!😲. It'll be Easter before we know it!

    Finally Debt Free! - July 2016 🌟
    Finished Emergency Fund- £10,000 April 2017
    🌟
    RETIRED: MAY 2021!!!!😀🎆
    My diary: “Seasidegal's Scrimpy Retirement Diary!”
  • milann
    milann Posts: 11,582 Forumite
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    Take care of you whilst you’re dealing with things at work Sunshine. 
    Enjoy your socialising - sounds like an exciting month ahead.
    January spends - £587.58
  • Sorry work was not the best. I hope you have a better weekend and it helps you relax. x
    September 2017 Debt = £25330

    Starting afresh.

    You can do anything if you put your mind to it. x
  • Sorry work was not nice and I hope you enjoy your days off, I'm glad to see your DGS enjoyed his birthday😊
    Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,736 Owed = £10,894
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