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We were supposed to be staying in Hawes yesterday but we woke up to terrible weather and the forecast was no better so we headed south to Ripon where the sun was shining.
They had some kind of festival on which made for a great atmosphere around the city.
Back home today sadly. This week has flown by!
Not long until our next outing to the van festival though.0 -
Lovely photos.They had something on when we visited Ripon last year. Unfortunately it was a flying visit, we’ve said we will go again .January spends - £587.580
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Hope you are ok @RelievedSheffI'm a long time reader who rarely comments but I love reading your diary and haven't seen you post in almost 2 weeks which I know is unusual for you.Take care x1
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@ginger17 I’m wondering if RS is on a ban from posting because of one of her photos. It’s happened to her before. I think it’s 2 weeks 🤔
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)1 -
I’m delurking to say I’m missing you too. According to your profile you were last online on 16 July. If you are getting the error message below I’m finding if I just press “post comment” again it will post. Hope all is well
0% credit card £1360 & 0% Car Loan £7500 ~ paid in full JAN 2020 = NOW DEBT FREE 🤗
House sale OCT 2022 = NOW MORTGAGE FREE 🤗
House purchase completed FEB 2023 🥳🍾 Left work. 🤗
Retired at 55 & now living off the equity £10k a year (until pensions start at 60 & 67).
Previous Savings diary https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5597938/get-a-grip/p1
Living off savings diary
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6429003/escape-to-the-country-living-off-savings/p10 -
Nothing untoward. Just had a busy couple of weeks so have taken a little break from posting.
Will hopefully be business as usual again in a week or two.8 -
Hope you are ok RelievedSheff, missing your posts and pictures too.2
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Missing your posts RS. Hope all is well.January spends - £587.582
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Hope alls ok - thought of you this week as I drove past your town enroute to CP 😀Sealed pot challenge 822
Jan - £176.66 :j1 -
Missing your posts
Happy Christmas 🎄0
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