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Morning WW
Never heard of Josh & Jim's biscuits, I must lead a very sheltered life, which might not be a bad thing considering what they cost you
Very naughty of you trying to lead me astray on day 1 though! Have a good day. 2 -
@carolbee my mum loves TimTams!@teafor2 (coughs Am@zon)….I will report back if they are worth the splurge! As I’m dieting I usually have one treat a day, whether it’s chocolate or a couple of biscuits, it keeps me honest for the rest of the day.Not all who wander are lost - J.R.R.Tolkien
🌊 A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor 🌊
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Definitely agree with this way of thinking. I'm not one for totally denying myself anything, it can make for a very miserable existence. Enjoy your treatWinterWarrior said:@teafor2 (coughs Am@zon)….I will report back if they are worth the splurge! As I’m dieting I usually have one treat a day, whether it’s chocolate or a couple of biscuits, it keeps me honest for the rest of the day.
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Good morning and happy Sunday ☕️🌺
Todays plans are to take dog for a drive and fill up the car. I don’t count fuel in my NSD’s (or direct debits), so today should be NSD1 all being well.I will need to spend tomorrow as I have the day off and intend to go post a package.
I’m not sure what else I will do today.
I hope you all enjoy your Sundays 🌸🌞Not all who wander are lost - J.R.R.Tolkien
🌊 A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor 🌊
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Happy Sunday WW. I'm just about to top up my pots so I know how much I've got left to spend this month and apart from that nothing much else is happening here. Enjoy the drive with dog
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Thanks @teafor2. I hope you’re pots look nice and full 😁Not all who wander are lost - J.R.R.Tolkien
🌊 A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor 🌊
My WW and friends diary is here 😁 …
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I love how you take your dog for a drive 😁 I must admit our dog enjoys sitting on the mobility scooter with Mr SA and going out for a scoot.
Enjoy your day off tomorrow, hope it’s full of ☕️ and 🍫I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)2 -
Thanks @Sun_Addict. She was doing some big hinting this morning…looks at my car through the window, looks at me…repeat 😁. She’d be much too big for a scooter, but would have a good go. She likes to look down on mere pedestrian doggies as she zips by 🤣
Tomorrows plan is to have lunch out ☕️😊😋Not all who wander are lost - J.R.R.Tolkien
🌊 A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor 🌊
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Good morning and happy Monday…and happy day off to me 🎉☕️🍫
The first of the direct debits come out today, but the mortgage doesn’t come out until tomorrow. I always feel better when they’ve gone! I log on to my bank at least once a day so there are never any surprises 😁
My luxury biscuits aren’t due to arrive until tomorrow ☹️I have lost a smidge of weight (just over 3lbs in 3 weeks), but today won’t be good!
I will fill you in on the days delights later, but I hope you all have excellent days 🌸🌺Not all who wander are lost - J.R.R.Tolkien
🌊 A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor 🌊
My WW and friends diary is here 😁 …
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Rather a spendy day off. I posted a parcel (nearly £16!) and then paid for the lunch out (£48 including 5 tip as they were very nice staff and the food was lovely). I had a very good Mac n cheese with chips and garlic bread, an excellent brownie sundae (only managed half), a cappuccino and a soft drink. I’d best restart the diet tomorrow! Our coffees came with home made shortbread on the side. MrWW ate his, but I wrapped mine up and dog devoured it after sniffing my handbag for treats the minute I stepped inside 😬
So a lovely day, but way over my spending budget…I will try for a very frugal August now! Anything extra will be pulled back from savings so I hope that is an incentive for me not to do that!Not all who wander are lost - J.R.R.Tolkien
🌊 A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor 🌊
My WW and friends diary is here 😁 …
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6259606/must-try-harder/p13
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