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Must try harder!

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  • elbree
    elbree Posts: 395 Forumite
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    Me too! The not spending, I mean. It's so hard!
    Good work on standing up to the Council, don't let them beat you using red tape, don't give in 💪😂
    Gorgeous day here, hoping to spend more time in the garden and avoid the Sylvanians if possible 🙏
    I might even be going on a coffee date later, if I don't chicken out! 
  • WinterWarrior
    WinterWarrior Posts: 6,103 Forumite
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    Would the sylvanians like some fresh air? A coffee date sounds great @elbree
    Not all who wander are lost - J.R.R.Tolkien
    🌊 A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor 🌊

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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,684 Ambassador
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    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.
  • WinterWarrior
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    beanielou said:
    This is mine.
    Currently NOT for the foodbank though!
    That’s so pretty beanie, I love it! I love joe browns too. I’m wearing some of their knee boots right now. I only wear these when I’m doing something non dog related, so they’ve lasted for years and still look like new. 
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  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 24,102 Forumite
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    I bought a handbag from them a couple of years ago to take on holiday. Sadly it was cancelled due to Covid. It’s still in the dust bag just waiting to go, hopefully 5 weeks today it will get its first airing 🤞
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • HI everyone

    My new skirt is a silky fabric , fully lined, knee length and green, mustard and pinky - purple in colour; my cardi is pinky purple and matches perfectly !  I also have a hand me down scarf from DD1 in green and pink that goes well :)  The whole outfit has cost £28. 

    I've had a lovely day out with a friend; she drove as she works from home 95% of the time and says her car needs a good run out.  I bought lunch.  We found a lovely market and i bought earrings for DD2's birthday and for my sis' birthday.  We had a walk by the canal and stopped for tea and cake before going back to the car.  When i got home my neighbour had mowed the lawns :) Just having pizza and chips for tea from the freezer then going to read my book and get to bed early.  

    Love Deni x
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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,684 Ambassador
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    A lovely afternoon with DS & DIL.
    food for the soul  :grin:
    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.
  • WinterWarrior
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    The outfit sounds lovely @Deni_debt-free_dreamer. I’m glad you’ve  had a good day 😁
    how lovely to have a new bag just waiting for your hols @Sun_Addict
    Glad you had a great afternoon @beanielou.
    we had lunch out (a very cheesy Mac n cheese and chips) and watched a film (at home) this afternoon. It was very nice 😊 
    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/p1

  • Baileys_Babe
    Baileys_Babe Posts: 6,267 Forumite
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    You have been blessed today @Deni_debt-free_dreamer a day out with your friend and coming home to the grass having been cut.

    As you say @beanielou food for the soul, I meant to say I like the look of your new cardigan, perfect for spring.

    Sounds like a good afternoon @WinterWarrior

    I spent the afternoon sitting in the garden reading and making the most of the good weather.


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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,684 Ambassador
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    Thanks @Baileys_Babe.
    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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