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  • Sunshine_girl2
    Sunshine_girl2 Posts: 3,071 Forumite
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    My mum is doing well walking about on crutches and resting. We went back to the hospital Friday and all the dressings changed they were a right mess . Anyway moving forward now , she has the stitches removed on the 26th July, then follow up end of august . I am glad I took the time off as I can see my dad is looking tired and that is with me being there doing washing, ironing , housework. Cooking isn't an issue as he is a good cook. 
    Tomorrow I am handing the reins over to my sister in law and having a day out to Windermere, not looking forward to all the crowds but I am visiting my elderly friend . 

    The Ancestry DNA has led us to family around the globe , ones we didn't know existed . Photos arrived from Australia today for my mum. 

    My ceiling is finally getting over boarded on the 9th August after a 7 month wait , looking forward to it being done finally. 
    Payday today and all pots topped up for the coming month. 

    Have booked some activities for the DGC over the summer , managed to get some discount codes as well. 

    Loving the weather this week. 
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • beanielou
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    The weather is fab.
    Glad your mum is on the mend :)
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  • Sun_Addict
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    All sounding good. The DNA test was a very worthwhile thing to do. Amazing to discover all that family. 
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • doingitanyway
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    Good news your mum is doing well :)
    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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  • milann
    milann Posts: 11,367 Forumite
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    Hope you’re having an amazing day in the Lakes. 
    January spends - £587.58
  • teafor2
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    Hello Sunshine. Well done on becoming debt free. I thought I'd read along if that's OK. Mum did an ancestry project quite a few years ago and got back to the 1700s but there was nothing as exciting as finding relatives abroad. x
  • Sunshine_girl2
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    teafor2 said:
    Hello Sunshine. Well done on becoming debt free. I thought I'd read along if that's OK. Mum did an ancestry project quite a few years ago and got back to the 1700s but there was nothing as exciting as finding relatives abroad. x
    More than welcome @teafor2. 
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • Sunshine_girl2
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    How did it get to Sunday. 

    Tuesday was a lovely day spent in my favourite place , I managed to walk 7.5 miles in the heat but well worth it. 
    I have enjoyed spending times with my parents but sometimes it's been hard going and it would be lovely to share the time with a sibling. 
    Mum seems fine though and she is walking about on a crutch. 
    I have a very busy month coming up , I have hospital appts myself in the next two weeks , days out with the GKs and a friend. 
    Still need to fit mum and dad in , I won't be bored that's for sure . 
    I finish on the 26th August for 3 weeks and I am so looking forward to it. 
    Today have been to parents , done a 3 mile walk and am about to do some ironing. I am glad that the weather is slightly cooler . 
    Just cooking veg for my Sunday dinner later. 
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • Sunshine_girl2
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    I have bought a new laptop and printer this weekend , have been saving for a new one for a while mine is 10 yrs old . £400 for both which was my budget . 
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • Willowtree222
    Willowtree222 Posts: 8,194 Forumite
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    That’s a good deal for the laptop and printer.

    walking is good in the heat too. It’s been so warm over here the last week. 

    Sounds like a busy 6 weeks and then three weeks off into September will be lovely. Are you planning on going away?

    enjoy the rest of your day x
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    Starting afresh.

    You can do anything if you put your mind to it. x
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