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  • Sunshine_girl2
    Sunshine_girl2 Posts: 3,071 Forumite
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    Christmas plans have had to be changed owing to Covid , my DS will now be on his own Christmas Day as he awaits his test result. 
    I feel like not celebrating at all , my family is very small and the thought of DS being alone makes me sad . I have my parents coming to me Christmas Day and will see DD later and then Boxing Day. I am signing off now for the next few days . Everyone have a good Christmas. 
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • Willowtree222
    Willowtree222 Posts: 8,194 Forumite
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    Really sorry that this has happened. Merry Christmas 🎄 I hope he gets his results quickly so you can see him x
    September 2017 Debt = £25330

    Starting afresh.

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  • Seasidegal58
    Seasidegal58 Posts: 6,017 Forumite
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    I'm so sorry to read this. Hopefully you can see him soon. I hope you have a good Christmas and Boxing Day with the rest of your family. 🎄☃️🎅x
    Finally Debt Free! - July 2016 🌟
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  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 28,958 Forumite
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    Sorry about DS. Glad you are getting to see other family. Hope you have a lovely time regardless
    Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
    1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
    2) £3K Net savings after CCs 6/7/25
    3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £22.5K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.1K) = 28.2/£127.5K target 22;12% updated 6/7
    4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
    5) SIPP £4.6K updated 6/7/25
  • Sun_Addict
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    Sorry to hear about your DS. Every man and his dog seem to have this particular strain of Covid but most have nothing worse than a cold. Seems crazy to make people isolate. Hope you enjoy Christmas anyway. 
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • amber03
    amber03 Posts: 1,358 Forumite
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    This year Xmas feels worse than last year, definitely not cheery. We are our DS’s for lunch but they have had a scaled down due to 2 family members testing positive. Does put a bit of a dampener on the day. Truthfully glad when it’s all over now. Best wishes hope you manage to enjoy the day even though it’s not how you had planned SSG.xx
    :j Debtfree and and staying that way.:j3-6 month emergency fund, No.61 £140.00
  • Sunshine_girl2
    Sunshine_girl2 Posts: 3,071 Forumite
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    Well some good news DS has got a negative test result, we can now do Boxing Day together. He had a good day on his own yesterday via FaceTime . Mum and dad enjoyed themselves here with me , I love having them over for Christmas. I am looking forward someone else cooking today though. All presents put away , just need to put all the cardboard and paper in the recycling bin. 
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • savingholmes
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    Glad you get to see DS. Good that you had a positive time over Xmas. I was cooked for yesterday but cooked for someone else today.
    Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
    1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
    2) £3K Net savings after CCs 6/7/25
    3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £22.5K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.1K) = 28.2/£127.5K target 22;12% updated 6/7
    4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
    5) SIPP £4.6K updated 6/7/25
  • Sunshine_girl2
    Sunshine_girl2 Posts: 3,071 Forumite
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    Was out shopping early this morning , the shop was really empty , bliss . Pleasant Boxing Day with DS, DD and clan plus ex hubby. 
    Been for a very long walk today , started raining just as I got in the door. Tomorrow I have promised eldest a trip to a museum he has wanted to go to for ages . Depends on whetherBoris announces any new changes . 
    I am thinking of plans for next year , lots of things to contemplate. 
    Going to find a film to watch now . 
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • amber03
    amber03 Posts: 1,358 Forumite
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    My DIL went out shopping today and said it was really quiet. I’m determined to stay away. Need a few bits on Friday and that will be it. Years ago I used to go to the shops even if I didn’t need anything just to see what bargains I could get.xx
    :j Debtfree and and staying that way.:j3-6 month emergency fund, No.61 £140.00
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