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  • milann
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    Pleased you’re ur mum and dad are enjoying your their time away. Make the most of the rest before childminding resumes 👍
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  • Sunshine_girl2
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    Good weekend visiting the friends , the weather was kind to us on Sunday the day we needed it to be. The hotel was ok , clean and basic but fine for one night. Mum and dad enjoyed the outing, that's what mattered to me. Today have done my shopping, met a friend for lunch , the big garden centre prices for food are astronomical, I don't see me going there again for quite a while. 
    Early night for me , the driving over the weekend was tiring. 
    One day in work tomorrow, then back to childminding. 
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • milann
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    Glad you had a lovely weekend. Have a rest before you resume Grandma duties 👍
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  • Seasidegal58
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    It's nice that you're getting out and about - hope the weather's been good for you over the weekend. We've been very lucky down here with it the last week. 
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  • Sunshine_girl2
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    The event that has been hanging over my family will hopefully be resolved next week and we can move forward. It has been a very stressful six months dealing with things that you never think will happen to your family . 
    Tomorrow myself and eldest DGS are off to London for the day , it will be nice to spend time making memories . 
    One of my oldest friends has fractured her knee this week stumbling out of a shower on holiday . She has today discharged herself out of hospital after having her operation cancelled for the 3rd time , she is going private . 
    In money news my interest payments have dropped into my account today and are now being used to top pots up from this month forward . It was also payday so all the shuffles have been done . 
    Have a good weekend everyone . 
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • Sun_Addict
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    Fingers crossed the event will be resolved. It must be extremely stressful. 

    Oh no to your friend’s knee, that sounds very painful. 

    Have a fabulous time tomorrow, sounds like it will be a lovely day 😃
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  • Seasidegal58
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    Here's to a successful resolution next week. 🤞
    Have a wonderful time tomorrow with DGS - I'm sure you will!😀
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  • beanielou
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    I hope you can all move forward next week.
    Lots of positive vibes.
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  • milann
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    Have a great day in London.
    Hope things get resolved for your family 👍
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  • doingitanyway
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    Sorry to hear about your friend being forced to go private. It is becoming more commonplace and is truly disgraceful.
    End of rant. Enjoy your day.
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