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Dh and ds have been having trouble getting their coffees on the 🐙 site over the last couple of weeks. Ds could only get Greggs ones and that was on Saturday morning….he’d tried every day. Dh didn’t manage to get one the previous week but all is good in the male Milann camp this week as they’ve both secured a Nero one and will meet for a coffee a some point. We’d wondered if they’ve reduced the amount they’re allowing.
Hope the tests show something treatable for Mr SA 👍
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SA - your outings with MrSA are never dull! You must be full of trepidation every time you step outside the house with him. He is so lucky to have you!
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You have to be there first thing to nab a Ner0 code. Usually released 5-6am. I find it will often say more codes tomorrow but if you click on it the codes appear. I usually secure my code on a Monday and save it for Friday.
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping) -.literally have been run over by a bike, mobility scooter and a car - still here 💪8 -
Morning all
WFH today so a nice relaxing start to the day.
Did a live yoga class first thing, exercise for the rest of the day will be dog walking shortly and live Zumba tonight.
Mid-week finance check done and cc balance cleared. An oddment of £7.13 sent to the Christmas pot, got just over £500 in there now, doing really well this year. Thinking about booking us Christmas Day lunch out at the local pub but will probably not bother when I see the price and think about how much food/drink I could buy for the same price. We don't have Christmas dinner as no one likes it so the day can often seem a bit of a damp squib after all the build up, I thought lunch out would cheer the day up a bit. Apologies for mentioning the C word in June 🤣
DD is at work so taking an extended lunch break to clean the kitchen, bathroom and mop all the floors. The timing will coincide with the Mr M delivery and hopefully Mr SA's siesta time. I could do with giving my home office a good dust too.
Still trying to use up freezer stocks so have removed a portion of sweet potato stew and a couple of veggie sausages to defrost for a quick evening meal.
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping) -.literally have been run over by a bike, mobility scooter and a car - still here 💪4 -
Sounds like it needs someone with some medical authority to explain to MrSA about the pads being for the times when he just can't wait. I gather that it does take some "retraining" of the brain to learn that it's OK to just "go" when needed, though - and that could perhaps be an issue for him?
On the Christmas thing, is there a meal that could be done for dinner that everyone likes and would be happy to sit down and eat, even if not a traditional "christmas dinner"? When we've been away for christmas we've always done the trimmings from the roast, but with a nice steak each as the meat, as cooking a turkey in a strange oven is NOT my idea of a fun time!
🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
Balance as at 01/09/23 = £115,000.00 Balance as at 31/12/23 = £112,000.00
Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
£100k barrier broken 1/4/25
Balance as at 31/08/25 = £ 95,450.00. Balance as at 31/12/25 = £ 91,100.00
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Yes I think you're right re the pads.
I used to do the 'trimmings' for all 3 of us and chicken for Mr SA and DD in the past but since DD has become obsessed with eating exactly the same thing every day in her slow cooker she hasn't wanted me to make her anything. Last year I made myself a nut roast and Mr SA had a beef joint (I think).
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping) -.literally have been run over by a bike, mobility scooter and a car - still here 💪5 -
Do you want a Christmas lunch out? If you fancy the thought of being out and not having to cook, and the Christmas pot covers it, then book it!
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466032/an-in-between-phase/p1
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Yes and no. It depends what’s on the menu as it’s usually quite limited. When I look at the price I usually think how much 😱then decide not to bother. I’ll think about it nearer the time.
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping) -.literally have been run over by a bike, mobility scooter and a car - still here 💪5 -
Morning all, happy Friday eve.
WFH again today. Managed to dye my roots and mop the floors before logging on.
Had planned to take the dog out around now but it's not fit to go out at the moment, what a miserable morning. Hopefully we'll be able to get out at some point.
Forgot to say yesterday I received the NW £100 fair share payment.
Today's exercise plan is a Pilates abs session (done), live strength training at lunchtime and Zumba tonight. Plus dog walking at some stage.
Tonight's dinner is pesto salmon traybake. Running very low on veg stocks so will need to stock back up tomorrow/Saturday. I could really do with a Lid! veg box right now!
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping) -.literally have been run over by a bike, mobility scooter and a car - still here 💪5 -
Whatya doing with your £100?
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466032/an-in-between-phase/p1
'aggressive safety shot' Ken Doherty1
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