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  • Cherryfudge
    Cherryfudge Posts: 15,548 Forumite
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    Have a lovely weekend!

    I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
    The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)

    Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
    2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
    20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/22
  • foxgloves
    foxgloves Posts: 13,607 Forumite
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    Make it a fantabulous weekend xx

    2026's challenges: 1) To rebuild our Emergency Fund to at least £5k.
    2) To read 50 books (12/50) 3) The Re-Shrinking of Foxgloves 8.1kg/30kg
    Remember....if you have to put it on a credit card, extend your overdraft or take out a loan to buy whatever it is, you probably can't afford it, as that's not your money, it's somebody else's!
  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 26,011 Forumite
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    Thanks all. So far I’ve made two coffees with the new machine fairly successfully but need more practice. The first one didn’t have a crema because I didn’t pack the coffee down enough but the second one did. I can’t see Mr SA getting the hang of it though. The freshly ground coffee beans smell amazing.

    Just took the dog on the park and now really must make a start on the cleaning.

    Today’s exercise is dog walking (done), Zumba and strength training.

    Tonight’s dinner is air fried salmon with lime and coriander rice and stir fried vegetables.

    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 💪
  • Blackcats
    Blackcats Posts: 4,693 Forumite
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    happy birthday weekend. I hope you get to enjoy a relaxing coffee on your hanging chair today - perhaps when MrSA has his siesta?

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