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  • On my goodness Mr SA really is a shopoholic, has he always liked spending or is it due to his ill health? I can see why you pay for the lounge access at the airport, I can imagine him in the shops at duty free would be a nightmare for you  :.
    Both my DH and DS use a shaving brush and shaving balm, the balm is from the body shop and is really good and lasts them ages,I think traditional shaving has come back into fashion and i know that some of DS friends have had the traditional shaves at a local barber, DS has said he is not brave enough to let anyone go near him and shave him.

    Great news that your getting a pay rise.
  • Sun_Addict
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    He’s always enjoyed spending money @pennywisepoundstupid. He was a nightmare before his illness and is much better now but only because he can’t get out and about like he used to. 
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • My dad has a shaving brush that I bought him when I worked at a posh dept store , it's still as good as it was 15 years ago. Glad to hear Mr SA is sorted for his hols 😂
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • beanielou
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    Great news on the payrise.
    Rolls eyes about Mr SA & his antics  :lol:
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  • ladyholly
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    He railways nonsense about safety is just that - Nonsense. As you say the smaller 3 wheeled scooters are very unstable and likely to fall over. Unfortunately its up to train companies to decide if they will take scooters. So much for the disability rights act. It doesnt apply to trians.

    Well done on the shopping resistance.
  • Makingabobor2
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    It must be so frustrating for you shopping with Mr SA. Glad he is now sorted....for the time being at least. 
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    The above plans are dependent on the weather. The forecast says it’s going to be cloudy but dry although it’s looking a bit gloomy at the moment. 
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • IzzyBee
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    Happy birthday SA have a lovely day I hope the weather stays nice for you enjoy the pub 
  • enthusiasticsaver
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    Happy Birthday SA and enjoy your garden centre trip and pub lunch. 🥂💐Exciting that Zante is only a week away. We have sunshine here so I am sending you some 😉.

     
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