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What a pain in the backside of a day.
At least you got a few freebies in the midst of it.
Are there parts of the day you could block Mr SA's number for half an hour or so? You could say you'll have no reception/be on a regular work call etc. I had to do it with my Dad when he had vascular dementia and I felt so guilty but when he got it into his head he needed to call me he would just keep on calling with no notion that people don't just stare incessantly at their phone. I was working or walking in a noisy area or showering, not ignoring him! Nothing like 20 missed calls in a row to stress you out...
I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this x4 -
I usually find bus drivers are the ones that know best.
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How annoying about the magical mystery bus stop.I admire you for your tenacity in walking so far.
hope you are relaxing now.1 -
That’s a great result.Sun_Addict said:Totally forgot the best MSE type thing - have earned a £50 off my next shop voucher from Mr M 🥳 Obviously I spend far too much with them 😆I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
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One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.1 -
Happy Saturday 🥂
Been up for over an hour and have been enjoying reading my book with a coffee and Christmas carols on in the background.Really must write out my Christmas cards, keep forgetting.My legs are aching a bit this morning.
Got ClubFit at 8.45 then I need to go to the big Mr T. DS and the GKs coming this afternoon so I must remember to write out DS’s birthday card and put some money in it as I won’t see him again until Christmas Eve.Mr SA has been in remission for 10 years now. Those who followed my diary at the time will remember his 9 month battle in hospital and how bleak things looked at one point. Unbelievable really that he survived.Pizza night tonight. Prosecco or rose cava for Strictly need to decide which to put in the fridge.Tomorrow is earmarked for a relaxing day and I’ve reserved the sofa and TV to watch Love Actually tomorrow afternoon. My favourite film ❤️I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)8 -
Tou deserve the relaxing day. I hope nothiing occurs to scupper your plans.
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10 years….I bet it’s a time you’ll never forget.Hope you’re watching your film in peaceJanuary spends - £587.580
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10 years is wonderful!
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 21/3/220 -
Would you be kind enough to link to your previous diaries again please? I didn't follow early on and the links at the beginning of this thread aren't working now.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 21/3/220 -
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4485689/looking-for-the-silver-lining/p1This is the one that started just a couple of weeks before Mr SA went downhill @Cherryfudge. It all kicks off on page 2.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)2
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