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Very sorry about DS's cat. Yous son gave the cat every chance but sometimes it's just not possible to recover.
oh my goodness to the swimming hold-all pester and tantrum. You really do have a lot to contend with from MrSA!2 -
Oh SA I'm sorry to hear about DS's cat - as you say though it's the last good thing you can do for them isn't it, to ensure that they feel as little pain as possible. Well done him for making the right call for his furry pal.
Has DD got a new date for her op or has it just been left hanging?🎉 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 1/4/25SOA CALCULATOR (for DFW newbies): SOA Calculatorshe/her2 -
So sorry about the cat.Hope DD gets a new date soon.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 -
So sorry about the cat, it's always heartbreaking.
Eek to Mr SA's bags!"If you can dream it, you can do it". Walt Disney1 -
I am so sorry to hear about your ds cat. It is a hard time for them especially the children although the youngsters will probably recove faster.I dont know how you cope with mr SA and can only admire you.2
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EssexHebridean said:Oh SA I'm sorry to hear about DS's cat - as you say though it's the last good thing you can do for them isn't it, to ensure that they feel as little pain as possible. Well done him for making the right call for his furry pal.
Has DD got a new date for her op or has it just been left hanging?I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)2 -
ladyholly said:I dont know how you cope with mr SA and can only admire you.
Seriously though I don’t know how I cope with him most of the time. I’m quite good at switching off and letting things just wash over my head thankfully.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)4 -
Forgot to say I picked up the new trainers from the local Mr T yesterday. So far so good, they are a very pale grey so maybe not the best coming into the Autumn/Winter, we’ll see. Will test them out properly walking to work on Monday.Also bought some new bras, pack of 3 t-shirt ones from MnS a couple of weeks ago. Had one on today, all I can say is great scaffolding, I couldn’t see my feet 🤣🤣I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)4
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I assume the special gin's secret hiding place has not yet been discovered by Mr SA?
That's so sad about them losing the cat. They must have felt they were on the road to recovery, then for things to deteriorate is terrible.
I'm glad you managed to deflect Mr SA with the bag he already has.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 21/3/221 -
Have you sprayed your trainers with that waterproofing stuff. I found it excellent, got it from P*v*rs.
In the winter I have Sk*ch*rs walking boots, very comfy.Making the debt go down and savings go up
LBM 2015 - debt £57K / Now £28,744....its going down
Mortgage Free December 9th 2024! 18mths ahead of schedule. Since 2022 we paid over £15K in OPs.Challenges
EF #68 £410/£3000
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My debt free diary...https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6396218/we-will-get-this-debt-d£own-the-savings-up1
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