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  • Cherryfudge
    Cherryfudge Posts: 13,738 Forumite
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    I suggest you treat yourself to a spare copy of that charger, you will thank yourself at some point (and when you use it you will be reminded of Ibiza).

    That hotel breakfast sound perfect.
    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)

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  • doingitanyway
    doingitanyway Posts: 10,314 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Mortgage-free Glee!
    Wow, what an amazing breakfast! Enjoy  :)
    If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them

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  • Sun_Addict
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    Will miss this place so much but we’ll be back for sure. 
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • Seasidegal58
    Seasidegal58 Posts: 6,137 Forumite
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    Lovely pics!   Ooh look at that sunset and also the lovely blue sea and sky.....
    Finally Debt Free! - July 2016 🌟
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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,577 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    So stunning.
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  • PennysIntoPounds
    PennysIntoPounds Posts: 4,834 Forumite
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    Please bring some sunshine and warmth back with you!
    Gorgeous pics, so glad you got to have a wee break
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466032/an-in-between-phase

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  • doingitanyway
    doingitanyway Posts: 10,314 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Mortgage-free Glee!
    Thanks for sharing your photos. Beautiful. Last night! That went quickly...
    If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them

    Emergency fund 3501000
    Buffer fund 0/100
    Debt Free (again) 25/072025
  • IzzyBee
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    Beautiful photos it’s flown over but pleased you have had such lovely weather 
  • Sunshine_girl2
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    Glad you have enjoyed your time away .
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

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