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Bet it looks lovely and sunny being yellow. I quite fancy a yellow room
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The sun came out briefly and only showed up one little patch that needed going over.The euphoria was short lived sadly as I caught Mr SA trying to sneak a crate of beer into the house. I had a battle with him but I managed to take it off him. He’s not happy as he claims it’s his and I can’t take it off him. I went back upstairs briefly to tidy up and when I came back down I caught him hunting through the cupboard where I keep my wine. Honestly I’m at the end of my tether with him, it’s so frustrating 😖I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)2
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Well done on the painting.
I really feel for you with Mr SA, he's such hard work."Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee0 -
That’s so hard going for you.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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I'm very impressed with your decorating work.
Less so with Mr SA's conduct. Where did he think he was going to hide a crate of beer without you ever seeing?!
I know you said it's unlikely you'll get support but could you reapply for a carer's break? It really sounds like you need it...3 -
Makingabobor2 said:Bet it looks lovely and sunny being yellow. I quite fancy a yellow
It’s a pale lemon rather than bright yellow. It wasn’t cheap but looks good so worth the price. It’s meant for small rooms to give the impression of more space apparently.
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)2 -
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)2
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Grr to Mr SA! I get that he's frustrated, but I also get that you can't give it to him and what the repercussions could be if he had free rein. Why can't he get a liking for decaff tea?
The pale yellow sounds lovely. We had similar on our staircase for ages: permanent sunshine and warmth.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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Exactly! The thing is he had a coffee this afternoon and it upset his tummy so he said maybe he shouldn’t drink it. But he is oblivious to the fact that beer probably does the same thing 😖Cherryfudge said:Grr to Mr SA! I get that he's frustrated, but I also get that you can't give it to him and what the repercussions could be if he had free rein. Why can't he get a liking for decaff tea?
The pale yellow sounds lovely. We had similar on our staircase for ages: permanent sunshine and warmth.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)2 -
What would he do if you dumped him at A & E as so many people have when they can’t cope. Though I know that you would not.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.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.2
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