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An in-between phase

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  • beanielou
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  • Got a microwaveable bag thingy @WinterWarrior so will try that (instead of hot water bottle, not dinner). Thanks for the reminder 
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  • Happy global I.T. not working day everyone, if you manage to read this!

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    Taking the cat to the vets this morning as she's lost her voice so fingers crossed it's treatable quickly, poor wee thing 
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466032/an-in-between-phase

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  • Sun_Addict
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    Oh no, I’m so very sorry to read this heartbreaking news 💔 Sending big hugs your way x
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  • badmemory
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    Better for her that she suffered for such a short time but harder for you as there was no chance to adjust.  So sorry to hear this.
  • beanielou
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    So very sorry.
    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.
  • KajiKita
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    Oh no ….  😢 What a horrible shock for you both and such a gap that will leave for you. Sending huge, comforting hugs x

    KK
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  • redofromstart
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    Oh no, I am so sorry to read that. Much sympathy to you both. 
  • So sorry to hear your news xx
    slowly working towards being MF one small over payment at a time :T
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