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Watty's Awakening
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Yes, 1 year full black - mourning - move to the next 6 months dark grey and purple could be worn to signify the period known as half mourning. Not surprising to note this really came into being and began to be rigidly observed in Victorian times22: 3🏅 4⭐ 23: 5🏅 6 ⭐ 24 1🏅 2⭐ 25 🏅 🥈⭐ Never save something for a special occasion. Every day is a special occasion. The diff between what you were yesterday and what you will be tomorrow is what you do today Well organised clutter is still clutter - Joshua Becker If you aren't already using something you won't start using it more by shoving it in a cupboard- AJMoney The barrier standing between you & what youre truly capable of isnt lack of info, ideas or techniques. The secret is 'do it'7
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I noticed last night's news report ended by showing the buildings in London all lit up in Purple (all shades through to cerise) marking World Holocaust DaySave £12k in 2025 #2 I am at £4863.32 out of £6000 after May (81.05%)
OS Grocery Challenge in 2025 I am at £1286.68/£3000 or 42.89% of my annual spend so far
I also Reverse Meal Plan on that thread and grow much of our own premium price fruit and veg, joining in on the Grow your own thread
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Sadly not the best day yesterday. Charming Cob went back to the vet to have lameness further investigated. It seems he has a "wear and tear" type of damage to a ligament in a back leg which is why he now only really wants to walk, and, he has a thickening of the spinal processes at the top of his neck.
All this means that he now is retired to a life of gentle wandering around the lanes with me, but nothing more strenuous. I admit I sat and cried for most of the rest of the day even though I suspected this was going to be the conclusion and have suspect that for a while. Then book club in the evening where I possibly had a little too much wine given my headache this morning.
I adore Charming Cob, he really is the horse love of my life so he will be with me until this problems become to much for him.Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became
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So sorry to hear about CC, you must be devastated. But you can still be with him and give him a wonderful retirement.
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He won't mind being retired to a leisurely stroll. He and you, still have that special bond when you go out (and you need to greet him with positivity and pleasure, or he will know you are sad). I know you are grieving for what once was, but you do still have him, to enjoy your time together
Save £12k in 2025 #2 I am at £4863.32 out of £6000 after May (81.05%)
OS Grocery Challenge in 2025 I am at £1286.68/£3000 or 42.89% of my annual spend so far
I also Reverse Meal Plan on that thread and grow much of our own premium price fruit and veg, joining in on the Grow your own thread
My new diary is here7 -
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I'm sorry. How lucky he is though to have a human who loves him that he can go on nice strolls with and enjoy seeing the sights and nibbling the nibbles5
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Ah cc, sadly age will ensure we make concessions to ourselves, hopefully you'll both still have lots of gentler walks in all the seasons for many years to come.
Dxxx22: 3🏅 4⭐ 23: 5🏅 6 ⭐ 24 1🏅 2⭐ 25 🏅 🥈⭐ Never save something for a special occasion. Every day is a special occasion. The diff between what you were yesterday and what you will be tomorrow is what you do today Well organised clutter is still clutter - Joshua Becker If you aren't already using something you won't start using it more by shoving it in a cupboard- AJMoney The barrier standing between you & what youre truly capable of isnt lack of info, ideas or techniques. The secret is 'do it'5 -
I really feel for you Watty.
Ours are 16 now...what a lucky Neddie CC is to have you.3
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