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The Diary Of Onebrokelady Aged 60 And A Half
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Awww, it's such a sad time when our much loved animals reach that stage, @OBL. You will know when it's time, though I know from experience that it doesn't make the decision any easier.
F x2025's challenges: 1) To fill our 10 Savings Pots to their healthiest level ever
2) To read 100 books (36/100) 3) The Shrinking of Foxgloves 6.8kg/30kg
"Life can only be understood backwards but it must be lived forwards" (Soren Kirkegaard 1813-55)2 -
Another who knows how tough that decision is. Hope you're OK xSeptember 2017 Debt = £25330
Starting afresh.
You can do anything if you put your mind to it. x2 -
That waiting time and making the decision is so hard.
Hope you can get your Sunday off.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 21/3/222 -
So sorry about B, it's never an easy decision xx"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
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Not a nice decision to make. As others have said - you’ll know when the time is right.January spends - £587.581
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Sorry to hear about B - such a tough decision to have to make. Great news about your windfall though. It's nice to have a tidy sum arrive, and even better when it's totally unexpected.2
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Hope all is well OBLJanuary spends - £587.583
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Just popped in to say that I had to take B to be put to sleep on Thursday 😢😢😢 I’m heartbroken and miss her so muchOriginal Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,510 Owed = £11,1205
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So ver6 sorry to hear this please be gentle with yourself x2
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So sorry to hear that. 🤗2
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