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2026 - consolidation and calm

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  • jwil
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    Still melting today, but it's not quite as bad as the last couple of days. Last night was bad, it's meant to be a bit cooler tonight. The house was already over 27 this morning even with everything open, so I've left it all open as there's a breeze today. There was loads of lightning last night, but I didn't hear any thunder and we didn't have any rain.

    Both kids are in school today. We've taken in 3 bottles with little miss for the tombola for the fete. It's stuff that we won previously but don't drink.

    I went in town earlier to grab a couple of summer tops and a pair of shorts. I didn't want to spend the money, but thought they'd see me through the summer even as I continue to lose weight. Hopefully by the end of the summer I'll be able to fit into more in standard sizes so I can utilise the charity shops better.

    It seems like most of the supermarkets have been cleaned out! Loads of the fridges and freezers have broken down and there's hardly anything available. Even the fruit and veg shelves are empty. The poor staff though, you could hear people having a right go. It's hardly their fault!

    "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 McGee
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