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Settling in for the long haul

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  • Absolutely right to expect a full refund

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  • Dakota_Rose
    Dakota_Rose Posts: 806 Forumite
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    Thanks both. Got a horrible feeling they’re going to make me fight for it, and I’m just not in the mood tonight. Sure I’ll be back ready tomorrow though.

    I’ve finally finished A Court of Silver Flames. It was a long one! It was written from a different character’s viewpoint and I liked the change in content. It was emotional and darker in places (I often wanted to give the main character a good shake) also unpredictable in parts and particularly ‘spicy’ in others. I thoroughly enjoyed it but have an imposed break now from the series until the next one is released at the end of October. I’d rate it 10/10. I’ll be getting it for my birthday early November so will need to begin something new in the meantime.

    PBs £2550 (including £1k EF & £500 Christmas fund)
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  • Baileys_Babe
    Baileys_Babe Posts: 6,917 Forumite
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    I would expect a full refund for the cake, how very disappointing for you and little one.

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     income, home educating family 
  • ellenvan
    ellenvan Posts: 524 Forumite
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    Good luck with the party.

    That's great that you have scraped in on budget.

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