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  • Cheery_Daff
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    Oh that's vexing. Hooray for your neighbour 🙂 I've acted as witness for a couple of friends now, all very straightforward so hope things go smoothly x

    I've had my mother visiting today so not much in the way of OATs, but I did start my second row of scything and book the new car (back) into the garage before she arrived, and have just paid an invoice that's been sat around for a few days so some small progress at least 🙂

  • Rhyddid2026
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    Today I will be booking my MOT.

    Debts                04/01/25       01/10/26  
    CC1                   £14,122.71     - 
    CC2                     -                   £6,975
    CC3                   £6,112.60      £6,495
    1st Direct CC     £176.03         £151.44
    CC total             £20,411.34    £13,621.44
    OD                     £1100            £0
    Car loan             £4,000          £2,400
    1st Direct Loan  £10,684.44    £3,825
    Total                  £36,195.78    £19,846.44
    EF £2,800
    HF £3
    EB £250
  • Brie
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    problem is that none of it is worth booting. or even giving away. old photos (inlaws holidays etc), OH's laptop disks from when he wrote his dissertation. I did go through and bin a load of old road map books - so old I wouldn't rely on them even if we didn't have satnav. I do go through things and see what I can get rid without OH knowing but I worry that a week after I do he'll ask about that prized possession!!!

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  • PennysIntoPounds
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    We actually sought out and bought superglue and curtain hooks instead of adding them to the long list of 'things to deal with in future'

  • Wanna_Bee_Free
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    I bought coasters and flannels in Dun£lm today when they were requested by the new carer rather than faff around. Also two pint glasses for £1 each which I've been meaning to buy for a year or so. :-)

  • Wednesday2000
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    I had to call up to book my dog into the kennel for the next few nights out we have.

    I’m in a dyeing mood. This is the before pics. My dog is being nosy as usual.


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  • Brie
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    @Wednesday2000 - I look forward to seeing the after picture.

    Are you tempted to dye the dog as well????😁🐶I know people do….

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  • WelshmansDaughter
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    Ha love the cat pillow just looking out under the shirt.

  • Wednesday2000
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    edited 7 August at 8:27PM

    Oh no, I’m not sure if sludge green was the right choice!!!


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  • Wednesday2000
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    edited 7 August at 8:26PM

    Oh dear, really bad.🤪😂 sorry “olive green”

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