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  • milann
    milann Posts: 10,575 Forumite
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    Not surprised you were tired after your long day at work.
    Think I've got Lanzarote envy!!!128514;!!!128514;!!!128514;
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  • How annoying of Mr SA to kick off :mad:, I like the idea of giving him an itemised price list of everything from his pester list :rotfl:.

    Have a relaxing evening after your long day :).
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  • Sun_Addict
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    No he doesn't use the walking poles ES. And he struggles with the microwave.

    He rang Motability, cancelled the scooter contract at a cost of £50 then hired a better scooter at £30 a month more. Not entirely on his own, it took 14 phone calls to me to ask what to say and the scooter place ringing me but he did it. Could do without the extra money to fork out but I admit the new scooter is much sturdier for his height/weight. Anyway it's done now.

    Holiday tickets arrived today but had to book seats together on the plane at a cost of £52 in total (Jet2 did this for free in October). Holiday is through Villa Plus and we're flying with Thomas Cook. Can't believe two weeks today we'll be there.

    So what with the above and spending £6.81 in Lidl, it's been quite a spendy day.

    On the plus side it's AFD 2 and went to the gym at lunchtime. Still on a mission of using store cupboard items up and the final pouch of Mexican rice has gone.
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  • Seasidegal58
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    I suppose at least the new scooter is a viable buy. As you say it's better for him physically and he will be using it every day, unlike some of the other "pester" things.

    Shame about the extra costs on the air tickets but you must be counting the hours till you're off!

    Store cupboard exercise has gone well!
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  • mummytogirls
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    :eek: to the 14 phonecalls re the scooter SA!!!

    You'll be counting down to your holiday :D xx
    Mummytogirls x

  • beanielou
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    14 phone calls :eek:
    Oh well it is done now.
    How long til Mr SA gets the new one?
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  • milann
    milann Posts: 10,575 Forumite
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    The sturdier scooter has got to be better for him.
    Just think how lovely it'll be to come home to your newly decorated rooms.
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  • -taff
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    Just make sure you're walking nowhere near him when he's on the new scooter.....
    Shampoo? No thanks, I'll have real poo...
  • Sun_Addict
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    LOL taff :) I've learned my lesson the hard way, I make him scoot in front of me.

    Beanie - should be here before holiday.

    Friday :)

    Only one more full week to go. So ready for a break, I'm exhausted.

    Will be going to WW tomorrow then DS and the grandkids are coming. Sunday need to clear the furniture from dining room ready for the vinyl.
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  • Seasidegal58
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    Enjoy your weekend SA with DS and DGC. New vinyl will be great!:)
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