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  • edpvito
    edpvito Posts: 46 Forumite
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    What an inspirational thread. Not wishing to be insensitive but its a reminder that we should do our best to get and keep our affairs in order, one never knows what is lurking around the corner. Reading your posts I have great admiration for the way you are dealing with things SunAddict. Good luck and best wishes to you and yours.
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  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 21,444 Forumite
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    Only too true edpvito. You should never take anything for granted. It's amazing what you can cope with when push comes to shove though. Good luck with your own debt free journey.

    Beanie it needs to go before it's only value is scrap. Mr SA being a bit stubborn as it's the last bit of his previous life left - and he is still adamant he will go back to roofing despite everything he's told to the contrary by health professionals.

    Date of the dreaded next brain scan has come through - 21 August, results with consultant 2 September.

    I have had a very low spend day today being just £1.35 for a coffee at work (we have a Costa machine :) ). However, Mr SA has spent £50 on a pond pump. Bless him.
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  • brizzledfw
    brizzledfw Posts: 7,302 Forumite
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    Agree get shot of the van..can see why it's a wrench for Mr SA tho.

    Well done on a LSD :)
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  • beanielou
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    Am so glad that I don't have a pond :eek:
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  • *Robin*
    *Robin* Posts: 3,364 Forumite
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    Hi Sun.A, :hello:

    Catching up at last! :)
    Glad to read that you had a fantastic holiday; hope happy memories succeed in dulling the annoyances you've suffered since returning home.

    Another vote for cashing in DH's van - use some of the proceeds for those driving lessons, then if possible the rest towards a 'runabout' so you can avoid frustrations such as not being able to visit new baby in the future..
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    Am so glad that I don't have a pond :eek:

    Wish I could get it together to build one at current home - ponds are fascinating! :D
    ..Still have the pump kit and fountain from a pond at previous house (new resident wanted it removed because he didn't trust his kids not to fall in! :eek:).
    Aah - one day, one day.. :o
  • Buffythedebtslayer
    Buffythedebtslayer Posts: 18,922 Forumite
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    yep sell the van, get driving lessons, I agree with Robin. That would be fab.


    hope today was ok in the heat XXX
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  • Buffythedebtslayer
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    Obviously that is easier than done, maybe try and offer MR SA some kind of......I don't know


    Ok I shall go think on this as to how to present it to Mr SA that it is a good idea......


    did he really love his Job? XX
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  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 21,444 Forumite
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    Hi all

    No Buffy he didn't love roofing he did nothing but moan about it. Obviously he's forgotten all that.

    Finally got to see granddaughter yesterday. She's gorgeous and so tiny, like a doll. They said they'll visit more often now new mum is feeling better. Apparently her mum is interfering too much which is something I would never do. They were thrilled with all the stuff we and DD bought.

    Bought tickets to a food and drink festival (local) next month. Mr SA wanted to go to the Jimmy's beer and sausage one but it's in Ipswich which is only 100 miles away but takes 3 1/2 hours on a train (why!!!).

    Watching Edinburgh festival on BBC2 at the moment, really enjoying it. Culture Club on at the moment, remember going to see them in the 80's at Derby Assembly Rooms. Seems like yesterday!
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  • beanielou
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    Watching Live at the Castle too :grin:
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  • please-let-me-be-lucky
    please-let-me-be-lucky Posts: 10,202 Forumite
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    Thrilled you got to see the baby Xx
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