Saturday, 25 November 2017

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Sorry for being absent for so long but life has been getting in the way in a BIG way.  I can't explain in a public blog but we have had bereavements, one of which shocked me to the core.  I am still devastated  but need to get back to normality....

I have just read Ilona's fantastic Black Friday blog post (Mean Queen) and agree with every word she says.  I too ignore Black Friday, which has somehow turned into a whole week of 'bargains' which I neither want, need nor can afford.  I am deleting Black Friday emails unread so that I am not tempted, any flyers through the letterbox go straight into recycling.  I only intend to buy carefully planned Christmas gifts.  So far I am well within my budget and, in the main, have finished my gift shopping.  All that remains is to stock the fridge and freezer so that we are not caught out by any really bad weather.  We will have some Christmas treats too.

On a different note (sorry about the pun!) I hate the new polymer notes, do you? When I did the 'big shop' at Mr M's on Monday I handed over what I thought was £40 only to be handed back £10 as two notes had stuck together.  I thanked the checkout assistant profusely for her honesty just as she handed me a till-printed coupon for a free eye test at Specsavers!! 'Nuff said!  We both rolled about laughing....

Take care everyone and stay warm x
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10 comments:

  1. Trudie25 November 2017 at 17:32

    So sorry, sounds like you've had a bit of a rough spell - it's nice to see you back here though, I didn't spend a penny on Black Friday deals neither - just spent the day sewing making a matching shopping bag, make up bag and purse as a Christmas present for someone - so saved money instead of spending it.....makes more sense to me - sending hugs xx

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    1. Pensive Pensioner27 November 2017 at 08:32

      Thanks Trudie, hugs much appreciated right now. Your make sounds lovely, lucky recipient :) xx

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  2. Jules25 November 2017 at 17:49

    I'm so sorry to read about your recent bereavements. Sending love and strength, it must be such a difficult time for you.
    No Black Friday shopping here either. X

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  3. Sue in Suffolk25 November 2017 at 17:51

    Sorry to hear you've had sad events recently.
    Only food shopping done here yesterday, nothing else needed.

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  4. Simple Living25 November 2017 at 18:40

    Sorry to hear you are having a tough time. xx

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  5. Marjorie26 November 2017 at 03:56

    Hugs

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