Morning Peeps

[Redhelen72]

well hello there my pretties!!

last day in my course! 1 exam left, 1.5 assignments left and goodbye to over 400 hours of learning!

Not sure if I will ever actually use my new skills - but it gets me letters after my name and an extra payrise - so why not lol!

Are you all ready for next week? TBH I have presents, I have trees but they are not wrapped or decorated and they still have to get posted! Busy weekend ahead i think!!

Well I hope you all have a fun day and if you go out shopping keep those elbows armed and primed.

Toodles xx

[Moorea7]

Good Morning though I don't actually feel "pretty" right now😪
You have done well - extra cash always comes in handy - Xmas prep one day at a time - I hate shopping!  Good luck in your exam.

[Smowball]

Good morning red! Early start? Good luck with the final exam and assignment - am sure you will do brilliantly!!

As for nxt week - omg don't even ask! I am so far behind in what needs doing it isn't true. I'm normally so on the ball and such a festive person, just think that what with it being such a rough year pain wise etc my heart isn't into Xmas 100%. Tree is up & am going to in-laws for Xmas day. Am sending final Xmas cards this morning, and have bought half the presents, tho not all have arrived! Haven't wrapped a thing..... have decided to not stress anymore over it - have decided whatever will be will be....can't do anymore than that can I lol. MrSmow is off out this eve taking his employees for their Xmas dinner so it will be just me,the cats and the remote control this evening......: )

[Redhelen72]

Morning Moorea and Smow.

Yes, an early start - hoping to get the .5 of the assignment done as I am a little behind due to taking a holiday even though I did some work whilst away.

I have had to promise himself that I will not log on over the 4 days I have off for Christmas that will be a hard one to keep.

Moorea - you may not feel pretty but i bet you are!

Smow - take it easy

[Moorea7]

Flattery will get you nowhere Redhelen or well  ....maybe😊

[Redhelen72]

lol

 

[Chipchopper]

Good morning Red and all!

I'm rasing a glass (coffee mug) to your success.

Best wishes and good luck 😀

[Redhelen72]

Thanks Chip

speak to you all laters xx

[fourteen85]

good morning, all shopping done apart from a last bit of veggies shopping towards the end of next week. A day out birdwatching for us as Martin Mere wetland centre 

[rowanwitch]

Morning,   pretty much sorted here, On my own for Xmas so not going overboard.  Seeing a friend in town for lunch and a wander round the shops, then London to deliver presents and see mum on monday,, ( back Tuesday)

Weather permitting although it's looking increasingly likely it will be mild and wet.   

 

[rowanwitch]

Fourteen85,  so jealous.  I really miss getting out to some proper birding

[Smowball]

Morning everyone again, Rowan - a Christmas alone so what will you do on the day? Indulge yourself to your fab foods and Xmas films? mind you, it's just us 2 on Xmas eve and Boxing Day, and only seeing his parents on Xmas day.... most people I know are having a house full lol x

[Redhelen72]

I'm back for 5 minutes as I have managed to finish the .5 assignment and submit it - phew!

 

I have don't the house full christmas, the christmas's with his mother where nothing was done as good as she would do it, the Christmas's with my step siblings.

Now its just me, him and the furry friends and thats how we like it.  Everything at leisure apart from the animals feeding times - couple of gentle walks and some football games - complete Bliss

[Countrylover]

Good morning all.

Had a day in hospital yesterday.  Treated myself and went privately.  Seeing as we don't get out much these days, we don't spend much.  Anyway, the procedure proved nothing really serious is going on which is a relief and I spent the rest of the day in five star luxury as did Mr L, Apart from when I was in theatre.  But I feel groggy today!!

I am now imagining Mrs and Mrs Red relaxing at home together with furries (as we will be too) and then going out and playing football together!!

[roopower]

Sounding good, if busy! I bet you can't wait to have the learning behind you and get the money in your bank. Don't panic, still time to get done for Christmas, then you can relax and enjoy .

[Redhelen72]

Lol Lottie - not playing football - goodness I am too old for that!! Watching American Football - they play games on Christmas eve/ day and boxing day!

Thanks Roo to be honest - I am only doing this for the money and to add to my pension.

[nicebloke1]

Red. Retire no sooner you can. From 60 to 70 its gone in the blink of an eye, before you can start enjoying it. :0)

[roopower]

Have to say I must agree with nicebloke. I was lucky enough to scrape under the door and only had to work an extra year and then I was off! Goodness knows where that ten years has gone, two of it wasted with a dicky hip ( OA exacerbated by a slip getting into the car ). I can't wait to be a lady who breakfasts and coffees and lunches again! 

[nicebloke1]

^^ It dont matter how much you have to retire with in your piggy bank, if you start to suffer bad health then you just wont get to enjoy spending it.