Good morning, FFB! Street parties are such fun -I'm glad you're feeling part of the local community. Congratulations to Mr NG on his second interview for the job. BTDT with the shirt situation. I ended up buying DH a couple of really nice good quality white shirts from M&S. They work well for concerts, weddings, funerals and any other formal occasions.
The fridge saga is ongoing. Our current fridge, which fits under the worktop, is very old, and has started regularly showing a flashing light on the temperature sensor. (I know it's still in a safe temperature range, as I have a fridge thermometer inside, so I can check. ) The seal on the door has deteriorated over the years, so unless you make an effort to ensure the door is closed it doesn't shut properly. And, of course, DH keeps forgetting. I don't *think* Freddie has learned how to open the door yet (although our first cat had learned how to open my the fridge and help himself to anything he fancied , so we had to use a child lock!) but at this rate it won't be long. A new door seal isn't cheap, and the fridge also needs new shelves and a new salad crisper, as they have all cracked with age. Also, I don't know if there is something really wrong with it's thermostat/ cooling mechanism or not. So, a new fridge is going to be the answer.
And it will almost certainly be more energy efficient than our old fridge, so we should save some money on the electric bill.
DH has said he would like a larger fridge, which won't fit under the worktop, but the bins would fit underneath instead, so freeing up floor space where we could put the fridge. But, I need to measure carefully, to ensure everything will fit where we would like it to go, and ensure that the kitchen door will still open properly!!!
I also want to wait, if possible, until Petplan have approved the claim to pay the vet directly for Matilda's dental procedure earlier this week (I had an email from them this morning, saying they have approved Fred's claim for his bloods /x-rays etc which was more than Matilda's bill, so there shouldn't be any difficulties, but, of course, one never knows). And with sales coming almost certainly coming up in July, and again over the August bank holiday weekend, I'm hoping we'll be able to take advantage of those.
We've had a little rain this morning. DH joked it was my fault, because I gave the front garden a really good soaking last night.
But the sun is starting to come out again. So far this morning , I have written a long email to a DF who's cat has just been diagnosed with kidney disease
, found DH's phone for him, and also told him what the reading will be for church tomorrow (I have the Lectionary on my phone, so I can consult that, which saves time ringing and emailing people!). DH has just left , so my plan now is to take Freddie out, then do some housework, and then do my lunch prep cooking/baking while the kitchen is still reasonably cool.
I'm glad you enjoyed the predecimal money account. 
Freddie 
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