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Milanns mutterings on this last milestone.
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Did some tidying and ironing but nothing too serious
- then friends called by unexpectedly which was lovely - so a good time had by all. Friends are coming back on Thursday for lunch - fellas have planned a 'train' project to do whilst us ladies will lunch and just sit and put the world to rights - just need to order some dry weather so we can throw men out in garden out of way.
Not much organised for tomorrow - just let the day unfold I think. I could certainly get used to this lazy life.
Must pay cc on line tomorrow but that's about it MSE. Had a couple of NSD's this weekend so am quite happy with that.
CBM - I am saving the designer/having it made for a special occasion - we have already talked about it - trouble is the distance involved between myself dd and her friends that would be willing to do this. I keep hoping that I might need a special 'frock' for a wedding or Christening but could be in for a very, very long wait LOL LOL LOL
MilannJanuary spends - £587.580 -
Have a good breakAchieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £171.8K Equity 36.37%
2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 10/10/25
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £27.9K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.25K) = 34/£127.5K target 26.6% 10/10/25
(If took bigger lump sum = 60.35K or 47.6%)
4) FI Age 60 income target £17.1/30K 57% (if mortgage and debts repaid - need more otherwise) (If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%)
5) SIPP £5K updated 10/10/250 -
I hope the weather has perked up for you, its another grey and cold day here - and I'm waiting for a parcel to be delivered so I think it will be a very long day as I can't get out! Hope you're enjoying your hols..
CbmJan 08: Debt £15,211 :eek: Debt cleared April 30th 2010
Proud to have dealt with my debt! Currently building up savings.:TWith enormous thanks to everyone on the forums and:money:0 -
Managed to get out to a local National Trust house - had a mini tour of below stairs tour guide was very entertaining. Had a shared sandwich and scone in cafe then even managed a walk around deer park in a bit of sunshine - got furthest point from car though then wind got up and it went black - did a quick about turn back - got a bit wet but nothing too bad.
Rain set in big time so went for a nosey round gerden centre where the roof was springing leaks everywhere. Bought some rhubarb - not sure what it'll be like cos it is a crown - pre-packed for £1.99 but was shooting so lookks ok(ish) - rhubarb that was growing in pots was £8.99 so think I'll take my chance. I'll be growing it in a big tub - haven't done this before but since garden has been taken over by dh's train track.
MilannJanuary spends - £587.580 -
Glad you managed to get out at least.... We used to go to a place like that a lot but we don't tend to as much now.... perhaps we should again....Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £171.8K Equity 36.37%
2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 10/10/25
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £27.9K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.25K) = 34/£127.5K target 26.6% 10/10/25
(If took bigger lump sum = 60.35K or 47.6%)
4) FI Age 60 income target £17.1/30K 57% (if mortgage and debts repaid - need more otherwise) (If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%)
5) SIPP £5K updated 10/10/250 -
Glad you had a nice day out. Rhubarb for £1.99 sounds like a bargain - I didn't realise it grew ok in pots; you'll have to let us know how it goes.
CbmJan 08: Debt £15,211 :eek: Debt cleared April 30th 2010
Proud to have dealt with my debt! Currently building up savings.:TWith enormous thanks to everyone on the forums and:money:0 -
CBM - I'm not sure if rhubarb will grow in a pot either - that's why I only wanted a £1.99 and not a £8.99 one to play about with - thinking about it it should be ok if I keep it watered as it doesn't have a very deep rooting system as crown stays near surface (that's my theory anyway!!!!) I'll put it in one of my ex Morrison flower buckets and fingers crossed LOL - wish it would stop raining and warm up a degree or two - why is it ALWAYS like this when I get time off with dh.
MilannJanuary spends - £587.580 -
Good luck with the rhubarb.
I agree the weather has been awful more like oct weather..we've had rain/sleet/hailstones and very windy weather today.0 -
The weather is awful here too - raining and cold. Could be worse - we could have the snow the Scots are having.... Really sad about that coach crash....Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £171.8K Equity 36.37%
2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 10/10/25
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £27.9K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.25K) = 34/£127.5K target 26.6% 10/10/25
(If took bigger lump sum = 60.35K or 47.6%)
4) FI Age 60 income target £17.1/30K 57% (if mortgage and debts repaid - need more otherwise) (If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%)
5) SIPP £5K updated 10/10/250 -
Yes it was awful..poor kids and parents.0
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