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Pay off mortgage and start having fun!

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  • greent
    greent Posts: 10,787 Forumite
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    I love having a tidy airing cupboard - min never stays that way. but I try and blitz it every few months. The odd socks go in mine and breed, I'm sure!! :) x
    I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul
    Repaid mtge early (orig 11/25) 01/09 £124616 01/11 £89873 01/13 £52546 01/15 £12133 07/15 £NIL
    Net sales 2024: £20
  • skint_spice
    skint_spice Posts: 13,442 Forumite
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    There are new rules regarding posting liquids so have a check before ebaying the aftershave, not sure what they mean if it's extra money or what but saw someone else on another diary complaining about it!
    Mortgage OP 2025 £6250/7000
    Mortgage OP 2024 £7700/7000

    Mortgage balance: £36,210


    Money making challenge £38/400

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  • lulabelle1
    lulabelle1 Posts: 2,704 Forumite
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    Hope the new job works out for you....
  • Peonie
    Peonie Posts: 1,471 Forumite
    newgirly wrote: »
    I am determined to get a bit more organised this week, I cleared the airing cupboard last night and managed to get a shameful 4 black bags to chuck out :eek: lots of old duvet covers etc. I am now washing all the ones we are keeping that have not been used for a while.

    One the plus side I found 4 bottles of aftershave of dh's, a couple quite expensive ones that he might not miss (well he hasn't missed!) although they have had a couple of squirts out I will ebay them as there are bonkers people out there who may good money for someone's used aftershave :rotfl:
    Don't throw away your bedding! I rip up old bedding to use as dusters and decorating rags.

    Also, your could always re-gift Mr N's aftershave back to him again and see if he notices.
    Pots: House £6966/£7100, Rainy day Complete, [STRIKE]Sunny day £0/£700[/STRIKE], IVF £2523/£2523, Car up-keep £135/£135, New car £5000/£5000, Holiday £1000/£1000, MFW #16 £2077/£3120
    MFiT3 #86: Reduce mortgage from £146,800 to £125,000
    Mortgage Sept 2014: £135,500, MF Oct 2035 Peak July 2011: £154,000, MF July 2036
  • greent
    greent Posts: 10,787 Forumite
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    newgirly wrote: »
    Didn't try the vodka just binned it :eek:


    :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

    Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!! HAd to have been worth a try!!!!!:rotfl::rotfl:
    I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul
    Repaid mtge early (orig 11/25) 01/09 £124616 01/11 £89873 01/13 £52546 01/15 £12133 07/15 £NIL
    Net sales 2024: £20
  • newgirly
    newgirly Posts: 9,352 Forumite
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    Sorry greent, next time I do a batch of dodgy looking alcohol I will forward it on to you :rotfl:

    Thanks for popping in skint spice I will look into that, if I can't post it I can always do what Peonie suggested and give it back :p
    Thanks lulabelle, I am excited but a bit nervous too :o

    Today is another big day for dh and the problems with work, still can't say any details but when everything is sorted I shall write a long essay :D


    I checked my current acct and there has been a credit of £9134 from the new cc today, now should I be sensible and pay the lump sum off the loan as planned straight away or I should I steal some of it to pay for the loft bits we need: bathroom/flooring/blinds/bed?
    MFW 67 - Finally mortgage free! 💙😁
  • lulabelle1
    lulabelle1 Posts: 2,704 Forumite
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    Pay it off the loan otherwise you'll kick yourself.....
  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
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    lulabelle1 wrote: »
    Pay it off the loan otherwise you'll kick yourself.....
    Pay it off the loan otherwise you'll book a holiday ;).
    A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort
    :) Mortgage Balance = £0 :)
    "Do what others won't early in life so you can do what others can't later in life"
  • newgirly
    newgirly Posts: 9,352 Forumite
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    Argh, lost a huge post :(

    To summarise:

    Paid the full amount off the loan £9134 thanks for the kick up the whatsit :D
    Bought some very nice irregular choice shoes for a 40th we are going to soon in the sale £80 down to £29 , naughty but very nice :p
    Off to dinner at a friends tonight.
    MFW 67 - Finally mortgage free! 💙😁
  • Peonie
    Peonie Posts: 1,471 Forumite
    I was going to vote for paying off the loan as well.

    And when shoes are that cheap it would be rude not to...

    Have fun at dinner.
    Pots: House £6966/£7100, Rainy day Complete, [STRIKE]Sunny day £0/£700[/STRIKE], IVF £2523/£2523, Car up-keep £135/£135, New car £5000/£5000, Holiday £1000/£1000, MFW #16 £2077/£3120
    MFiT3 #86: Reduce mortgage from £146,800 to £125,000
    Mortgage Sept 2014: £135,500, MF Oct 2035 Peak July 2011: £154,000, MF July 2036
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