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Gallygirl's "A journey of 121,226.67 pounds begins with a single penny" diary

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  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
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    gallygirl wrote: »
    :D

    It appears that desparation is the source of inspiration.

    :D

    But not when one person buys you exactly what you were planning on buying them :rotfl:. Mr GG's present buying also sorted (I went on a recce in the morning so took 20 minutes for 5 presents :)). Just need to wrap now :eek:.

    In other news......... the Universe hasn't delivered yet but I'm sure I can hear the crinkle of wrapping paper so could be imminent :rotfl:.

    In other, other news............
    the Universe hasn't delivered yet
    - neither have Amazon :mad:.
    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"
  • Karmacat
    Karmacat Posts: 39,460 Forumite
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    gallygirl wrote: »
    :D

    It appears that desparation is the source of inspiration.

    :D
    I agree :p
    gallygirl wrote: »
    But not when one person buys you exactly what you were planning on buying them :rotfl:. Mr GG's present buying also sorted (I went on a recce in the morning so took 20 minutes for 5 presents :)). Just need to wrap now :eek:.
    Uh-oh :D
    In other news......... the Universe hasn't delivered yet but I'm sure I can hear the crinkle of wrapping paper so could be imminent :rotfl:.

    In other, other news............ - neither have Amazon :mad:.
    More uh-oh, of the non-cheerful variety for the other, other news.
    2023: the year I get to buy a car
  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
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    Karmacat wrote: »


    More uh-oh, of the non-cheerful variety for the other, other news.
    Well Amazon have delivered so that's me 50% of the way there :rotfl:.
    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"
  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
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    • Mr GG took early retirement in the summer
    • Mr GG has since been working hard on his golf game
    • Mr GG has now been coaxed out of retirement
    • GG is going to accompany him – to the Middle East
    • GG has handed in her notice today
    I think that’s all. I also moved a £4.15 Quidco payment to my savings account :D.
    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"
  • AlexLK
    AlexLK Posts: 6,125 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Not sure if the Middle East move is congratulations or commiserations for you?
    2018 totals:
    Savings £11,200
    Mortgage Overpayments £5,500
  • wantabetterlife
    wantabetterlife Posts: 1,296 Forumite
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    Wow GG....that's great news. 2015 is set to be a great year for you both. :j:j
    Credit card £4461.15Home mortgage £137117Buy to let mortgage £83,000
  • greent
    greent Posts: 10,853 Forumite
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    Go GG!!! :D:D


    xx
    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
  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
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    Definitely good news Alex, it's an adventure (and at my advanced time of life :rotfl:). Plus no more getting up at 5.45 and 13 hour days :T. Looking forward to being a lady-wot-lunches :D. I mean, looking forward to making Mr GG's life comfortable by attending to his every whim ;).
    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"
  • Calfuray
    Calfuray Posts: 1,003 Forumite
    Uniform Washer
    That's so exciting! Congrats!
  • CathT
    CathT Posts: 7,133 Forumite
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    gallygirl wrote: »
    • Mr GG took early retirement in the summer
    • Mr GG has since been working hard on his golf game
    • Mr GG has now been coaxed out of retirement
    • GG is going to accompany him – to the Middle East
    • GG has handed in her notice today
    I think that’s all. I also moved a £4.15 Quidco payment to my savings account :D.

    What an announcement! Such exciting news GG. I hope you're not going to abandon us!
    June 2025 - part 1 - £19,145 part 2 - £21,973 Total - £41,118 29 months to go!
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