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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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    CathT wrote: »
    I hope you're not going to abandon us!

    Of course not - but I'll be counting sheckels or something :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"
  • Alchemilla
    Alchemilla Posts: 6,276 Forumite
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    Exciting times.

    I just read the stuff about an FI board. Sorry you were not treated better. What's the latest on a new board?
  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
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    Alchemilla wrote: »
    Exciting times.

    I just read the stuff about an FI board. Sorry you were not treated better. What's the latest on a new board?
    No idea, I've just butted out. You can all work till you're 90, I'm outta here :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"
  • Alchemilla
    Alchemilla Posts: 6,276 Forumite
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    And I probably will...
  • Greying_Pilgrim
    Greying_Pilgrim Posts: 8,135 Forumite
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    gallygirl wrote: »
    No idea, I've just butted out. You can all work till you're 90, I'm outta here :rotfl:.

    gallygirl - I couldn't help but think, last night, when I spotted your news, and knowing a little of what has gone on elsewhere, that the next best thing to trying to establish a FIRE thread, is to bow-out and make your apologies, as you're far too busy being......FIRE'd :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    Congratulations, and well done - with a nod to all the hard work that has gone on to get you to this juncture :D And a small plea from me - distance won't disprupt *Osprey-cam* updates will it?

    Best wishes for your new endeavours with MrGG :D

    Greying
    Grocery Spend May 2026 £195.87/£200
    Grocery spend April 2026 £199.95/£200 +5pence
    Non-food spend May 2026 £58.44/£80
    Bulk Fund 2026 Month 5/12 - £5.98/£93.54 (reducing balance - start £120 pa)

    ""Mother Nature don't draw straight lines
    The broken moulds in a grand design
    We look a mess but we're doing fine
    We're card carrying lifelong members
    Of the union of different kinds..."

    "Union of the Different kinds" - R Christie & T Gilbert,  Fisherman's Friends 
  • cazmanian_minx
    cazmanian_minx Posts: 4,049 Forumite
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    Wow, fantastic!!! Enjoy being a lady of leisure - I nearly got to do it when Mr Minx was offered a job in Johannesburg, but he turned it down for safety reasons.
  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
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    Congratulations, and well done - with a nod to all the hard work that has gone on to get you to this juncture :D
    Yes, I'm so 'lucky' :rotfl:. Although I'm going to, in Mr GG's words. 'ponce off him :D' I'm only prepared to do it as I'm almost FI. This way though we can save the rental income for the future.
    And a small plea from me - distance won't disprupt *Osprey-cam* updates will it?
    Nope - maybe I'll find one of some ME birds as well :T
    cazmanian_minx wrote: »
    Enjoy being a lady of leisure

    I'll have housework* and cooking to do, I won't just be having lunch and getting my nails done you know :naughty:.






    * Considering outsourcing this. Don't tell Mr GG :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"
  • skint_spice
    skint_spice Posts: 13,748 Forumite
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    Exciting news! Have fun:D
    Mortgage OP 2026 £860/2000
    Mortgage balance: £31,763

    Make £50 a month Jan £20, Feb £0, March £31, Apr £20, May £20


  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
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    In other news:

    Payday :j.
    :dance::dance::dance: :snow_grin Do the money shuffle, yeah, yeah :snow_grin :dance::dance::dance:
    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"
  • apple_muncher
    apple_muncher Posts: 15,452 Forumite
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    Massive congratulations!! Thoroughly deserved. Enjoy the adventure together xx
    NST March lion #8; NSD ; MFW9/3/23 Whoop Whoop!!!
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