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Gallygirl's "A journey of 121,226.67 pounds begins with a single penny" diary
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Oooh, exciting about Richard III! We went to a talk by the archaeologist in charge of finding him - we are so rock and roll!
It was really interesting and very funny, especially the photos of him eating his hat...or a cake in the shape of his hat anyway
"It is often said that before you die your life passes before your eyes. It is in fact true. It's called living." Terry PratchettBought our house 2012 Married 2015 
Started renovating 2015 :eek:
Renovation fund... what renovation fund? :eek: Emergency fund 40% Future fund... ongoing...0 -
Oh, that would have been great. Can you imagine wanting to be an archaeologist and becoming one - then finding Richard III!!!!!! He might as well retire now :rotfl:.Oooh, exciting about Richard III! We went to a talk by the archaeologist in charge of finding him - we are so rock and roll!
It was really interesting and very funny, especially the photos of him eating his hat...or a cake in the shape of his hat anywayA 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"0 -
Numerical post:
6 items sold and posted = 61/365
3 bags of assorted [STRIKE]crap[/STRIKE] treasure for charity shop = 64/365, including my posh Royal Ascot hat
1 bag of rags = 65/365
1 bag of assorted stuff towels etc for bunny charity = 66/365
2 bags of rubbish = 68/365
Items found that I was looking for = 0
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Light bulbs sorted = 1 box
Sleep = 4hrs 4mins :T
Times awakened = 16 :eek:
Days left at work = 21 - 1 = 20 :j.
Cars awaiting MOT = 1 :eek:, wish Peggy luck please. A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort Mortgage Balance = £0
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So, that went well :rotfl:. As expected, failed, will be around £350 including advisories and two new tyres so not too bad - I knew the steering arms needed work already. Then it can be sold with 12m MOT and no advisories :T.Cars awaiting MOT = 1 :eek:, wish Peggy luck please.
Anyone want a nice car like this, 12m MOT and 2 new tyres 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"0 -
What's the car? This is likely a long shot but I'd be happy to buy if it's a Land Rover (Series, Defender, Disco), Triumph (not Dolomite / Acclaim), MG (pre 1981), Jaguar (classic or XJ), BMW.2018 totals:
Savings £11,200
Mortgage Overpayments £5,5000 -
Click the 'this' Alex - not quite what you had in mind :rotfl:. Anyway I'm not encouraging you to buy any more carsWhat's the car? This is likely a long shot but I'd be happy to buy if it's a Land Rover (Series, Defender, Disco), Triumph (not Dolomite / Acclaim), MG (pre 1981), Jaguar (classic or XJ), BMW.. 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"0 -
I hope you are able to go to the Richard III thing - you can tell us all about it.
We'll be on our cruise when it happens, so I'll miss a lot of the TV coverage. I'm relying on you!Early retired - 18th December 2014
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What's the car? This is likely a long shot but I'd be happy to buy if it's a Land Rover (Series, Defender, Disco), Triumph (not Dolomite / Acclaim), MG (pre 1981), Jaguar (classic or XJ), BMW.
Oooh, just the man to ask - we're off to look at a J-reg Defender 90 on Sunday, anything in particular we should be looking for? I know they can have rust issues and we're hoping to take Mr Minx's boss, who's a Land Rover enthusiast, but just in case he can't make it...0 -
Nice car GG, but not too practical in a 2 dog household with hopefully a baby in the not to distant future!
Well done on the decluttering :T"It is often said that before you die your life passes before your eyes. It is in fact true. It's called living." Terry PratchettBought our house 2012 Married 2015 Started renovating 2015 :eek:
Renovation fund... what renovation fund? :eek: Emergency fund 40% Future fund... ongoing...0 -
Click the 'this' Alex - not quite what you had in mind :rotfl:. Anyway I'm not encouraging you to buy any more cars.
I can't see a link?
:rotfl: You know I can't resist another car at the right price.
cazmanian_minx wrote: »Oooh, just the man to ask - we're off to look at a J-reg Defender 90 on Sunday, anything in particular we should be looking for? I know they can have rust issues and we're hoping to take Mr Minx's boss, who's a Land Rover enthusiast, but just in case he can't make it...
Defenders can indeed have rust issues. Take a very good look at the chassis, rear crossmember and bulkhead. Make sure you get on your hands and knees and take a light. The bulkhead needs close inspection and take a magnet along. The body panels are aluminium.
It should be running a 200TDI engine, these are practically bombproof. Go for a test drive and do usual checks concerning brakes, steering, suspension as well as engaging low range/ diff lock.2018 totals:
Savings £11,200
Mortgage Overpayments £5,5000
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