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Benbenandme's Next Installment ...

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  • TallGirl
    TallGirl Posts: 6,296 Forumite
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    Just to say I shall continue to follow your new diary, sound like you feel content with still trying to continue your MF journey and as long as you dont overdo it I am sure its the right thing to do. I managed it 1 1/2 years ago and is now considering taking a lower paid job which would mean more time at home so its worth it in the long term. Although I don't have any kids myself I admire the way you raise your DS, he is one lucky boy hope the events in August dont affect him too much at least he has got you.
    Save £12k in 25 No 49
    PB Win 21 £225, 22 £275, 23 £900, 24 £750 Balance Dec 25 £32.7K  
    Plan to move to Denmark for FIRE by Autumn 2025 “May your decisions reflect your hopes not your fears”
    New diary aiming for fire https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6414795/mortgage-free-now-aiming-for-fire#latest

  • benbenandme
    benbenandme Posts: 12,372 Forumite
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    Thankyou Beanie and Tallgirl :)

    In another development, I have been chatting with 6 new guys on pof this weekend ... yep 6 ;):D ... don't think any are likely to even get to the meeting up stage but its all good progress for me. Crouchy and I have got to the stage where we both have said its not going anywhere, we're more like good mates really, well, who happen to sleep together ;), but he is a bit of a gok for me and is constantly trying to get me to be more positive about myself and look for a decent guy :)
    Mortgage Total: £50,720/ £75,000
    Mortgage Overpayments Pot £1587
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,613 Ambassador
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    Bit like buses then :rotfl:
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  • Kittikins
    Kittikins Posts: 5,335 Forumite
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    Belated hello Benben and pals :) Nice shiny new thread, lots of positivity on here :):) Any twiglets flying around?
  • benbenandme
    benbenandme Posts: 12,372 Forumite
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    No twiglets left I'm afraid, but I do have a big bag of kettle chips, dig in :D
    Mortgage Total: £50,720/ £75,000
    Mortgage Overpayments Pot £1587
  • TallGirl
    TallGirl Posts: 6,296 Forumite
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    Goodie I love Kettle Chips as long as they are plain yum watching the Apprentice aren't they just so full of themselves.
    Save £12k in 25 No 49
    PB Win 21 £225, 22 £275, 23 £900, 24 £750 Balance Dec 25 £32.7K  
    Plan to move to Denmark for FIRE by Autumn 2025 “May your decisions reflect your hopes not your fears”
    New diary aiming for fire https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6414795/mortgage-free-now-aiming-for-fire#latest

  • benbenandme
    benbenandme Posts: 12,372 Forumite
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    They are the plain ones, in the white bag, scrummy aren't they :D

    I'm not watching the Apprentice, somehow I managed to miss the whole series this time around. In fact I haven't had the tv on all day :)
    Mortgage Total: £50,720/ £75,000
    Mortgage Overpayments Pot £1587
  • benbenandme
    benbenandme Posts: 12,372 Forumite
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    Evening all, can't believe its only monday, I'm shattered tonight :o The hot water is on for my bath then it will be early nights all round :)

    After school we went to sainsburys and spent £40 on food, and another £4 this morning on bits for packed lunches.
    Mortgage Total: £50,720/ £75,000
    Mortgage Overpayments Pot £1587
  • amber03
    amber03 Posts: 1,396 Forumite
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    With it being cooler tonight a hot bath and early night sounds ideal. I'm just off to walk the dog before a bath and settle down to watch 'New Tricks' nice easy tv to watch.x
    :j Debtfree and and staying that way.:j3-6 month emergency fund, No.61 £140.00
  • Februarycat
    Februarycat Posts: 1,390 Forumite
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    In another development, I have been chatting with 6 new guys on pof this weekend ... yep 6 ;):D ... don't think any are likely to even get to the meeting up stage but its all good progress for me. Crouchy and I have got to the stage where we both have said its not going anywhere, we're more like good mates really, well, who happen to sleep together ;), but he is a bit of a gok for me and is constantly trying to get me to be more positive about myself and look for a decent guy :)[/QUOTE]

    6 guys :D I'm lucky if I find one guy on pof, never had much luck on that site. Good luck hope you get to meet up with a few. Think I have given up now on dating, cant be bothered.
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