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  • tattycath
    tattycath Posts: 7,175 Forumite
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    Brizzle and TattyCath, I'm not sure how we managed to fit so much in before 11am. However by 8.50, the dogs were walked, the shopping done, DD dropped at work, the washing machine had been on twice, the tumble drier once and the Moroccan dish made and in the SC - and breathe.........

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
    Have a great day, Tilly x x

    Ok I'm exhausted just reading that! ::rotfl::rotfl:
    GE 36 *MFD may 2043
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    2020 Jan-£40-feb-£18.28.march-£25
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    Emergency savings £100/£500
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  • Morning, bbbbbbrrrrrrrr it looks cold and we're walking the hounds shortly. I'm looking forward to the week ahead. Calls this evening, out tomorrow and home financials Wednesday evening.

    I have three bills to pay this week :eek: Once upon a time I wouldn't have thought anything of spending, now I stop and consider impact on offset :rotfl:

    I hope everyone has a good week - time flies and it will soon be Friday.

    Tilly x
    2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
    Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j
  • Lois, Thistle and TattyCath, yes it was busy on and off but really rejuvenating to relax and laugh. I must admit to feeling pretty weary now :o

    Tilly x
    2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
    Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j
  • tattycath
    tattycath Posts: 7,175 Forumite
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    Hi Tilly, how are you doing? :)
    Busy as ever?
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    Christmas savings card 2020 £20/£100
    Emergency savings £100/£500
    12/3/17 175lb - 06/11/2019 152lb
  • Habibiboo
    Habibiboo Posts: 1,582 Forumite

    I have three bills to pay this week :eek: Once upon a time I wouldn't have thought anything of spending, now I stop and consider impact on offset :rotfl:

    Tis true, suddenly the mind-set is there and you can't shift it. I have birthday money that OH kindly insisted I only spend on clothes but I can't bring myself to go into a "full-price" shop and mooch. If I want something when the summer comes, I'll go to the charity shops. In the meantime, cash has found its way into the sealed pot! The mind-set really shows the difference between needs and wants doesn't it, something I've really learned from you MSE stalwart stars!


    I hope everyone has a good week - time flies and it will soon be Friday.

    Tilly x

    :wave:

    I know, I was thinking this earlier, it doesn't even feel like the beginning of March any more ... ! Glad you're ticketyboo Tilly!
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  • Evening, where has this week gone. Work has been mental and the days have been early starts and late nights. I'm just having a glass of wine and Mr T is working on HM fish and chips.

    Walking has gone well and I will update signature - I am currently on 26.2 miles. I think walking has helped to keep me sane this week.

    Life certainly can smack you in the face occasionally but thank goodness we are living a sensible life. There are loads of positives happening in RL as well as a few kicks, but overall things are good.

    I'll catch up with diaries tomorrow. I feel like im missing out on my family by not posting and reading as much.

    Social life is busy right now but also cheap :T. We are definitely following in Fortune's footsteps of loaves and lilies.

    Blue sky, fresh air and spring flowers - fab.

    Best wishes

    Tilly x
    2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
    Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j
  • Alchemilla
    Alchemilla Posts: 6,276 Forumite
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    Sounds like your mojo is on its way back.x
  • tattycath
    tattycath Posts: 7,175 Forumite
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    Evening, where has this week gone. Work has been mental and the days have been early starts and late nights. I'm just having a glass of wine and Mr T is working on HM fish and chips.

    Walking has gone well and I will update signature - I am currently on 26.2 miles. I think walking has helped to keep me sane this week.

    Life certainly can smack you in the face occasionally but thank goodness we are living a sensible life. There are loads of positives happening in RL as well as a few kicks, but overall things are good.

    I'll catch up with diaries tomorrow. I feel like im missing out on my family by not posting and reading as much.

    Social life is busy right now but also cheap :T. We are definitely following in Fortune's footsteps of loaves and lilies.

    Blue sky, fresh air and spring flowers - fab.

    Best wishes

    Tilly x

    I was thinking of sending a search party out for you Tilly-I thought you had got lost! :rotfl:
    Pleased you're ok, don't overdo things pls. :)
    GE 36 *MFD may 2043
    MFIT-T5 #60 £136,850.30
    Mortgage overpayments 2019 - £285.96
    2020 Jan-£40-feb-£18.28.march-£25
    Christmas savings card 2020 £20/£100
    Emergency savings £100/£500
    12/3/17 175lb - 06/11/2019 152lb
  • Thistlewhistle
    Thistlewhistle Posts: 1,091 Forumite
    26.2 miles - that must be a marathon at least!!
    T:D
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  • brizzledfw
    brizzledfw Posts: 7,302 Forumite
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    Great to hear alls well :) Know what you mean re missing family..I feel the same :D
    MFiT-T4 Member No. 96 - 2022 is my MF goal :D
    Winter 17/18 Savings Rate Goal: 25% [October 30%] :T
    Declutter 60 items before 31.03.18 9/60 ** LSDs Target 10 for March 03/10 **AFDs 10/15 ** Sales/TCB Target 2018 £25/£500 NSDs Target 10 for March 02/10 Trying to be a Frugalista:rotfl::T
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