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  • Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS
    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS Posts: 7,854 Forumite
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    gallygirl wrote: »
    Ah yes, we had a long talk about that once. So, is it new kitchen or new house :D?
    Let's call it a remodel :)

    Tilly x
    2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
    Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j
  • Watty1
    Watty1 Posts: 7,257 Forumite
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    Loving the idea of sun and beach
    Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became

    In the event the proverbial hits the fan then co-habitees are better stashing their cash than being mortgage free !!
  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
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    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS wrote: »
    Let's call it a remodel :)

    Tilly x
    Ah right........ I suspect that covers a multitude of sins :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"
  • Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS
    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS Posts: 7,854 Forumite
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    gallygirl wrote: »
    Ah right........ I suspect that covers a multitude of sins :rotfl:
    It may well do, however, mainly involving making the place cheap to heat in the winter and yes, a good working kitchen

    Tilly x
    2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
    Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j
  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
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    Will let you off then :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"
  • Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS
    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS Posts: 7,854 Forumite
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    What a glorious day. Jobs finished earlier and long walk along the shore :p. It really doesn't take much to make us both smile here. :)

    We are off out for dinner this evening, cheap and cheerful and popping in to see some friends for a quick glass of wine beforehand. The garden looks a delight :)

    When I first started the diary, I had no idea it would galvanise us into early retirement planning. It really will be no time at all and we will be here permanently. Thank you :money: and the MfW (and DFW) chums as without the support, we wouldn't be where we are today.

    I'd better crack on and jump into the shower, otherwise Mr T will be 'beckoning' me :)

    Tilly x
    2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
    Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j
  • Mint1955
    Mint1955 Posts: 685 Forumite
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    Sorry Tilly brain fade are you away or have I missed that you live near a beach ..........

    Congratulations on MR T new job and woo hoo re early retiring lol
    Living the dream and retired in Cyprus :j

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=5105296
  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
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    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS wrote: »
    I'd better crack on and jump into the shower, otherwise Mr T will be 'beckoning' me :)

    Tilly x

    I don't want to know giggle-3307.gif
    Mint1955 wrote: »
    Sorry Tilly brain fade are you away or have I missed that you live near a beach ..........
    No Mint, she's naffed off to her 'other' home in the sun. And left us behind girl-says-no-no-smiley-emoticon.gif
    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"
  • brizzledfw
    brizzledfw Posts: 7,302 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    I know...it's a good job she's so nice otherwise I'd be quite cross :rotfl:

    Good on you Mrs T...I am not planning for retirement but MF in 8 years seems a worthy goal :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
  • Goldiegirl
    Goldiegirl Posts: 8,806 Forumite
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    Yay for early retirement planning:j

    I think that once you've paid off your mortgage, thoughts turn naturally to retirement, or early retirement. Also, I think it's a good thing to still have goals to work for:)
    Early retired - 18th December 2014
    If your dreams don't scare you, they're not big enough
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