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  • Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS
    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS Posts: 7,854 Forumite
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    Morning, bit of an early start for a weekend :eek:

    I forgot to add to my post re massage that a card came, I thought with other junk mail, for a mobile beautician. I called and had a chat and the prices are set realistically. One hour massage at £25, full hour facial £20, I can't recall the other things but they seemed fair. Given I've been working like an idiot and this journey needs to include fun along the way, I'm definitely looking forward to the afternoon.

    DD is now at work and it's pouring with rain. This will make for two very damp hounds :(

    Mr T is calling me now, bye, Tilly x
    2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
    Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j
  • Alchemilla
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    Enjoy the well deserved treat.
  • gallygirl
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    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS wrote: »
    Morning, bit of an early start for a weekend :eek:
    4.30 for me :eek:. Shall we have a nap together later ;).
    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: »
    4.30 for me :eek:. Shall we have a nap together later ;).
    I think we'll need one :)
    2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
    Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j
  • CathT
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    Enjoy your massage, what a lovely treat. Blue skies here but a poor weekend of weather is forecast. Luckily mine are of the age when putting on Welles and splashing in puddles is great fun :j

    You always seem to have a good stream of income from cashback ad surveys, I've checked tcb daily even though payout not due until next month! :D
    June 2025 - part 1 - £19,145 part 2 - £21,973 Total - £41,118 29 months to go!
  • Welshlassie
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    Massage sounds amazing - I have one that I need to book before July that I was given for my birthday - it's a sports massage so I want to use it sensibly, but not sure when yet. I love facials though and would have one every week if I had enough money.

    You do seem to have a constant stream of surveys and cashback that is very impressive - how do you manage it?

    I need to take our dog out before the rain starts here. Hope you don't get too wet.
  • Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS
    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS Posts: 7,854 Forumite
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    CathT wrote: »
    You always seem to have a good stream of income from cashback ad surveys, I've checked tcb daily even though payout not due until next month! :D
    Welshlassie wrote: »
    You do seem to have a constant stream of surveys and cashback that is very impressive - how do you manage it?

    Morning, both PC and YouG drop in as emails and seem to be in waves of loads then just a trickle. Frustratingly though, lap top is needed for both sites occasionally as Flash required. With YouG I tend not to do the prize draw ones, but maybe I should.

    S&S often send surveys through as well and you've both reminded me to get on line as there's one to do :)

    Re TCB and £co, they are so slow to pay. Really frustrates me. Given PC pay via PayPal and it's quick and easy I don't see why it should take weeks (occasionally) for cash to arrive from these two.

    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
  • gallygirl
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    Yougov really seems to have picked up in last year or so - I got £50 last Feb and again in Dec and already up to £29.50 :j. With an election next year I'm hoping it will be even better :T. I must admit I've been lax with onepoll - a sure sign I've been busy at work as I tend to do them when wfh while I wait for reports to run :o.
    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 morning. DD going in earlier is obviously changing our routne. Second load of washing in, ironing up to date temporarily, airing cupboard emptied (again), work report created and sent, breakfast even, dogs walked and now I'd like to go back to bed please :eek: Plus Mr T has cleaned our bedroom, even pulled out the bed and bedside tables, sofa to vacuum and dust - thanks Mr T :A

    I have to go shopping as I've some chums coming for lunch tomorrow and at this rate they'll be eating dry toast :eek:

    Was going to see a house but as there's an offer (repossession) Mr T decided it wasn't worth going. At least our cash stays in the bank I guess.

    Expenses credit card arrived, expenses account up and running and from next week's claims, all expenses will go into the new account. The payment next week can top the savings account back up and then we are all square.

    Right, back to work, Tilly x
    2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
    Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j
  • gallygirl
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    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS wrote: »

    I have to go shopping as I've some chums coming for lunch tomorrow and at this rate they'll be eating dry toast :eek:
    At least you have bread :T
    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS wrote: »
    Was going to see a house but as there's an offer (repossession) Mr T decided it wasn't worth going. At least our cash stays in the bank I guess.
    Wise move I think, unless you're in at the beginning it's liable to end in tears. We can go house hunting another day :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"
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