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  • Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS
    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS Posts: 7,854 Forumite
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    Morning, we are enjoying a few days away. Weather carp but air smells of orange blossom. Fresh OJ from oranges in the garden - bliss.

    We have spent some money whilst here changing phone provider and internet but hopefully service will be more consistent.

    Woken to blue sky and we are off for a walk on the beach.

    83p Tilly Tidied to MOS :)

    Very best wishes

    Tilly x x
    2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
    Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j
  • Karmacat
    Karmacat Posts: 39,460 Forumite
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    I'm glad to hear it, Tilly - that will build up your immune system again, hopefully! Have a lovely time

    xx
    2023: the year I get to buy a car
  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
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    Glad you're having a good break :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"
  • Karmacat
    Karmacat Posts: 39,460 Forumite
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    :kisses3: lots of orange juice and vitamin d for you, with lots of laughter too (ooh, it rhymes! excellent)

    :kisses3:
    2023: the year I get to buy a car
  • atypicalblonde
    atypicalblonde Posts: 3,057 Forumite
    Hi Tilly :)


    I have read a lot of your diary and really do find you a great inspiration, I hope a break does you the power of good.


    Very best wishes, ATB x
    MFW :)
    [STRIKE]Mortgage 8.2.15 - [/STRIKE][STRIKE]£171,064.64[/STRIKE] Mortgage 1.5.2018 - £99,980.45
    Aiming to be MF 1.10.2020
  • Fortune_Smiles
    Fortune_Smiles Posts: 5,188 Forumite
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    Sounds fab Tilly - enjoy.


    Fortune x
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    Working at Living
  • Goldiegirl
    Goldiegirl Posts: 8,807 Forumite
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    Glad you are enjoying your break:)
    Early retired - 18th December 2014
    If your dreams don't scare you, they're not big enough
  • Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS
    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS Posts: 7,854 Forumite
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    Morning, lovely night out with chums last night - possibly too much wine consumed but never mind :)

    @atypicalblonde, feel free to pop in any time. 2015 has seen a reduction in my posts but I hope to get back to normal during the next few weeks :). It's a great forum and really has helped me (and Mr T) focus on where our money goes. This week it seems to have gone on wine :rotfl:

    Surprisingly the weather was glorious yesterday even though the forecast was dodgy - all the washing dried on the line :T

    PC survey completed. Just over £50 claimed from TCB :T

    I'd better crack on - Tilly x 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: 7,657 Forumite
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    Enjoy the warmth and fun away :)
    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 !!
  • Radish72
    Radish72 Posts: 2,075 Forumite
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    Isn't that the whole point to getting rid of our mortgages early, so there is more money for wine

    Or is that just me...........
    Mortgage Aug 12 £165K, Aug 19 £0
    ISA challenge start 2019 £3000/£1500 (50%)
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