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  • slowlyfading
    slowlyfading Posts: 13,429 Forumite
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    Now all I want is coleslaw! :rotfl:
    Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
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  • Goldiegirl
    Goldiegirl Posts: 8,806 Forumite
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    Ooh, I like getting food ideas.

    It's been ages since I had a quiche. I think I'll have to search the web for recipes and see if I can find something that would suit me. It'd have to be something without bacon and cheese, due to the sodium content

    Home made cole slaw is another thing on my to try list, but again, I'd have to be careful of the recipe.

    I already make my own mayo. The only high sodium thing in it is a tablespoon of mustard but when it's all made up, the amount of sodium in a spoonful is acceptable.

    Glad you are getting on ok, Tilly
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  • gallygirl
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    Hi Squirrel, on and 10% over current footprint. We are having a surveyor check the foundations first, to see whether renovation could be appropriate. What we don't want to do is start renovating only to find problems.

    So looking forward to the future :)

    Best wishes Tilly x x

    As long as my bedroom is safe :D.
    Ha! Tills - Great minds think alike! We had HM coleslaw for tea too :D

    We had wine :o.
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  • Greying_Pilgrim
    Greying_Pilgrim Posts: 6,989 Forumite
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    Thanks Tilly - and Good Morning :wave:

    I do however find myself torn.

    Do I wangle an invite round to tea* at Tilly's?, muddywhitechicken's?.......... or gallygirl's abode? :think: :rotfl:

    Have a great day everyone!

    Greying x

    * just joshing - I would never impose on any of you! :D
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  • Morning Greying, I'd start with MWC. Mr MWC is a demon in the kitchen :T

    Have a good day, soon be the weekend.

    Tilly x x x
    2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
    Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j
  • Afternoon, 1p Tilly Tidied to MOS, £80 OPd. All going the right way :)

    Physio today (again) - all going well and making me extremely focussed on our futures.

    This MFW journey really does change how you think about life. GallyGirl, GoldieGirl and Squirrel for example, are able to do new things in their next chapter because of diligence, hardwork and perseverance. Examplars of the benefits being MF brings.

    Whether you invest in S&S, property, savings account accounts etc etc is separate in my mind and is a vehicle to releasing your future. Once you are FI, you have the freedom to do what you want, when you want. That definitely attracts me.

    We've really pushed ourselves hard during the last few years and as my return to work looms, it's definitely influencing my feelings about our future.

    The sun is shining, veggie are growing, washing is on the line and to top it all, we've received a wine to test :T

    I hope everyone is ready for the weekend.

    Tilly x x
    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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    The sun is shining, veggie are growing, washing is on the line and to top it all, we've received a wine to test :T



    Tilly x x

    Doesn't get much better than that :) have a lovely weekend Tilly x
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  • Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS
    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS Posts: 7,854 Forumite
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    edited 22 June 2015 at 6:13AM
    Morning, sun is shining - bit better than yesterday.

    £100.50 OPd this morning - every little helps.

    Dinner last night was spatchcocked chicken (thanks Mr T as I can't spatchcock) which had been spiced by DS. Eaten with various salad leaves in pitta breads with garlic mayo. Simple but delicious.

    Our plans for yesterday changed multiple times but due to the rain we ended up being local. Mr T and DS made some HB - Mr E recommended products quite while ago and it's now in operation.

    I'm off to sort the hounds then menu plan for the week. No food shopping done yet - fridge use up instead.

    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
  • Morning, grey, damp day in late June - just a normal day in summer :rotfl:

    My head is full - plans are whirling round and it's good fun.

    I'm full of my old enthusiasm and zest for life. Turning point in the next few weeks and I'll post plans ASAP.

    Meals for the week
    Roast beef and all the trimmings
    Chicken and ham pie
    Thai fish cakes, salad and HM potato salad with an Asian twist
    HM beef burgers, HM coleslaw, rolls, salad
    HM pizza :T

    5p Tilly Tidied to MOS.

    Best wishes Tillyx
    2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
    Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j
  • Karmacat
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    Oh Tilly! How brilliant :j:j:j really pleased to hear you feel so good :)
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