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  • Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS
    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS Posts: 7,854 Forumite
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    Hi Karmacat, I hope you've had the lovely weather and been able to enjoy some rest in the garden.

    Thanks for your post :o


    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
  • ajmoney
    ajmoney Posts: 6,488 Forumite
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    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS wrote: »
    I just may have bought a Surface 3 to replace my iPad 2 which has been playing up for the last month

    :o:o:o:o


    I'll creep out again now. I promise that's my only splurge.


    Tilly x x x

    If you can't splurge when you are MF then when can you?
    MFW 2025 No. 7 £2731.07/£2700
    MFiT-T7 No. 6 £5515.91/£30,000
  • edinburgher
    edinburgher Posts: 14,259 Forumite
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    I have three rolls in the house and 4 toilets

    I watched this and thought of you ;)
  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
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    edinburgher wrote: »
    I watched this and thought of you ;)

    :rotfl: Tilly's hair is shorter :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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    edinburgher wrote: »
    I watched this and thought of you ;)
    gallygirl wrote: »
    :rotfl: Tilly's hair is shorter :rotfl:

    I thought that was a dead ringer :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    Cheeky booger x 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: 7,636 Forumite
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    I may just have to google Surface 3 ... hope you bought loo rolls too :)
    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 !!
  • edinburgher
    edinburgher Posts: 14,259 Forumite
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    We're currently in the midst of an existential loo roll crisis. Our usual 48 rolls for £5 from £saver have been abandoned as they have a tendency of disintegrating more than is acceptable. As a result, we are the loo roll dispossessed and I do not know where to turn. Mr M's standard rolls are ok, but too pricey and 4 ply L1dl ones are on standby as an alternative... :D
  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
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    I won't compromise on loo rolls. Luxury from Lidl all the way :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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    We have loo rolls :T.

    All bathrooms stocked up and order has been restored.

    I like L!dl loo rolls but the family complain they are too thick". I've bought Costc@ Kirkland ones which are more expensive per roll but the rolls are larger.

    Jobs for today - Mr T is cutting the lawns, dig up some potatoes, ironing and then it's a long walk with the hounds. Our lovely girlie has started sitting by her lead when she wants a walk :rotfl:

    To anyone who has mailed me, I'll resend menu plans.

    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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    You have a Surface! I had a play with one in Norfolk this year, my rellie just bought one, they're gorgeous!
    2023: the year I get to buy a car
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