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  • apple_muncher
    apple_muncher Posts: 15,234 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Mortgage-free Glee! Name Dropper
    I like the Petal loo rolls from Ice1and. 4 rolls for £1. 3-ply.
    NST March lion #8; NSD ; MFW9/3/23 Whoop Whoop!!!
  • Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS
    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS Posts: 7,854 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    Karmacat wrote: »
    You have a Surface! I had a play with one in Norfolk this year, my rellie just bought one, they're gorgeous!

    As my life is changing at the moment, I also wanted something that I could use for excel and word easily, plus the benefit of having Adobe Flash.

    It will be my only splurge though. I was asked yesterday what problems I had in my life - I truly felt blessed when I said none. Physical challenges, if I need more surgery, are just one offs and I don't look on that as a problem. I've bought loo rolls so that problem has gone :rotfl: Whilst life has niggles occasionally, I really do feel in a good place :). Apologies for the emotional waffle :)

    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
  • Karmacat
    Karmacat Posts: 39,460 Forumite
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    Tis *not* emotional waffle, tis lovely :)
    2023: the year I get to buy a car
  • Secret_Saving_Squirrel
    Secret_Saving_Squirrel Posts: 4,138 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee!
    Absolutely lovely. I feel the same. I do have worries about family members, but these are about things which are beyond my control, so not actually my problems although I am concerned. The security that comes with paying off the mortgage obviates worries about work, retirement, future plans and some health issues too. So good all round.

    Good luck with building the future pot. I am sure yours will grow faster than ours given our reduced working hours, but it is great to see something grow after years watching the mortgage decreasing!

    All the best,

    Squirrel x
    Paid off mortgage nine years early in 2013. Now picking and choosing our work to fit in with the rest of our lives!
    Still thrifty though, after all these years:D
  • shangaijimmy
    shangaijimmy Posts: 3,803 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Aldi loos for us. Not sure on cost but happy with ply, thickness and comfort!
    MFW: Was: £136,000.......Now: £47,736.58......
  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
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    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS wrote: »
    We have loo rolls :T.
    I don't - down to last two, on the holders :eek:
    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
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    gallygirl wrote: »
    I don't - down to last two, on the holders :eek:

    NNNOOOOOOOOO :eek::eek:

    Take that LBC shopping ASAP :)

    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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    Gally! I'm shocked beyond words :D

    Do as Tilly says immediately :D
    2023: the year I get to buy a car
  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS wrote: »

    Take that LBC shopping ASAP :)
    LBC is currently a LSC (Little Sandy Car) - we've had rain recently with Saharan sand so it looks like a proper off-roader :rotfl:. May have to give it its inaugral car wash :eek:.
    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"
  • edinburgher
    edinburgher Posts: 13,835 Forumite
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    I cannot believe how often toilet roll is discussed on MFW, we have definitely nailed rock and roll lifestyles :rotfl:
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