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Yes, I agree Ed. I must say the best family Christmas ever was 3 years ago, we were really tight for cash as we had both houses on the go (with sale ending and completed 1st week of Jan) and had moved into our "dream house" but was currently in a terrible state, I had to put a coat on before going into the kitchen and the ice was inside on all the glass windows. The house was brimming with too much furniture due to significant downsize (but with extension in mind), we had everyone over (bizarrely, esp due to the amount of available floor space) parents, in laws, sil and family, bro and family and dinner was challenging.. we sang carols whilst brother played piano and I spent the least I ever have on presents as we were struggling (was paying out £1000 a month on mortgage due to having 2 houses). Was the most memorable Christmas to date.Morgage till Nov 30 GOAL MFW Sept 2016Aug 11 - £100k Aug 2016.... It's GONE!!!!!
2014 GOAL HIT 5 Stone! 2016 GOAL to be a MF marathon runner.
"A goal without a plan is just a wish"0 -
Back from watching girls play.. so proud. Went in 2 cars as Dave giving his parents a lift (don't like going out in the dark) and had a really nice chat with dd1 on way home, its strange how quickly they becoming mini adults.
Now a lovely glass of wine as no work tomorrow.Morgage till Nov 30 GOAL MFW Sept 2016Aug 11 - £100k Aug 2016.... It's GONE!!!!!
2014 GOAL HIT 5 Stone! 2016 GOAL to be a MF marathon runner.
"A goal without a plan is just a wish"0 -
Panto and then friends for tea. With a bit of buble in the car
"its beginning to look a lot like Christmas"
Morgage till Nov 30 GOAL MFW Sept 2016Aug 11 - £100k Aug 2016.... It's GONE!!!!!
2014 GOAL HIT 5 Stone! 2016 GOAL to be a MF marathon runner.
"A goal without a plan is just a wish"0 -
Just a bit of Buble???!!!! What did you do with the rest of him???? (has Tilly got anything to do with this???)HelenDaveKids wrote: »Panto and then friends for tea. With a bit of buble in the carFebruary13 - £74990 (or thereabouts)
MND - Let's go for 2020 'cos it's got a nice ring to it:D
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nattypants wrote: »Just a bit of Buble???!!!! What did you do with the rest of him???? (has Tilly got anything to do with this???)
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:Mortgage at highest (April 2008): ~£195,000
Mortgage-free: January 2021
Retired: June 2022 (186 months early!)0 -
What bit of him did you have :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"0 -
This bit.... !
Morgage till Nov 30 GOAL MFW Sept 2016Aug 11 - £100k Aug 2016.... It's GONE!!!!!
2014 GOAL HIT 5 Stone! 2016 GOAL to be a MF marathon runner.
"A goal without a plan is just a wish"0 -
Without wishing to take the discussion down market, there's lots of bits of Buble I'd quite like
Tilly x x2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j0 -
Sorry Tilly, but he was singing to me last night in my car (might be fibbing...)
Morgage till Nov 30 GOAL MFW Sept 2016Aug 11 - £100k Aug 2016.... It's GONE!!!!!
2014 GOAL HIT 5 Stone! 2016 GOAL to be a MF marathon runner.
"A goal without a plan is just a wish"0 -
DD and I just may be going to see him next year - YIPPEEEEEE
Do you think I can persuade him to get in my car?
Will be keeping everything crossed
Tilly x x x2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j0
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