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Living on next to nought - is that the key?

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  • miss_empty_piggy
    miss_empty_piggy Posts: 721 Forumite
    500 Posts Debt-free and Proud!
    Here here -I would second (or third) that. Beanielou I think you're lovely x x x
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 99,659 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    Thank you all.
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** in ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 19months left.
  • Upsidedown_Bear
    Upsidedown_Bear Posts: 18,264 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 24 August 2013 at 10:49AM
    beanielou wrote: »
    I never feel I am good at anything.
    Beanie - I agree with everyone else.
    You're fab :D:D:D:T

    ETA
    You're been thanked over 100000 times on MSE - that tells you something :D:p
  • Shovel_Lad
    Shovel_Lad Posts: 1,123 Forumite
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    Another vote for Beanie :T

    MSE would be a less bright place if you weren't part of it :D


    Hello Greying and all :wave:
    Sometimes it's important to say to someone that they are very much appreciated and I am so glad you have all done this for Beanie - thank you :D:D:D
    The first thing to do when you find yourself in a hole is to stop digging.
    Lad
    Pronunciation: /læd/
    Forms:ME–15 ladde, 15–17 Sc. lawd, 16 ladd, ME– lad.
    Etymology:Middle English ladde, of obscure origin
    c. A stable-groom of any age; also, a female one.
  • Greying_Pilgrim
    Greying_Pilgrim Posts: 8,078 Forumite
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    edited 27 August 2013 at 7:48AM
    Good Morning :hello:

    Hi, Hope everyone is well?

    Well folks, I have had a smashing weekend, and no, I'm not writing that to be boastful, it's just I need to record - after recent events - when things go well :D

    DP presented me with £20 'back of the wallet' money, to be spent enjoying ourselves, but with the proviso, 'when it's gone, it's gone'. We had a wonderful time and most importantly, this weekend, DP has laughed, giggled and joked - it's been a long time since I've heard that. It's priceless and I am entirely grateful.

    We've kept to the meal planner, and I had a go at making an eggless apple cake.

    Today's projected spends are low; TV guide, milk, bananas. That should be it for the month then :D

    The bank is covering itself in glory (not), it has now come up with another criteria for us to meet. If they had issued proper instructions, it could of been done when identity docs were countersigned the other week. This means more delay, more inconvenience and further costs :( Beginning to wonder whether they are competent ..........

    Thanks for popping in, reading and leaving comments. It is appreciated.

    See y'all later.

    Greying
    Grocery Spend May 2026 £158.59/£200
    Grocery spend April 2026 £199.95/£200 +5pence
    Non-food spend May 2026 £55.24/£80
    Bulk Fund 2026 Month 5/12 - £5.98/£93.54 (reducing balance - start £120 pa)

    ""Mother Nature don't draw straight lines
    The broken moulds in a grand design
    We look a mess but we're doing fine
    We're card carrying lifelong members
    Of the union of different kinds..."

    "Union of the Different kinds" - R Christie & T Gilbert,  Fisherman's Friends 
  • Upsidedown_Bear
    Upsidedown_Bear Posts: 18,264 Forumite
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    All good here Greying and really glad you had a great weekend :D

    Wonder who'll be on your TV guide this week :think::D
    And boo to the bank :(

    Have a good day Greying and all :D
  • Upsidedown_Bear
    Upsidedown_Bear Posts: 18,264 Forumite
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    A little bird 3d-bird.gif tells me it's Beanie's birthday :D

    Happy Birthday Beanie! :bdaycake:
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 99,659 Ambassador
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    Ta Upside Down Bear :)

    GP~Bank wouldent be Santana~auful by any chance?
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** in ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 19months left.
  • Greying_Pilgrim
    Greying_Pilgrim Posts: 8,078 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Whhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

    Greying careers in.....

    A Birthday Beanie - WHOOP!

    :j:j:j MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY :j:j:j

    I hope that you have had a lovely day and that the rest of the day is smashing. Hope you've treated yourself too :D

    Unexpected visitors arriving soon..........

    Will be back laaaattteeeerrrr....................

    Greying
    Grocery Spend May 2026 £158.59/£200
    Grocery spend April 2026 £199.95/£200 +5pence
    Non-food spend May 2026 £55.24/£80
    Bulk Fund 2026 Month 5/12 - £5.98/£93.54 (reducing balance - start £120 pa)

    ""Mother Nature don't draw straight lines
    The broken moulds in a grand design
    We look a mess but we're doing fine
    We're card carrying lifelong members
    Of the union of different kinds..."

    "Union of the Different kinds" - R Christie & T Gilbert,  Fisherman's Friends 
  • Shovel_Lad
    Shovel_Lad Posts: 1,123 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary Photogenic
    For Beanie :)

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    The first thing to do when you find yourself in a hole is to stop digging.
    Lad
    Pronunciation: /læd/
    Forms:ME–15 ladde, 15–17 Sc. lawd, 16 ladd, ME– lad.
    Etymology:Middle English ladde, of obscure origin
    c. A stable-groom of any age; also, a female one.
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