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  • ajmoney
    ajmoney Posts: 6,466 Forumite
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    Watty1 wrote: »
    I remember you taking about your dad. Must be fabulous to have someone to turn too. But I can see challenges to working with a family member.
    He was a great to chat to over Christmas. He has a few things he is going to do with me when we find some time, my biggest worry is what comes out while we delve deeper. I am going to do some looking into life coaches this afternoon as I need to start making some movement with this.
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  • Watty1
    Watty1 Posts: 6,863 Forumite
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    Fab weekend of socialising and running and tidying and ponies. Somehow the ponies managed to get a 5 bar metal gate of its hinges. Delighted that no injuries sustained in the process but now all 3 have to go out together and the elderly gets picked on. Will need to get gate rehung.



    In a brave attempt to do something abour perilous state of finances I put a rug that I had bought for new horse on ebay. I bought him 3 rugs all secondhand and in lovely condition but one is way too big for him so I put it on ebay. Delighted it sold for more than I paid for all 3 .... but ... buyer sent a 'paypal cheque' which after 5 days has not cleared and there has been no response from buyer either :( And ebay just invoiced for fees :(
    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 !!
  • themadvix
    themadvix Posts: 8,785 Forumite
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    Hey Watty, I'm just catching up and it's lovely to have you back! Charming Cob sounds like he is bringing much pleasure, so a great investment :)

    Hope you get the ebay issue sorted - if you cancel the order, remember to do it through ebay - I made the mistake of issuing a refund via PP the other day and I ended up having to pay the sale fee from ebay :mad: I'm sure you don't need me to tell you this though!
    Mortgage free 16/06/2023! £132,500 cleared in 11 years, 3 months and 7 days

    'Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is.' Ernest Hemingway


  • greent
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    I've had paypal cheques take up to 10 days before now - never had one 'fail' though - so fingers crossed it's just taking a while.. :) x
    I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul
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  • Watty1
    Watty1 Posts: 6,863 Forumite
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    Would be good if it did clear. Have sorted out some more bits to sell and try and restore a bit of financial balance.
    Lovely day here. Failed to do much but did enjoy the spring weather pottering on yard and then took Charming Cob out for a hack with a neighbour and her horse. Delightful. Did a bit in office pm and then burger and fries and a TV catch up with wine this evening. Have house to self other than animals and thoroughly enjoying it
    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 !!
  • Watty1
    Watty1 Posts: 6,863 Forumite
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    Have cleaned the office. I really need to get cracking on some work stuff but I realised I was just wasting time in office and after a chat with life coach person I realised it was actually the mess that was getting me down. I decluttered it ages ago but ingrained dirt and mess has just built up again. Plus the office does not really look like the office of a professional person. So I emptied as much of it as I could, opened all the windows, lit a smelly candle to really change the air gave it a through claen and have been very mindful of what goes back and where. I still have inside of cupboards and filing drawers to do but I am rather pleased with the results.

    Not at all MSE tho as went out for lunch to have a break (well the house was a mess as all the stuff from office was in the house!).
    Must try to list some stuff on ebay over the weekend to recoup some of spendings....
    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 !!
  • daisy_1571
    daisy_1571 Posts: 2,122 Forumite
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    Yaaaaaaaay watty's back !!! Welcome back to you and the horses

    Daisy xxx
    22: 3🏅 4⭐ 23: 5🏅 6 ⭐ 24 1🏅 2⭐ 25 🏅 🥈⭐ Never save something for a special occasion. Every day is a special occasion. The diff between what you were yesterday and what you will be tomorrow is what you do today Well organised clutter is still clutter - Joshua Becker If you aren't already using something you won't start using it more by shoving it in a cupboard- AJMoney The barrier standing between you & what youre truly capable of isnt lack of info, ideas or techniques. The secret is 'do it'
  • Karmacat
    Karmacat Posts: 39,460 Forumite
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    Watty1 wrote: »
    Have cleaned the office. I really need to get cracking on some work stuff but I realised I was just wasting time in office and after a chat with life coach person I realised it was actually the mess that was getting me down.
    I recognise myself in this so strongly! It's hard to see it, but great when I do :), it frees up my time to actually *do* something else :D
    2023: the year I get to buy a car
  • FloppyDisk
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    Hope you're getting on ok Watty
    Mortgage Apr 18 £417,894 BTL Mar 18 £162,857
    Mortgage now -- £350,085 BTL now --- £162,668
  • apple_muncher
    apple_muncher Posts: 15,241 Forumite
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    Have you run your half marathon yet?


    Sending you greetings from a hot Texas! Missing ya!
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