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Building The Burrow!
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Freebies, freebies, yay!
Toothpaste here, thought my supple was getting a little low, how timely.
Ooh, free Crabtree & Evelyn handcream, must try this out if I remember.
Must keep on top of this stuff, there are a few things I've missed lately (Costa points for one, argh).a penny picker upper. MFW approx 78% to go | FIRE 3 years worth (30% savings rate: now aiming for 40%!) | Normality is a paved road; it's comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it | Whatever you're meant to do, do it now. The conditions are always impossible | The only thing you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library0 -
Feeling much more back to normal again today.
No exercise today (shall try and do some yoga later), but have filled my time with all sorts of good work/money-making activities. :T
Had those award-winning Aldee pizzas for tea, oh my word, they taste like they come from pizza express, what a find. Shall definitely be getting some more of those. The jaffa cakes are hideously addictive as well. Shall resume Operation Eat Healthy tomorrow, methinks.
:www: MFW Wonderment: accounts sorted through, spent a good dollop of time looking for new work opportunities & have found some I'll follow up tomorrow. Another wad of time spent getting my 'bonus money' plans up & running (online shop), just need to fill it up with things to sell (have lots waiting in the wings, just need to add some finishing touches). Need to get into the habit of adding several new items every day to really get it moving. Also had a think about advertising & best way forward with that (which may provide other cash flow avenues as well). It's just working out the most streamlined way of doing this which is a bit tricky.
:coffee: Simple Pleasures: film on the background (The English Patient), watercolours out on the coffee table and painting away.
:heartsmil Burrow Building: couples railcard arrived, have been keeping up with general housekeeping which helps no end with keeping life feeling that bit easier.a penny picker upper. MFW approx 78% to go | FIRE 3 years worth (30% savings rate: now aiming for 40%!) | Normality is a paved road; it's comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it | Whatever you're meant to do, do it now. The conditions are always impossible | The only thing you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library0 -
Aldee wine gums are also fantastic.Mortgage value was £135,000 now £43,218
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Ooh, thanks for the heads up
*adds to shopping list*
a penny picker upper. MFW approx 78% to go | FIRE 3 years worth (30% savings rate: now aiming for 40%!) | Normality is a paved road; it's comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it | Whatever you're meant to do, do it now. The conditions are always impossible | The only thing you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library0 -
I love those aldee pizzas, particularly the goat cheese one...yummy. I'm also trying to eat a bit healthier, I'm giving up meat for lent and have started having green smoothies.
C xMortgage March 2011 £143,927.6
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Glad you're feeling a bit perkier ... sensible not to rush back into the full-on exercise routine though!
Your bonus money plans sound interesting, are you thinking online outlet such as F*sy or E*sy shop for all your lovely knitted bobbins? I had a good go at that for a while with tea cosies and made a bit on the side but then got into the freelancing and let that go. I always find inspiration on those sites too!
So, what are you painting?Stash busting 2014 45 / 60 (balls of yarn)!
2014 Sealed Pot #2136 ?/£500
House: Decluttering 322 / 365
Original mortgage [STRIKE]£149,000[/STRIKE][STRIKE]£117,750[/STRIKE];[STRIKE]£112,500[/STRIKE] MFW 2014#69 GOAL 1: [STRIKE]£109 K April[/STRIKE]GOAL 2: [STRIKE]£103 K by Sept[/STRIKE]
GOAL 3: < £100k by end of 2014 MF goal: Nov 2020 - 4 years early
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Hi pearla, sorry I've not popped in for ages but am glad you are feeling better nowMFW 67 - Finally mortgage free! 💙😁0
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Have pretty much worked 13 hours straight. :eek: :eek: :eek:
Just got madly caught up with doing things and couldn't seem to stop. Shall be back on the morrow to properly reply but just wanted to say...
£16 back from energy company :j
Shame it wasn't more but we were quite liberal (no regrets!) with the heating over winter.a penny picker upper. MFW approx 78% to go | FIRE 3 years worth (30% savings rate: now aiming for 40%!) | Normality is a paved road; it's comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it | Whatever you're meant to do, do it now. The conditions are always impossible | The only thing you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library0 -
Hi Pearla...shop building sounds fab. Would love to hear more details. Glad you're feeling betterMortgage (original/ current):193,000 (23/09/11)/ £102,500 (07/11/2019)
2019 Challenges: Make £300 a month: £9.71/£300 (January)0 -
I love those aldee pizzas, particularly the goat cheese one...yummy. I'm also trying to eat a bit healthier, I'm giving up meat for lent and have started having green smoothies.
C x
Green smoothies, well done you! I haven't had one in an age, I really need to get things like that going again, might make a concerted effort next week. This week has featured mostly biscuits.a penny picker upper. MFW approx 78% to go | FIRE 3 years worth (30% savings rate: now aiming for 40%!) | Normality is a paved road; it's comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it | Whatever you're meant to do, do it now. The conditions are always impossible | The only thing you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library0
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