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  • sassychick2014
    sassychick2014 Posts: 808 Forumite
    Good brakes on the car?! That sounds ominous. You guys all ok?
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  • in_need_of_direction
    in_need_of_direction Posts: 7,758 Forumite
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    Yes, we were turning a corner on a country road when the truck in front made an ominous noise, stopped dead and put on hazards. We stopped quite close to truck then had to reverse and be directed round it due to limited visibility. We were ok but I had a timely reminder of why I have a company car as opposed to increased salary. It's big, robust, well built and well maintained by someone who knows what they're doing.
    Mortgage at 01.01.14 £119,481.83:eek: today £0 Emergency fund £5.5/5.5k & £200/200 cash.:jWeight 24/02/19 14st 7lb now 12st determined to stop defining myself by my mistakes. Progress not perfection.:T100%through my 1% mortgage challenge. 100% through my pb challenge.
  • RainbowBridgeReturns
    RainbowBridgeReturns Posts: 408 Forumite
    I like the sound of your car. Does he have a name?
    "I wondered why the Frisbee was getting bigger, and then it hit me". £9/£250
    Project Peacock - 2/33 - 1lb/7lb target.
    £6.00 a day challenge £118.77/£170
    Mtge debt includes car purchase - £46,381/ now £44,336 - Paid 4.4%
    Emergency Savings 550.00/£1000
  • in_need_of_direction
    in_need_of_direction Posts: 7,758 Forumite
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    No but he has a guard dog called puppy who is about 4 in in size and looks after him and the preceding cars for the last ten years or so
    Mortgage at 01.01.14 £119,481.83:eek: today £0 Emergency fund £5.5/5.5k & £200/200 cash.:jWeight 24/02/19 14st 7lb now 12st determined to stop defining myself by my mistakes. Progress not perfection.:T100%through my 1% mortgage challenge. 100% through my pb challenge.
  • in_need_of_direction
    in_need_of_direction Posts: 7,758 Forumite
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    So manic work morning followed by an afternoon at home to await the virgin man. Inspired by the stories here, I called with a view to downgrading the tv package. Instead I got improved tv, improved broadband at a reduction of £8.50 per month so installation is today. Wonder how long I will be minus internet
    Mortgage at 01.01.14 £119,481.83:eek: today £0 Emergency fund £5.5/5.5k & £200/200 cash.:jWeight 24/02/19 14st 7lb now 12st determined to stop defining myself by my mistakes. Progress not perfection.:T100%through my 1% mortgage challenge. 100% through my pb challenge.
  • skintygerlinky
    skintygerlinky Posts: 417 Forumite
    Morning IND xxx

    Not been to MSE properly in a while so am catching up! Excellent bartering with virgin and it's been good to see your overall resolve over the last week or so. Keep going!!
    Your diary is such an inspirational read xxx
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    Number of new books bought in 2014: 1

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  • sassychick2014
    sassychick2014 Posts: 808 Forumite
    Morning!

    Scary with the truck but yay to the brakes!!

    Awaiting a virgin man. Does he work for them or has he just been shy with the ladies! Oh it's going to be one of those days haha x
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  • in_need_of_direction
    in_need_of_direction Posts: 7,758 Forumite
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    It was a virgin lady. The only one in NI apparently!
    Mortgage at 01.01.14 £119,481.83:eek: today £0 Emergency fund £5.5/5.5k & £200/200 cash.:jWeight 24/02/19 14st 7lb now 12st determined to stop defining myself by my mistakes. Progress not perfection.:T100%through my 1% mortgage challenge. 100% through my pb challenge.
  • RainbowBridgeReturns
    RainbowBridgeReturns Posts: 408 Forumite
    edited 14 March 2014 at 10:35AM
    Lol! I blame it on the sap rising in the spring sunshine Sassy.

    Puppy sounds like he is worth his weight in gold. Your car and it's little protector sound like Batman and Robin!
    "I wondered why the Frisbee was getting bigger, and then it hit me". £9/£250
    Project Peacock - 2/33 - 1lb/7lb target.
    £6.00 a day challenge £118.77/£170
    Mtge debt includes car purchase - £46,381/ now £44,336 - Paid 4.4%
    Emergency Savings 550.00/£1000
  • in_need_of_direction
    in_need_of_direction Posts: 7,758 Forumite
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    Sad times. Woke to the news that Tony Benn had died. A true gentleman, wonderful mind and general very nice person. It must be such a loss for his family
    Mortgage at 01.01.14 £119,481.83:eek: today £0 Emergency fund £5.5/5.5k & £200/200 cash.:jWeight 24/02/19 14st 7lb now 12st determined to stop defining myself by my mistakes. Progress not perfection.:T100%through my 1% mortgage challenge. 100% through my pb challenge.
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