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The Travelling Fund; £10,000 in 10 months!!!

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  • NinjaSavingKat
    NinjaSavingKat Posts: 3,384 Forumite
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    So I am in my new house! Wow! What a palava! Okay not as bad as it could be. The van man arrived on time, we loaded the van together, he set off on his own with Mog strapped in the front (in her box I might add) and I told him I would meet him at my friends house.

    Shortly there after I realised I must have packed my bike keys! :o LLL drove me to my friends house, we off-loaded my bed and bookcase which I donated to the poor woman ( she's preggars and has been using Hubby's bed that he had while he was at Uni..:eek:)..and I hitched a ride with Zack the Van Man to the new house. New LL gave me a massive hug! :rotfl:

    SO I got back in the van with Zack who was heading home via my old place. And having rooted through my "bike and cycling box" I got my spare keys out and whizzed home. New LL was out by the time I got back so I got to potter a bit and set up my bed and Moggy's home. She was not pleased! Hidden under the sofa cover when I got in but slowly she is coming round to her new abode.

    Best thing..? LL is away until friday because of his shifts! THANK YOU!!!

    So I walked to the station this morning. Not as bad as I thought it would be. 40 minutes, a bit sweaty but I carried all my work stuff seperatly and changed when I got in. Not bad eh? So I am ordering my new walking shoes this morning though...

    Archery tonight so I will get home at about 1130pm and have to be back up at 0400 for a super early shifts. GREAT!!!

    Anyway... as I said on my other post I am greatful for the legs that carry me to the station but I am determined to get rid of some stuff now having seen how much carp I have! And I thought I had done a good down-sizing job! Grr!

    Peaty I had to take money out of my account last month so no interest was paid. Gonna leave it alone now though..

    Hi Luckystarr... thank you for the :j:j:j.. I keep pushing forward that's all I can do. Amazed at my savings pot compared to this time last year! :T...

    So the agenda today - find a GP to register with near me (this week) and book appt for first innoculations.

    Whoop!!!
    “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent".
  • NinjaSavingKat
    NinjaSavingKat Posts: 3,384 Forumite
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    Okay - Peaty forgive me. Funds deplete by £175.50. Rucksack and walking shoes purchased. 10% discount through work, 6.3% through TopCashBack. Does it help that I made £160 on Paypal through selling in the last week...?
    “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent".
  • Happytogetdebtfree
    Happytogetdebtfree Posts: 6,798 Forumite
    Wow ninja you are a busy bee moving saving to travel its all go go go :) Im plodding nicely reducing the numbers slow but sure :) x I will keep bobbing in and looking at your diary keep up the good ebay work xx
    I AM A MONEY MAGNET, THEY ARE MAKING MORE MONEY FOR ME AS WE SPEAK:pMIKES MOB, DFW NERD 1071, DFW LHS 132!MIRACLES HAPPEN I'VE SEEN IT WITH MY OWN EYES. LBM 08£77240.69 Current outstanding total £36083.01 Paid so far = £41157.68
  • NinjaSavingKat
    NinjaSavingKat Posts: 3,384 Forumite
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    Hallo Happy.. Nice to see you.. (You know what I mean...). Yes all go go go which makes me want to sleep sleep sleep! Ha! Can't believe we are through January already.. What's new with you?
    “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent".
  • killerpeaty
    killerpeaty Posts: 2,658 Forumite
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    NinjaSavingKat wrote: »
    Okay - Peaty forgive me. Funds deplete by £175.50. Rucksack and walking shoes purchased. 10% discount through work, 6.3% through TopCashBack. Does it help that I made £160 on Paypal through selling in the last week...?

    Tut tut : P

    I didn't realise they were that much! Good luck with the GP, new ones are always a bit of a nightmare.

    Hey happy. Fancy seeing you here.
  • Listerbelle
    Listerbelle Posts: 1,438 Forumite
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    It all sounds great NSK :)

    I've not read through the entire thread, so this may already have been covered.

    It might be worth getting quotes for your travel vaccinations, as they are not provided by the NHS so you will need to pay a fee.
    Your biggest asset is TIME! I'm focused on multi-generational financial freedom.
  • NinjaSavingKat
    NinjaSavingKat Posts: 3,384 Forumite
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    edited 4 February 2014 at 3:42PM
    Listerbelle wrote: »
    It might be worth getting quotes for your travel vaccinations, as they are not provided by the NHS so you will need to pay a fee.

    Registered with a Dr in my area yesterday. Booking appt today! Great minds think alike.
    “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent".
  • NinjaSavingKat
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    A few quick results before I head home in the daylight and see my new town with people in it..

    1 / New Rucksack picked up today. Looks a bit small compared to the one I have (26L vs 44L) but maybe that will encourage me to pack less.
    2 / Australian passport application recieved last night.
    3 / Need to change address on my driving license tonight in order to use it as one part of my ID for said Ozzie passport.
    4 / Moggy didn't destroy the sofa last night. Lol!
    5 / I have blisters on my feet and my new shoes don't arrive until next week but I am invigorated by my new found walky freedom! Saves £40 a month you know!
    “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent".
  • LoveaDove
    LoveaDove Posts: 491 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Kat - Your Australian Citizenship Certificate is a beaut- you should get it framed! :D

    Happy New Home- hope Dorothy comes around soon!! Your LL sounds super friendly and what a bonus having the house to yourself for most of the week!

    Your savings are immense already, So a Super Well done!!!

    I got my ESTA (visa waiver for the U.S.A) authorised yesterday, immediately after my new Passport landed on the door mat! I have also booked my flights to Hawaii!! *dances* for 2 weeks over May to celebrate the last days of my 20's. I will be there during the Mele Mei festival (hawaiian music, culture and hula festival). I hope to go to the Ukulele picnic and pick up some tips and may be even a lesson or two! (I love ukes!)

    Had to share my news with you before I burst *pop*
    :coffee:
    *Do More of What Makes You Happy*
  • catriona79
    catriona79 Posts: 855 Forumite
    Kat,

    Reading up on your diary - I'm going to Aus in early April to visit a v good friend - very excited about it too!
    But how come you applied for Australian citizenship? Is one of your parents Australian? And when are you setting off on your travels?
    * * * Catriona's Credit Card Countdown * * * from -£16k to debt neutraldom - for my debt diary click here
    Barclaycard -£5,867.52;
    mbna1 - 3,009.22
    mbna2 - 1,755.70
    Savings £5,017 MFiT #25 £2,627/£10k; daily interest £5.04
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