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Baby steps to mortgage freedom for beanielou.

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  • Upsidedown_Bear
    Upsidedown_Bear Posts: 18,264 Forumite
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    in_need_of_direction wrote: »
    I'm getting an image of a strolling bear with earthly belongings in a spotted hanky appended to a stick over the shoulder. Best of luck with the move.

    Thank you :A
    It will probably be more like this :rotfl::D


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  • Karmacat
    Karmacat Posts: 39,460 Forumite
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    Wow, Bear, best of luck with that, and that move is really, really close :)

    Beanie - yoga wear is good! Nice to hear your plans :)
    2023: the year I get to buy a car
  • Upsidedown_Bear
    Upsidedown_Bear Posts: 18,264 Forumite
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    Karmacat wrote: »
    Wow, Bear, best of luck with that, and that move is really, really close :)

    Thank you :A

    It wouldn't have been so last minute if the numpty solicitors were less numpty.

    Trying to ignoring all that now 'cos we're off to the seaside :j


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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,909 Ambassador
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    vivatifosi wrote: »
    Beanilou, my reasonably priced yoga gear (well I do Pilates but you get my drift) are from Tesco and were very reasonable. I've picked up some nice stuff in H&M too.

    Big thanks :)
    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*** ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,909 Ambassador
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    in_need_of_direction wrote: »
    I'm getting an image of a strolling bear with earthly belongings in a spotted hanky appended to a stick over the shoulder. Best of luck with the move.

    Loving this image :)
    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*** ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,909 Ambassador
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    Not the best of days.
    Just had a rather spectacular fall in our local M & S simply food.
    Cue the floor and me being covered in fruity chichen curry.
    The shame.
    My clothes are now all in the WM.
    Bah is 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*** ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • Knit_Witch
    Knit_Witch Posts: 4,436 Forumite
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    beanielou wrote: »
    Not the best of days.
    Just had a rather spectacular fall in our local M & S simply food.
    Cue the floor and me being covered in fruity chichen curry.
    The shame.
    My clothes are now all in the WM.
    Bah is all.

    You take care of yourself hun!
    Must use my stash up!
  • in_need_of_direction
    in_need_of_direction Posts: 7,887 Forumite
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    Poor poor you. Take care.
    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 11st 12lb determined to stop defining myself by my mistakes. Progress not perfection.:T100%through my 1% mortgage challenge. 100% through my pb challenge. I’m not perfect but I’m good enough for now.
  • Bubblesmum
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    Catching up with the diary it was :D:D:):D:D until the last post when its lots and lots of :eek::mad::eek::mad::eek::mad::eek::mad::(

    I hope you are being your own best friend today, and saying it doesn't matter what everyone else thinks, and go easy on yourself today, I hope its a restful one.

    Love and hugs
    As a dear MSE friend says “keep plodding” or
    What does the saying say.... When life hands you lemons, make lemonade
    Or as my Mum would say, brush yourself down, tomorrow is another day or
    Fake it, to you Make It

    Please say hello my new diary: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6578460/still-dancing-to-blow-the-debt-clouds-away
  • EssexHebridean
    EssexHebridean Posts: 24,855 Forumite
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    Oh Beanie poor you - hope you're OK and it's only the pride that's taken a bashing. :o
    🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
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    Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
    Balance as at 31/08/25 = £ 95,450.00
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