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Baby steps to mortgage freedom for beanielou.

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  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 24,462 Forumite
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    Your maw is a force of nature, can’t blame her for getting away while she can. She won’t like having her wings clipped when she has her op. 

    Sorry to hear about your friend, it’s very good of you to visit her and provide support but don’t forget you need some downtime. 
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,793 Ambassador
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    Your maw is a force of nature, can’t blame her for getting away while she can. She won’t like having her wings clipped when she has her op. 

    Sorry to hear about your friend, it’s very good of you to visit her and provide support but don’t forget you need some downtime. 
    She is certainly a force of nature & a hard act to follow. 
    I’m trying so hard to have boundaries but it can be hard. 
    It’s funny when I walk along as Mustard toddles along too. He waits for me to come home again. 
    I sometimes take the car. I’m waiting for him to follow the car one day. 
    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.
  • Sun_Addict
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    My mom’s cat used to follow her to the shops. The times she had to take him back home. Cats can be more faithful than people think. 
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,793 Ambassador
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    My mom’s cat used to follow her to the shops. The times she had to take him back home. Cats can be more faithful than people think. 
    He certainly is faithful to me. Sleeping on the chair at the top of me  & snoring away 😹
    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.
  • Tescodealqueen
    Tescodealqueen Posts: 1,281 Forumite
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    Beanie I have sent a pm
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,793 Ambassador
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    Beanie I have sent a pm
    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.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • Humdinger1
    Humdinger1 Posts: 2,457 Forumite
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    My grandma's cat used to know which bus she was on and meet her at the stop.  Keep going @beanielou, you're fab.  That quote re being the storm is spot on.  Love Humdinger xx 
  • CrazyBee787
    CrazyBee787 Posts: 1,286 Forumite
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    Hi Beanie what is a hurdle durdle day please?
    Missions: -

    1) Build up an emergency fund (EF) £3100/£3500 By end of 2025!
    2) Pay off Mortgage Starting £58738 (11/04/2017) - Current balance £46985.67 (21/10/2025) Unknown time frame? Start coming soon. ( another 5 years?)
    3) Improve the number of no spend days.
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