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Baby steps to mortgage freedom for beanielou.

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  • teafor2
    teafor2 Posts: 3,322 Forumite
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    I'm glad you've made your peace with it. I'm sure that's been the biggest battle for you :o So now it's onwards and upwards or rather forwards and reverse :D I remember you saying you had a budget of £1,500, would it take you a very long time to save the difference? xx
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,788 Ambassador
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    teafor2 wrote: »
    I'm glad you've made your peace with it. I'm sure that's been the biggest battle for you :o So now it's onwards and upwards or rather forwards and reverse :D I remember you saying you had a budget of £1,500, would it take you a very long time to save the difference? xx

    You don't know my reversing:eek::rotfl:

    I have no idea how long it will take me.
    My budget is tight anyway & I have had extra vet costs recently which has not helped:o xx
    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: 96,788 Ambassador
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    In food news I made a lush risotto for tea which was fabarooni.
    Made with gifted to me baby courgettes. It was awesome :D

    I need to buy a birthday card for my ex FIL.
    I do not seem to be very organised at the moment.
    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.
  • teafor2
    teafor2 Posts: 3,322 Forumite
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    beanielou wrote: »
    You don't know my reversing:eek::rotfl:

    I have no idea how long it will take me.
    My budget is tight anyway & I have had extra vet costs recently which has not helped:o xx

    Get yourself an official "scooter savings" pot set up ;) I'll make a pledge if you do :) xx
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,788 Ambassador
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    teafor2 wrote: »
    Get yourself an official "scooter savings" pot set up ;) I'll make a pledge if you do :) xx

    I do have one actually, along with the money in my credit union:D
    Thank you xx
    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.
  • teafor2
    teafor2 Posts: 3,322 Forumite
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    Pledged :) Really hope you manage to get it sooner than you're anticipating. xx
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,788 Ambassador
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    teafor2 wrote: »
    Pledged :) Really hope you manage to get it sooner than you're anticipating. xx
    Thank you :) xx
    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.
  • Bubblesmum
    Bubblesmum Posts: 1,778 Forumite
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    edited 21 July 2019 at 9:50PM
    Evening

    What lovely friends you have on this thread,

    Really thoughtful what girlatplay said - didn’t you give their Father a hug when you were at FB, so you are doing things and will go forward doing things like supporting colleagues.

    In whatever way people touch our lives, we realise life is fragile and we are all vulnerable, we need to process this, talk to us, and as Milan says think about counselling.....

    Wanted to send hugs to HairyHandofDartmoor my Mums 20th anniversary is next week, I experience the same and also agree re detachment.... our brain helps us to do that


    Now as to scooter :T:T:T for making your peace - once purchased you can have so much fun and freedom. So agree with teafor2 crowdfunding means giving away ££ to pay for the host website.... didn’t I recall a certain french window fund.......


    Finally :j:j to getting that dreaded paperwork done and the ottoman , done better than me i managed to balance the petty cash account but not tackled any of the areas of doom....

    I hope tonight you find yourself drifting into the land of nod earlier, does chanting help, as a form of mindfulness, to switch your brain off? I use a mantra ( it’s a Christian one - so I know not your cup of tea )

    Lots of hugs BM

    PS waving to all those not mentioned
    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
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,788 Ambassador
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    Bubbles.
    You are a better woman than me as I have not yet tackled the petty cash.
    My excuse is that it is kept at the FB.
    That is a job for Tuesday.

    Yes. You are right about the doors. :).

    Sweet dreams my friend xx
    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: 96,788 Ambassador
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    Oh & Bubbles I am always open to any sort of mantra that is helpful.
    Christian or otherwise. :).
    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.
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