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The Happiness Fund.

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  • MovingForwards
    MovingForwards Posts: 17,150 Forumite
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    Sounds more positive today and hopefully Steve did get to watch the Rugby.

    Would you find it easier to pay your CT over 12 months, then you get a bit extra in your pocket and feel like you've something to show for it? 
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  • savingwannabe
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    edited 14 March 2021 at 8:02PM
    Yes he is asleep now, i think he had a good day. Andy is brilliant and has been doing everything to make him comfortable. I wish i could do more. I love them so much they are my family. The hospice is trying to make him comfortable but he is in pain or sleeping. I wish my dear wonderful friend did not have to go through this but we all will at some time. God Bless him.  
    About the council tax,  I did do that for a few years and spread my costs but i love the idea of having a lump sum of money for two whole months. It's a cash bonus and like the lottery on my paltry income and really cheers me up. Lol. 
    It is Sunday, my niece organised work on my guttering how kind is that? I did lesson prep all day. No marking done. I am entitled to a few hours off i reckon. 
    My plan for next week is that on the dry days I will try to clear the weeds from the front of the house. I am really looking forward to dry days and tiny job in front garden every night to stay positive.  3 weeks till half term when i can mark at home and hopefully If i can see the boys I think of them all the time.  God has blessed me i know the best people. 
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • Hope they can make steve as comfortable as possible. It’s awful he is going through this my heart goes out to him & Andy & his family & you ❤️ 
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  • savingwannabe
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    He's fighting it every step of the way. So proud of him. I couldn't ask for more amazing friends.  
    I washed some clothes, worked and cooked a lovely stew today all at once. The days are getting brighter now and I can see bulbs and hyacinths opening up in the garden. If is dry for a few days I would like to do some mowing of the lawn. We shall see. 

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  • savingwannabe
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    I bought some new light bulbs for hallway £6, Steve sent Andy over with some food for me and to tell me he is fighting the illness and he is so inspirational i am just going to do as much work as I can so i can spend time with them over Easter.. 
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  • MovingForwards
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    They will both appreciate your company.
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  • savingwannabe
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    edited 17 March 2021 at 10:25AM
    I am so blessed to have such amazing friends. I cannot wait till Easter. Before then I am going to keep busy and do as much as I can. 
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  • savingwannabe
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    edited 18 March 2021 at 3:08PM
    Im getting a lift to the boys house this weekend as I want to be with Steve.  He is doing so well and I am so proud of him. I will work v hard on Friday and Saturday so i can take time off on Sunday.
    I think shielding will end soon so i will be going back to work which is much easier than working extra hours online. 
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • MovingForwards
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    That's great SW, do you all some good on Sunday.
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • Have a lovely weekend SW x
    0% credit card £1360 & 0% Car Loan £7500 ~ paid in full JAN 2020 = NOW DEBT FREE 🤗
    House sale OCT 2022 = NOW MORTGAGE FREE 🤗
    House purchase completed FEB 2023 🥳🍾 Left work. 🤗

    Retired at 55 & now living off the equity £10k a year (until pensions start at 60 & 67).

    Previous Savings diary https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5597938/get-a-grip/p1

    Living off savings diary
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