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  • MovingForwards
    MovingForwards Posts: 16,917 Forumite
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    Have a wonderful day!
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear it in 2026.
  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,610 Forumite
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    We had a brilliant day. We ordered KFC and ate (great offer for £10). . Then sat and talked, one of our other friends visited. It was so good. No walking done but we chilled sooooo much. I did a bit of food shopping for £7, I am copying Skinty and eating in for rest of the week. Sooo happy. Andy is family and it was soooo good to see him. 
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,610 Forumite
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    edited 24 October 2021 at 3:41PM
    The house is tidy which is such a nice feeling. I will spend today doing some marking and typing up. I am hoping to jog for a bit too for first time in ages. So good not to panic about writing lessons for next week. 

    I have ordered some presents for friend on internet total cost £25. Just ordered bits for other friend £33. Then i only have 1 family member done, 3 members of my family and Andy to worry about.

    I have done first part of my work and had a short walk to cash machine. I fell asleep as the oven was on, lodger cooking something delish so no more work done. Taking rest of the day off. 
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • You're sounding so refreshed, positive and organised. The right gifts will pop up and then the fun of wrapping begins; it's quite relaxing with a themed movie or songs in the background.

    Soon it will be time to put the tree and decorations up 😃
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear it in 2026.
  • Yes I am surprised you don’t have your tree up yet SW ! 🎄
    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).

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  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,610 Forumite
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    edited 26 October 2021 at 4:42PM
    lol Too busy marking!

    My garden bin has finally arrived over 6 months late and I am entitled to a partial refund of £38!!!. I have organised 2 medical appointments too and had my haircut and done some marking. So happy, it is falling into place!

    I am buying a necklace tonight, it is a copy of one i sold regretfully year's ago to pay for building work, Im charging it to my credit card. I know i shouldnt but I did love it and missed it so much. 
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • Great news about the partial refund and lovely that you got a haircut. I've been letting mine grow and it sticks up everywhere in the mornings 😬 At least once it’s cold I can wear a hat for dog walking 😆
    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
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6429003/escape-to-the-country-living-off-savings/p1
  • MovingForwards
    MovingForwards Posts: 16,917 Forumite
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    It is all falling into place. You're making plans, having treats, having haircuts and loads of other things.

    Enjoy your holiday and do take time out for you.
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear it in 2026.
  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,610 Forumite
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    I had a medical appointment today and came back v tired. I have taken the whole day off. Marking all day tomorrow to make up for it. 
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • Hope you feel better after some rest SW. 
    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
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6429003/escape-to-the-country-living-off-savings/p1
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