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Sorry to hear about your fence SW. Hope it can just be repaired and you don’t need to buy new panels as they are not cheap.Chicken soup sounds lovely, I had curried parsnip soup yesterday 😋 Not quite a Chinese though is it 😆 Perhaps if you still have £50 left by payday you could treat yourself ☺️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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I did and treated myself to a chinese last night £5.50. Yum. The washing machine broke last night and it was repaired for £50 which is a lot cheaper than a new machine! It allowed me to tidy under the sink and already the house is clean and there is washing drying nicely on the line. After payday I have £200 for food and fun this month, allowing if possible £100 to be put in my emergency account for the raised bills. Off to sleep then I will do some work.
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Great repair price as was your Chinese.
Enjoy your rest and don't work too hard.Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.2 -
I worked all weekend but brain is starting to shut down so i am taking it easy this week. Food shop tonight till weekend from Ald* it cost £18 and i just cannot believe how much cheaper it is than anywhere else. There are no frills at all but it'll do whilst i combatting rising utility bills. I wonder how long it will be till the rising gas and electric prices will cause rising prices in everyday products. I hope this isn't like the OPEC price rise of 1973. I always think the worst.Aiming for a minimal spend 20222
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As you can cook from scratch, you'll adapt your meals to what's available and within budget, almost like seasonal produce.Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.2
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I have just broken up for the hols. My plan is to paint the new garden fence panels tomorrow and add mulch to part of the garden. If i can i would like to mow the grass too.Aiming for a minimal spend 20222
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Happy holidays SW 🤗 That’s a lot to do tomorrow don’t overdo it, maybe spread the jobs over your time off.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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Enjoy your holiday, definitely spread the work and get plenty of rest.Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.1
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Happy holidays! I'm looking forward to the bank holiday
I painted my back gate recently and it took way longer than I expected even with two of us, definitely spread it out.2 -
Today my plan is to mow the grass. If possible i will vacuum too. Clothes are on the line drying nicely. I am trying to clear the freezer and fridge before i buy any food.Aiming for a minimal spend 20222
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