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Hope you feel better soon.
Great news the fares are reducing!Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.0 -
I have bought some spare bedclothes, pjs, and a pair of boots online. Some have arrived and i am delighted with them. It is so nice to have new things!Aiming for a minimal spend 20221
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They sound great 😊Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.1
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Hello sorry i have not been on in ages. All is well here work is mad but otherwise it has been a great Easter. I spent some of it with Andy walking in New Forest and Lymington. It is 2 years since Steve has passed. I have been saving just the usual amount but nothing extra. Costs are really high. I have done a bit of decluttering but mostly marking . I have had to buy new specs £2.5k (being as blind as a bat) and some trainers. I need a new boiler and that is not cheap with my waterworks we are talking £3.5k.
Bus fares are still low thank goodness. Stay well everyone. I hope to catch up soon.Aiming for a minimal spend 20222 -
Lovely to hear from you SW. Wow those glasses are expensive but I suppose you have to pay for complex lenses. It’s good that you are walking in the forest. Can’t believe it’s 2 years already since Steve passed. It’s been 5 years this year since my mum passed. The time goes by but we still miss them ❤️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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Howdy Skinty, I miss you all. I hope you love it up north.
My specs look fashionable noone could tell i am almost blind, and my headaches have stopped. Hurrah. I am going to try to catch up on here. If possible i will try to spend one day at the weekend on cleaning and chilling so i can also post on here. I've £150 left to my name for the rest of the month.Aiming for a minimal spend 20221 -
Great to see you posting again.
It really doesn't seem like 2 years and it's good Andy has your support.
Have you looked into having your eyes done as long-term that may work out cheaper.
Hope you've nice weather and do relax once a week.Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.1 -
I have been blind twice so it is not worth getting my eyes done as they wont heal but i hope these glasses will last. The last pair were used all the time i was awake for 6 years!
All is well here. This week is a good week, although we have no days off it is payday on Friday and then there are two 4 day weeks (Thank you King Charles) I cannot wait for my credit card to be paid off. I am only going to buy food and pay for transport that is it for the next month.Aiming for a minimal spend 20221 -
You get good use out of the glasses!
Have you got any plans for the short week, aside from marking 😉Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.1 -
Im not sure i have marking to do but i will try to do some gardening if the weather is good. Due to the cost of the specs i dont think i will have enough money to go out. lol. We are closer to the summer hols and i am hoping to get my boiler sorted soon. I've got to catch up on your thread there are 136 posts!!!!Aiming for a minimal spend 20221
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