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smallholdingsister's strivings
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Well done Sue.
It sounds like a marathon!0 -
It is just overwhelming and impossible.
It has taken DH hours to wash two floors and put up a fence panel.
It is all such a mess, we are not going to be anywhere near ready.0 -
Well done!0
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Housenetwork don't impressamemutch after the words of Shania Twain.
Arrived 30 minutes early after being told not to come early because "I was cold".
Said our pictures would be better than his.
Whaaat.0 -
Great news on the weight loss, I always feel happier when my clothes fit better.
Hope the photos look great!0 -
Thanks elephant and zzzz.
The house does look fab now, but it has taken four days.0 -
Well done SHS :T
Fingers crossed for better luck this time
Mortgage at highest (April 2008): ~£195,000
Mortgage-free: January 2021
Retired: June 2022 (186 months early!)0 -
Fingers crossed for pictures and quick sale this time around.Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became
In the event the proverbial hits the fan then co-habitees are better stashing their cash than being mortgage free !!0 -
Thanks both.
Some of the old favourites are selling locally so you never know.0 -
Old favourites selling sounds good. Housenetwork don't!2023: the year I get to buy a car0
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