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They are both moving and inspiring.
Posting in short bursts as my EE broadband keeps dropping out.0 -
Hope it sorts itself out, shs.
Completely understand the thing about anaesthetic qualities
long may it numb :j 2023: the year I get to buy a car0 -
Fab going on the weightloss, shs xx I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soulRepaid mtge early (orig 11/25) 01/09 £124616 01/11 £89873 01/13 £52546 01/15 £12133 07/15 £NILNet sales 2024: £200
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Thanks both.
Blog updated. Heck of a morning.
Licking my wounds!0 -
Oh dear
Hope car fix isn't too many £££...
xxI am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soulRepaid mtge early (orig 11/25) 01/09 £124616 01/11 £89873 01/13 £52546 01/15 £12133 07/15 £NILNet sales 2024: £200 -
The random man I sent it to (!!) Says £350. Alternator.
Feeling a bit better after a hot bath and a whinge!
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£350 for an alternator??? :eek: What car is this for?2018 totals:
Savings £11,200
Mortgage Overpayments £5,5000 -
Disco. That's fitting also.
Could be a new line for you?0 -
Just got home.
Left at 7. Ugh.0 -
Ugh indeed. Hope the rest of the week improves.Nov 2025 - part 1 - £13,878 part 2 - £20,953 Total - £34,832 24 months to go!0
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