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It’s the weekend, it doesn’t feel like it, this week has all blurred into one!DS & his gf are both off work today. I am hoping they will take puppy dog to the forest later. I’ve just fed her & she’s now snoozing.Plans for today
- bleach spray bathroom
- wipe all surfaces, door handles, etc
- start reading my book
- do some shredding
- scrub patio with disinfectant & allow to dry (if DS & gf take dog out & sunny day, the disinfectant I use is dog safe once dry)
- cook stew in slow cooker0% credit card £1360 & 0% Car Loan £7500 ~ paid in full JAN 2020 = NOW DEBT FREE 🤗
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House purchase completed FEB 2023 🥳🍾 Left work. 🤗
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If you get any of the expected sunshine this weekend, you could sit in the garden and read your book!
I've added shredding to my to do list, it can the double up as the base layer for my cat litter.Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.1 -
Skint_yet_Again said:Plans for today- bleach spray bathroom ✅
- wipe all surfaces, door handles, etc ✅
- start reading my book ✅
- do some shredding
- scrub patio with disinfectant & allow to dry ✅
(DS & gf have taken puppy dog out to the forest & it’s a sunny day ☀️ ✅
- cook stew in slow cooker✅Heating was on last night at 5pm, 7pm & 9pm for 15 minutes each time as it was cold, but it’s off today. Hopefully by end of March it will be off altogether.Stew is smelling delish in slow cooker.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
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Now, take the evening to relax!
A good film, feet up, puppy dog cuddles and a good bowl of stew.Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.0 -
Thinking of my lovely mum today 🥰😢🌷🌸🌷🌼🌷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
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Sending hugs SYA xMortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.1
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I had a cup of tea brought to me in bed & passed through the half open door this morning ! Plus a card & some nice body wash/ body lotion 😁
Have spent the day relaxing & reading my book. DS & gf walked the dog. I had a short walk round the block for some fresh air & exercise in the sun. Ankle is still very sore.With this social distancing I should save on petrol & the entertainment budget this month. I think I will save anything left over in my entertainment fund for when it’s all over as there will be lots of catching up to do with friends & family.Forgot to mention weekly weigh in down 2lb to 11st 3 😊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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Have fed the dog who is now snoozing. Have to keep her routine even if I am not going to work. Feels like a Sunday today, not sure where the weekend went.If they don’t sort my work equipment today I will start day 1 of operation spring clean 😀
day 1 - clean front of house (outside)Clean front door outsideClean front window outsideWeed forecourtWash 2nd quilt cover & spare quilt (I have 2 thin quilts on my bed so I can throw one off if I get hot in the night)Wash hoover filters & dry outside
I have made a list of things that don’t get done often. Apart from a quick flick of a cleaning cloth & a quick hoover round mostly I tend to concentrate on the kitchen & bathroom. Ive split the jobs into days / rooms. First starting at the front of the house. If I have to work this week I will wait till my 2 week easter holiday & do it all then as I will now be staying home.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
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No work equipment again today.I walked the dog early so not many people around.Have done everything on my to-do list for today. Am now lounging on the sofa watching tv but must get up again soon & keep moving or I will seize up & be in more pain
Food today not so good. No breakfast & then hot chocolate & biscuits after dog walk. Lunch was better, jacket potato with half tin tuna, tablespoon of sweetcorn & garlic mayo. Snack - banana shared with the dog 😁
Dinner tonight will be sweet chilli chicken with veg & noodles.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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Well done on getting your jobs done today.
Your meal planning is fine, you had a late breakfast, it happens when at home!
Have a good evening.Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.1
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