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MF a cardi? I want some woolly knickers it is that cold!!!!!Aiming for a minimal spend 20221
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It was only a walk across the car park for a few minutes away from my desk. I never thought about grabbing my coat as I wasn't going to be out long. I do have woolly tights, thick socks and boots on. Oddly enough in the office I have a woolly shawl over my legs 🤭Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.1
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I am nesh 😆 I have turned into a southern softy 🥶 MF you northerners are made of stronger stuff. Lol at SW’s woolly knickers 😂DS’s gf took the dog to the forest yesterday so I only walked her in the morning & rested after work.I am on a late start today so I will take the dog for a bit longer walk later this morning. I am being picked up in a taxi at 7pm for our “girls night out” so I will have just under an hour to get ready. I will be wearing a mask 😷 and my LF test last night was negative0% 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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Had to quickly adapt, although I'm not wearing shorts in winter, maybe that's a few more years under my belt!
An hour is plenty, have a lovely time 😊Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.2 -
Enjoy tonight. Glad you are able to go out.Aiming for a minimal spend 20222
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Just back from dog walking it’s a bright crisp morning cold enough to see my breath 🥶Bumped into one of the girls from last night out walking her dogs so we walked and chatted.
Had a good night last night and food was nice, not worth the money, but I suppose you pay a premium at these restaurants for the “Christmas” menu. It was good to catch up with friends and have a chat and a few laughs.Dinner £21.95 - roast Turkey and all the trimmings plus dessert - creme brûlée
Drink - pink gin spritz £7.95
glass of tap water - free
plus service charge = £34
taxi home £5 = total spend £39
My house-selling friend’s husband took us to the meal in their car so no cost to get there0% 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
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6429003/escape-to-the-country-living-off-savings/p12 -
Glad you were able to see nice people from work and that you got a lift.Aiming for a minimal spend 20222
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Thanks SW. No one from work just a group of friends some of their kids went to school with my DS.Have taken the dog to the vet for a regular treatment she has. Covered by vet plan that DS pays for. Then went through McDonald’s drive through and got a burger meal for lunch. Just resting this afternoon0% 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
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6429003/escape-to-the-country-living-off-savings/p12 -
That's not a bad price for a Christmas meal and having a good catch up.
Enjoy your rest!Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.2 -
It’s milder this morning. Puppy dog has been out in the garden and had her breakfast. I will walk her later this morning.This afternoon I am walking to the shops with my (non house moving / non dog owning) friend. I have a list of gifts to get from b&m boots and m & s. We will probably have a cuppa in mcD before walking home again.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
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6429003/escape-to-the-country-living-off-savings/p12
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