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You can still have a G&T, or two, maybe not for breakfast!
Plans look great, as do your meals.
Have a safe journey and a wonderful Christmas ⛄Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.3 -
So glad it is the holiday. Hurrah. Make sure you enjoy yourself. Sooooo happy you will see your DF. Please give him a big hug from all of us. We made it Hurrah. Now let's all have the best Christmas after a crazy year.Aiming for a minimal spend 20223
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Yes, this with bells on it!! I think everyone deserves a very merry Christmas indeedsavingwannabe said:So glad it is the holiday. Hurrah. Make sure you enjoy yourself. Sooooo happy you will see your DF. Please give him a big hug from all of us. We made it Hurrah. Now let's all have the best Christmas after a crazy year.3 -
Lol at my G&T, I did however fall asleep between my little ones who were having a sleepover in one of their rooms and insisted I joined them.
I think this year has just taken it out of everyone and we have all been scrabbling for to cross the line. I hope you have a lovely festive period. XxMortgage Aug 2019 161,000 :eek::eek::eek:Nov 2019 156,500:T Jan 2020 153,122:T, Apr 2020 149,500, Apr2021 139, 675, Oct 2021 136,823, Dec 2021 136,120🙂EF 0/12,000 (0%)😕 (5062.44 was ERC), Jan 2023 128,650. Our Mortgage is never going to be as high as it is today. :jOnwards and downwards to a better life for our family. :jJust keep swimming3 -
Walked the dog x 2 and made a good start on my to do list. It was bright and sunny with a breeze this afternoon so the washing mostly dried outside. I also washed down the patio. Was also a NSD and all food from stores. Spent most of the afternoon relaxing on the sofa watching tv 😁Skint_yet_Again said:Plans for this weekend
-wrap presents.✅hoover living room & kitchen tiled floor / rug.✅Last few items washed & dried outside if the weather is ok
-get packed for going away - started
-send meter readings online (it’s been really mild & heating has been mostly off during the day)
Will be interested to see if we have used over the £95 a month energy direct debit for December & used any of our credit built up over the summer.Tomorrow I will walk the dog & wrap presents and finish packing.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/p13 -
Sounds wonderful and you'll easily get everything finished off.Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.2
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Enjoy your evening. It is nearly Christmas!Aiming for a minimal spend 20222
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Walked the dog this morning it was grey but mild. The heating has been off most of the day. I sent my meter readings online &I finished packing & wrapped presents in between watching tv. LF test was negative. Used up the last few bits & pieces in the fridge. Everything else is in the freezer.I will fill up the car with petrol in the morning before setting off 🤗Have a lovely Christmas🎄🥳 🎁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/p13 -
Merry Christmas!!! Have a good journey and please send a big hug to your father from all of us, love swxxxxAiming for a minimal spend 20220
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Have a safe journey and a wonderful Christmas!Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.1
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