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Sorry to hear of your tough week. It must be worrying about the tree.
"Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee1 -
The tree is a concern jwil especially when it comes to insurance renewal which is due next month. Dh’s view is that the distance from the house is to the trunk of the tree, I’m not so sure.
i had my mr wii weigh in this morning, the travelling 2lbs are off on a break so I’m down to 11st 13lb which I am pleased about. I did have a badly upset tummy one day so that probably accounted for some of it.
scones were made yesterday and the soda wasn’t as dh went to the shop. I got a firm date for the car to be repaired which is good as some on site client work is needed. I may still need a rental.
i need to create a structure for client work today as things are ramping up. Today I am grateful for
a cosy night in front of the tv
dh getting the dehumidifier into the roofspace
taking time for a sit down when tiredMortgage at 01.01.14 £119,481.83:eek: today £0 Emergency fund £5.5/5.5k & £200/200 cash.:jWeight 24/02/19 14st 7lb now 12st determined to stop defining myself by my mistakes. Progress not perfection.:T100%through my 1% mortgage challenge. 100% through my pb challenge.4 -
So Monday dh got confirmation of a £220 payment from an easyJet delayed flight in May last year plus an item sold on vinted for £35. Yesterday he was office based and I was delivering on line training through to lunchtime then had client calls through to my last zoom at 7. Things aren’t great between dd and me and it’s taking its toll. I think she’s too old to be living irresponsibly at home but wouldn’t want to ask her to leave.Also yesterday our renewal for home insurance came through from our current provider. It’s down by £70 a year which is not something I’ve previously encountered. It makes me increasingly nervous about the tree.
Also yesterday we got the final bits needed for the bathroom and the builder is currently on site. Right lots of work to be done so need to crack on.
today I am grateful for
a client concerned about me
a rearranged meeting at the request of a client. It gives me more prep time
money coming in towards the building costsMortgage at 01.01.14 £119,481.83:eek: today £0 Emergency fund £5.5/5.5k & £200/200 cash.:jWeight 24/02/19 14st 7lb now 12st determined to stop defining myself by my mistakes. Progress not perfection.:T100%through my 1% mortgage challenge. 100% through my pb challenge.1 -
I'm just catching up on posts, and I'm sorry to hear the last week has been a difficult one. I hope there's better news about your young relative soon.
The tree does sound like something to keep an eye on. I imagine that as it's not shed the big branches through storm Amy, that's a good sign, but it's worrying. Is there a time limit by which you are supposed to have your correspondence acknowledged? It's been a few days since you mentioned it.
Well done for keeping the wandering pounds away, though sorry you weren't well.I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
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