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  • rtandon27
    rtandon27 Posts: 5,713 Forumite
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    :wave:

    Hello Fortune - so good to hear from you!

    Sorry to hear it's been rocky, but don't forget roller coaster rides always come to an end! xxx
    4 YEARS 10 MONTHS DEBT FREE!!! (24 OCT 2016)
    (With heartfelt thanks to those who have gone before us & their indubitable generosity.)
    ...and now I have a mortgage! (23 AUG 2021)
    New projection - 14 YEARS 10 MONTHS LEFT OF 20 YEARS (reduced by 15 mths)
    Psst...I may have started a diary!
  • beanielou
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    Good to hear from you.
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  • VintageHistorian
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    Glad to see you back Fortune!
    "You won't bloom until you're planted" - Graffiti spotted in Newcastle.

    Always try to be nice, but never fail to be kind - Doctor Who

    Total mortgage overpayments 2017 - 2024 - £8945.62!
  • Karmacat
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    My word, that *is* a lot, Fortune - I'm glad you're okay, and that there are quite a few highs in all that roller-coastering :)
    2023: the year I get to buy a car
  • Fortune_Smiles
    Fortune_Smiles Posts: 5,119 Forumite
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    Awwwh - thanks guys. Feeling the virtual love :heart:

    It's pay day today and Mr F had an early start this morning so I have already shuffled money around. We've not made as much in MOPs as I'd planned this year. However, we've had a lot of house maintenance and car expense and I'm so grateful we've been in a position to cover these costs. We've still made some progress on OPs and savings and I have money put aside for relaying our drive and repairing the log burner. Now I'm back on the forum I feel I'll be able to make more progress. Happy days :D

    I'm determined to be more productive with my time too. First on today's job list - clean the Annex ready for this weekend's guests :D

    Have a great Monday guys

    Fortune x
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  • teapot2
    teapot2 Posts: 3,543 Forumite
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    Good that the annex has had some bookings and well done on the 5* review:D
  • Fortune_Smiles
    Fortune_Smiles Posts: 5,119 Forumite
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    teapot2 wrote: »
    Good that the annex has had some bookings and well done on the 5* review:D

    Thanks Teapot. Just need to get some more now :)

    Fortune x
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  • Fortune_Smiles
    Fortune_Smiles Posts: 5,119 Forumite
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    I've lost my get up and go today. Yesterday was quite a productive day but today I've only just managed to push the hoover around :o I think I'm just worn out. I have yoga tomorrow morning so I'm hoping I'll come back feeling revived :)

    I've offered my Annex guests an earlier check in on Saturday which they have accepted. They get a bit more time and it means I can do the meet and greet in the morning and free up the rest of the day. Mr F and I are planning to do some more gardening this weekend and to have a day out at the seaside :D

    Money has been spent today but only on essentials. I feel as though I've got more of a grip on the budget now. Good job too as there's no wriggle room for the next few months.

    Night all

    Fortune x
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  • Fortune_Smiles
    Fortune_Smiles Posts: 5,119 Forumite
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    Fortunately my mojo did return :)

    The Annex is ready to receive guests tomorrow and I've started Mr F's washing and ironing so he gets to wear pants for his next big business trip on Wednesday :rotfl:

    The grocery shop arrived and came in £23.23 under budget :) There were Cardoons in my veg box this week :cool: I've never cooked or eaten them before so that will be an adventure. If we like them I think I'll try to grow some. They look very impressive!

    A girlfriend who was due to visit next week has cried off. Much as I'd love to see her, I was relieved as I could really do with a break from visitors for a while. People seem to want to come for a week now rather than for a weekend and it's just getting too much. I'm exhausted and skint :eek:

    Apart from the arrival of our paying guests, Mr F and I have the whole weekend to ourselves :j Hooray!

    Have a great weekend everyone

    Fortune x
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  • teapot2
    teapot2 Posts: 3,543 Forumite
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    Pants are always good on a big business trip I suspect :D

    Had to g@@gle Cardoons, I'll be interested to hear how they are cooked.

    Enjoy your weekend and hope you get a bit of chill out time :cool:
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