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Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally

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  • HairyHandofDartmoor
    HairyHandofDartmoor Posts: 13,960 Forumite
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    Thanks everyone. We had a good journey both ways and got back at about half ten last night. We dropped DS3's belongings at his house, took him to the supermarket so he could buy himself some food and then had a meal with him. We met the housemate we'd never met before who was very nice and we enjoyed chatting to DS3 during the meal. We were able to drive off knowing he was settled in and happy to be back :).

    Today we're taking it easy and binge watching some good tv together. The house feels quiet without DS3 but I'll get used to it in a few days, especially when I'm back at work and busy.

    I hope everyone is having a good Sunday so far :).
    Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
    Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
    EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
    CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
    HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS
  • Willowtree222
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    Glad it was a good journey and sounds lovely to have been able to stop and have a meal as well.

    Enjoy your Sunday relax. x
    September 2017 Debt = £25330

    Starting afresh.

    You can do anything if you put your mind to it. x
  • Sun_Addict
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    Glad it all went smoothly. Hope you're enjoying your relaxing day today.
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • mummytogirls
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    Hope you enjoyed the day chilling out HHOD xx
    Mummytogirls x

  • milann
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    Pleased it went well and you’ve had chance to chill today.
    Don’t work too hard :D
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  • Onebrokelady
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    Awww I'm glad your trip to drop Ds3 went ok and you got to spend some time with him before leaving,I think it always makes it a tiny bit easier if you don't have to rush off and can make sure they are settled ,hope your starting to feel better now xx
    Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,736 Owed = £10,894
  • Sunshine_girl2
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    Good to hear the journey went well, I am like you and would do anything to take my son back myself if it was possible. Gives you peace of mind that you delivered them back safely.

    Hope today hasn't been to tiring for you, and that you and DH are back to full health.
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

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    I hope your day went well, HHOD, and that you and DH are not feeling any after effects from your illnesses and busy weekend:beer:
  • HairyHandofDartmoor
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    edited 13 January 2020 at 8:58PM
    Thanks everyone :).

    School was good today and I enjoyed doing the cover. It was very windy and I was worried some of the smaller children might blow away like kites :rotfl: but at least the rain held off until hometime. We had vomit in two classrooms by the end of the day :eek: but not mine luckily :rotfl:.

    Tomorrow I'm doing cover in the morning and then coming home to rest after my lunchtime job.

    I hope everyone is having a good day today :).
    Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
    Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
    EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
    CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
    HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS
  • beanielou
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    Glad that your day went well.
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