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Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
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Seasidegal58 wrote: »I remember playing Trumps years ago when I was a teenager. Never realised it was also called Whist though. I used to wonder what Whist was when WI type women used to have 'Whist Drives' in books I have read!:rotfl:
:rotfl: :rotfl: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 MONTHS0 -
carbootcrazy wrote: »I agree about MSE making an amazing difference:T
I didn't know Kissing Jen but I remember Taxi with great fondness. Lovely lady, so sad that she was taken so young:(
Yes.
Kissing Jen too.
Her son was the same age as my DS
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Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
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HairyHandofDartmoor wrote: »We've always played cards with my mum and stepdad when the children were growing up, especially at Christmas, and I remember playing cards with my granny and grandad when I was a child too.
One of my favourites is Chase The Ace, and we play Wot sometimes which is a very old game. I'm terrible at remembering the rules, so I always have to be reminded if we haven't played it recently. :rotfl:.
There are so may different games. aren't there? I don't remember either of those you mentioned. We used to play a game called Newmarket a lot. Wouldn't know where to start now, I've totally forgotten how to play it0 -
Seasidegal58 wrote: »I remember playing Trumps years ago when I was a teenager. Never realised it was also called Whist though. I used to wonder what Whist was when WI type women used to have 'Whist Drives' in books I have read!:rotfl:
Does anyone remember Beetle Drives? they were 'big' when I was a young teenager. I've forgotten exactly how to play but there was a whole roomful of people playing, adults as well as teenagers, in a church hall where my friend's dad was the vicar. It wasn't a card game though. It involved rolling a dice and drawing parts of a beetle on paper. I kid you not! Simple pleasures, eh?:rotfl:0 -
I remember beetle drives :eek:I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.0 -
Thank you Carboot! You've have finally explained to me after years of wondering what a Beetle drive is!:T:T:T
Nothing to do with a VW then!:rotfl:Finally Debt Free! - July 2016 🌟
Finished Emergency Fund- £10,000 April 2017
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I've heard of beetle drives but I didn't know what they were. I've heard of Newmarket so I've probably played it at some point.
What I like about cards is that they are cheap, portable and provide hours of entertainment for several people. And if you're on your own you can play Patience
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They don't increase your electricity bill either
. 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 MONTHS0 -
HairyHandofDartmoor wrote: »I've heard of beetle drives but I didn't know what they were. I've heard of Newmarket so I've probably played it at some point.
What I like about cards is that they are cheap, portable and provide hours of entertainment for several people. And if you're on your own you can play Patience.
They don't increase your electricity bill either.
:rotfl::rotfl: LOve it I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.0 -
Seasidegal58 wrote: »Thank you Carboot! You've have finally explained to me after years of wondering what a Beetle drive is!:T:T:T
Are you taking the Mickey?:rotfl:0 -
My smalls love playing cards! and dominoes!
We always take them away with us when we go on holiday. It provides hours of free entertainment especially in the evenings.
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