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Onwards and the debt goes downwards!

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  • lucielle
    lucielle Posts: 11,518 Forumite
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    A nice walk today through Armadale Woods up to Armadale Hill. Apparently on a clear day there are fantastic views across the water to Mallaig and Knoydart, with the mountains of Ladhar Bheinn and Beinn Sgritheall. Sadly today wasn’t one of those days and the weather Gods weren’t on our side. It’s not called the misty isle for nothing.  
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    Total Debt Dec 07 £59875.83 Overdrafts £2900,New Debt Figure ZERO !!!!!!:j 08/06/2013
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  • lucielle
    lucielle Posts: 11,518 Forumite
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    In other news was awake for most of the night as DS1s dog was whelping. Kept in touch via fb messenger. Finally finished at 4am. 1 pup has been in his bosses aga to try and warm up and given puppy milk. Last I heard it was back with mum but DS1 is keeping an eye on it. Don’t know what sex they are as he’s letting mum get on with it
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    Total Debt Dec 07 £59875.83 Overdrafts £2900,New Debt Figure ZERO !!!!!!:j 08/06/2013
    Lucielle's Daring Debt Free Journey
    DFD Before we Die!!!! Long Haul Supporter #124
  • savingholmes
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    Sorry the weather hasn't been on your side. Still pretty though even if the views are limited. Hope the puppies are all okay.
    Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
    1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
    2) £1.6K Net savings after CCs 14/8/25
    3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £25.3K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.2K) = 31.1/£127.5K target 24.4% 15/8/25
    4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
    5) SIPP £4.8K updated 29/7/25
  • lucielle
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    Started to do a walk today but we both decided that we weren’t up for it. The path was really boggy and had been badly churned up by livestock. On the way home stopped to see if be of my favourite couples ( both in their 70s). They insisted on a wee dram and a bite to eat. Well it would’ve been rude not to!
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    Total Debt Dec 07 £59875.83 Overdrafts £2900,New Debt Figure ZERO !!!!!!:j 08/06/2013
    Lucielle's Daring Debt Free Journey
    DFD Before we Die!!!! Long Haul Supporter #124
  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 28,994 Forumite
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    Glad you are making time to relax. Your life always sounds so busy
    Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
    1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
    2) £1.6K Net savings after CCs 14/8/25
    3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £25.3K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.2K) = 31.1/£127.5K target 24.4% 15/8/25
    4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
    5) SIPP £4.8K updated 29/7/25
  • lucielle
    lucielle Posts: 11,518 Forumite
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    Todays jaunt took us to the Old Man of Storr. The weather wasn’t great but still enjoyable.
    Total Debt Dec 07 £59875.83 Overdrafts £2900,New Debt Figure ZERO !!!!!!:j 08/06/2013
    Lucielle's Daring Debt Free Journey
    DFD Before we Die!!!! Long Haul Supporter #124
  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 28,994 Forumite
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    Well done on getting out despite the weather
    Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
    1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
    2) £1.6K Net savings after CCs 14/8/25
    3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £25.3K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.2K) = 31.1/£127.5K target 24.4% 15/8/25
    4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
    5) SIPP £4.8K updated 29/7/25
  • EssexHebridean
    EssexHebridean Posts: 24,437 Forumite
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    The Western Isles phrase on the weather is "if you don't like it, don't worry, there will be a different sort along in a minute!"  - I sympathise with not knowing which way it will come from next! 

    Hope the puppies are OK.

    (And I've finally caught up on your diary!) 
    🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
    Balance as at 01/09/23 = £115,000.00 Balance as at 31/12/23 = £112,000.00
    Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
    £100k barrier broken 1/4/25
    SOA CALCULATOR (for DFW newbies): SOA Calculator
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  • lucielle
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    Thanks @EssexHebridean. Todays weather doesn’t seem to be shifting, windy and very misty. Having a day at home and even managing to do some of the stocktake.   
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    Total Debt Dec 07 £59875.83 Overdrafts £2900,New Debt Figure ZERO !!!!!!:j 08/06/2013
    Lucielle's Daring Debt Free Journey
    DFD Before we Die!!!! Long Haul Supporter #124
  • lucielle
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    Went back to Talisker beach as the tide was out. Lovely walk down, though the weather was changeable. Had a coffee out then went to the beach on the other side at Glenbrittle. I’d put some beef olives in the slow cooker so tea was nearly done by the time we got home. Stove chap coming tomorrow. 
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    Total Debt Dec 07 £59875.83 Overdrafts £2900,New Debt Figure ZERO !!!!!!:j 08/06/2013
    Lucielle's Daring Debt Free Journey
    DFD Before we Die!!!! Long Haul Supporter #124
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