We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

20/20 Vision (repaying a debt to my home and myself)

1…9394969899…154

Comments

  • doingitanyway
    doingitanyway Posts: 10,189 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Mortgage-free Glee!
    Thanks Homegrown. Good ideas there and I will try that.

    I think I generate so many dishes because I cook from scratch and don’t use processed foods. I also don’t have a microwave so use extra dishes heating things.
    i don’t have a draining board or washing up bowl either. Going to prioritise buying both.

    Done
    Jointed turkey and froze
    Repacked and form filled for bag to be returned
    Made turkey soup and extra stock
    Kept on top of all washing up

    Cancelled a ticket for an event and got £12 back and sent over to CU account. :money:

    A good day WFH.

    There's something about this time of year when I feel like a glass of red wine. Not having it, just saying ;)

    It is dark now so the heating can go on :)

    I hope you all had a good day :)
    If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them

    Emergency fund 800/1000
    Buffer fund 0/100
    Debt Free (again) 25/072025
  • doingitanyway
    doingitanyway Posts: 10,189 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Mortgage-free Glee!
    [QUOTE=HairyHandofDartmoor;75100684

    Could you wash a few dishes every time you boil the kettle to keep on top of it? I use kettle boiling time to empty the dishwasher and wash delicate things that won't go in it.[/QUOTE]

    Thanks HH, Funny you should mention that. I am thinking of getting some hand weights to do some arm exercises whilst I wait for the kettle to boil. Also inspired by you with the f1bit I am once again thinking of getting one. I know I don't NEED one but if it inspires me to move more? Haven't decided yet...
    If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them

    Emergency fund 800/1000
    Buffer fund 0/100
    Debt Free (again) 25/072025
  • HairyHandofDartmoor
    HairyHandofDartmoor Posts: 13,960 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Difficult to know if a Fitbit would inspire you. It does me but I enjoy walking anyway.
    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
  • doingitanyway
    doingitanyway Posts: 10,189 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Mortgage-free Glee!
    You will find it hard to believe HH as I talk about walking more than I do it, but I actually enjoy walking too. After next week I can schedule my days as I please so I am hoping to get back into it. I might leave it until I have walked every day for a week then get it as a Christmas pressies to myself :)
    If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them

    Emergency fund 800/1000
    Buffer fund 0/100
    Debt Free (again) 25/072025
  • HairyHandofDartmoor
    HairyHandofDartmoor Posts: 13,960 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    doingitanyway wrote: »
    You will find it hard to believe HH as I talk about walking more than I do it, but I actually enjoy walking too. After next week I can schedule my days as I please so I am hoping to get back into it. I might leave it until I have walked every day for a week then get it as a Christmas pressies to myself :)


    That sounds like a great plan :).
    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
    beanielou Posts: 96,134 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    You could use tins of beans instead of weights?
    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.
  • redofromstart
    redofromstart Posts: 5,894 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    beanielou wrote: »
    You could use tins of beans instead of weights?


    Good idea, or bottles of water. The 500ml ones are easy to grip and are a reasonable weight.
    My mortgage free diary: +++ Divide by Cucumber Error.  Please reinstall universe and reboot+++

    GNU Mr Redo

  • doingitanyway
    doingitanyway Posts: 10,189 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Mortgage-free Glee!
    edited 28 November 2018 at 5:18PM
    I had the squirrel man back today. It worked well as he arrived during my break. We are still trying to resolve this.

    I chased the handyman (FROG) who used to come out for £25 an hour but the scheme is no longer running. I should have eaten that frog a while back and now it has jumped away!!
    I want to buy a new tap and so I need to find a plumber to fit it. If I am unable to do the kitchen a good tap would stop water spraying everywhere. I can at least stop this constant source of annoyance.

    I chased the window man (FROG) to see if he can move on price. I asked for him to call tomorrow afternoon as I am off work tomorrow

    I texted the decorator (FROG) and had to admit the window was not in so she would not be able to decorate until at least February :(

    Thinking of doing the backlog of washing overnight and going to the laundry to dry everything. I have the car so it shouldn't be hard and i can't stand the thought of damp washing hanging about :(

    Hope you all okay this gloomy, damp and cold February day.
    If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them

    Emergency fund 800/1000
    Buffer fund 0/100
    Debt Free (again) 25/072025
  • HairyHandofDartmoor
    HairyHandofDartmoor Posts: 13,960 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Well done for eating so many frogs today :T
    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
  • doingitanyway
    doingitanyway Posts: 10,189 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Mortgage-free Glee!
    HairyHandofDartmoor wrote: »
    Well done for eating so many frogs today :T
    Thanks HH. I just swallowed my final frog of the day by leaving a message with a potential plumber!
    If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them

    Emergency fund 800/1000
    Buffer fund 0/100
    Debt Free (again) 25/072025
This discussion has been closed.
★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 351.7K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.4K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454K Spending & Discounts
  • 244.7K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 600.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.3K Life & Family
  • 258.3K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.
Update Your Picture