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The Piano Diary
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Dear diary and all,
Party went off really well. We had about 25 people with some to celebrate our wedding anniversary and then several of DSs friends to welcome him home. It was really nice to have everyone over and a few stayed including a couple of his friends camping in the garden. A few of his musician friends brought guitars and there was a bit of a sing song around the piano which was really nice. Just about getting on top of clearing up the aftermath today.
Going on sabbatical August 31st 2026.2 -
Lovely to hear.
2017 - mortgage of £140,000 and interest rate of £10 a day
Feb 2021 £103000
November 2021 £93000
December 2022 £79000
December 2023 £73000
March 2024 £70000
May 2024 £68000
October 2024 £65000
February 2025 £63000
March 2025 £45000, interest of £6.07 per day
November 2025 £41000, interest of £5.62 per day
March 2026 £38000, interest of £5.22 per day
July 2026 mortgage of £34,000 and interest of £4.97 per day1 -
Thanks @AgathaSquirrel !
It has been a bit of a car week. Whilst driving the older one to the airport to collect DS, a couple of warning lights came on. They disappeared after I restarted the car for the return journey. I took it to the garage and they have diagnosed a failed rear ABS sensor which needed replacing along with another part that has corroded. Total bill £486. Ouch, but still I am ok with it, it is the cost of keeping an older vehicle on the road. The newer one went in for its MOT today and passed without any advisories which was nice.
One more week to go. Next Friday will be my last day after which I will be on leave and not going back. Just tying up the final loose ends before I go. To be honest, can’t wait for the final logging out and not having to think about it all any more😊!
Going on sabbatical August 31st 2026.2 -
Hope your last week goes quickly.
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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*** in ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 13 months left.1 -
OMG, one week!!!
Mortgage start: £65,495 (March 2016)
Cleared 🧚♀️🧚♀️🧚♀️!!! In 5 years, 1 month and 29 days
Total amount repaid: £72,307.03. £1.10 repaid for every £1.00 borrowed
Finally earning interest instead of paying it!!!1 -
Oh my goodness, that’s gone by quickly. Enjoy! ☺️
2017 - mortgage of £140,000 and interest rate of £10 a day
Feb 2021 £103000
November 2021 £93000
December 2022 £79000
December 2023 £73000
March 2024 £70000
May 2024 £68000
October 2024 £65000
February 2025 £63000
March 2025 £45000, interest of £6.07 per day
November 2025 £41000, interest of £5.62 per day
March 2026 £38000, interest of £5.22 per day
July 2026 mortgage of £34,000 and interest of £4.97 per day2 -
Dear diary and all,
The day has arrived! Today was my last working day. I am on holiday now until the end of August when I officially retire. The eternal out of office has been set.
OH and I are now planning our first holiday in September where we will join DS in Asia for part of his travels. Flights booked today.
Doesn't quite feel real yet since its no different from being on holiday but already I can feel the weight lifting.
Going on sabbatical August 31st 2026.4 -
Hooray to your retirement, new adventures and no stress .
Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.1 -
Happy retirement.
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*** in ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 13 months left.1 -
I like "the eternal out of office" - congrats!
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