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We had a lovely meal at my parents house, followed by some birthday cake. Sunday was a nice relaxing day.
Yesterday was back to work, office job followed by a 2hr cleaning job. My customer had also asked if I'd pick up her prescription from the chemist for her on my way, which I did. I'm really hoping my helpfulness will result in enough good karma for the knock on the door by the postcode lottery lot with one of those giant cheques 😅
Today has been office job, followed by a 1hr cleaning job and then we've had the shopping delivered, which is us sorted for the next couple of weeks.
I have paid another £50 off the mortgage and the new total is £9,800. I'm hoping I can get another £100 off before payday next week 🙂Starting Mortgage Balance (June 2019) £72,000. Mortgage Free November 2025!10 -
My good karma did come around, unfortunately nota knock on the door with a giant cheque, but I won another £15!
I've had a busy week with cleaning jobs everyday after work and another 3 tomorrow morning. I'm tired but it's been worth it.
My customer tonight is going on holiday next week and wanted a slip to go under one of her dresses, I ordered it for her the other day and took it with me tonight. She was very pleased with it and we did a swapsy, she gave me some nice trainers that she'd only worn once but didn't love! They're primarni trainers so definitely not some I would buy as I can't stand the place, but they are quite nice and being as frugal as I am, I wasn't going to turn them down!
We are going to a quiz tomorrow night with my parents and their friend. It's at the local church hall and is to raise funds for the village Christmas lights, should be fun, although I can't say I've brushed up on my general knowledge 🤣Starting Mortgage Balance (June 2019) £72,000. Mortgage Free November 2025!8 -
Enjoy the quiz Jessy and I hope you have a relaxing weekend. All the best BeeXXGoal 1: Apply for benefits.
Goal 2: Get a lodger.
Goal 3: Get a regular routine in place.
Goal 4: On outcome of benefits plan finances.
Goal 5: Save EF if possible.3 -
Thanks Bee xCrazyBee787 said:Enjoy the quiz Jessy and I hope you have a relaxing weekend. All the best BeeXXStarting Mortgage Balance (June 2019) £72,000. Mortgage Free November 2025!2 -
Good news, we won!
We split the prizes with my parents and their friend and me and DH came home with 2 bottles of wine, a Christmas house advent calendar and a cuddly rudolph reindeer!
Starting Mortgage Balance (June 2019) £72,000. Mortgage Free November 2025!10 -
Congratulations, I want that reindeer - he looks adorableXXGoal 1: Apply for benefits.
Goal 2: Get a lodger.
Goal 3: Get a regular routine in place.
Goal 4: On outcome of benefits plan finances.
Goal 5: Save EF if possible.3 -
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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****
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***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 21 months left.3 -
A lovely haul !
Dxx22: 3🏅 4⭐ 23: 5🏅 6 ⭐ 24 1🏅 2⭐ 25 🏅 🥈2⭐ 26 🥈 Never save something for a special occasion. Every day is a special occasion. The diff between what you were yesterday and what you'll be tomorrow is what you do today Well organised clutter is still clutter - Joshua Becker If youre not already using a thing you won't start using it more by shoving it in a cupboard- AJMoney The barrier standing between you & what youre truly capable of isnt lack of info, ideas or techniques. The secret is 'do it'3 -
Well done! 😁Mortgage free 16/06/2023! £132,500 cleared in 11 years, 3 months and 7 days
'Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is.' Ernest Hemingway3 -
Well done on winning the quiz! You got some nice prizes
2025 mortgage OPs - £100
2026 mortgage OPs - £30/£1200
Total mortgage OPs so far - £130
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