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Time to Face The Music
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I see the dog satisfied his fish fixation 😆 That looks like Matlock, used to go there a lot.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)1
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Yes it is Matlock Bath. Love it there.
Need to go in the van again this year.
Syd was happy to see the fish. Didn't want to leave them 🤣🤣🤣0 -
Not a no spends day I need to go and do the shopping tonight after work.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be from stores though. Breakfast was toast, we have both taken our packed lunches to work and dinner tonight is pork in black bean sauce, noodles and spring rolls.
Tonight's jobs are:- doing the shopping
- walking the dog
- load of washing
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Loving the dog/fish pics - he's so funny!
Matlock looks lovely - the Peak District has been on our list for ages to try to see more of but we've not made it yet!🎉 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
Balance as at 31/08/25 = £ 95,450.00
£100k barrier broken 1/4/25SOA CALCULATOR (for DFW newbies): SOA Calculatorshe/her1 -
It is a beautiful part of the country. Unfortunately, where we live now makes it more awkward to get there. It was literally on our doorstep before we moved.EssexHebridean said:Loving the dog/fish pics - he's so funny!
Matlock looks lovely - the Peak District has been on our list for ages to try to see more of but we've not made it yet!1 -
I do love Matlock but the parking is a nightmare so we never go anymoreLife gets in the way...PADding is addictive...Saving's better than spending...My savings diary - Now for a healthier, wealthier me2025 1p challenge #41 | Cash envelope challenge #01 | SPC #017Sealed pot 2025 £7390 | EF £1000/£1000 | Sabbatical £3677/£6000 | Travel savings £1832 | Sinking pots £31070
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I think Sheff has been banned, if you try to look at their profile it says Permission refused, this suggests they have been banned.If you go down to the woods today you better not go alone.0
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Now comes up as permission problem. Hope it’s resolved soon.x:j Debtfree and and staying that way.:j3-6 month emergency fund, No.61 £140.000
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Oh dear, that does indeed look like RS has been handed a posting restriction for some reason. Let's hope it's some sort of mixup and we see them back soon!🎉 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
Balance as at 31/08/25 = £ 95,450.00
£100k barrier broken 1/4/25SOA CALCULATOR (for DFW newbies): SOA Calculatorshe/her1 -
Just delurking to say really missing your upbeat posts with news of your dog and travels and debt busting. Hope you are back soon!
0% credit card £1360 & 0% Car Loan £7500 ~ paid in full JAN 2020 = NOW DEBT FREE 🤗
House sale OCT 2022 = NOW MORTGAGE FREE 🤗
House purchase completed FEB 2023 🥳🍾 Left work. 🤗
Retired at 55 & now living off the equity £10k a year (until pensions start at 60 & 67).
Previous Savings diary https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5597938/get-a-grip/p1
Living off savings diary
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6429003/escape-to-the-country-living-off-savings/p14
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