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Got up yesterday feeling decidedly ropey , sniffly noise and a bit of a cough . At least the UTI has gone , anyway had a slow day , worked in my pjs for the first time and had an early night and feeling more with it today.In work tomorrow as long as my cough doesn't escalate , we are now being told not to have meetings in person!Anyway today I need to do some housework as I was away all weekend and am busy this coming one , so I have dusted everywhere this morning , changed my bed . Lunchtime I will Hoover if I feel like it.Have a good day .Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.4
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I started with feeling rough, sniffing, aching and a bit of a cough on Friday afternoon. Lots of Covid cases where I work at the moment although I’m pretty certain I’ve just got a cold.Glad the UTI has gone. Hope you feel better soon.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)2
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Work is strangely quiet today, which always worries me , like the calm before the storm . I have hoovered through and done all the washing . Went for a walk and feel better for that , I love being outside .Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.3
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As you popped into my diary and gave me shop-envy
I thought I should read yours!
Hopefully your lurgy is just a cold and will behave itself - you're right there's masses of nasty ones around this year, I've escaped so far but sure it's just a matter of time!🎉 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 1/4/25SOA CALCULATOR (for DFW newbies): SOA Calculatorshe/her2 -
I hope you don't get the lurgy that's going round,it's really nasty. I always feel better when I get outside xxOriginal Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,510 Owed = £11,1203
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I still have a cold but lateral flows are negative . Work continued to be quiet the rest of the week . I had youngest DGS on Friday for a practice run , it went ok but I forget how tiring babies are . Yesterday DGD had her princess birthday party and it was lovely to see her with her school friends having a good time after the past 18 months . The shopping and housework got done pre party . Today I am going to a friends for Sunday dinner , her husband has MS so she likes entertaining at home . It will be dark when I go out but it will be lovely to see her .I have paid my CC today from the Xmas fund , which makes things so much easier and added another £200 to PBS . Have kept £50 back as I seem to socialising more than normal at the minute .I need to go in my big cupboard to find my Xmas cards I still haven't done it . Ironing first though , I will carry on watching Dynasty on Netflix . It's very trashy but easy on the brain 😂.
Have a relaxing day .Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.3 -
Onebrokelady said:I hope you don't get the lurgy that's going round,it's really nasty. I always feel better when I get outside xxLife is an adventure, never stop exploring.3
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EssexHebridean said:As you popped into my diary and gave me shop-envy
I thought I should read yours!
Hopefully your lurgy is just a cold and will behave itself - you're right there's masses of nasty ones around this year, I've escaped so far but sure it's just a matter of time!Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.3 -
Sunshine_girl2 said:Thanks EH for dropping in, your diary is always one of my faves .Hope you had a lovely Sunday lunch with your friends.🎉 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 1/4/25SOA CALCULATOR (for DFW newbies): SOA Calculatorshe/her2 -
Hope you had a lovely meal out. Well done for clearing your CC.Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 6/7/25
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £24.3K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.2K) = 30.1/£127.5K target 23.6% 29/7/25
4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
5) SIPP £4.8K updated 29/7/251
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