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Laurels (or sometimes laurel wreaths) were awarded to successful generals in ancient times. To rest on your laurels means to coast on previous achievements rather than doing new thingsI think I saw you in an ice cream parlour
Drinking milk shakes, cold and long
Smiling and waving and looking so fine6 -
I knew what it meant, that's why I used it, but not its origins at the time. But thanks anywaymark55man said:Laurels (or sometimes laurel wreaths) were awarded to successful generals in ancient times. To rest on your laurels means to coast on previous achievements rather than doing new things
Thanks @Sunshine_girl2 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
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I try not to rest on my Laurels ..or Hardy's. 😼 (well someone had to say it ..)4
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They were great 😺WinterWarrior said:Well that’s another fine mess…. I miss Laurel and Hardy! When they played their wives 🤣3 -
Just popping in to also root for you DIA [wonders where the cheerleaders emoji went]
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I always figured that resting on one's laurels might cause a rash on the tush. Might be looking at the wrong plant.mark55man said:Laurels (or sometimes laurel wreaths) were awarded to successful generals in ancient times. To rest on your laurels means to coast on previous achievements rather than doing new thingsI’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe, Old Style Money Saving and Pensions boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts 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 and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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Thanks @RosaBernicia (it was always @MuffinTops with the cheerleaders/dancing girls emoji
Two uplifting phone calls with friends. One of the friends invited me to stay for a week next week so I don't need to stay here. I am ok, but I really appreciated the invitation.
I have my ticket booked and my friend will meet me at the station so I feel a bit more relaxed as I won't need to find the house by myself.
MSE- walked to a l1d1 and bought healthy food instead of buying it more expensive nearer by.
- saved 80p by buying my travel tickets direct instead of through T-line.
- resisted eating out, made soup when I got in instead.
- bought the l1d1 veg box for 1.50 and turned most of it into veggie soup except for the asparagus that I am saving for a treat!
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 350/1000
Buffer fund 100/100
Debt Free (again) 25/07/20256 -
Glad you enjoyed the park. Sounds like you have good friends. I too have made soup today (and yesterday).Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £171.8K Equity 36.37%
2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 10/10/25
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £27.9K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.25K) = 34/£127.5K target 26.6% 10/10/25
(If took bigger lump sum = 60.35K or 47.6%)
4) FI Age 60 income target £17.1/30K 57% (if mortgage and debts repaid - need more otherwise) (If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%)
5) SIPP £5K updated 10/10/255 -
I do have good friendssavingholmes said:Glad you enjoyed the park. Sounds like you have good friends. I too have made soup today (and yesterday). 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 350/1000
Buffer fund 100/100
Debt Free (again) 25/07/20256
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