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The problem for me is, I just can’t bring myself to use weedkiller ….
KKAs at 18.08.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £211,813
- OPs to mortgage = £19,809 Estd. interest saved = £10,180 to date
c. 16 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
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Produce tracker: £200 of £400 in 2026
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I wonder if it would work if you used the same technique but then used vinegar or similar instead of a commercial chemical.KajiKita said:The problem for me is, I just can’t bring myself to use weedkiller ….
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Prompted by other posters here, I have been having a think .... as you do ... and am wondering about automating things like OPs and pension contributions a bit more. I am feeling like I am treading water atm (partly because everything such as OPs or SIPP inputs are on hold due to the building works we are doing).
I have cancelled n3tflicks, so that's £17.99 a month freed up and I have reduced my outgoings on fuel since starting this job which I think has reduced my outgoings by a further £60 pcm or so. I think a budget review is in order! I can then suss out what I could afford to automate to either OPs / SIPPs and split the difference 50/50.
I shall return and let you know what I decide to do ...
KKAs at 18.08.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £211,813
- OPs to mortgage = £19,809 Estd. interest saved = £10,180 to date
c. 16 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 59 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 15th August.
Produce tracker: £200 of £400 in 2026
Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your reality.9 -
nutflicks is £17.99??? Is that an ad free version or something even better??
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Ah, sounds like I have misremembered. I need to check this out…Brie said:nutflicks is £17.99??? Is that an ad free version or something even better??
I have been thinking about minimal cooking options for dinner across this weekend. We are agreed on:
- burgers in buns
- omelette
- fajitas
- gammon, wedges and salafd
KKAs at 18.08.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £211,813
- OPs to mortgage = £19,809 Estd. interest saved = £10,180 to date
c. 16 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 59 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 15th August.
Produce tracker: £200 of £400 in 2026
Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your reality.5 -
I've been making a lot of fajitas, pizza, omelette and JP here too in the heat. I can't be bothered with standing in the kitchen boiling for hours on end!Emergency Fund goal - £1000
Baby cash emergency fund £25/250
Mortgage OP goal 2026 - £1200/£4500
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How are you making JPs and especially pizzas, without having a hot oven heating up the house ...? #intrigueddebtfreewannabe321 said:I've been making a lot of fajitas, pizza, omelette and JP here too in the heat. I can't be bothered with standing in the kitchen boiling for hours on end!
Got up at 4.30am this morning in solidarity with Mr KK, as he wanted to concrete the front path (the longest one!) outside the kitchen before the sun came round and made it unbearable .... We are heading to the builders merchant tomorrow to pick out the stone slabs - Squeee!!!
I tried to clear my cut flower border but only managed c. half of it before I had to give up and come into work. It does look better though Showed a colleague who is mad on crochet (and VERY skilled - makes soft toys etc.) my 12mm hook and related wool for my blanket - she really liked it
KKAs at 18.08.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £211,813
- OPs to mortgage = £19,809 Estd. interest saved = £10,180 to date
c. 16 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 59 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 15th August.
Produce tracker: £200 of £400 in 2026
Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your reality.5 -
My kitchen is so badly designed the back door just happens to be next to the oven. So I prop it wide open and stick them in with a timer and walk away 😆. JP I use air fryer with and do the same.Emergency Fund goal - £1000
Baby cash emergency fund £25/250
Mortgage OP goal 2026 - £1200/£4500
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Doesn’t sound badly designed to me! 😉😂debtfreewannabe321 said:My kitchen is so badly designed the back door just happens to be next to the oven. So I prop it wide open and stick them in with a timer and walk away 😆. JP I use air fryer with and do the same.
KKAs at 18.08.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £211,813
- OPs to mortgage = £19,809 Estd. interest saved = £10,180 to date
c. 16 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 59 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 15th August.
Produce tracker: £200 of £400 in 2026
Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your reality.4 -
4:30am??? Oh no, you must be shattered now!Mortgage OP 2026 £1860/2000Mortgage balance: £29,986
Make £50 a month Jan £20, Feb £0, March £31, Apr £20, May £30,
Jun £120, Jul £0, Aug
Summer challenge £120/3002
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