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Old member returning in tough times

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  • CRANKY40
    CRANKY40 Posts: 5,778 Forumite
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    I haven't done any housework either. As soon as I hoover/tidy up all my House Troll's friends come round and I may as well not have bothered. I have trained them to put their cups in the dishwasher and sometimes they put the cushions and blankets in the right places but I've decided that I'm having Christmas holidays too. I'll sort it out when they're back in college. 

                                                                          
  • KajiKita
    KajiKita Posts: 4,177 Forumite
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    That sounds like a constructive day to be fair. The dishes will happen …. 🤷‍♀️😉

    Happy Birthday for tomorrow!! 😊🥳🍾❤️

    KK
    As at 15.05.24:
    - When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 <gulp>, now £252,383, end date brought closer by 2 months  
    - OPs to mortgage = £6,480, Interest saved £2,415, to date
    - LTV 51% @ccord, 51% Yopa
    Fixed rate 2.17% ends October 2024

    Read 24 books of target 52 in 2024 (as @ 9th June)
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    Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your reality. 
  • Lanky_larry
    Lanky_larry Posts: 89 Forumite
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    Thank you ❤️
    We had a quiet day, celebrating next weekend as my husband will be on his treatment break. 
    Debt Free Diary:
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6413437/old-member-returning-in-tough-times

    Officially debt free (cheated though as it was my husband's life insurance... )
    Trying to sell a house, and fundraising/ saving/ working my backside off to get my husband cancer care outside of the UK to extend his life. 




  • Blackcats
    Blackcats Posts: 2,807 Forumite
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    I hope you had a quiet but good birthday.

    I think you are right to do what you can around the house and not fret if things don't get done.  I was reminded of Days Like This by Van Morrison as an antidote to bleurgh days. 

    I've seen you on the grocery challenge thread - I love it over there - it's transformed my food spending.


  • WinterWarrior
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    Belated birthday wishes for yesterday. I hope the wait for results flies by. 
    Not all who wander are lost - J.R.R.Tolkien
    🌊 A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor 🌊
    2024 challenges - (1) £8k savings challenge = £1000 so far (2) 1 stone weight reduction = 3 lb’s so far
    My WW and friends diary is here 😁 … 
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6259606/must-try-harder/p1

  • MrsCautious
    MrsCautious Posts: 1,616 Forumite
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    Hello LankyLarry, I just followed your link from the Make £10 a Day challenge, I’m so very sorry to hear of all you are going through, it’s a place I’ve been xxx MacMillan were bloody brilliant you know xxx 
  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 21,690 Forumite
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    Sending positive vibes for Tuesday 🙏
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • KajiKita
    KajiKita Posts: 4,177 Forumite
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    Sending huge hugs to both of you and lots of good wishes for a good result on Tuesday.

    Well done for getting out and enjoying the time with him.

    KK x
    As at 15.05.24:
    - When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 <gulp>, now £252,383, end date brought closer by 2 months  
    - OPs to mortgage = £6,480, Interest saved £2,415, to date
    - LTV 51% @ccord, 51% Yopa
    Fixed rate 2.17% ends October 2024

    Read 24 books of target 52 in 2024 (as @ 9th June)
    Produce tracker: £40.58 of £300

    Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your reality. 
  • Four_Seasons
    Four_Seasons Posts: 866 Forumite
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    You are doing so well sending you lots of positive vibes and gentle hugs x
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