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So I still haven’t packed 😞 it will have to get done tomorrow no matter what. I have a good idea of what I’m taking to be honest so it won’t take me long (she says hopefully). It doesn’t help that I have to do Mr SA’s packing too.
Instead of packing 😬 I did some gardening and sat in the sun reading for a bit. Not long after that the heavens opened with torrential rain.
Interestingly the air purifier didn’t like me cooking the yellow pea curry and the air quality went down to 0% 😮 It worked hard to clear the air eventually. Mr SA said his nose has felt much better since we got it and the air really does feel fresher in the house.Last night of not having to get up at stupid o clock tomorrow. The taxi is booked for 4.30am Tuesday morning 😐 Goodness knows how Mr SA is going to cope with that as he doesn’t usually get up until 8-ish. On the plus side we’ll be installed in the hotel well before lunchtime.
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping) -.literally have been run over by a bike, mobility scooter and a car - still here 💪6 -
Hope you have easy travels and a lovely time away 😊
KK
As 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 67 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 18th September.
Produce tracker: £315 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.2 -
Have a lovely time and I hope packing goes smoothly. X
September 2017 Debt = £25330
Starting afresh.
You can do anything if you put your mind to it. x2 -
Morning all.
Partly packed. Mr SA is driving me nuts as he's insisting on taking a scruffy old pair of crocs and we've done nothing but argue about them. He has a brand new pair there's no need to take an old pair 'just to slip on'.
The airport had a short power outage last night that's affected baggage handling on outbound flights. They keep updating with the latest and are telling people to pack essentials in hand luggage. Hopefully this will be sorted by tomorrow but I'm going to take a bigger hand luggage bag with a change of clothes just in case.
This morning we've been to the big Mr T with the soft plastics and battery recycling then stopped off at my mum's grave with some flowers as it's 26 years today since she passed. Still very much missed.
Took the dog on the park on the way home.
Got two loads of washing out.
Monday finance check done. Everything is still pending on the cc so couldn't clear it.
Today's exercise has been walking to/from Mr T and there's a live Zumba class tonight.
Tonight's dinner is stir fry.
Time to grab some lunch then carry on packing and arguing with Mr SA about the crocs.
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping) -.literally have been run over by a bike, mobility scooter and a car - still here 💪9 -
Sending love on your mum’s anniversary.
I’ve got two loads of washing out - and in - and out 🌧️ 🌧️ 🌧️PBs £2550 (including £1k EF & £500 Christmas fund)
19/26 books for 2026Take the time to find the joy in each day
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Thank goodness just heard that the baggage is back to normal at the airport 🥳 One less thing to stress about.
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping) -.literally have been run over by a bike, mobility scooter and a car - still here 💪4 -
Have a good few days away SA.
Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.1 -
Enjoy your break 🥂✈️
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Have a lovely break!
"Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee1 -
Hope you enjoy your break. This time last year we had just gone on a cruise to Norwegian fjords, so wish we were there now. Nice to have a break just before we head into autumn.
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