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Oh no. 😢I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post 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 & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** in ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.[/b] [11 months left.[/b]1 -
The quicker you get on holiday the better I hope everything goes smoothly1
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Sorry you have more clearing up to do after Mr SA.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Debt free Wannabe, Budgeting and Banking and Savings and Investment 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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Ticked most of the things of my list, rolled a couple over to tomorrow - mow lawns and finances.I learned something new tonight, I never knew squirrels made such a racket. I thought I heard a bird squawking in a tree in the garden so dashed out as both cats and the dog were hanging around. Turns out it was a baby squirrel. It sounded like a magpie! We have loads of squirrels in the garden and they always seem so quick and quiet. This one must’ve felt threatened. I cleared the dog and cats off and it disappeared.I’ve packed almost all of my stuff now just a few things to add on Wednesday morning like toothbrush and a bit of make up.Last chance to get a decent nights sleep until Wednesday night, hopefully Mr SA won’t repeat last night tonight 🙏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 💪5
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Happy Tuesday 🙂
This time tomorrow we should be in the air. Hopefully we won’t be delayed by the knock on effect of yesterday’s air traffic control system being down 🤞
It was the young cat’s turn to provide me with some morning cleaning as she had peed on the doormat and done a stinky 💩 in her litter tray 🙁
Got a long list of things to do today. I’m aiming to get everything done by 2pm when I go and have my nails and eyebrows done.Mr M delivery is coming later, mainly just pet food. Have one booked for next Thursday to stock back up again. DD buys her own food.Still hanging on for PA to approve £5.90 but will cash out £31.11 at some point today. Have already cashed out £4.19 from Eureka and trying to add to the £5.20 I have in QM before cashing out. They’ll pay for my nails and eyebrows anyway.Payday in 2 days but won’t be able to do the payday shuffle until I get back. I try not to do banking on holiday unless absolutely necessary. Everything is accounted for already on my spreadsheet. I need to do a final finance check this morning and pay off the cc balance so it’s all squared up. I’ve bought a few last minute holiday items so the last few days have been a tad spendy.Tonight’s dinner is veggie burger and salad. Will probably need to freeze a few bits leftover in the fridge but there’s not much. I’ll give the fridge a good clean too.Also need to clean downstairs. Mow the lawns. Walk the dog. Set alarm for 2am 🥱
I’m still doing my usual lunchtime bums & tums and resistance band classes today.Better crack on…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 💪5 -
That's a busy day! Have a lovely holiday xSeptember 2017 Debt = £25330
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Goodness you have a busy day ahead. You need a holiday to have a bit of a rest.
I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Debt free Wannabe, Budgeting and Banking and Savings and Investment 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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Sorry to hear about all the extra cleaning you have had to do SA. ☹️. Won't be long now though till you can sit in the sun......🌞Finally Debt Free! - July 2016 🌟
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I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post 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 & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** in ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.[/b] [11 months left.[/b]1 -
Oh no @beanielou! What's that the back of?
If it's any consolation, the mouse looks quite peaceful and I don't think it's been there long.
I couldn't sleep and came down at three this morning to find a slug on my computer. No photo, should I wait for a re-run and see if I can catch it in the act?
@Sun_Addict, I hope all the jobs are done in good time with no further inconveniences. Have a lovely (and very well deserved) holiday!I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
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