We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Progress not Perfection

19539549569589591105

Comments

  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 25,682 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Have you thought how you are going to be able to stop Mr SA going exploring in the loft with the new access?
    Don’t make me think about it 😬🤣 To be honest I’m hoping he won’t try as he’s not very stable on ladders 🫣
    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 💪
  • greenbee
    greenbee Posts: 19,355 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Have you thought how you are going to be able to stop Mr SA going exploring in the loft with the new access?
    Don’t make me think about it 😬🤣 To be honest I’m hoping he won’t try as he’s not very stable on ladders 🫣
    Padlock. With the key round your neck on an alarmed chain... 
  • greenbee said:
    Have you thought how you are going to be able to stop Mr SA going exploring in the loft with the new access?
    Don’t make me think about it 😬🤣 To be honest I’m hoping he won’t try as he’s not very stable on ladders 🫣
    Padlock. With the key round your neck on an alarmed chain... 
    That made me smile @greenbee
    Making the debt go down and savings go up

    LBM 2015 - debt £57K / Now £26,324....its going down

     Mortgage Free December 9th 2024! 
    18mths ahead of schedule.  

    Challenges

    EF  £420/3000
    .

    Studies/surveys June £59.74

    Decluttering items 1400/
    2025.  343/2026
    Books read    23 in 2025.  2026- 14  (target is 52)  
    Jigsaws done  20 in 2025.  3 this year. 

    My debt free diary...https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6396218/we-will-get-this-debt-d£own-the-savings-up


  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 25,682 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Padlock. With the key round your neck on an alarmed chain... 
    That made me smile @greenbee
    🤣🤣🤣 me too 🤣🤣
    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 💪
  • I expect leaving him in peace on Friday after his trying day that will probably take some time to recover from is the kindest thing to do 
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 100,119 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    I expect leaving him in peace on Friday after his trying day that will probably take some time to recover from is the kindest thing to do 
    LOve this.
    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. 19months left.
  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 25,682 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    I expect leaving him in peace on Friday after his trying day that will probably take some time to recover from is the kindest thing to do 
    I'm sure he'll need it 🤣
    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 💪
  • Don't know how you fit so much into one day. You are amazing
    Making the debt go down and savings go up

    LBM 2015 - debt £57K / Now £26,324....its going down

     Mortgage Free December 9th 2024! 
    18mths ahead of schedule.  

    Challenges

    EF  £420/3000
    .

    Studies/surveys June £59.74

    Decluttering items 1400/
    2025.  343/2026
    Books read    23 in 2025.  2026- 14  (target is 52)  
    Jigsaws done  20 in 2025.  3 this year. 

    My debt free diary...https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6396218/we-will-get-this-debt-d£own-the-savings-up


Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 354.8K Banking & Borrowing
  • 254.5K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 455.6K Spending & Discounts
  • 247.7K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 604.6K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 178.7K Life & Family
  • 262.3K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.