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Escape to the country & living off savings

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  • Tresinia511
    Tresinia511 Posts: 194 Forumite
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    Nah, take it back. Too much faffing around and if you have to pay to alter it, it's not a bargain unless it makes you feel like Cindy Crawford 😁
  • doingitanyway
    doingitanyway Posts: 9,996 Forumite
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    edited 3 July at 9:56AM
    Your food sounds good. What curry sauce do you use? I tend to make them, but would like a few in the cupboard as standbys. I like the beef and butternut squash curry with adding chickpeas and peppers later. I want to try that, especially as it is a slow cooker recipe with lots of veggies  :)

    Trust your instincts with the dress. I agree with @Tresinia511 :D
    If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them

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    Buffer fund 0/100
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  • Skint_yet_Again
    Skint_yet_Again Posts: 8,449 Forumite
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    Thanks Tresinia and dia. I would love to feel like cindy crawford ☺️ sadly more like Michael crawford 😂🤣

    Have had a lovely day. Wandered round a country park and heritage centre. Had lunch & little nephew played in the park and we played football 🥰 

    Back home and down to my friends for tea & cake 😋  Aquafit in the morning then off to my sisters for the weekend. Have a good weekend everyone x
    0% credit card £1360 & 0% Car Loan £7500 ~ paid in full JAN 2020 = NOW DEBT FREE 🤗
    House sale OCT 2022 = NOW MORTGAGE FREE 🤗
    House purchase completed FEB 2023 🥳🍾 Left work. 🤗

    Retired at 55 & now living off the equity £10k a year (until pensions start at 60 & 67).

    Previous Savings diary https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5597938/get-a-grip/p1

    Living off savings diary
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6429003/escape-to-the-country-living-off-savings/p1
  • Have a good weekend. I am pleased you enjoy aquafit. My swimming really helps to keep me strong and supple.
    Always try to go 2 to 3 times a week. Your body is supported by the water too. Only costs £22 a month for as many visits as I want, which I feel is good value. Take care.
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  • Tresinia511
    Tresinia511 Posts: 194 Forumite
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    Sya! Michael Crawford 🤣 now all I can see is that beige mac he used to wear in some mothers do 'av 'em rofl. Sounds like a brilliant day out with your family.  Have a great weekend x
  • doingitanyway
    doingitanyway Posts: 9,996 Forumite
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    Enjoy your family weekend  :)
    If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them

    Emergency fund 100/1000
    Buffer fund 0/100
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  • Arrietty
    Arrietty Posts: 129 Forumite
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    Helloooo,

    just popping in to say that I'm slowly catching up with your diary ... only another 30 pages to go!

    Hope you're having a lovely weekend and life in general is good.

    A x
    SAVER o:)
  • Doris17
    Doris17 Posts: 925 Forumite
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    edited 5 July at 12:30PM
    Have a lovely weekend away.

    "Make Everyday Count"



  • Skint_yet_Again
    Skint_yet_Again Posts: 8,449 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Hung up my suit! Mortgage-free Glee!
    Thanks Oy_U, Tresinia, dia, Arrietty and Doris 

    Was lovely to see my sister & family but DF has been in some pain and I’m quite worried about him. I drove him to the dr yesterday and he has to go for blood tests and a scan at the hospital. Dr did give him some stronger pain meds. Will keep you updated. 
    0% credit card £1360 & 0% Car Loan £7500 ~ paid in full JAN 2020 = NOW DEBT FREE 🤗
    House sale OCT 2022 = NOW MORTGAGE FREE 🤗
    House purchase completed FEB 2023 🥳🍾 Left work. 🤗

    Retired at 55 & now living off the equity £10k a year (until pensions start at 60 & 67).

    Previous Savings diary https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5597938/get-a-grip/p1

    Living off savings diary
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6429003/escape-to-the-country-living-off-savings/p1
  • Skint_yet_Again
    Skint_yet_Again Posts: 8,449 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Hung up my suit! Mortgage-free Glee!
    Heavy rain in the night but sunny now. Aquafit this morning then I will pick up a bit of shopping. 
    0% credit card £1360 & 0% Car Loan £7500 ~ paid in full JAN 2020 = NOW DEBT FREE 🤗
    House sale OCT 2022 = NOW MORTGAGE FREE 🤗
    House purchase completed FEB 2023 🥳🍾 Left work. 🤗

    Retired at 55 & now living off the equity £10k a year (until pensions start at 60 & 67).

    Previous Savings diary https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5597938/get-a-grip/p1

    Living off savings diary
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6429003/escape-to-the-country-living-off-savings/p1
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