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An in-between phase
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We did, thanks @foxgloves x
Spent a large chunk of the day in traffic coming back from our friends, did a quick half wussy situps, admin, tidying, comping, then out to the pub with Mr PIP for Sunday afternoon beers (with camra discount), did a couple of tedious listings. Also did some financial planning ie looking at lottery ticket, flat update is that we're still b*ggered!
Dinner is leftover takeaway pizza. Happy Sunday all 🍻
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'aggressive safety shot' Ken Doherty3 -
Sounds like a good weekend especially with pizza, friends cooking and a few situps!DON'T BUY STUFF (from Frugalwoods)
No seriously, just don’t buy things. 99% of our success with our savings rate is attributed to the fact that we don’t buy things... You can and should take advantage of discounts.... But at the end of the day, the only way to truly save money is to not buy stuff. Money doesn’t walk out of your wallet on its own accord.
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6289577/future-proofing-my-life-deposit-saving-then-mfw-journey-in-under-13-years#latest1 -
Usuals
Two surveys
Shower and hairwash
Two 50 minute walks for an appointment. Including in the pouring windy rain.
Decided I had definitely earned a pint so a few extra steps! Caught up on some more admin bits.
Dinner is leftover spag bol 🥂
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'aggressive safety shot' Ken Doherty1 -
Leftovers here too, PiP. We're trendsetting.
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2026's challenges: 1) To rebuild our Emergency Fund to at least £5k.
2) To read 50 books (12/50) 3) The Re-Shrinking of Foxgloves 8.1kg/30kg
Remember....if you have to put it on a credit card, extend your overdraft or take out a loan to buy whatever it is, you probably can't afford it, as that's not your money, it's somebody else's!0 -
I got a 'woo hoo!' for suggesting leftover macaroni cheese here.My mortgage free diary: +++ Divide by Cucumber Error. Please reinstall universe and reboot+++
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It's a hard life being trendsetting delicious mse food eating people isn't it @foxgloves but we must nobly (and nom-ly) persevere
I thoroughly approve of both the suggestion and the response @redofromstart!https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466032/an-in-between-phase/p1
'aggressive safety shot' Ken Doherty2 -
Well done on winning the pizza 🥳 Glad you had a nice meal at your friend’s new pad.Can’t beat leftovers, I have enough wine left from the weekend to make a decent sized glass 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 💪0
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I had leftovers for lunch today too! That’s me being trendy! 😂😂😂😂❤️👏🎊🎉🤩
KKAs at 18.06.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £214,281
- OPs to mortgage = £18,925 Estd. interest saved = £9,670 to date
c. 16 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 42 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 18th June.
Produce tracker: £139 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.0 -
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'aggressive safety shot' Ken Doherty1 -
No leftovers here. By a twist of fate I find myself not being a trendsetter and not being a cool kid. I've never previously been either of these things so I'll be ok. Would prepping overnight oats with cinnamon and apple count towards any sort of accolade?
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