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An in-between phase
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Hope your Co-op has a bigger range than our did! We grabbed a bottle of red but there was no white at all; there was only one bottle of red left. Everything was in a fridge! Who keeps red wine in the fridge? Certainly not me, far better served at room temperature. Hope you manage to get the pizzas.EssexHebridean said:That co-op deal is excellent isn't it - might swerve in somewhere and see if I can grab that tonight, as it occurs to me if I can get the individual pizzas as the mains, I can pop them in the freezer for use another time (or maybe even an easy win for Christmas day tea!) Those and the wine alone make it a decent deal, the side will be a nice bonus! Thanks for the heads-up.
Everything was long dated, apart from the chips which still had about a week on them. Very nice they were too - I air fried them today for lunch. We had egg, chips, beans and mushrooms - very much enjoyed by both of us.
I think the offer expires today or tomorrow.2 -
It's tomorrow it finishes I think - although I have a sneaky feeling it's one of those things where there will be "another one along shortly"! I'll go and have a look - if I can't get the right bits though then I'll just let it go this time.🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
Balance as at 01/09/23 = £115,000.00 Balance as at 31/12/23 = £112,000.00
Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
£100k barrier broken 1/4/25
Balance as at 31/08/25 = £ 95,450.00. Balance as at 31/12/25 = £ 91,100.00
SOA CALCULATOR (for DFW newbies): SOA Calculatorshe/her2 -
The birds have been having an extra loud singsong here today so I presume it'll be spring soon!
Usuals
Got a free perfume sample in the post
Popped over to mums to print a sale label
Couple of receipt surveys
Friend popped over to give us a Christmas decoration gift
Laundry, bit of housework
Did pics and descriptions for a couple of listings
Couple of beers with a family friend to give Christmas bits
Dinner is leftover pizza 🍻https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466032/an-in-between-phase/p1
'self-blame can be as egotistical as self-praise... any work worth doing is greater than we are... we must not overrate our importance to it, either for good or ill' Margaret Kennedy Lucy Carmichael4 -
RM do collection from your flat PiP if you're ever needing it. Can bring the label1
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Thanks @WelshmansDaughter, this was a postage option the buyer selected so gotta suck up what they choose- although I will be taking off the option I didn't know existed, that they can select door to door and I have to be available from 7am-9pm!
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466032/an-in-between-phase/p1
'self-blame can be as egotistical as self-praise... any work worth doing is greater than we are... we must not overrate our importance to it, either for good or ill' Margaret Kennedy Lucy Carmichael2 -
Build admin
Usuals
Shower with free toiletries
Survey
Carpet walk as it looks orrible out there
Entered some competitions. I expect all the hampers will be arriving any minute now. Any minute now...
Spec work
Small bit of housework. I'm hoping if I sneak up on it here and there I can get the flat acceptably clean before family friends come/we get round to getting a Christmas tree
PB money in so allocated to next months budget and a bit to Easter and Mums birthday pots as while the build bills are pressing, I feel better knowing that some small spends for future joy are being thought of too. Bit to build pot though obvs
Build admin.
New aim £15,538.29 but I can't look at that all day as it'll give me pure anxiety so let's say £538.29 for now!
Aim £538.29
Got £100
Spaghetti with cupboard sauce for dinner 🥂https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466032/an-in-between-phase/p1
'self-blame can be as egotistical as self-praise... any work worth doing is greater than we are... we must not overrate our importance to it, either for good or ill' Margaret Kennedy Lucy Carmichael7 -
The carpet walk was a sound decision PiP - I can confirm it was indeed orrible out there yesterday.
Breaking the target down into smaller chunks is definitely the right way forwards.🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
Balance as at 01/09/23 = £115,000.00 Balance as at 31/12/23 = £112,000.00
Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
£100k barrier broken 1/4/25
Balance as at 31/08/25 = £ 95,450.00. Balance as at 31/12/25 = £ 91,100.00
SOA CALCULATOR (for DFW newbies): SOA Calculatorshe/her3 -
Usuals
Small survey cashout
Aim £538.29
Got £101.29
Two of the digits done 💪😂
Good steps getting free halloumi fries
Got two free perfume samples in the post, from the Rolling Stones range which is making me laugh so much I actually love it
Free exercise of half wussy situps
Survey
Big flat clean. Will do the smaller bits tomorrow or it'll just get untidy again!
Spec work
Mr PIP is at his work Christmas do today so my dinner will be using up random pasta-y leftovers from the freezer
This evening's tasks are a survey, some more spec work, and wrapping Mr PIP's ludicrously big present that I can't hide anywhere 😂
I should also really do some listings but I don't want to.https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466032/an-in-between-phase/p1
'self-blame can be as egotistical as self-praise... any work worth doing is greater than we are... we must not overrate our importance to it, either for good or ill' Margaret Kennedy Lucy Carmichael4 -
I have halloumi fries envy! 😊
Does Mr PiP know what he’s getting? Do you need to wrap it, or could you just shove it under a sheet with a bow on it?
KKAs at 15.01.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £222,084
- OPs to mortgage = £12,881 Estd. interest saved = £6,203 to date
c. 16 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 14 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 15th February.
Produce tracker: £39 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.1 -
@KajiKita he was going out as the delivery man was bringing it up the stairs in its blatant branded box but he swears he only saw a big box and doesn't know what it is 🤞
It is now wrapped. Terribly, but wrappedhttps://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466032/an-in-between-phase/p1
'self-blame can be as egotistical as self-praise... any work worth doing is greater than we are... we must not overrate our importance to it, either for good or ill' Margaret Kennedy Lucy Carmichael4
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