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Watty's Awakening
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I see many of us suffer with "top shelf syndrome"
The two advent calendars purchased have arrived, one for Feral Kitten and one for WattyDog. Miss Feral Kitten has had one every year since I left PPH as a thing and WattyDog has had one each year he has been "mine". They both come to a call and sit and wait for their window to be opened. WattyDog wolfs his treat down in nano seconds and then tries to pinch Feral Kittens as she goes so slowly with hers but it is a lovely Christmas ritual that I enjoy so the £20+ spent on same was so worth it for the joy it will bring me
Also finally bought new stirrup leathers for Charming Cob saddle as since the saddle was adjusted the current ones are really too short but I've been "putting up with" so after a year I have splashed out!Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became
In the event the proverbial hits the fan then co-habitees are better stashing their cash than being mortgage free !!11 -
That's so sweet about the pet advent calendars!
You may find that dealing with the minor nuisance of the stirrup leathers being wrong was one of those little stresses that accumulate. Hopefully the new ones will enable you to enjoy your rides more comfortably.
I have too many minor nuisances so today I've decided to eliminate one - the accumulation of receipts by the computer. Thank you for prompting the thought!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)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/227 -
Love the fact that WattyDog & Miss Feral Kitten sit waiting for their Advent calendar windows to be opened 6
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I bought a doggy advent calendar one year and my fld (fussy little dog-not called this for no reason) sniffed it and walked away disgusted 🤣 he refused them and we ended up giving it to a neighbour. Didn't bother again lol.Emergency Fund- £717.77
New Diary- https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6647063/investing-in-us-holidays-health-and-the-road-to-150k#latest5 -
I love that they come and sit waiting patiently. Our cats would destroy anything containing food in one session - nothing can be left within reach!Mortgage free 16/06/2023! £132,500 cleared in 11 years, 3 months and 7 days
'Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is.' Ernest Hemingway3 -
I've just seen this card on Thortful... 🤭
Mortgage free 16/06/2023! £132,500 cleared in 11 years, 3 months and 7 days
'Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is.' Ernest Hemingway6 -
OMG @themadvix - it is his birthday anyday soon.......hilarious
Advent calendars do have to be kept out of reach, Miss Feral Kitten got hers one year and opened all the doors and the box was in tatters Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became
In the event the proverbial hits the fan then co-habitees are better stashing their cash than being mortgage free !!5 -
Watty1 said:OMG @themadvix - it is his birthday anyday soon.......hilarious
Advent calendars do have to be kept out of reach, Miss Feral Kitten got hers one year and opened all the doors and the box was in tattersPerfect timing then!Glad to know it's not just my naughty cats!
Mortgage free 16/06/2023! £132,500 cleared in 11 years, 3 months and 7 days
'Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is.' Ernest Hemingway5 -
Pph 😆 🤣 😂 😹
Fabulous
Dxx22: 3🏅 4⭐ 23: 5🏅 6 ⭐ 24 1🏅 2⭐ 25 🏅 🥈2⭐ Never save something for a special occasion. Every day is a special occasion. The diff between what you were yesterday and what you will be tomorrow is what you do today Well organised clutter is still clutter - Joshua Becker If you aren't already using something you won't start using it more by shoving it in a cupboard- AJMoney The barrier standing between you & what youre truly capable of isnt lack of info, ideas or techniques. The secret is 'do it'4 -
Architect for barn project no longer self employed or working on domestic projects, so need to find a new one to amend the plans. Will ask planning consultant.
Had a chat with estate agent today re potential in the future and he raised the overage problem. Said I won't be able to sell with it in place. Sat down, had a good cry. Ate some chocolate despite sugar free status. So it seems I am stuck, I can try for the permission and then if I get it argue the point with PPH about if he gets any money. The agreement is a legal mine field it seems. But even if I win that argument I still can't sell it with the permission in place because it is unmortgage-able.
Estate agent going to come up with some potential prices valid for this point in time but did ask if there was any chance I could get the overage lifted. I have been thinking of this all afternoon and have a call booked with a legal firm tomorrow to get their view. I should never have signed it but at the time....well... I did. Lets see what the lawyer says.Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became
In the event the proverbial hits the fan then co-habitees are better stashing their cash than being mortgage free !!8
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