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Watty's Awakening
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One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.4 -
Jaw still sore. Quite puts me off the rest of the work needed, but, it was on my "health and feel fabulous goals" list so I have to at least come up with a plan before the end of the year.
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 !!6 -
The dental work will be unpleasant in the short term, but it's about your health, so important to get it done. Once it's done, then it's just maintenance (very important) and you can get on with the feeling fabulous bit.5
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So true Greenbee. Whilst having a bit of rest on the sofa I indulged my current hobby of looking at potential properties (so far in the distance really as need to sort out here first but an enjoyable hobby) and I found this. Knowing many of you like looking too
https://hhlandestates.co.uk/property/lamb-paddock-dentdale-cowgill-sedbergh-la10-5tq/KEN250095/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMny41leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBxTEo3RldTMGlIVGhiVWw0AR6v8rnUaq26b1hEVnYGvMa8ZzkRBLxyI-bIMTuRlU2NIujnK5LZxJBWhoiN1A_aem_eCZmsiuqaHhymeHunqzDmA
The potential is incredible. VNM had a meltdown when I showed him. I do not think he is keen
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 !!7 -
Well for a 340 year old cottage its not in baaaaad condition 😆
Wonderful place, wonderful scenery, fabulous amount of land, plenty for the horses, youd be able to go a decent ride and stay on your own land. I wouldn't be worried about the house, I think you'd be better off getting a large caravan to live in whilst you apply for planning to put up a new wooden kit house.
Wonder what it will go for at the auction
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Poor Mr VNM
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I like it, bit of roof on, some nice curtains, make the bed, happy days. People pay loads of money for that stripped back look and you don't need to lift a finger! Double dare you to put in a super low bid 😁8
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My oh my.
You've sold me the land and setting straight away - but there's one tiny drawback as far as I can see. Is upland grazing really suitable for the horses? I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
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Oh that is beautiful. Just the sort of refurb I like. Not sure how you could work from home with the broadband there though?Save £12k in 2025 #2 I am at £10,020.92 out of £6000 after September
OS Grocery Challenge in 2025 I am at £2234.63/£3000 or 74.49% of my annual spend so far (not going to be much of a Christmas at this rate as no spare after 9 months!
I also Reverse Meal Plan on that thread and grow much of our own premium price fruit and veg, joining in on the Grow your own thread
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Actually they would be fine, Fell Pony was born on the Cumbrian Fells and lived there outside for the first few years of his life, Most Handsome is partly Welsh and Charming Cob could really do with keeping his weight down and southern softy grass is not ideal. Plus there is so much of it, they could happily wander for hours looking for the "best bits"Cherryfudge said:My oh my.
You've sold me the land and setting straight away - but there's one tiny drawback as far as I can see. Is upland grazing really suitable for the horses?
Love you saw that as the only drawback and the small amount of work never crossed your mind 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 !!6
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