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Watty's Awakening
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WattyDog a hopeless nurse and he has his own problems just now (like why does the human not hand over stuffed kongs more regularly and managing the entire neighbourhood). I did speak to his neurologist vet who said there was nothing he could do or suggest except surgery and there was no point in going back if I do not want surgery. I feel relieved. WattyDog is clearly feeling better. A few times this weekend he has come outside with me and is quite willing to "have a go" at the steps in the garden. Yes, he falls down them more often than he walks down but he is clearly feeling happier in himself.
And that is all that matters now. He has just celebrated his 9th birthday. I was planning on taking him out for breakfast at a cafe to celebrate but felt so ill, I let him lick the ice cream bowl instead.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 !!12 -
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One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.7 -
Happy Birthday WattyDog. Stinky wants to know whether you'd like a stick for your birthday
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Happy birthday WattyDog - great to hear you are feeling more yourself!
And @Watty1, I hope you are over your cold soon.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 21/3/225 -
Happiest of birthdays wattydog, perfect birthday treat to get to lick the ice cream 🍦 🧡
Dxxxx22: 3🏅 4⭐ 23: 5🏅 6 ⭐ 24 1🏅 2⭐ 25 🏅 🥈⭐ 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'5 -
Happy birthday Wattydog! Has the marching band arrived yet?5
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Happy woofday Wattydog!!Mortgage Overpayments 2024/25 - September-December, £152.46. J- £103.27, F- £115, M- £91.50, A- £100, M- £200, J- £200. J- £200. A-£200, S- £221.34. O-£200EF- £642.41/500
Total- £1783.67
Goal pay off 1% of current mortgage in 1 year. £1650
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Ahh happy birthday to Wattydog!Mortgage OP 2025 £7050/7000Mortgage OP 2024 £7700/7000
Mortgage balance: £34,965
Money making challenge £78/400
”Do what others won’t early in life so you can do what others can’t later in life” (stolen from Gally Girl)4 -
Happy birthday WattyDog!
Wot @KajiKita said. Ulcers/coldsores/anything mouth related = vitamin C need and sleep need!
Not nagging (much) but since you were last nagged, have you allocated a couple of days of bed reading and doing nothing pressing, or have you been constantly being (wonderfully) productive?https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466032/an-in-between-phase
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Happy bday wattydog and how great re your planning slowly moving forward
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#latest5
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