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Watty's Awakening
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Pink hair and leopard print is something we can all aspire to at 70!
4 YEARS 10 MONTHS DEBT FREE!!! (24 OCT 2016)(With heartfelt thanks to those who have gone before us & their indubitable generosity.)...and now I have a mortgage! (23 AUG 2021)Original End Date - Sept 2041 New projection - Dec 2039 (reduced by 21 months)7 -
My mum had very pink hair when her DGS graduated with his MRes. She must have been in her seventies then!
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Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** in ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 19months left.6 -
Wonderful @Watty1 and Wattydog! So proud of you both. Did the leopardskin involve a cloak? Love Humdinger xx
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No, only huge clumpy workman like boots. She really is rather wonderful!
What was lovely was the age range too - from 37 to 70 with the youngest bringing her two children who sat at another table, ate cakes, took photos and played on their ipads - both children having dressed appropriately for a party with the youngest in sparkly shoes and sequin jacket and a party dress and the oldest in shirt and fleece. These are people I will miss if we move out of area.
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 -
There is no sign of the food packet yet and no ill effects either.
I should add he found a girlfriend there - a four year old German Shepherd who was long haired just like him and so pretty. They were a handsome couple although I did notice her owners expression when I said how old WattyDog is. It reminded me he is indeed an elderly dog, but he shows no signs of this other than his health issues and now enjoying his evenings watching TV with a kong whereas a year ago he refused to even consider watching TV and drove me mad wanting "to do something"
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 -
WattyDog still doing great.
Sadly his human's turn to go to vet/doctor. Some symptoms returned from last year and remembering the consultant said I was to go straight back to GP if said symptoms reappeared I used the online triage form and had a call within an hour from doctor, was seen within 2 hours, examined, swabs taken and referred on the urgent 2 week pathway again.
Sticking with my one thing at a time so not dwelling on it as the bonus was I went to the doctors without panic or anxiety and stopped off at a local shop. So I went out. Lets take the wins where they are.
This has also made me think quite hard about work. As you all know I put a lot of effort into building the business and getting back on my feet financially. I now really do need to work out the next steps for me to give up work which is my long term goal.
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 -
Very proud of you, well done x Sorry that was the cause though …
Hope thinking through how you might be able to give up work is a positive distraction 😊
KK
As at 17.03.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £219,071
- OPs to mortgage = £17,793 Estd. interest saved = £9,021 to date
c. 16 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 25 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 5th April.
Produce tracker: £73 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.6 -
Sorry to hear you had what must have been an unsettling moment, but you really dealt with it as well as anyone could - prompt action is such a bonus.
Thinking about giving up work is in itself the first step in the process. I think you may have mentioned someone who was interested in buying it? Did you not feel ready for that, and if so, have things moved on?
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 -
Sorry to read this. Hope all goes well for you. 🤗
I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** in ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 19months left.5 -
Sorry to hear that some symptoms have returned but, like KK and CF, I'll add my "well done" for dealing with it so quickly. Take care x
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