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Watty's Awakening
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Blimey, I feel better about my mix up on 23rd December and being sent an appointment for the wrong hospital now. I of course, did not register the subtle wording difference and went to the "right" hospital where they have my records but had no appointment. Now in the "wrong" doctor loop of the system I am using my calendar to know when to nudge them, when my next scan isn't scheduled!
You are doing well to stay on top of things. Let's hope you get a call for tomorrow, because they will be sure where the gap is that needs filling
Save £12k in 2026 #2 I have banked £2870.61 so far, against a £10k target The 2026 Save £12k in 2026 thread is here
OS Grocery Challenge in 2026 I am sticking with a £3000 annual budget for 2026 - currently £568.34 and most of my March purchasing made
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 in 2026 discussion thread
My keep within our budget diary is here5 -
maybe I don't see to much of a problem with it. All those attending live saw that I am human, that mistakes happen and that the world does not end. I just laughed and said i didn't do the tech stuff and would be lost without PA.
I would rather be human. There is a lot of "imposter syndrome" around and I have it too - and I panic that I cannot teach this material and that I am not good enough and allowing myself to be human, admit that I don't do the tech and yet to tell the truth, that I am good at the stuff I am teaching seemed just fine to me.
Interestingly some asked a question about domestic abuse which was 'very left field' so I did pick up on it and mention that it was an area I was concerned about on many levels and that whenever it comes up in any context I will pause and explore it - and - I shared that in my opinion it should never be ignored and however loosely someone mentions it, those listening should honour it and check the person has resources and support and if not help them find it. Then I just returned to the actual topic of the day. I will pm the person today.
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 !!13 -
There is so much value in 'being human'. Fallibility and approachability are a good combination to have and to model. I'm glad you are going to pm the person. Whatever's going on, that support is huge.
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 21/3/226 -
Hoping everything goes OK today Watty.
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22: 3🏅 4⭐ 23: 5🏅 6 ⭐ 24 1🏅 2⭐ 25 🏅 🥈2⭐ 26 🥈 Never save something for a special occasion. Every day is a special occasion. The diff between what you were yesterday and what you'll be tomorrow is what you do today Well organised clutter is still clutter - Joshua Becker If youre not already using a thing 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'3 -
Hope all goes well for you today. 🤗
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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.3 -
Thinking of you today x
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.3 -
sending virtual hugs
Love 🐞
Declutter 984/2026
£62.30 saved by growing and eating my own 2026
books read 5 in 2026
£185 🥳 funpot
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Hugs from me too x
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 21/3/223 -
Aww how lovely to have you sending me good wishes. Thank you CherryFudge, Ladybird, KK, Beanieou, Daisy and Brewers Pride. That was so lovely to see.
All done, care outstanding. Easily equal to the vet hospital, only thing missing was a chance to check in with surgeon before release but I should hear within the next 3 to 4 weeks and hopefully all will be well.
Apparently surgeries are not usually scheduled for the weekend and it was so quiet, relaxed and just lovely. Two nurses for the ward and really took their time with everyone, head surgeon came to chat with everyone and said he had a small team on and they were just surgeries one after the other but he wanted to say hi before the list began just such a nice experience, if one can say that about going into hospital for a small operation.
Home for a sandwich meal and early night. Apparently if I take it easy today I should be back on form tomorrow, so muck out (with help) turn horses into field, play with WattyDog and a film on sofa I think.
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 !!15
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