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Watty's Awakening
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That's so encouraging!
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
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Last of the strawberries from weekend shop added to breakfast, delicious. Still some of the Spanish Cheese to enjoy. When I was renting I would drive home from work and often pop in that shop for quickish food I could easily do when I had finished with the horses for the evening and having the weekend food reminded me of those lovely evenings of no stress, prepped vegetables and nice fish or whatever to just pop in the oven whilst I relaxed.
I think that must have been on my mind as last night I dreamt of a horse I owned some years ago when I worked in London had a 60 to 90 min commute each way and often rode at around 8 pm. I dreamt I was riding him again in a huge indoor school with lots of other people around and I stopped mid way to get my food from the kitchen in the arena, eat, and get back on. Very random but so lovely to be riding him once again.
In more sensible MSE news, VNM has repaired my car and it went through the MOT yesterday with no advisories. Phew! He has begun work on the horsebox as that is the next easiest fix. Pleased we have one car going again.
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 !!9 -
What a lovely dream! The sort that starts your day off on a positive note.
Well done to Mr VNM, he has talent! Put the order for a pony trap on hold…
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
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Lovely to have dreams with long gone pets xxx
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'5 -
That was a lovely dream obviously you are longing for some peaceful time. I dreamt the other day my ginger cat could speak he told me he wanted chocolate. He is quite talkative and I am sure he dearly wish he could speak. Good luck with the planning it will all be worth it in the end just think of the options you will have.
Moved to Denmark for FIRE by Aug 2025 “May your decisions reflect your hopes not your fears”
New diary aiming for fire https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6414795/mortgage-free-now-aiming-for-fire#latest5 -
Glad your appointment went well. I started HRT a few months ago, and just this week was thinking how much my mood has improved, along with other areas. It's so nice to be listened to though and not feeling like you are exaggerating.
Your dream sounds lovely, everything is started to look up, you'll have the life you want/dream of before you know it!!
Mortgage start date Nov 2014 - £90,545 over 25 years
Re-mortgage Oct 2017 - 78,295 over 23 years
Re-mortgage Jan 2020 - 55,000 over 26 years @ 1.94%
Current Mortgage Outstanding Middle December 2020 - £47893.35 - a reduction of £42,652 in just over 6 years!5 -
Fabulous news on the car! - phew what a relief to have a working vehicle!
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)3 -
Horsey auction property in case ur still looking to move away, nearly 6 acres and a 1 bedroom holiday cottage
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'4 -
15 acres, house a bit of a doer upper lol but 'structurally sound'
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 -
I love Jordonlaw Farm ….gorgeous :) Also think the doer up has a lot of potential but VNM opposed to work, I'll have to talk him round 😀
My current plan is to get my PP then move, yes. Whilst I like the idea of the build that I'm planning it will not change the area and it is simply too busy for me now with no where but a tiny scrap of woodland to ride in.
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 !!4
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