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Watty's Awakening
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I read but didn't post on this earlier, because I didn't want to stress you, but I know (from his watch data!) that Mr Redo ignored warnings. Far better to pick it up early and be able to take action.
My mortgage free diary: +++ Divide by Cucumber Error. Please reinstall universe and reboot+++
GNU Mr Redo9 -
Well done all of you. Hoping that further tests and treatment go smoothly for you. Hugs.
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As you say a shock, but at least you know and can do something about it now.
Also, this is a bit random, but I was reading something in the New Sci3ntist last night about the link that scientists are starting to understand between the heart and the brain. It may well be that your low mood etc of recent months were linked to your heart struggling. I can send you some images of the article if you would be interested?
KK
As at 16.07.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £213,042
- OPs to mortgage = £19,809 Estd. interest saved = £10,180 to date
c. 16 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 56 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 2nd August.
Produce tracker: £192 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.8 -
Good luck with it Watty.
Make £2026 in 2026
Prolific £231.51, Octopoints £4.60, Tesco Clubcard challenges £38.10, Airtime £10 TCB £225.19, Everup £77.04, Roadkill £1.77, Zopa CB £30, Misc £10.11,
Total £628.32 31%Make £2025 in 2025 Total £2241.23/£2025 110.7%
Prolific £1062.50, Octopoints £6.64, TCB £492.05, Tesco Clubcard challenges £89.90, Misc Sales £321, Airtime £70, Shopmium £53.06, Everup £106.08, Zopa CB £30, Misc survey £10
Make £2024 in 2024 Total £1410 70%Make £2023 in 2023 Total: £2606.33 128.8%5 -
Oh yes please KK. at about 3 am this morning I did wonder if actually some of the symptoms that were passed off as depression and hormonal are actually linked to the heart issues so I would be really interested.
No one really thought to check cholesterol and the heart, I mean why would they? Seemingly fit, healthy, good diet, no real weight issues, normal BP, normal BMI, on the surface all looked good.
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 !!10 -
Okay, will do when I get home this evening x
KK
As at 16.07.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £213,042
- OPs to mortgage = £19,809 Estd. interest saved = £10,180 to date
c. 16 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 56 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 2nd August.
Produce tracker: £192 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.4 -
Glad you caught it early. Hope they can help you ❤️.
Emergency Fund goal - £1000/1300
Mortgage OP goal 2026 - £1200/£4500
-Smaller goal £0/800
Read 24 books this year 22/244 -
OoOoh - good call by VNM on wanting you to get it checked out x
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soulRepaid mtge early (orig 11/25) 01/09 £124616 01/11 £89873 01/13 £52546 01/15 £12133 07/15 £NILNet sales 2024: £20
2026 Declutter campaign awards 2x star4 -
Glad it's been caught before it becomes a big issue, and well done for all your hard work and bravery and success that meant you could afford to get those tests done, make sure to thank past and current you too!
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466032/an-in-between-phase/p1
'aggressive safety shot' Ken Doherty8 -
I have PM’d you 😊
KK
As at 16.07.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £213,042
- OPs to mortgage = £19,809 Estd. interest saved = £10,180 to date
c. 16 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 56 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 2nd August.
Produce tracker: £192 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.4
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