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Watty's Awakening
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Thanks. I probably am people pleasing but I'm going to pay the outstanding bill and ping for a small amount to cover petrol. I think the pair could have done the job but it would have taken too long and cost too much and if I never planned on using them again I would be just pay the bill …. but … if I need to ask them to do another job I am happier this way.
Although - lesson learned - if someone messages and says they can do a job I will def check the skill base and equipment base next time
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 !!6 -
I think a pleasant message asking what the outstanding amount is what with contractor not bringing appropriate equipment, is perfectly fine. End it with saying you appreciate their work and look forward to working with them again soon. No harm done if the answer is the full amount but also good to bring the issue to their attention in a chilled way, I'm sure they would prefer to know what issues occur for their customers
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466032/an-in-between-phase/p1
'aggressive safety shot' Ken Doherty7 -
have paid and covered their fuel. Will draft a suitable message later. I think dear PIP VNM left them with a full run down of the issues. Unfortunately it seems they asked what an office worker would know about such jobs which was clearly a mistake. He is out with the chain saw clearing the first pile now, the old gates already chopped.
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 !!7 -
WattyDog is 10 today so a birthday breakfast was had at the local pub/hotel. He enjoyed black pudding, some sausage and some bacon and then we had a lovely walk.
The weather was fabulous and I am very happy with my life indeed.
On the MSE front I have cancelled a magazine subscription because said magazine always does special offers at Christmas or in the NY so I have saved £30 (it is quarterly sub for a weekly mag) between now and Christmas and will look out for the half price deal that might follow :)
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 -
Can you send VNM round here to deal with my log pile sometime please? People keep promising to come and do it and not actually turning up… (he could bring some horse poo with him at the same time). I just need the bits to be the right length for the log burner, and small enough for me to be able to manhandle on to the log splitter.
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Happiest of birthdays wd xxxx
22: 3🏅 4⭐ 23: 5🏅 6 ⭐ 24 1🏅 2⭐ 25 🏅 🥈2⭐ 26 2🥈 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'6 -
Happy birthday WattyDog 😊🍻
Ouch to them asking what 'an office worker' would know. I would have gone off on one too, full support for VNM here 😁
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466032/an-in-between-phase/p1
'aggressive safety shot' Ken Doherty8 -
Delurking to wish WattyDog a very happy birthday
Think a lot of lurkers are in love with him!
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Stinky has produced a couple of sticks and a very chewed cardboard box for WattyDog's birthday present…
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That reminds me of the burst balloon and the empty hunny pot that Piglet and Pooh gave Eeyore for his birthday … ❤️
Happy birthday Watty Dog 🎊🎉🥳🎂
KK
As at 16.10.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £209,304
- OPs to mortgage = £20,603 Estd. interest saved = £10,635 to date
c. 18 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 80 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 7th November.
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